The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Turns Dreams Into Reality With New Winter Ski Offers


WHISTLER, B.C., Oct. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Another year, another fantastic ski season ahead, another opportunity to tick off a bucket list item by visiting North America's #1 ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler will be helping guests turn dreams of a ski-in/ski-out winter vacation into a reality with a number of hotel package offers designed to make a ski holiday easy and affordable.

ULTIMATE SKI EXPERIENCE PACKAGE

With an average of 39 feet of snow annually, Whistler provides the ultimate skiing experience. Now guests of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler can book the Ultimate Ski Experience hotel package to match their expectations. Guests of the package will receive a minimum of two nights' luxury hotel accommodation and two adult Whistler Blackcomb ski lift passes with access to over 200 hundred ski runs and 8100 acres of terrain. Rates for the Ultimate Ski Experience Package start from $440 per night based on double occupancy and are available for stays between November 22, 2012 and April 30, 2013.

THE FAIRMONT SEASON'S PASS

Make The Fairmont Chateau Whistler your home away from home this winter with a Season's Pass at Whistler's leading ski-in/ski-out hotel. Available in blocks of 8, 16 or 24 room nights, The Fairmont Season's Pass offers guests an affordable rate all winter long as well as guaranteed availability for those stays booked more than 30 days in advance. The more nights purchased the greater the savings, with the 24 night Season's Pass starting from just $175 per night. Season's Passes are available now until November 30th, 2012 for stays from December 1st to April 30th, 2013, subject to availability and blackout dates.

FAMILY SKIING EASIER THAN EVER

Planning a kid-friendly winter vacation is easy when you start at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. With ski-in/ski out hotel access and a ski valet located in the lower lobby, getting everyone up the mountain in the morning can be stress free. For the 2012/2013 ski season, kids can ski and rent for free in partnership with Whistler Blackcomb when you book your family ski getaway by November 15, 2012. With the Family Ski Vacation Package lift tickets are included for two adults and two children with a minimum four night stay at the resort. Children's rentals are also included with the purchase of adult rentals. Prices for this perfect family ski getaway start from $443 per night for a family of four in a Fairmont room.

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, you'll discover a chateau-style hotel with luxurious rooms, a wide array of dining options, ski-in/ski-out mountain access and a full-service spa. For more information on these winter offers and other packages available, please call The Fairmont Chateau Whistler at 1-800 606-8244 or visit us online at www.fairmont.com/whistler.

Jennifer Tice

Manager, Public Relations

604-938-2064

jennifer.tice@fairmont.com

About Fairmont Hotels

With over 60 distinctive hotels, including the iconic Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an unrivalled collection of properties located in some of the world's most coveted destinations. Known for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, this global hospitality brand features classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. Fairmont is also committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 95 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

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