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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces 2012 Summer Season


Baltimore, Md. (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announces its programming for the Summer 2012 concert season. The season begins with Baltimores favorite Fourth of July tradition: The Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park (Cockeysville, Md.) on July 3 & 4, featuring favorite patriotic music that culminates in a fireworks display. Also at Oregon Ridge on July 14, the BSO will perform Star Wars and Beyond!, celebrating John Williams iconic music that accompanied the popular film franchise and other popular film scores, including Batman and Pirates of the Caribbean. This summer, the BSO returns to Pier Six Pavilion (Baltimores Inner Harbor) to perform a musical tribute to Michael Jackson on July 26 and the BSO joins a full rock band to perform the music of Led Zeppelin on July 27. At the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the BSO will perform A Night in Fantasia on July 28, featuring selections from popular video games and anime, with images from the games projected on screens above the orchestra. This concert is produced in collaboration with Baltimores annual Otakon Convention, a 3-day festival devoted to Asian pop culture and a destination for more than 25,000 people to Baltimore each summer.

The BSO will also perform as part of Longwood Gardens summer line-up on Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardens historic Open Air Theatre. Located near Kennett Square, Pa., just outside of the Philadelphia metro region, Longwood is one of the worlds exquisite gardens. It offers more than 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows. The BSOs program will be led by concertmaster Jonathan Carney and features a full orchestral arrangement of Mendelssohns Octet in E flat Major (arranged by Yoon Jae Lee). Also on the program are Elgars Serenade for Strings and J.S. Bachs Second Violin Concerto.

The BSO has also been invited as the resident orchestra for the 2012 William Kapell International Piano Competition & Festivals finals on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8 p.m. Hosted by The University of Maryland at College Park, this week-long festival includes recitals and masterclasses featuring the worlds leading pianists. The festival culminates in a concert featuring the three finalists, performing a concerto with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Lockington.

BSO AT OREGON RIDGE PARK

For more than 30 years, the BSO at Oregon Ridge Park has been a Baltimore-area summer tradition, drawing approximately 15,000 patrons annually for family fun, music and fireworks in the wooded enclaves of this Cockeysville park. Gates open at 5 p.m. and local vendors will be onsite selling barbeque and picnic food options. A variety of soft drinks, water, beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Concertgoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a full evening of entertainment with the BSO. Each concert begins at 8 p.m. and concludes with a fireworks display. Editors Note: Glass bottles are not permitted in the Park.

The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 at 8 p.m. with the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, an all-American salute to the nations founding. Conductor Robert Franz will lead the BSO and bass-baritone Derrick Parker in a patriotic celebration that includes Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture, Sousas Stars and Stripes Forever, among other works, and musical salutes to our armed forces, culminating in a fireworks display. Each concert will begin with the national anthem, led by the winner(s) of the BSOs fifth annual Oh, Say Can You Sing? singing competition. Please see below for complete contest details.

Robert Bernhardt will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Star Wars and Beyond! on Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Intended for the entire family, Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages can relive the explosive music of one of the biggest film franchises of the 20th century. John Williams score to the iconic Star Wars movies as well as music from other popular films such as the Batman and Bond films and classics like Breakfast at Tiffanys, will be choreographed to a laser light show and fireworks.

PIER SIX PAVILLION

Located in Baltimores Inner Harbor, Pier Sixs covered outdoor venue hosts dozens of famous acts each summer and is a popular destination for tourists and Baltimore locals alike. Within walking distance to hundreds of hotels, museums, attractions and a wide variety of restaurants, all clustered around the Inner Harbor, patrons can make a day of visiting Baltimores most famous tourism area, followed by an evening of music with the BSO.

On Thursday, July 26 at 8 p.m., conductor Brent Havens will lead the BSO and tribute artist James Delisco in The Music of Michael Jackson. The combined forces of the Orchestra and an amplified full band and back-up vocal section capture the Michael Jacksons distinct sound while presenting top hits from the late legends influential and celebrated career that spanned nearly 40 years.

On Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m., under the baton of Brent Havens, the BSO, vocalist Randy Jackson and a full rock band will perform The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony, featuring the most famous works of this popular band, including Whole Lotta Love, Kashmir, Immigrant Song, Going to California, Stairway to Heaven, Heartbreaker, plus many more. The BSO most recently performed a Led Zeppelin tribute in the summer of 2008, drawing a record attendance of more than 4,000.

OTAKON AT JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL

Baltimores primary venue, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, will welcome Otakoners and gaming enthusiasts alike to A Night in Fantasia: The Ultimate Games and Anime Experience on Saturday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Led by conductor Philip Chu, the program will feature selections from some of the greatest video game and anime scores in the world, all arranged specially for the full orchestra, with images projected on screens above the Orchestra. Produced by Eminence Symphony Orchestra founder Hiraki Yura, the show also features video game music vocalist and Peabody graduate Jillian Aversa, who has contributed to soundtracks including Soulcalibur V, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, and Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword! Larry Oji, will serve as master of ceremonies. This concert is presented in collaboration with Baltimores annual Otakon Convention. Since 1999, this annual three-day festival has attracted thousands to celebrate anime and Asian pop culture.





Character Cottages Announces the Launch of “The Sheiling”


The Cotswolds, UK (PRWEB UK) 28 March 2012

Full service holiday letting specialist, Character Cottages, today announces the addition of “The Sheiling” to its existing portfolio of Luxury Cotswolds Cottages. This detached, period Cotswold cottage is available for holiday lets for up to seven people in four bedrooms.

The Sheiling is a beautiful, detached cottage in the Cotswolds, set in its own enclosed garden, in the unspoilt conservation village of Upper Oddington. Many walks through the stunning Cotswold countryside are available on the doorstep and the cottage is only two miles from the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Andy Soye, a Director of Character Cottages commented: “The Horse & Groom, a quintessential English Cotswold stone inn, is located 100 yards from the cottage and Daylesford Organic, with its award winning food, cookery school and spa, is also located close by, making this the perfect luxury holiday retreat”.

The cottage is built from traditional Cotswold stone and has been beautifully decorated and furnished, with many character features, including wooden beams, a real fire in the living room and an inglenook fireplace in the kitchen, containing a Rayburn cooker. Complementing these character features, the cottage has modern facilities, including wireless internet access and Freeview TV.

Andy noted: “The Sheiling sleeps up to seven people, in four bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. There are two bathrooms and the cottage is an ideal retreat for a family holiday or for groups of friends seeking a beautiful country retreat”

To find out more about The Sheiling, or to see other holiday cottages in the Cotswolds, then please visit the Character Cottages website.

About Character Cottages

Character Cottages is a specialist holiday lettings business established to help second home owners generate substantial profits, whilst still enjoying the benefits of owning a country retreat.

Its unique, full service management offering takes away the effort and headache of setting up and running a holiday let. Owners can use their property when they wish, whilst relaxing in the knowledge that their prized asset is earning them an annual income.

Character Cottages mission is to enhance the traditional holiday let process, by combining a portfolio of exceptional country homes with unparalleled standards of personal customer service.

To find out more about how Character Cottages can meet the holiday letting requirements of owners and guests, visit http://www.character-cottages.com, e-mail: enquiries(at)character-cottages(dot)com or phone: +44 (0) 844 870 8532.





San Leandros Amazing Stone Inc. Announces Availability of New Colors for Granite Countertops


San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

Amazing Stone Inc., serving the San Leandro and Bay areas, received new colors of prefabricated granite surfaces last January, ensuring more options for its valued customers. The new colors of granite countertops include emerald green, giallo California, ocean breeze and golden pearl.

Amazing Stone Inc. offers the best Bay Area pre-fabricated granite countertops. Granite countertops are a popular kitchen upgrade that are sturdy, durable and available in a wide array of colors and patterns. On any given day, Amazing Stone stocks prefabricated granite surfaces in 80 or more colors.

We love granite, a stone as beautiful and enduring as a mountain, said Jack Chan of Amazing Stone Inc. Because we love value just as much, we accept only the best. We bring you the highest quality surfaces in a dazzling array of colors at the lowest prices. This is granite so perfect that it will appear breathtakingly new decades after you first install it in your home.

