French Lick: The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway Destination

French Lick, IN (Vocus) December 11, 2009 -- 2010 could be called the year of the “Girlfriend” at French Lick Resort. The Southern Indiana resort is offering planning tools, themed weekends and getaway packages specifically-tailored for women wishing to travel together.

A recently- launched blog, titled Girlfriends Guide (http://roadtripfrenchlick.webs.com/) to French Lick, offers women a one-stop-shop for insider information on everything from where to stay to the best shopping in the area. With two world-class spas, championship golf, an array of activities and entertainment options, French Lick has a lot to offer in terms of amenities and

“The ever-evolving guide is a great resource for women planning a trip to French Lick,” said Mark Bommarito, vice president of marketing. “They can get information on different options around the resort, upcoming events and weekends designed specifically for them. We are hoping to build an interactive community where people can get trip planning advice and share their experiences.”

To help make travel planning easier, the resort has put together special girl-friendly packages suitable for friends and/or family. West Baden Springs Hotel is offering a special Mothers & Daughters package which includes an overnight stay for two, a manicure for each in the Spa at West Baden and $50 to use in one of the resort’s restaurants. The weekday (Sunday - Thursday) package starts at just $379 and can be booked online (http://tinyurl.com/yhj9du9).

What would a girlfriend’s getaway be with a slumber party? French Lick Springs Hotel is offer the ultimate Slumber Party package which includes an overnight stay for two, an in-room movie and dessert delivered to the room. The weekday (Sunday - Thursday) package starts at $159 and can be booked through the resort’s website (http://tinyurl.com/yfnx62j).

New for 2010 are “dust-off-your-hobby weekends” including workshops on cooking, scrapbooking, quilting and more. The shared- interest weekends are a perfect excuse to get together old friends or make new ones.

Culinary Classics

Comfort Foods for a Cold Winter Night

January 9

$30 per class/$120 for all

For those looking to brush up on their skills in the kitchen, or pick-up some new tricks, the January 9 Culinary Classic is ideal. The theme is Comfort Foods for a Cold Winter Night and guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the resort chefs as they share tips and tricks for the home-cook. The schedule of classes includes: Waffles, Pancakes and other Morning Specialties, Best of Winter Soups, Bakers Breads, Decadent Desserts and Ultimate Hot Drinks. The sessions are arranged so that guests can take one class, which is priced at $30 each, or stay all day for just $120. A special Culinary Classics hotel package, including all of the classes is available for $174 per person (plus tax) and is based on double occupancy. The mention code for the Culinary Classic package is PJCC and can be booked online.

Scrapbooking Retreat

January 15-16

$259 Total package price, based on double occupancy ($129.50 per person)

Whether they are new to scrapbooking or just want time to work on a project, craft enthusiasts will enjoy the ultimate Scrapbooking Retreat. The jam-packed weekends include sessions such as Genealogy & Scrapbooking, Graphic Design, What’s New in Scrapbooking, Photography and more. Vendors will be onsite throughout the weekend to keep the scrapbookers supplied.

A special package is available at the French Lick Springs Hotel and includes a two night stay for two people, all the workshops, access to a workspace, a boxed lunch and more for just $130 a person (based on double occupancy). The mention code for the Scrapbooking Retreat is PSCRA and can be booked online.

Quilts and More (Much More) Weekend

Feb. 26-28

Guests can rediscover the lost art of hand-made textiles in this weekend dedicated to stitchers, knitters and weavers. Workshops will be offered for a variety of interests including quilting, weaving, needlepoint, embroidery, crocheting and macramé.

The weekend includes everything a fiber artist would be interested in including workshops, exhibits and a trade show. Wearable textile arts will be featured during a special dinner fashion show. An all- inclusive package, including overnight accommodations at French Lick, is available. For more information, please visit www.frenchlick.com

Live Entertainment

Girlfriends who “rock” should check out the resort’s list of headliners scheduled to perform 2010. Next up on the schedule is Foreigner on January 23. Tickets are available through Ticketforce.com (http://tickets.ticketforce.com/default.asp?SearchText=french+lick&Go=Go) Special Foreigner packages (http://tinyurl.com/y8wj75q), which include 2 tickets to the concert and overnight accommodations at French Lick Springs Hotel start at just $279.

70’s rock sensation America is on tap for February 19. Some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair", "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", and "Lonely People".

Be sure to bring your dancing shoes to the casino lounge every Friday and Saturday night. Each weekend a deejay will be spinning the hits from a different decade.

About French Lick Resort

French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. This premier resort and casino destination in Southern Indiana features 689 guest rooms and suites; a 42,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick; two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

For more information or to book a stay, please visit www.frenchlick.com or call our reservation specialists at (888) 936-9360.

Contact:

Dyan Welsh

Public Relations Manager

French Lick Resort

812-936-5926

Tessa Higgs

Public Relations Coordinator

French Lick Resort

812-936-5861

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