French Lick Resort Offers a Thousand Reasons to Visit this Summer

French Lick, Ind. (Vocus) May 28, 2009

Add up all there is to do at French Lick Resort this summer and you will find over 1,000 different experiences to keep you busy all season long. Big name entertainers like Clint Black (May 30), Lee Ann Rimes (June 19) Lyle Lovett (July 18), Kenny G (August 22) and Ron White (November 7) are just the beginning. There are golf academies, slot tournaments, a country band competition, exotic and classic car shows, Culinary Classics weekends, a BBQ weekend and even a Vintage Base Ball World Series.

New this year for families is chuck wagon dinners at the ranch. Parents can round up the whole family and enjoy a hay wagon ride up to the ranch where everyone will be entertained by a real cowboy band, enjoy a cookout and a sing-a-along around the campfire. Families can also take advantage of the all amenities around the resort including horseback riding, carriage rides, golf, bowling, tennis, croquet, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, swimming or hiking and biking.

The resort's KidsFest program, which began just a year ago, was such a big hit that we have decided to offer experiences for teens as well. TeenVentures will begin on May 27 and will include an extensive line of activities for 13-17 year olds. Teens will have the opportunity to experience "Geocatching", "Digital Photography", "Sketching/Acrylics" and much more. There are also some new additions to KidsFest, for ages 6-12, such as "Kid Cooks", "KidsZoo", "KidTales" and "Lyrics Alive". A detailed schedule is below.

TeenVentures

Horseback Riding

Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm

$ 50 per person

Whether you love to ride or have never seen a horse up close, this adventure is for you! Go on a 45-minute tour of the hills of southern Indiana. Meet at the Events Center Level 1 for transportation to the stables.

Bowling

Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm

$ 40 per person

Put down the Wiimote and pick up a bowling ball! See if that Wii300 translates to a real 300 or will you score in the 60s? Meet at Pluto's Alley.

Digital Photography

Thursdays 1pm - 4pm

$ 30 per person

Learn how to take your social networking site photos to the next level. Bring your own camera or rent one for $ 20. Meet at the Events Center Level 2.

Dinner & A Movie

Thursdays & Saturdays 6pm - 9pm

$ 20 per person

Leave mom and dad with a sitter and come out for dinner at Pluto's Pizzeria. Munch on pizza, chips and a drink before going to Springs Stadium 4 for a current movie. Meet at Pluto's.

Golf

Fridays 9:30am - Noon

$ 60 per person

If you're a beginner or Tiger Woods come out and play with golf pros and learn new skills or perfect your putting. All equipment required is supplied. Meet at Valley Links Golf Learning Center.

Sketching/Acrylics

Fridays 1pm - 4pm

$ 35 per person

If you've never picked up a paintbrush or tried to sketch now's your chance. Even if you're a veritable Rembrandt, explore working in acrylics and sketching with a professional artist as your guide. All materials are supplied. Meet at the Events Center Level 2.

Take A Hike

Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am

$ 25 per person

I know it's like before the natural walking time of teenagers, but this is a great way to see the hills and forests that surround the resort. The guided tour provides background information and exciting history of the area. Meet at the Valley Links Golf Learning Center.

Make A Movie

Saturdays 1pm - 4pm

$ 45 per person

If you and your brother are budding Farrelly brothers, Coen brothers, Blues Brothers - even if you don't have a brother - create, write, plan and shoot your very own movie. We supply the expertise and equipment - you supply the Oscar winning mad skills. Meet at the Events Center Level 1.

Geocaching

Sundays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

$ 25 per person (GPS unit included)

Say what now? Geocaching is the latest internet craze - a treasure hunting game played throughout the world using GPS devices. Find hidden containers (geocaches) outdoors and win prizes. Meet at the Events Center Level 1. GPS provided.

KidsFest

KidGames

Wednesdays 9am - Noon

$ 20 per child

If you love sports, you'll love these Olympic events where you are the star athlete. Games include Basketball, Tennis, Golf and Crazy Lawn and relay games...you might even win a Gold Medal!

