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LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB SHIFTS GEARS WITH LUXURY DRIVE PACKAGE OFFERING HIGH OCTANE STAY & PLAY -- Guests with a need for speed now have another reason for visiting this iconic desert destination as La Quinta Resort & Club sports the 2015 Waldorf Astoria Driving Experience.   Pairing RPMs with luxury lodgings, the program puts guests in the driver seat of the studs of the sports industry -- Ferraris, McLarens and Porsches -- under the guidance of world-class professional racecar driver and Belgian champion Didier Theys.  Available for a limited time, the bucket list adventure shifts into gear October 16-18, 23-25, November 13-15 and December 4-6, 2015 starting at $1218.00/dbl., excluding taxes and resort fees, based on availability.  For details and reservations go to www.waldorfastoria.com/drivingexperiences  or call 1-800-waldorf.

CONRAD NEW YORK PARTNERS WITH THEORY TO INTRODUCE VIP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS -- Conrad New York, a premier luxury hotel located in Lower Manhattan, has partnered for the first time with Theory, a contemporary clothing brand for women and men, to present the exclusive Theory Package. Available to guests today through December 31, 2016, this distinct overnight package pairs deluxe, all-suite accommodations at the Conrad New York with a VIP experience from the clothing store, located adjacent to the hotel at Brookfield Place.

Guests purchasing the Theory Package will be treated to an elite experience, with package elements including overnight accommodations in a well-appointed suite at Conrad New York; a $500 private after-hours shopping spree - complete with champagne and gourmet snacks - at the Theory store in Brookfield Place; and complimentary custom tailoring on items purchased. Further enhancing the extraordinary experience, Conrad New York's guests will also receive Theory gifts in room upon arrival, in the form of a custom monogrammed  Sylvain Shirt for men and  Tenia Luxe Top for women.

Rates for The Theory Package begin at $829 per night and the package can be booked online or by calling 212-945-0100.  For more information on the Conrad New York, visit www.conradnewyork.com.

HOLIDAYS

A HAUTE AND HAUNTED HALLOWEEN AT THE DRAKE HOTEL – No tricks, just treats! Celebrate the season in haute Halloween style at the “haunted” hotel on Walton Place, The Drake Hotel. The annual Nightmare on Walton is a month-long series of spooky, sophisticated soirees held in the devilishly decked-out Palm Court. The madness commences when The Drake Hotel scares everyone silly with chilling Classic Movie Monday's leading up to Halloween week when the traditional Afternoon Tea service is haunted, the Masquerade Ball is mysterious and magnificent and the Monster Bash is boo-tiful and make-believe.

For more information visit The Drake Hotel website at http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court and to make a reservation call 312-932-4619 or send an email to make your reservation.

ANNUAL SAND ART COMPETITION BRINGS BEST SCULPTORS DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY --This Thanksgiving weekend, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Key West is hosting an International Sand Art Competition for the second consecutive year during the island's six-day arts festival. From Nov. 25 through Nov. 28, six of the world's best sand sculptors will compete on the resort's private beach, the largest in Key West, to create their masterpieces made from just sand and water. Resort guests and visitors alike enjoy daily live viewing and events, including the chance to win an authentic Spanish coin from the bounty of famous American treasure hunter Mel Fisher.

For more information about the International Sand Art Competition, please visit www.sandartkeywest.com. To learn more about or experience Casa Marina, please visit www.waldorfastoria.com/casamarina or call +1 888.303.5717. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://news.waldorfastoria.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @waldorfastoria.

ANNUAL “IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE” HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SALUTES FRANK CAPRA'S CLASSIC FILM -- La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, rolls out the red carpet this holiday season with an annual family tradition festooned with bells, ribbons, chocolate and chestnuts, backed by a visit by the big guy in red.  Recreating a classic, the resort's “It's a Wonderful Life” celebration salutes Frank Capra's holiday classic which he penned at the resort during one of his many stays.  Rates for the season start at $199.00/double occupancy, excluding taxes and resort fee ($27) and can be booked via www.laquintaresort.com/stay/special-offers.com or calling 760.564.4111. 

HOT DEALS

Experience the true meaning behind Utah's Life Elevated with the Wasatch Extreme at Waldorf Astoria Park City -- Your adventure will begin with a personal airport pick up in a full sized luxury Range Rover, which will be your shuttle throughout your two day experience. You will be taken to Park City's Cole Sport where a custom ski stylist will properly gear you for backcountry exploration, which will be followed by dinner and a private tour at local's favorite on Historic Main, High West Distillery.

Be ready for an early rise on day two to enjoy a Mountain Breakfast in Powder followed by a private heli ski tour with PC Powder Cats in the backcountry of the pristine Wasatch Mountain range. After your tour, unwind and revel with the Mountain Salvage Sports massage in Waldorf Astoria Spa, soothing your sore and tired muscles. To book, visit www.parkcitywaldorfastoria.com.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BOSTON - DOWNTOWN AND DOUBLETREE CLUB BY HILTON BOSTON BAYSIDE OFFER “A STAY WITH THE KENNEDY'S” PACKAGE -- DoubleTree by Hilton Boston – Downtown and DoubleTree Club by Hilton Boston Bayside's “A Stay with the Kennedy's” package, give guests access to the life and legacies of both John F. Kennedy and his brother Edward M. Kennedy. Package includes overnight accommodations in a standard guest room at either the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston – Downtown or DoubleTree Club by Hilton Boston Bayside along with two (2) adult admission tickets to the new Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate or two (2) adult admission tickets to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum.  To book visit the websites at DoubleTree Club by Hilton Boston Bayside or DoubleTree by Hilton Boston – Downtown.

SHOP AND SIP PACKAGE FROM HILTON Fort Lauderdale BEACH

Soothing sounds of waves while sipping champagne from the balcony of a suite, with cool, ocean breezes providing the relaxation you'll need from a day of shopping is what Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has in mind.  The seaside resort is offering guests a signature 'Shop and Sip' promotion in partnership with The Galleria Mall at Fort Lauderdale. Guests can take advantage of this special promotion, which includes accommodations in one of the resort's luxury one-bedroom Ocean View Suites, one bottle of complimentary champagne at the resort's new fourth floor terrace lounge, BalQony, a $25 Macy's Gift Card and round-trip trolley ride to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale for a day of premium shopping. The 'Shop and Sip' summer kick-off promotion at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is available June 22 through December 31, 2015. Rates for the inclusive promotion start at $209 per night, based on a minimum two-night stay (blackout dates apply; applicable taxes and service charges not included). For reservations or more information call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or visit www.fortlauderdalebeachresort.hilton.com. 

About Hilton Worldwide

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