San Antonio Offers Great End-of-Summer Vacation Destination Deals; Great Bargain Packages Available for August - Including Labor Day

Business Wire, August 7, 2002

Travel & Entertainment Editors

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2002

It's always fun to visit San Antonio, and this special end-of-summer discount package is the vacation bargain of the season.

The Alamo City's top hotels and attractions are offering a limited number of discounted hotel, theme park and entertainment packages for San Antonio's "Summer Sale" during the month of August as well as the Labor Day Weekend.

Dozens of hotels and attractions are participating in the "Summer Sale," including the Marriott Riverwalk, Marriott Rivercenter, Radisson Market Square, La Mansion Del Rio, Crockett Hotel, Hyatt Regency Resort, Holiday Inn Select, OMNI Hotel, The Menger Hotel and Embassy Suites Airport. The "Summer Sale" also includes tickets to Sea World of San Antonio ( www.seaworld.com ) and Six Flags Fiesta Texas ( www.sixflags.com ), offering fun and entertainment for the entire family.

While in San Antonio, visitors can take a boat ride along the enchanting River Walk, enjoy the incredible variety of food and beverages along the River Walk, visit the Alamo and other historic Spanish missions, sip margaritas and shop at Market Square or browse the city's shops and malls.

Visitors can select packages from Aug. 15 thru Sept. 7, all involving a two-night/three-day stay at selected San Antonio hotels.

-- Package prices for staying two nights, including hotel room and admission to
both theme parks and other attractions are available starting at $239 up to
$279, based on hotel selected and day of arrival. The price is $239 for
weekdays (Sundays through Thursdays) and $279 for Fridays and Saturdays. A
minimum of two nights' stay is required. Additional nights are available at a
minimum charge.

-- Dates to choose from include Aug. 15 through Sept. 7 (including Labor Day
Weekend.) All reservations are based on availability.

-- These prices include tickets for two to Sea World of San Antonio and Six
Flags Fiesta Texas. Additional tickets are available at discounted rates.

For additional information and to make reservations, please call 800/295-3295, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Package payment must be made by credit card only.) If you are looking for a real bargain this summer, this is the family package that you have been searching for, but you must book it soon as the number of these special packages are limited and will sell fast.