Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome (SM) meets Old Man Winter; recreates Scandinavian holiday tradition.
Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) October 24, 2006 –- Gaylord Palms® Resort, the “headquarters hotel” for the Orlando Christmas season, has teamed with Travelocity® to offer the Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt, a new family activity offered as part of the resort’s Best of Florida Christmas celebration, Nov. 18, 2006 – Jan. 2, 2007.
The new holiday activity will take participants throughout the resort’s signature 4.5-acre glass-covered atrium to search for 20 cleverly hidden statues of the Travelocity Roaming Gnome. One participant will win a 7-day 6-night cruise for two to Alaska, compliments of Travelocity.
The hidden gnomes will be located throughout the resort, which is festively decorated for the holiday season, including:
-- Parachuting from the atrium’s soaring roof
-- Peeking through a window of a fort
-- Hanging out in the beach of Gator Springs, the resort’s alligator habitat
-- Rowing in a boat in the middle of the indoor Key West Lagoon
To help visitors find the hidden gnomes, they will be given a map with ten clues. Once the gnomes are located (including ten 'bonus' gnomes), the answers can be submitted into the drawing.
The activity brings a holiday tradition to Florida from across the world. In many Scandinavian countries, it is believed that a holiday gnome lives hidden under your house. Around Christmas, he emerges carrying a sack of presents over his shoulder.
"The hidden holiday gnome hunt is another example of Gaylord's commitment to provide memory-making activities throughout the holiday season," said Kemp Gallineau, general manager. "Our goal is to become the headquarters for holiday fun in the Orlando destination."
In addition to the gnome hunt, Best of Florida Christmas features 46 days of live entertainment, unique attractions and holiday activities, including:
-- ICE!: Hosted by Old Man Winter, this frozen family attraction is Orlando’s most unusual holiday experience, hand-carved from nearly two million pounds of ice. ICE! is presented by Walgreen’s.
-- ICE! Skating: An outdoor skating rink offering a holiday tradition common only in northern climates. Skate rentals are included.
-- “A Season of Wishes” Christmas Show: A Christmas variety show featuring a cast of characters and a memorable soundtrack of holiday favorites.
-- Christmas in Florida: The County Wreath Collection: A new exhibition of wreaths decorated to reflect Florida’s diverse destinations, from coast to coast.
-- “Lights Alive!” Show: featuring lights throughout the resort’s atrium, synchronized to festive holiday music.
-- Visit Santa: Kids can take an opportunity to share their special Christmas wishes with Santa Claus…in person, or via email.
-- Brunch with Mrs. Claus: Spend some time with Santa’s “better half” at Villa de Flora (weekends).
-- Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: an aromatic pumpkin, orange & spice holiday facial, pedicure, or body wrap, created to rejuvenate the body and restore the mind (at Canyon Ranch SpaClub).
Overnight Best of Florida Christmas packages start at $249 per night plus tax, based on a two-night stay. Packages include a Florida-view guest room, 2 tickets to ICE! and ICE! Skating, a souvenir photo, self parking, and a host of exclusive resort guest benefits. Packages and rates are available for families of all sizes, beginning with a one-night stay.
For more information or reservations, call (407) 586-4ICE. To learn more about ICE! or Best of Florida Christmas, guests can visit ChristmasInOrlando.com.
Official rules for the Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt are available on-site, and posted online at www.gaylordpalms.com/rules.
About The Roaming Gnome
While the practice of gnome-nabbing has been going on for years, The Travelocity Roaming Gnome has achieved celebrity status, appearing on television and radio ads, posing for photo shoots in exotic locales, and getting recognized in airports across the country. The Roaming Gnome merchandise is available for purchase at www.gnomestore.com
About Travelocity
Travelocity is committed to being the traveler’s champion – before, during and after the trip and guarantees everything about a customer’s booking will be right. If it’s not, Travelocity will work with its partners to make it right, right away. This customer-driven focus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the fifth largest travel agency in the U.S. – booking $7.4 billion in travel worldwide in 2005. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operates Travelocity BusinessSM and GetThere for corporate travelers, lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE: TSG), a world leader in travel commerce.
ABOUT GAYLORD PALMS
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities – all in one place. The award-winning Gaylord Palms is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordpalms.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com.
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