Destination Hotels Announces New Destination Discoveries

November 17, 2014

Wild Dunes Resort.

Destination Hotels, the largest owner and operator of independent, boutique hotels in the country, re-launches its successful Destination Discoveries program November 13, offering a refreshing new roster of stimulating and distinctively local experiences for hotel guests. Fit for adventure enthusiasts, locavores, families and the interested independent, Destination Discoveries offers inspiring cultural learning experiences at sought-after travel destinations across the country, allowing travelers the ability to not just bring home the souvenir, but the story and know-how behind it.

Finding a desired experience on the dedicated Destination Discoveries website has never been easier — a full list of experiences are available for immediate booking, ranging from jewelry making in Santa Fe to moonlight snowshoeing through the Appalachian mountains of Vermont to discovering Lake Tahoe via air gliding and scuba diving.

A sampling of the new illuminating experiences offered through Destination Discoveries follows:

Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina — Charleston & Beyond Photography Tour: Meld the worlds of photography and historical exploration with a two-day fully guided tour of Charleston based upon predetermined guest preferences and interests, complemented by hands-on photography lessons. Check out all the city has to offer including visits to seascapes, shrimp boats, plantations, church ruins, boneyard beaches and the Arthur Ravenel Bridge – and capture it all on film.
The Gant, A Destination Hotel, Aspen, Colorado — Hand-crafted in Aspen: Relish in the best of Aspen’s local spirits and experiences on this hand-crafted guided tour. Energize for this three-day journey with a caffeinated kick-off of local teas and coffees provided in a comprehensive sipping flight followed by a Masterpiece Mine canvass art class at The Red Brick Center for the Arts. Savor additional activities including a three-hour knife skills and cooking class, an insider’s tour of Aspen Brewing Company, Woody Creek Distilleries (Colorado’s only farm-to-table vodka distillery), and a two-hour guided wilderness survival expedition.
Inn and Spa at Loretto, A Destination Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico — Art and Soul of Santa Fe: Plunge into the artistic epicenter of Santa Fe, recognized as one of the world’s top three art markets, with a special visit to the world’s only dedicated Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Brimming with inspiration, continue to draw the inner artist out during a one-on-one, private jewelry-making workshop with one of the hotel’s Artists in Residence. Guests can then feed their soul during a Healing Art spa experience at The Spa at Loretto.
Stowe Mountain Lodge, A Destination Hotel, Stowe, Vermont — Explore Vermont: Discover the hidden gems of Vermont’s illustrious Green Mountains on this two-day tour of Stowe’s local haunts. Acquire the indoor skills of a master crafter during a private rustic furniture making class, then breathe in the fresh air and say “ohm” during an outdoor mountaintop yoga class. Enjoy the fresh Vermont maple syrup without the calories during a scrub body ritual at the Lodge’s spa, while experiencing the beer, cheese and teas of the locals during on-property tastings.

Destination Hotels is a collection of upscale and luxury resorts and hotels located in iconic locations across the United States. The personality of each property is drawn upon from the unique landscape and culture of its destination, creating unforgettable vacation experiences unlike any other.