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Mount Hope Strawberry Wine Punch
1 Bottle Mt. Hope Strawberry Wine
2 10 oz. Packages Frozen Sliced Strawberries
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 6 oz. Can Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
1 Cup Chilled Pineapple Juice
1 20 oz. Bottle Chilled Club Soda or Lemon/Lime Soda
In punch bowl combine berries, sugar and wine. Let stand for 30 minutes. To serve, add lemonade concentrate and pineapple juice and soda. Serve over ice. Enjoy!
Pink Lemonade
4 oz. Mount Hope Pink Catawba
2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Simple Syrup
Lemon Slice
Cherry
Serve over ice in goblet. Garnish with lemon slice and cherry. Enjoy!
Mount Hope Sangria Wine Punch
1 Bottle Mount Hope Sangria
1 Quart grape juice
1 Quart pineapple juice
1 Quart cranberry juice
1 Can Lemon/Lime Soda
Splash Vanilla Extract
Orange, lemon and lime wedges
Combine all ingredients. Serve over ice. Garnish with fruit. Enjoy!
Sample some great wine and experience the PA Renaissance Faire when you book the PA Ren Faire package at the Country Inn & Suites Manheim. Package includes hotel accommodations, deluxe continental breakfast, 2 adult tickets to the Faire, $10 gift card for the Mount Hope Wine & Gift Shop, and $20 in Coins of the Realm to be redeemed on the faire grounds. Contact us at 717-665-5440, toll free at 1-877-720-1202, or online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa. Long live the Queen!
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Mother’s Day 2009 I took my mom to watch the Make-A-Wish Convoy. That was all she wanted and we had the best time!! Although my mom and I sat along the route, my friend took her 3 grandsons to see the trucks and play games at Burle Industries on New Holland Pike. They go every year and have the best time while giving back to the community.The best part is seeing the Make-A-Wish children smiling in the big rigs!!
The activities start at Burle Industries at 8:30 am with kid’s games, live bands and great food. The Make-A-Wish Convoy leaves Burle Industries at 1:30 pm.
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
The saying goes “There is no such thing as a free lunch.” Well if the General Assembly of Tennessee has it’s way we might have to change the saying to “There is no such thing as a complimentary breakfast.” The General Assembly wants to charge guest tax on their hotels’ complimentary breakfasts as a way to boost tax revenue.
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Brewfest at Mt. Hope Estate and Winery will take place Saturday May 15, 2010. The Swashbuckler Brewery and Restaurant will be open on May 14 ahead of Brewfest. For those visiting Lancaster, the Mt. Hope Estate and Winery is just 15 minutes from the Route 283/30 split, north on Manheim Pike (Route 72).This is just the first of many summer events at the Mt. Hope Estate and Winery for 2010. For more information on Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, Brewfest, Celtic Fling and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire please visit http://www.parenfaire.com.
This May, don’t miss the Herb & Garden Faire at the Landis Valley Museum! Enjoy perusing the wares of over 85 vendors, featuring many products ranging from seeds and plants, to herbal teas and seasonings, to local arts and crafts. Stop by Landis Valley’s own Heirloom Seed Project Marketplace. The Heirloom Seed Project preserves the varieties of vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants that were important in the early PA German community. The Herb & Garden Faire will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $8.
Anytime you’re in Lancaster, take a peak back in time at the early, rural PA German culture at the Landis Valley Museum. There is something for everyone, including hands-on activities for the kids, and it can be enjoyed in all seasons. Regular hours are Monday – Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday 12N-5pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for youth (3-11). For more information, visit www.landisvalleymuseum.org
To complete your Lancaster County experience, book your hotel stay at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, surrounded by beautiful farmland, just a few miles north of downtown Lancaster. Call 717-665-5440 or 877-720-1202, or go online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa
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Your Tuesday Travel Tip for April 27th 2010:
Checking your Room Type Guarantee vs. Room Preference.
Lately with more and more travelers choosing to book online we are seeing some confusion in the difference between “Guaranteed Room Types” and “Room Preferences”. The online booking sites will not always be able to guarantee traveler’s room type but they will put down the traveler’s room type preference. Many travelers unknowingly assume this is a guarantee for their room type. While all hotels will try and match all of the room requests to the preferences, it can become difficult during the peak seasons and those guests who are not guaranteed will sometimes end up with rooms types they did not request.
What can sometimes compound the issue is that many rates through the online booking systems are advanced purchase rooms which are nonrefundable bookings. While this will get travelers a lower rate, there is little to no flexibility if you need to change your reservation dates.
For many travelers, room type may not matter as long as they have a bed to sleep in. There are circumstances, though, where room type is VERY important for the travels. Parents traveling with 2 children would become very disappointed to find at check in that they only had one king bed rather then the two queen beds. Or a guest requesting a king bed for their anniversary would be a little upset to find two double beds at check in.
So what can travlers do?
1. If you are booking online read through the confirmation completely and make sure your room type is guaranteed, and if the reservation is non-refundable make sure everything is correct before you submit the payment button.
2. If you are confused at all about the reservation call the hotel directly and ask to speak with one of their “In House” reservation staff. They will be able to help you directly with any concerns you may have.
We as hoteliers never want a guest to check-in and be disappointedwith their room or the customer service they receive. With peak season being right around the corner we are expecting to see more online bookings and this issue may arise more often. So while the hotels will do what they can to make sure travelers are getting what they desire at check-in, travelers can also take it into their own hands to make sure their stays are as stress free and enjoyable as possible!
Until next Tuesday, good travels and safe returns.
~Jason W. Deeds
We are proud to be honored as one of three finalists in the category of “Community Service” for Pennsylvania’s Spirit of Hospitality Awards being held by the Pennsylvania’s Tourism and Lodging Association.
Our Community Service project is one close to our hearts. Every year our team raises money for the Lancaster Relay for Life in order to help find a cure for cancer. Nearly everyone is touched by cancer either themselves or someone they know. Last year our team reached the silver status by raising more then $3,000.00 in funds.
Follow the link below for some great pictures of our team in action.
When traveling during the high occupancy leisure season make sure to remove all your valuables from you vehicles, especially any GPS devices that may be attached to your windows and clearly visible. These items make you a higher target for would be thieves that look for a quick grabs. If you have items you don’t feel comfortable with leaving in your room check with the front desk where ever you stay and ask if there is a safe in your room or a safety deposit box at the front desk.
This last weekend was the Lancaster County Flower Show, located at the New Holland Recreation Center. The Lancaster County Flower Show exists to bring a sophisticated yet accessible flower and garden experience to the communities of Lancaster County. If you didn’t make it this year make sure to put it on your calendar for next year.
Lancaster has had plenty of rain and a great week of sun to bring all the flowers in Lancaster County into bloom. The leafs on the trees are out and the landscape is once again green, with spots or red, yellow orange everywhere the flowers grow. Our own Hilton Garden Inn is a great example of of this. Below are some great photos of the spring flowers at the Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster.
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