3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package Combines Lodging, Admission For Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA

Business Wire, April 26, 2002

Business Editors/Travel Writers

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2002

Families planning a vacation to the historic Williamsburg area Mar. 22 - Oct. 27, 2002 can now visit and stay more affordably than ever with the new 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package, offered by three of Williamsburg's most popular vacation destinations.

The value-packed 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package offers three days of unlimited admission, for any size family, to Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, plus two nights lodging at any Colonial Williamsburg Hotel or the nearby Kingsmill Resort.

Specific package prices for the 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package (based on two adults and two children, age 6-17 staying in the same room) begin as low as $250 per family per night. Prices for the 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package varies according to the hotel accommodations are selected.

A highlight of the 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package is unlimited three-day access to:

- Colonial Williamsburg, where visitors can step back in time to 1774 and experience what life was like in a fledgling nation on the eve of the American Revolution. Colonial Williamsburg's acclaimed Historic Area, the world's largest living history museum, encompasses 301 acres and more than 500 buildings. Character interpreters bring history to life in a wide variety of programs and presentations of life in 18th century America.

- Busch Gardens Williamsburg, consistently ranked as the world's "Most Beautiful Theme Park," where visitors can explore France, Germany, England, Italy, Scotland and the newest addition, Ireland. With many of America's top thrill rides and unique attractions, plus live entertainment, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers European-themed adventures and experiences that say "fun" in any language.

- Water Country USA, Virginia's largest water-play park, with 40 acres of the splashiest, fun-filled water rides and attractions, all back dropped by colorful 1950s and `60s surf-themed music and decor.

Popular family lodging options offered by Colonial Williamsburg Hotels available with the 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package include:

- Governor's Inn, Colonial Williamsburg's most modestly priced hotel, just a few blocks from the Historic Area and Merchant's Square - the area's premier shopping district, beginning at $250 per night.

- Woodlands Hotel & Suites, the newest hotel on-site at Colonial Williamsburg offers family-style accommodations surrounded by a wide array of recreation options - located at the Visitor Center gateway to the Historic Area, beginning at $315 per night.

- Williamsburg Lodge, offering full-service, relaxing lodging right next to the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area and renowned Golden Horseshoe Golf Club with 45 holes of golf by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Rees Jones, from $389 per night.

The package is also available at Kingsmill Resort, located in the midst of pristine woodlands along the scenic James River, neighboring Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.

"For families, the 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package offers an exceptional value," said Nancy Brisbane, director of reservations for Colonial Williamsburg. "It brings together everything a family will want to enjoy during a vacation, and is in the affordability range of most parents or grandparents, who want to explore the Williamsburg area with the kids."

The 3-for-1 Wild Card Vacation Package is available by contacting a travel agent, via the Web at http://www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com or by calling, toll-free, 1-800-HISTORY (447-8679).

Note: Prices are per room per night based on a two-night stay (and family of two adults and two children age 6-17 staying in same room) and are not inclusive of applicable sales/lodging tax. Water Country USA is open weekends only May 4- 19; open daily May 24-Sept. 2 and Sept. 7, 8, 14 & 15. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays April 12-May 5, daily May 10-Sept. 2; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only Sept. 6 - Oct. 27. Water Country USA begins Friday, Saturday and Sunday operation May 4, 2002. The park's daily operation begins May 24 through Sept. 2. Water Country USA closes for the 2002 season Sept. 15.

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