Amazing Stones installers feature a minimum of eight years of experience and guide clients through remodeling products from start to finish. The companys specialists also offer simple care and maintenance techniques to keep stone surfaces in top condition.

Amazing Stone Inc. is a Diamond Certified company. To be bestowed this honor, a company must pass a rigorous 12-step certification process through a random screening of real business customers by telephone.

For more information about its new color options or any products or services offered by Amazing Stone Inc., call 510-567-4095 or view the company on the web at http://www.amazingstone-bayarea.com. Amazing Stone Inc. is located at 1910 Republic Ave. in San Leandro.

About Amazing Stone Inc.

The staff at Amazing Stone Inc. believes in putting their hearts into their work, and it shows in both Amazing Stones craftsmanship and customer service.

We always try to put ourselves in our customers positions and find the best solutions for their particular projects, said Jack Chan of Amazing Stone Inc. We believe every client should have a positive remodeling experience and benefit from work thats done in a professional and timely manner. Thats the type of service we strive to offer with every job.





Coachella Valley Tile Company Millestone Marble and Tile Announces Move to New Location in Thousand Palms

Inland Empire, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2012

Millestone Marble and Tile has served clients in the Coachella Valley for 30 years at the corner of Cook and 42 Street in Palm Desert, but recently moved to 72091 Woburn Court in Thousand Palms. The new location provides easy Interstate 10 access.

We are excited to relocate and take advantage of a new, updated facility in the Enterprise Zone, says owner, Mark DeMille. Our new home is in the new industrial park in Thousand Palms and right off Rio Del Sol, where the new Bob Hope Drive freeway off-ramp exits. We are looking forward to continuing our fine tradition of excellence at our new location.

Their new offices will soon include an updated showroom that will not only have one of the largest selections of granite and marble in Southern California but will also include all the latest designs and styles. The new state-of-the-art showroom is scheduled to open in April 2012.

In three decades, this small family business, formerly known as DeMille Marble and Granite, has grown to become a thriving, successful enterprise with the largest inventory of slab product of any contractor in the Coachella Valley. They are the premier source and authority when it comes to upgrading, remodeling, or customizing a home with granite, marble or travertine. Their wide range of services includes consultation, design, fabrication, and installation of countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, fireplace surrounds, and furniture made from natural stone and porcelain.

Marks creativity as an artisan runs in the family. His father, Leslie B. DeMille, is an artist whose work includes a bronze sculpture that adorns the Reagan Library and a distant cousin is another famous DeMille. Im related to Cecil B. DeMille, the famous director of Sunset Boulevard and The Ten Commandments, Mark explains. Cecil is a distant cousin of mine some generations back.

Active in their community, Millestone Marble and Tile has contributed to a variety of projects including the Lost Airmans Memorial on display at the Palm Springs International Airport, The Holocaust Memorial at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park, and the majestic stone statue of a bighorn sheep located near the DeMille showroom. The father of five children, Mark has also been a big supporter of Palm Desert High School.

To learn more about this special company and see photos of their stunning work, please visit their website at http://www.millestonemarble.com.

About Millestone Marble and Tile

Millestone Marble & Tile is a natural stone and porcelain contractor that has served the Coachella Valley for over 30 years. Working with all types of stonework, they do everything that can be done in stone! They will work with clients to remodel their kitchen or bathroom, build a stunning fireplace surround, or create a one-of-a-kind patio. Their services include consultation, design, fabrication, and installation of granite, marble, travertine, quartz, onyx, all other natural stone products, and porcelain. They serve the entire Coachella Valley including Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Thousand Palms, Desert Hot Springs, and Indio.





The Duke Announces Model Sneak Preview Tours This Weekend; Models Open To The Public October 31

Old Town Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

The Duke Townhomes & Flats, the only brand new neighborhood of luxury townhomes and condos for sale in Old Town Alexandria’s prestigious Historic District, announces Model Sneak Preview Tours starting this weekend with the public Model Opening on October 31.

