Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is noticing a new trend in travel � girls just want to have fun! Whether they�re booking fine dining and spa treatments, or midnight treats and in-room movies � it�s ladies� (only) night, all the way. To accommodate this new theme of grown-up �pajama parties,� Fairmont features relaxing and rejuvenating getaways that offer what women want all wrapped up:

� The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has partnered up with Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps to offer a weekend of luxury and adventure with the Pedal & Pamper accommodation package. The package includes two-nights of accommodation, spa gift, hearty breakfast each morning, two-day Spokeswomen Camp, two-day bike rental with complimentary bike valet service, lift ticket, and a one-hour massage and pedicure. The Pedal & Pamper package is available this summer from May 21 � 23, May 28 � 30, June 25 � 27, July 16 � 18, August 13 � 15 and September 10 � 12, 2004 at a rate of $724 per person.

� Women get together for a dose of good fun and to share quality time at the Ultimate Pajama Party�. Victoria�s The Fairmont Empress will host this girl�s weekend October 15 � 17, 2004 - for women to reconnect without diets, guilt, or responsibilities. Participants can expect relaxation, well-being and self-indulgence, while they enjoy incredible cuisine, stunning views and a full agenda of sessions and activities that are definitely on the lighter side with an overriding emphasis on having fun. The Ultimate Pajama Party� includes two night�s accommodations, red carpet martini reception, seminars and demonstrations, keynote speakers, all meals, gala dinner and amenities. Single room rates start at $458 per package. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa will also host their first Ultimate Pajama Party in Spring 2005.

� The Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver�s PMS Package ~ Pralines, Martinis and Shopping... (what else could it be?). The gal�s getaway includes one-night accommodation, specialty chocolate pralines, a flight of signature martinis in Herons Lounge, and a discount shopping booklet for Waterfront Center Shops and Pacific Center. Available year round rates start from $179 per room in May 2004 and from $210 per room from June through September 2004.

� The Fairmont Copley Plaza�s Pajama Party Getaway package makes planning a girl�s weekend a breeze! This mini-vacation for four includes one night in a two bedroom suite; midnight treats of champagne and snacks; in-room movies; board games from the hotel�s collection; and shopping amenities, including a Copley Place VIP Shopping Pass, discount certificate Alpha Omega Jewelers and a VIP Shopping Pass for the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. The getaway also features a personal consultation with the hotel�s Pajama Party Concierge, who can make dinner reservations and plan activities, spa appointments or anything else that can be dreamed up. The Pajama Party Getaway package starts from $699 per suite through December 30, 2004.

� Spa pampering in wine country? If this sounds perfect, book the Girl�s Getaway package at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, which features a $110 spa credit, spa lunch and a special spa turndown amenity. The package also includes one-night accommodation in a Fairmont Room with two double beds, access to all of the fitness facilities and an evening wine tasting in the resort�s lobby. Guests can also take advantage of all of the spa�s daily activities such as Pilates, meditation and hiking. Single rates start at $469 per night through December 31, 2004. For an addition person in room, please add $160 per night.

� The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess� Willow Stream Spa invites ladies to Take Time Out for the Girls. This day spa package can be purchased with or without an overnight stay and includes a 60-minute Arizona Aromatherapy Massage, Signature Robe, unlimited use of the facilities (steam, sauna, swiss shower, inhalation room, rooftop pool and waterfall treatment pool), invitation to fitness classes (yoga, pilates, get on the ball stretch and shape class, etc.), and Willow Stream Spa product to carry on the experience at home. The Take Time Out for The Girls spa package is priced at $199 and summer room rates at the resort start at just $139.

� A Divine Diva is a woman� who knows what she wants� a woman who has the means to make desires reality� a woman who should be pampered� a goddess. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has created a package of substance for the woman of substance. Two days of undivided attention beginning at check-in on the private concierge floor, Fairmont Gold. In the hotel�s spa, the inner diva will be pampered head to toe with a manicure, pedicure, signature treatment, shampoo, set and make-up application, and to complete the body work, consultation with one of the world�s foremost fashion houses, St. John, whose only Canadian store resides in the hotel lobby. Enjoy lunch in 900 West Lounge and martinis or a signature flight of wine in the lounge. Two-night Divine Divas package is available year round with rates starting from $973 for two.

� Tough week at the office? Grab the gals and head up to Canada for some retail therapy! To indulge the passion for fashion, Fairmont has matched up with stylish Holt Renfrew, the True North equivalent of Bergdorf�s and Barney�s, and their savvy team of �At Your Service� personal shopping consultants. Your Retail Therapy package includes a one-night stay on Fairmont Gold, with all the associated indulgences (private check-in and concierge, breakfast, honor bar), complimentary access to Holts complete personal shopping services, hotel delivery of your purchases and a copy of �Holts,� the store�s fashion forward seasonal guidebook. So pack your bags for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal or Quebec City and perfect your personal style. Until December 31, 2004 the price tag on Retail Therapy starts at $182 per room.

All packages unless noted are subject to availability, per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. Prices are in U.S. dollars based on current Canadian exchange rates. Packages may be booked by calling 1-800-441-1414. Operating 43 properties throughout six countries, Fairmont is a collection of world-class resorts and city center hotels that enjoy unrivalled presence in the communities where they are located. For more information about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts visit our Web site at www.fairmont.com.

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