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Jul 12 2011

Check Out These Great Events in Lancaster County!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 12:49 pm

Check Out These Great Events in Lancaster County!

Demuth in the City of Lights: July 11 at the Demuth Museum in Lancaster. This exhibition focuses on Charles Demuth’s (1883-1935) three sojourns in Paris and investigates how Demuth’s artistic and social experiences in the City of Lights contributed to his artistic development. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4 and Sundays 1-4. Exhibit runs through August 28. Admission is by donation. (717) 299-9940 or www.demuth.org

Prestissimo Concert: July 14 at the Lititz Church of the Brethren. Two masterworks of the chamber music literature are performed by festival artists: Brahms Quartet in G minor and Dvorak Piano Quintet in A. Concert begins at 7:30pm. General admission, $10; Seniors & Students, $5. (717) 871-7308 or www.millersville.edu/Lancaster

Wine & Music Thursdays at Tamanend Winery: July 14 at the Tamanend Winery in Lancaster. “Celebrate America” with us from 5:30 – 8:30. Our food partner is JoBoy’s Brew Pub and music will be provided by Lingering Doubts. We’ll be featuring the following wines: Patriot, American Beauty and Mountain Laurel. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Ticket price includes wine tasting, wine of your choice with complimentary etched wine glass, light hors d’oeurves and live music! (717) 560-9463 or www.tamanendwinery.com

Festival String Orchestra: July 15 at Millersville University, Lancaster Campus. The festival string orchestra and St. Petersburg Quartet perform works by Britten, Elgar, Weber and accompany the 2011 concerto competition winners. Concert starts at 7:30pm. Admission is $10. (717) 871-7308 or www.millersville.edu/Lancaster

Drive in Movie Weekend: July 15-17 at the AACA Museum in Hershey. Join us for an old-fashioned drive-in movie! A three story screen will be set up for visitors to enjoy a movie on the lawn. Cars and lawn chairs or blankets will both be available in the viewing area. The Museum will also offer extended hours until 9 PM. (717) 566-7100 or www.aacamuseum.org

Music Friday: July 15 throughout downtown Lancaster. Live music abounds in the City at shops, restaurants and city parks. In Lancaster Square grab a bite to eat, enjoy a cool beverage and hear some great tunes from 5:30-8:30pm. (717) 291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com Harry Potter Night: July 15 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Take advantage of this great offer from the Lancaster Barnstormers! Enjoy Harry Potter Night at the Barnstormers’ game AND get a ticket to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 at Penn Cinema all for just $15. (717) 509-4487 or www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

Party on the Plaza: July 15 at the Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown. We are proud to host our second concert in this summer long series of live music events. The village is guaranteed to be rockin’ as we stay up late for a concert and some good company. This event is from 5-9pm. Admission and parking are FREE! Food and fun for everyone. Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs. BYOB. (717) 484-1339 or www.stoudtburgvillage.com

Bright Side Summer Fest 2011: July 15 & 16 in Lancaster Join the Bright Side Opportunity Center for food, fun, and entertainment as they celebrate summer during their annual Summer Fest. Come for the fish fry and chicken BBQ, stay for the prizes, climbing wall, and performances by world class jugglers and martial artists. Friday: 5-9pm, Saturday: 11am-6pm. Admission is FREE. (717) 509-1342

ICC’s Annual Food Fest: July 16 at the Intercourse Canning Company. Come in and try our Kosher Style Pickles, Garlic Dill Pickles, Grammy Betty’s Banana Pickles, Molly’s Sweet Pickles and more. Our gourmet dip mixes will be featured for you to taste and we’ll provide recipes galore. Great discounts on all Intercourse Canning pickles and dip mixes available that day only. (717) 768-0156 or www.intercoursecanning.com

National Ice Cream Day: July 17 at Village Greens Golf in Strasburg. Celebrate that favorite of all summer treats! Free Golf Ball Sundae with each paid golf admission! (717) 687-6933 or www.villagegreens.com

Danny Kortchmar Band: July 17 at Long’s Park in Lancaster. The Long’s Park Summer Music Series welcomes this iconic ace session guitarist and 70s songwriter. He and his band will perform for free. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. (717) 735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music

 

Sep 29 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday – Homeland Security’s Secure Flight Program

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 8:34 am

Homeland Security’s Secure Flight Program

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced its new Secure Flight Program. This new program could impact the way you make your air travel reservations.

The Secure Flight program transfers the government “watch list” matching responsibilities from the airlines to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). While this is a behind-the-scenes process that TSA so small differences in name should not cause any major issues, it is a good idea to make sure all your information is as correct as possible.