KidCooks

Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm

$ 30 per child

Cupcakes, cookies and more...learn how to make it! A pinch of curiosity, a dash of interest...decorate it and finally eat it. It's the perfect recipe for having fun where you'll be a "Chef" before you know it.

High School Musical Party

Wednesdays & Saturdays 6pm - 9pm

$ 40 per child

You can see it, you can sing along with it, you can even dance to it. It's the "High School Musical" dance party. You'll get to pick which movie to watch and interact with the movie's great musical and dance numbers.

Hey Dude Ranch

Thursdays & Sundays 9am - Noon

$ 50 per child; $ 90 for two

Howdy partners! It's the Wild West with cowboys, cowgirls, horses, ranch animals and hay wagons rides. You'll arrive at the ranch on a hay wagon, learn some "horse-sense", take a ride, meet some ranch animals, eat outdoors and create your very own bandanna.

KidsZoo

Thursdays 1pm - 4pm

$ 25 per child

Discover exotic creatures from around the world. Design your own "animal face" to wear, create a costume and celebrate the wonders of the animal world during your very own show.

BAP (Bowling, Arcade & Pizza)

Thursdays & Sundays 6pm - 9pm

$ 40 per child

BAP the night away! This party is just for kids with plenty of access to bowling, arcade games and the best pizza you have ever had! Meet new friends and BAP at Pluto's Alley located in the lower level of the French Lick Springs Hotel.

Hoosier Safari

Fridays 9am - Noon

$ 25 per child

Join our guided "Indiana Safari" through our 3,300 acre forested woodlands and learn of the wild creatures that roam these "jungles". Let the wild artist inside you escape as you create your own walking stick.

Lyrics Alive

Fridays 1pm - 4pm

$ 30 per child

Imagine...writing, singing and recording an original song created by you and your friends! You'll be guided by professional musicians and song writers and even receive a copy of the song you created!

My Movie & A Pizza

Fridays 6pm - 9pm

$ 25 per child

Vote for one of your favorite movies and watch it with new and old friends. Floor pillows, popcorn, snacks and plenty of pizza...It's a movie party just for you.

Greatest Game Ever Played

Saturdays 9am - Noon

$ 30 per child

Designed for kids who love the game of golf. Beginner or pro golfers, you'll learn new skills while understanding and enjoying the greatest game ever played.

KidArts

Saturdays 1pm - 4pm

$ 25 per child

Let your creativity soar and run free! Painting, drawing, chalk art, fashion designers and much more await the artist in all of us. Create your own masterpiece and have fun at the same time.

KidTales

Sundays 1pm - 4pm

$ 20 per child

Do you love stories, books of all kinds, and creating pictures? Create, develop and write your own story--design your very own book filled with words and art you create to take home and read every night.

Kidsfest open play&

Gen Y Expert Lindsey Pollak to Speak this summer at Camp Shane: Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts At The Nevele

Ellenville, NY (PRWEB) March 14, 2008

Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts is excited to announce that Lindsey Pollak, a renowned author and speaker specializing in career advice for college students and young professionals, will be appearing at its program at the Nevele this summer.

Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts and weight loss retreat at the Nevele Grande Resorts is offering an exciting and affordable summer program to help 18 - 25 year old men and women get fit and lose weight - all while meeting new friends - during four two week programs from June 28 to August 23. Shane Diet will be offering a variety of programs specifically designed for 18 - 25 year olds, including a presentation by Lindsey Pollak. Lindsey is the author of Getting From College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World (HarperCollins, 2007), a Barnes & Noble college campus best seller. She writes a top-rated career blog, Lindsey Pollak Blog, and contributes columns to The Huffington Post. Her advice has appeared in Marie Claire and PINK magazines and papers such as the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and New York Newsday.