“Prospective homebuyers have been telling us all along that they can’t wait to actually walk our finished homes. The time is now and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Laurie Shultz, Director of Sales and Marketing for Marquis Homes. “We’re offering Model Sneak Preview Tours to give people the best opportunity to get the home of their choice before we open our models to the public.”

Model Sneak Preview Tours are being offered at The Duke starting the weekend of September 19-20 between the hours of 11am and 6pm. The tours start at the Sales Center, located at 118 N. Fayette Street, and continue on site at The Duke, located along the 1300 block of Duke Street.

The Duke’s public Model Opening is scheduled for Saturday October 31ST from 10 am to 5pm. Everyone is invited to stop by the neighborhood, tour the models, enjoy light refreshments, and register to win a fabulous “Taste of Old Town” gift package.

The Duke Townhomes & Flats is bringing a whole new sense of elegance and excitement to this section of Old Town. It is the newest upscale community by Marquis Homes, a member of the Van Metre Family of Companies and a homebuilder with a proud history in Old Town Alexandria. Beau Van Metre, President of Marquis Homes, actually grew up in Old Town and Van Metre’s very first office was located at 1200 Prince Street.

“Old Town definitely has a special place in my heart,” said Beau Van Metre. “We’re proud to be creating a new neighborhood that will be among Old Town’s finest and we’re looking forward to opening our models on the weekend of October 31. We invite our prospective homeowners, and all of our neighbors in Old Town to stop by, enjoy some refreshments, and get to know The Duke.”

The Duke is designed around a landscaped courtyard with brick walkways and green spaces connecting the townhomes and condominiums, creating the sense of a single, distinct neighborhood within the larger community of Old Town.

Fronting homes that were built in the mid 1800′s, The Duke is true to the Historic District’s architectural aesthetic. All brick exteriors boast large dormers and staggered facades and rooflines, while period-style detailing is incorporated inside and out.

The Townhomes, ranging in size from 2,000 sq. ft. to 2,300 sq. ft., feature three levels of finished living space, open floorplans, private balconies, fireplaces, gated rear courtyards, lavish owner’s suites, and high-style finishes throughout.

The Flats are extremely large by today’s standard for a new condo. They range in size from 1,311 sq. ft. to 1,571 sq. ft. and include up to two bedrooms, two full baths, a den and a sunroom, as well as open kitchens, entertaining spaces and large walk-in closets. In addition to offering more living space than most new condominiums, they also boast concrete construction, which is unique for a four-level condominium. Each level is separated by a thick concrete slab lined with sound-deadening materials. As a result, The Flats will live quieter and be far more durable than stick-built condominiums.

The Duke offers another convenience that is rare in Old Town’s Historic District–easy parking. Every home at The Duke includes two parking spaces, plus additional storage, in a private-access underground garage.

The Duke is located within easy walking distance of Old Town’s signature amenities, including Metro, the Potomac River, parks, Market Square, Whole Foods, and over 17 blocks of shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. In addition, the Beltway and Wilson Bridge are literally right around the corner and Reagan National Airport is less than 5 miles away.

For more information about The Duke, and to schedule a Preview Tour, please call 703-837-0364. To see floorplans, a siteplan, neighborhood photos and take “walking tours” of Old Town, please visit http://www.thedukeoldtown.com/home.htm

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Online Retailer OakFurnitureKing.co.uk today announces Twitter as the Social Network to promote launch of new website


(PRWEB UK) 25 March 2012

OakFurnitureKing.co.uk have announced on Twitter today, 30 Days until the launch of a brand new online shop. The new website is designed to provide customers with an intuitive navigation, advanced functionality and offers suited for many UK households.

OakFurnitureKing.co.uk new ecommerce website aims to provide customers with an advanced level of ecommerce functionality, combined with a social inspired customer service.

Twitter quickly became a global success for social networking; its simplicity is the key to its success. This is why Oak Furniture King have opted to start the countdown to its new website on this platform. The companies first Tweet was simple, but the excitement of announcing the new launch is easy to see Hello One and All, Thank you for checking out our Twitter page and our very first Tweet! Our Brand New Site launches in 30 days!. The company have also opted for a great Twitter name, @LoveOakKing.