What does this mean for travelers?

Starting November 1st 2010, passengers traveling to any U.S. city or flying over U.S. Airspace must provide full Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD). This means in addition to their full name, all passengers must now provide their gender, and date of birth when booking a ticket.

Travelers who have been previously misidentified can apply for a redress number at the Department of Homeland Secuirty website. The Redress number should help prevent delays for misidentified passengers who share a name with someone on the “No Fly List.”

Further information and a series of FAQ’s about the new rules are available at the TSA website search for “Secure Flight.”

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Sep 27 2010

Are you ready for some Football!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 2:29 pm

With summer coming to a close we can  once again smell the smokey mesquite from the tail gating grills, and hear the crowds roaring as their teams take the field.  That’s right,  it’s  football season!

At the Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster we know how important those Monday Night Football games can be to our football  fans. In fact we are now keeping our bar and Clyde’s Cafe open with later hours during the Monday Night Football games. Stop down at the Garden Bar and relax with a few friends or meet some new ones, watch the game and have a great night. We want you to feel like you are right at home so feel free to find a seat in our restaurant now open late with a special NFL Monday Night Menu available after 9:00 pm.

After you are all done eating and the game is finished don’t forget to stop down at the desk to pick the two teams you think will be in the Superbowl for a chance to will 5,000 Hilton Honors points. Just drop your business card with the two teams you think are going to the Superbowl written on the back into container.

Below is a list of the Monday Night Football Games for the 2010 season. All Games start at 8:30 pm Eastern Time.
Week 3 -Sep. 27th
Green Bay at Chicago


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Week 4 – Oct. 4th
New England at Miami
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Week 5 – Oct. 11th
Minnesota at NY Jets
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Week 6 – Oct. 18th
Tennessee at Jacksonville
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Week 7 – Oct. 25th
NY Giants at Dallas
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Week 8 – Nov. 1st
Houston at Indianapolis
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Week 9 – Nov. 8th
Pittsburg at Cincinnati
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Week 10 – Nov. 15th
Philadelphia at Washington
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Week 11 – Nov. 22nd
Denver at San Diego
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Week 12 – Nov. 29th
San Francisco at Arizona
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Week 13 – Dec. 6th
NY Jets at New England
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Week 14 – Dec. 13th
Baltimore at Houston
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Week 15 – Dec. 20th
Chicago at Minnesota
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Week 16 -Dec. 27th
New Orleans at Atlanta

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Sep 17 2010

Celebrate Oktoberfest 2010!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 9:27 am

Oktoberfest 2010

The Lancaster Liederkranz located in Manheim, PA will be celebrating Oktoberfest the weekned of September 19th-21st. Come out and join them for a taste of Germany culture. It’s an event open to public and will happen rain or shine. There will be live bands, dances, German folk music, marionette shows, games and oh course Great food and Beer.

Hours will be:

Friday, September 19th 6 PM -11 PM
Saturday, September 20th 1 PM – 11 PM
Sunday, September 21st 12 PM – 6 PM
Located at:
772 South Chiques Road
Manhime, PA 17545
Admission:
Adults $5.00
Children (6-15)$ 2.00
Children (5 and under) Free

Sep 13 2010

The Headless Horseman’s Ball

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 1:37 pm

The Headless Horseman’s Ball

The Headless Horseman’s Ball is a great local event that at a wonderful historical Lancaster site: The Historic Rockford Plantation.

Located just south of downtown Lancaster, Rockford plantation was built in 1794 the building is amazingly maintained and a great site for such a haunting evening. Spend the night celebrating, dancing and tasting some of the great food offered. 

If you are looking to visit the site for a tour they are open to the public Wednesday -Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Jun 28 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #9 “Hot Weather Travel”

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 7:57 am

Hot Weather Travel

Summer is here the sun is out and the temperatures are rising. With the warmer weather there are several things you can do to make traveling easier and less stressful for you and your family.

If you are traveling by car this summer get your car checked out. A quick check of your cars coolant, hoses, belts tires, oil, battery air and fuel filters can help avoid breakdowns sitting in the hot summer sun waiting for AAA to come fix your car. Carry liquids in your car with you and encourage people to drink more often then thirst requires, children dehydrate at a much faster rate then adults.

If you are traveling by rail this summer there are a few things to keep in mind. Each rail car has it’s own AC unit so if the car you are in is becoming to hot, don’t be afraid to move around.