"I am honored and excited to be a featured speaker at the new Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resort program. I look forward to presenting a fun, interactive workshop that helps guests start building their dream careers," says Lindsey. Ziporah Janowski, co-founder and creator of Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts adds: "We are thrilled to have Lindsey join the Shane program this summer. Our guests will enjoy hearing Lindsey's advice and are sure to take away information that will make a real difference in their lives and careers."

For more information on Shane Diet Resorts visit http://www.shanedietresorts.com.

Media Contact:

Ziporah Janowski

(914) 271-4141

ziporah @ campshane.com

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Give the Gift of a Trip to the Hocking Hills this Holiday Season

Logan, OH (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

As stores and malls continue to fill with products and customers this holiday season, the Hocking Hills region has created a number of travel packages and special deals for shoppers looking to get away from the crowds to reconnect with family and friends. Sharing travel opportunities with loved ones is a unique gift alternative that allows recipients to unwrap a more relaxing, rejuvenating experience that will be remembered for years to come. Ohios Hocking Hills offers a variety of travel opportunities sure to fit the recipients on any gift givers list this holiday season.

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, were finding more and more visitors come to the Hocking Hills to really relish the season; reconnect with family and friends; and recharge from overscheduled lives, said Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association. In any season, Hocking Hills offers the chance for its visitors to make unforgettable memories and planning a holiday or winter getaway is a great way to start a new tradition in a stunning natural setting.

Highlights of the travel packages and specials that are available in the Hocking Hills are below.

For the Outdoor Lover

Hocking Hills Hikers Package: Created with accommodations at Hocking Hills Cabins, outdoors adventurers will appreciate this one-night package that includes walking sticks, a local trail map and a souvenir backpack to carry the complimentary brown bag lunch. After an exhilarating hike, guests will enjoy a Royal Foot Treatment from Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa and dinner at The Spotted Owl Cafe. Package price begins at $ 306 for two adults.

For the Pampered Traveler

Relax, Recharge, & Reconnect Package: What better way to pamper a loved one than with the Relax, Recharge & Reconnect package at Love Shack Cabins? The package features a two-night stay; complimentary bottle of wine or champagne; and an in-cabin, side-by-side couples massage and hot stone treatment. Guests will also enjoy a 3-course gourmet meal at Grouse Nest Restaurant. Packages start at $ 550 per couple.

Get Snowed In: Delight in the beauty of a Hocking Hills winter with a two-day weeknight special at Cabins by the Caves. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a dozen roses and Anthony Thomas truffles to set a pampered mood. This package also includes complimentary breakfast and an opportunity to really rejunvenate with a late checkout. Packages start at $ 325 and can be upgraded to accommodations in a luxury lodge.

Fantastic Holiday Savings

Cold Days, Hot Savings: For a special deal that includes the family even the pet! Honey Ridge is offering a 10 percent discount for stays at this two-bedroom cottage. The property is close to pet-friendly trails that are fun for the whole family. Rates start at $ 106 per night.

Holiday Special: Now through December 28, Big Pine Retreat is taking 10 percent off any two-night stay or 20 percent off any stay of three or more nights. Tucked away on 40 acres of private property, the cabins at Big Pine Retreat can accommodate groups of up to 10. Nightly rates begin at $ 145 prior to discounting and guests should mention Holiday Special when making reservations.

End of Year Weekday Special: Perfect for the entire family, Four Seasons Hideaways offers accommodations for up to 14 guests. Through the end of 2011, Four Seasons Hideaways is offering a free third night with every two nights booked on trips between Sunday and Thursday. Rates start at $ 399 per night.

For more information about visiting Hocking Hills, check out 1800hocking.com, like the Hocking Hills Tourism Association on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join the conversation on the Hocking Hills blog.

About the Hocking Hills Tourism Association

Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of free activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging options, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and country inns. In addition to numerous hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills area offers unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf and more. Complete traveler information on accommodations, festivals and the many sites in the Hocking Hills region is available at 1800Hocking.com or toll-free at 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).