OakFurnitureKings Digital Marketing Consultant announced at Internet Retailing Expo 2012 (March 22st 2012 Birmingham NEC UK), There is nowhere to hide online, retailers must be proactive in both creating engaging, highly functional websites but also in communicating and incentivising customers with the latest communication trends available.

Product quality is now crucial to a brands reputation. Oak Furniture Kings Managing Director, Khaled Ullah commented Product quality is the key to our success. Offering an easy ordering process, combined with high quality products at affordable prices I think the new website is going to be a great success!

The online furniture market is very competitive, there are many other websites but OakFurnitureKing.co.uk pride themselves on offering cutting edge technology, individuality and the ability to be unique when it comes to tailoring and meeting the customers exact requirements.

OakFurnitureKing.co.uk is a UK Online Furniture Retailer Established in 2011 by Khalled Ullah.

All products sold are 100% solid wood, no products are made using MDF, veneers or chipboard.

Providers of quality Oak Furniture products including consumer favourites Oak Double Beds and Oak Dining Tables.





Solar Innovations, Inc. Announces the Completion of their Showroom Greenhouse


Pine Grove, PA (PRWEB) November 3, 2009

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; skylights; folding, tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; announces the completion of their showroom greenhouse.

With Solar Innovations

CityRealty Announces Top 10 Apartment Buildings Casting Shadows


New York, NY (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

In honor of Groundhog Day, Carter B. Horsley Lists New York City Apartment Buildings Casting Shadows on Parks.

Once a year, we all wait to see if the groundhog sees his shadow for an extended winter, said Carter B. Horsley, CityRealty editor and architecture expert. But all year long, New York Citys apartment buildings cast interesting shadows throughout the city, especially on our parks, he added.

Top 10 New York City Apartment Buildings Casting Shadows on Parks

By Carter B. Horsley

1 – Time Warner Center at 80 Columbus Circle

When Moshe Safdie proposed a bulbous, twin-towered, mixed-use complex to replace the New York Coliseum, he unleashed the sound of fury over the shadows it would cast in Central Park. The protests eventually led to a new design from a new architect, David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Completed in 2004, Time Warner Center is a huge, reflective-glass, twin-towered, mixed-use development with 80 stories and 225 condo apartments. It casts almost the same shadow of the earlier design, but came with nary a peep from civic activists who were probably too busy shopping in its basement Whole Foods store.

2 – Trump International at 1 Central Park West

Somewhat shorter than Time Warner Center, this slick 52-story mixed-use tower actually falls within some of Time Warner Centers shadows, but also casts its own on Central Park. While recladding buildings has become quite popular in recent years, this was one of the first major recladdings and it was beautifully designed by Philip Johnson. The building was formerly the Gulf & Western Building.

3 – Essex House at 160 Central Park South

One of the tallest buildings on Central Park South, this elegant Art Deco-style hotel and residential condominium building is topped by a tall sign, but because it is simply letters spelling the buildings name, its shadows are more ghostly. This 43-story building is going to be significantly overshadowed by Extell Developments One57 mixed-use tower that is now about half way up to its 1,004-foot height on 58th Street.

4 – San Remo at 145 Central Park West

Emery Roth designed this splendid twin-towered skyscraper palazzo as well as the Beresford and the El Dorado. They and the Century and Majestic, also twin-towered apartment buildings, gave Central Park West the worlds finest residential skyline. All would probably be bitterly opposed today by community activists who have a contextual thing against tall things, like buildings, and the shadows they create.

5 – 1 Union Square South

One of the city’s rare full-block developments, this large mixed-use project includes 240 rental apartments and was designed by Davis Brody Bond. The north facade of its base features a major public art work, “Metronome,” created by Kristen Jones and Andrew Ginzel, consisting of red-brick masonry designed in circles around a hole that emits steam, a la the famous old Camel cigarette sign in Times Square. The installation also includes an adjacent 15-digit number that is a clock, and a sculpture of a hand projecting from the facade that reportedly is similar to a hand on a statue of George Washington in the park that, according to the artist, “gestures a benediction.” Completed in 1998, this 27-story building offers stunning views of, and shadows on, Union Square Park.

