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THE OCEAN HOUSE OFFERS GUESTS NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Resort’s Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Travel Packages Now Available

WATCH HILL, R.I., November 8, 2010 – To kick off its first holiday season after a $140 million rebuild and restoration, The Ocean House is offering an array of festive packages.  An ideal setting to relax and relish in the company of loved ones, guests of the Victorian-era seaside resort will experience the golden age of luxury while being warmed by cozy stone fireplaces.  The following Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve packages will delight those looking for a memorable holiday set in New England.
The resort welcomes travelers to start a new tradition this holiday season by offering An Ocean House Thanksgiving.  The two-night package features: accommodations, bottle of Ocean House signature label wine, daily breakfast for two and choice of a Thanksgiving buffet in the Seaside Ballroom or a five-course, plated menu in the property’s signature restaurant, Seasons.  Package starts at $902, based on double occupancy and is valid for stays from November 24-28, 2010.  
Christmas at the Ocean House will bring hot cider, eggnog and fresh cookies to the lobby, carols in the evening, a visit from Santa Claus and the Christmas Spectacular package.  The two-night package includes: accommodations, special Christmas amenity, bottle of Ocean House signature label wine, daily breakfast for two, a five-course Christmas Eve dinner at Seasons, Christmas Day brunch featuring live music, followed by a five-course holiday dinner.  Package starts at $1,048, based on double occupancy and is valid for stays from December 24-26, 2010.  
Guests can bid farewell to 2010 and ring in the New Year surrounded by family and friends with the property’s New Year’s Eve House Party package.  Guests will enjoy accommodations, bottle of champagne, daily breakfast for two, a New Year’s Eve black-tie, resort-wide celebration including live entertainment, open bar and culinary delights from the kitchen, as well as a New Year’s Day brunch with live music.  Package starts at $1,114, based on double occupancy and is valid for stays from December 31, 2010 to January 2, 2011.   
Travelers looking to extend their stay and savings can book additional nights with complimentary breakfast for $392 per night.  For more information or to make a reservation at the Ocean House, call 401-584-7000 or visit www.oceanhouseri.com.

About The Ocean House
The Ocean House, one of New England’s last grand hotels, re-opened its doors in June 2010 after a $140 million rebuild and restoration.  The 136-year-old property, originally built just after the Civil War, is perched high on the bluffs in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.  Guests enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk and Block Island from the resort’s 49 guestrooms and 23 private residences.  Farm-to-table casual and fine dining, the 12,000-square-foot OH! Spa and more than 10,000 square feet of event space make the Ocean House ideal for mid-week business retreats, close-to-home family vacations, weekend luxury escapes and destination weddings.  Developed by Bluff Ave., LLC and decorated by Niemitz Design Group, the stately property is a member of Preferred Boutique™, the elite collection of intimate hotels and resorts launched in 2005 by Preferred Hotel Group.  For more information, please visit www.oceanhouseri.com or call 401-584-7000.

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