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FogCatcher Inn Debuts Coastal Hot Air Balloon & Wine Country Escape
Pacifica Hotel Company -
08-16-2007
Newly Renovated Inn, in Perfect Harmony with Romantic Moonstone BeachCAMBRIA, Calif. – Country warmth is the hallmark of Pacifica Hotel Company’s newly renovated FogCatcher Inn, where every guestroom has fireplaces, and several offer striking views of Moonstone Beach. The Inn, which perfectly captures the mood of the area, has debuted an elegant package called the Coastal Hot Air Balloon & Wine Country Escape, effective September 2007 through June 2008, Sunday to Thursday, aimed at visitors who want a totally original getaway experience.
Guests begin their adventure at sunrise, transported from their hotel by Hummer to the balloon’s launch pad, where the crew demonstrates how they set up the craft for flight. As they float above the trees, passengers get a breathtaking view of the vineyards and countryside. After the approximate one-hour flight, it’s on to the Cowgirl Café in Paso for a hearty breakfast. From there, guests take a custom-tailored wine tour, visiting the famed Paso Robles wineries along the wine trail that runs from Highway 46 West to the end of 46 East. All are small and family-owned.
The Package includes:
- Three-night stay in a fabulous ocean view room with cozy fireplace
- One dozen roses
- Bottle of local wine signed by vintner from 46 west wine region
- Dinner for two in Cambria
- Hot Air Balloon ride for two
- Breakfast after balloon ride at Cowgirl Café
- Daily hotel hot buffet breakfast
- Wine tasting at 4 to 6 of the Central Coast’s peerless local wineries
- Box lunch
- Transportation by hummer to and from hot air ballooning and wine tasting
The package starts at $1,995, double occupancy, for deluxe room, and guests can add a Hearst Castle Tour for two for a complete ”regional experience” at an additional $125.00.
The picturesque village of Cambria is located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on California’s spectacular Central Coast, close to Morro Bay, Hearst Castle, Big Sur and many wineries.
For information and reservations, call (800) 425-4121 or visit
www.fogcatcherinn.com. Pacifica Hotel Company (PHC) lodgings are located in key California cities from San Francisco to San Diego and feature superior locations, AAA 3-Diamond ratings, upgraded amenities, and high standards of guest service. For complete hotel descriptions and reservations, call 800-720-0223, or visit
www.pacificahotels.com. Nobody knows the coast like Pacifica. But you’re invited to learn.
CONTACT:
Maris Somerville,
310-207-5663 or toll free 866-607-5663
Somerville Associates
maris@somervillepr.com