6 – Printing House at 421 Hudson Street

This very handsome eight-story building was built at the end of the 19th Century and converted to a cooperative in 1979. It has 184 apartments, a doorman, high ceilings, a roof deck, and a swimming pool, and it overlooks and shades the playground at James Walker Park.

7 2 Horatio Street

This elegant 17-story, 242-unit apartment building was erected in 1931 by Bing & Bing and was designed by Robert Lyons with two stunning angled balcony elements. It was converted to a co-operative in 1987. Its shadows cast upon Jackson Square Park at the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Eight Avenue.

8 – Madison Green at 5 East 22nd Street

Commanding one of the city’s most dramatic sites, at the south end of Madison Square Park and at the intersection of Broadway and 23rd Street, Madison Green offers spectacular views and a location at the epicenter of the chic and trendy Flatiron district. The 31-story, beige-brick condominium building was designed by Philip Birnbaum and completed in 1982. One wonders if a reflective-glass fa

Leading Kansas City Remodeling Contractor, Paragon Design & Remodel, Announces Move to in House Design Using Chief Architect Software


Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

In a move that will surely increase productivity and customer satisfaction, notable Kansas City remodeling contractor, Paragon Design and Remodel, announced that they will be doing all further design work in-house. The company will now be using Chief Architects suite of architectural design and drafting software. Prior to using this advanced software system, Paragon had outsourced their design work to local Kansas City firms. The company hopes that the change will improve both efficiency and their ability to provide exceptional results for Kansas City area homeowners.

Chief Architect Software is a full featured architectural design and drafting program. Among its primary features is the automatic creation of a 3D model as the design is drafted. This will not only allow Paragon to produce the plans for construction, but also detailed renderings of what the finished results will look like.

The primary benefit of having this software in-house is the ability to show our clients exactly what their remodeling project will look like once it is finished, said Paragon head, Steven Glaze, Having detailed construction plans and a 3-D rendering of the finished project, is the single most important element in eliminating problems, conflicts and miscommunication on a remodeling project. If we are doing an Overland Park remodeling job, or a Kansas City house addition, having this resource in house will be a great benefit to our company, and most importantly, to our clients. The company hopes that by producing full mock ups of the planned remodeling designs, they will be able to eliminate confusion and more accurately deliver what their clients are looking for.

Paragon Design and Remodel is a licensed and insured contracting firm and has been serving the greater Kansas City area since 1996. This contractor specializes in Kansas City roofing, custom interior and exterior remodels as well as roofing and decking throughout the KC metro area.





The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Announces New Babymoon Packages


Half Moon Bay, Calif. (PRWEB) February 27, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay announced today two new packages specifically designed for guests who are expecting a new addition to the family and looking for a luxurious romantic getaway before baby.

Our resort is an extremely popular getaway for expecting parents from the Bay Area, said Jay Heidenreich, the resorts director of sales and marketing. With these packages, we have anticipated the needs of these guests before they even step foot on our resort. Guests who book the Babymoon package will enjoy overnight accommodations with coastal views, breakfast for two in Navio, a 50-minute pre-natal lavender massage in the award winning Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay and a lavender spa basket to use during their stay or to take home.

For an even more exciting pre-baby escape, the Over the Moon package includes overnight accommodations in a terrace fire pit room, breakfast for two in Navio, a 50-minute pre-natal lavender massage and lavender manicure-pedicure in the spa, a lavender spa basket, a lavender in-room bath, and one round of golf to take advantage of the award winning golf courses right next to the resort.

Both packages feature the Babymoon Cravings Menu, specifically designed by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon to indulge expecting mothers and their oftentimes unusual cravings. Guests can choose from savory treats such as chips with guacamole and salsa, pretzels and cheese dip, and cereal with milk. Or if something sweet is in order, there are fudge brownies, banana splits, and chocolate sundaes. For a little of both, the menu offers fries with a root beer float, and of course, pickles and ice cream.

For more information or for room reservations, contact your travel professional, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at (800) 241-3333. Visit http://www.experiencehalfmoonbay.com to learn more about the destination.

Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf coastal hotel and the San Francisco Bay Areas only oceanfront resort. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event.

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