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Texas Oncology Encourages Healthier Living this Holiday Season, Provides Tips and Recipes

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

With eggnog, sugar cookies, and cheese balls among the most popular dishes served at holiday parties, its no wonder the season causes even the biggest health nuts and strictest dieters to stray from their nutritious paths. A healthy lifestyle is an important weapon in the fight against disease, so this holiday season Texas Oncology encourages people to make small changes that could result in big health payoffs. To make it easy, Texas Oncology introduces its Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection, with this years featured Merry Mulling Mix recipe, and shares tips to promote healthier eating and exercise during the holidays.

According to a recent report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), healthier lifestyles and better diets could prevent up to 2.8 million cases of cancer each year. The number of cancers around the world has increased by 20 percent in less than a decade to around 12 million new cases a year. WCRF named cancer, along with other chronic diseases like heart and lung disease and diabetes, among the worlds biggest health challenges.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle with a well-balanced diet full of nutrients is important for overall well-being and critical to preventing and fighting cancer, said Dr. Lalan Wilfong, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology. This season, give the gift of health to yourself and others by making better choices and simple adjustments to your regular holiday routine that can help reduce the risk of disease later in life.

Small Changes, Big Health Pay-Offs

The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly a third of cancer deaths could be prevented by improving nutrition, limiting alcohol intake, participating in more physical activity, and quitting smoking.

When planning holiday gatherings and creating new traditions, here are some tips to help you stay on track while still spreading holiday cheer:

Denvers Original Oxford Hotel Celebrates its Haunted Past this Halloween with Paranormal Theater Package

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

Experience a spine-tingling Denver getaway this Halloween weekend with The Oxford Hotels eerie Paranormal Theater package, featuring an exclusive performance by famed Magician Erick Machamer.

The Oxfords Paranormal Theater package will feature two entertaining evenings of magic, ghost stories and turn-of-the-century s

The Saratoga Local Chapter of NAPW Launched a Successful Networking Meeting this September

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) September 27, 2011

The first meeting of the Saratoga County National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) was convened by Danielle Knapp on September 20, 2011 at the Malta Diner. Attendees included Danielle Knapp, Knapp Insurance Agency; Susan Marlette, Amtech Insurance Brokers; Diane Barnes, Glenns Carpet; Karen Lonnstrom, Black Sheep Web Design; and Lynn Johnson, Long Pond Cabins.

Danielle started out by asking the group to introduce themselves and then Susan Marlette gave a very informative presentation on protecting electronic information that is taken from business customers. A brochure on Cyber Liability Insurance was provided and Susan provided additional data security information via a follow-up email which Danielle forwarded to all attendees.

The information we received from Susan about cyber liability insurance was informative and relevant, Danielle said.

The group then discussed ideas for encouraging new members to attend, future meeting dates and future meeting topics, upcoming guest speakers and potential charity ideas. The following ideas and suggestions were offered by the group:

Future Meeting Dates Several meeting dates were discussed and it was decided to have an evening/dinner meeting one month and a morning/breakfast meeting the next month.

New Member Ideas The group considered distributing the newspaper press release offered by NAPW, creating a Saratoga Local Chapter Facebook Page, hosting a booth at the local Womens Expo next year, searching the internet for databases for women-owned businesses, each member bringing a friend to a future meeting, and contacting the Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties to see if any of their members would be interested in joining our association.

Charity Ideas The chapter will collect clothing and personal items for the Womens Domestic Violence Shelters. Danielle & Diane will also volunteer at the Shelter to offer free haircuts and/or makeup.

Office Ideas - It was decided that the chapter will vote on positions for Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer at the next meeting in October.

The next meeting of the Saratoga County NAPW is scheduled for Monday October 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM at the Malta Diner. A morning meeting was scheduled to accommodate those that were not able to attend an evening meeting. The November meeting will be scheduled for the third week of November to avoid Thanksgiving and Danielle will check with Sharon at the Malta Diner to see what dates are available.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Saratoga Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

Follow NAPW on Facebook and Twitter.

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