Famous for Cruise Ship Charters, R Family Announces Gay-friendly Weekend in
U.S. City
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- R Family Vacations and the
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) are proud to
announce the "R Family Philly Weekend," March 10-11, 2007. This excursion
marks the first time the acclaimed vacation company has offered a
family-friendly, gay- friendly getaway in a city. Packages, which go on
sale on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, include luxury hotel accommodations
and day and evening activities.
"I am thrilled that R Family Vacations is offering its very first land-
based vacation," said Kelli O'Donnell, the company's co-founder. "A trip to
Philadelphia is a great way to inspire your family to affect the future by
learning the historical significance of our Constitution. Plus, you'll get
to experience R Family's special brand of family fun."
The "R Family Philly Weekend" includes:
-- Deluxe overnight hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency
Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, located on the historic Delaware River
waterfront
-- A welcome lunch at the National Constitution Center, with special
guests Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and George Washington
-- A 50's-themed bowling party
-- An R Family Broadway Brunch at the Hyatt Regency
-- Optional activity for those who come early on Friday, March 9: An
exclusive tour of Independence Hall after-hours, followed by dinner at
the City Tavern
"R Family Philly Weekend" packages are available by calling (866) 732-
6822. The trip is limited to 400 people. Special discounts for Amtrak and
Enterprise Rent-A-Car can be found at http://www.rfamilyvacations.com. For
more information on gay-friendly Philadelphia, visit
http://www.gophila.com/gay.
"This Philly weekend is a great way for everyone to experience a
getaway in the winter with friends and family and enjoy some R Family fun
in gay- friendly Philadelphia," added Gregg Kaminsky, co-founder.
R Family Vacations is the first travel company to create vacations for
the GLBT community and their friends and family. The company was featured
in HBO's Emmy-nominated documentary "All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise."
In 2003, GPTMC launched the award-winning tourism campaign,
Philadelphia - Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay(R). The
campaign has been recognized as trendsetter for producing and airing the
world's first television commercial by a destination to court the gay
traveler; pioneering gay travel research with Community Marketing and the
Travel Industry of America; and for launching the most comprehensive gay
marketing program in the U.S.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes
Philadelphia and The Countryside(TM) a premier destination through
marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the
region's vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit
http://www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in
Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
SOURCE Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
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Related links:
http://www.gophila.com
http://www.rfamilyvacations.com
CONTACT:
Gregg Kaminsky, R Family Vacations,
+1-845-348-0397, or Cindi Berger, PMKHBH, R Family Vacations,
+1-212-373-6118, or Jeff Guaracino, GPTMC, +1-215-599-2290
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