Many of you will be traveling by air, while the FAA has changed some of the regulations so that we can not be forced to sit on the tarmac more then three hours, any delay on a plane can seem like a life time in the stuffy air. One of the keys to staying cool is to stay calm. The less energy you exert the cooler you’ll stay. Do what you can to distract your mind from any delays, read a book, listen to music, or watch that latest episode of “Lost” you downloaded to your computer.

Till next Tuesday, travel safe.

Jason W. Deeds

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Jun 16 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #8 Local Flavor

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 10:27 am

Local Flavor

I’m a big fan dining local, but when I talk to many of our travel guests I’m surprised to find that they don’t take the time to find local places to dine. When I have asked why this is I get everything from, “That restaurant is too far away”,” We don’t know where we’re going”, or “We just want something we’re familiar with”. While all of these are reasonable, with a little effort the experience of visiting a local establishment can change your entire outlook on a location.

So how do you find these “Hidden Gems?” Well you could drive around the town and get lost and find some great locations, but if “Getting Lost” is not your style then here are two great resources to find the great local dinning experiences.

Many of the cities have  Convention Visitors Burros who put out guides and have websites that highlight the great local venues and attractions. A great example of this is Lancaster County’s own PDCVB website and Map & Overnight Getaway Guide. This site highlights many of Lancaster’s great local dining selections.

Stop into a Hotel (even if you aren’t staying there) and ask the front desk staff about local selections. Front Desk staff at hotel are full of information on local dining, attractions and shopping. It’s a wealth of local information at your finger tips. Not only can you tell you the name the place, the hours of operation, and maybe even book you a reservation, they can also give you one thing that is left out of many guides . . . personal experences and opinions.

So next time you stop in town, stop by the desk ask for Jason.  I’ll be happy to tell you were you can find your new favorite eatery!

Till next Tuesday, travel safe.

Jason W. Deeds

Jun 10 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #7 Social Media.

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 2:22 pm

Social Media

Yes we are aware that this weeks Travel Tip Tuesday is being released on a Thursday. We have a good reason.

For several months I have been talking to many people at the work place about social media and engaging the audience and getting involved in the conversations that are already out there in the travel industry.  Today we are taking the next step.  With so much of the travel industry jumping on board with Social Media there are many great deals out there if we just open our eyes. Included in that now is Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster! We are now offering a special rate bookable directly through the hotel front desk reservations. We will be adding the rate information to our Facebook account, twitter account, foursquare and now on the Google coupons! Many other hotels and travel industry groups are doing the same. What specials have you been able to take advantage through social media?


The discount rate is based on availability and can not be combined with any other offers.

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Jun 01 2010

Travel Tip Tuesday #6 Time is money

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 3:25 pm

Time is Money!

For many business travelers time is the most precious resource they have. Today I wanted to highlight a tip on saving time while traveling.

The Hilton Garden Inn brand has been forward thinking with how to interrogate technology and the travel industry. It started with being able to book via your smart phones. Now you can print from you smart phone device or laptop to our business center from anywhere! Most business travelers generally are never more then a foot away from their blackberry, Iphone or Laptop. Ease of access to their personal information including email, spreadsheets,  and contacts is essential. Yet where does the business traveler go when they need to print something quickly for a meeting or interview? They could use the blackberry or Iphone and find the closest Kinko’s drive over their, sit down at a computer upload the information and then print…30 to 45 minutes later they could be at their meeting. OR… Now they can print from any of their mobile devices to the printer in any Hilton Garden Inn Business center and have it waiting in the printer que for them to come release. You don’t even have to be on the hotels wireless network. Land in Harrisburg even before you pick up your rental car you could be sending your print job to our business center to pick up right after you check in.  You can even print your next boarding passes to our printer while you are still at on the road!

Here is a link to the Printer On Website for directions on how to print to the Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster for you next visit!

(Work Smart)


Until Next Tuesday Travel Safe and Smart!

~Jason W. Deeds

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May 28 2010

Keys for the City!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 12:32 pm

What a great exhibit for Lancaster city. Get out and explore the city and make some noise!

Keys for the city is a project of twenty custom designed pianos set throughout the city as in interactive art exhibit. This is another great example of Lancaster’s exploding art scene. Created by Music for Everyone, a non-profit based in Lancaster PA.

“The pianos are intended to engage the public by inspiring people to stop and strike a few keys or play an entire piece,” said John Gerdy, president of Music For Everyone. “This project is a literal expression of what this organization is about – Music For Everyone.”


You might even catch me sipping on a square one coffee and pounding on the keys!



Keys for the City



Keys for the City


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