San Antonio Travel and Leisure Guide 2008 - (Page 62) Romance & Relaxation troll hand-in-hand along shady cobblestone paths that meander along the scenic River Walk. Savor cuisines from around the world and fine wines made in the nearby Texas Hill Country. Immerse yourself in the pleasures of personal attention and sumptuously appointed rooms at luxury hotels and charming bed-andbreakfasts. Or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, a refreshing dip in a pool or a great meal at one of the area’s stellar full-service resorts. With so many ways to kindle romance and nurture the soul, San Antonio is an ideal setting for a vacation, engagement, wedding, anniversary or second honeymoon. Rediscover yourselves – and each other – in a place that touches you deep. In the heart. S and River Walk views. If you prefer sleek lines and sophisticated style, the chic Hotel Valencia combines modern ambiance with luxurious amenities such as beds enveloped in seven (seven!) layers of Egyptian cotton linens. You may never want to leave. Transport yourself to a slowerpaced time at one of the city’s lovely B&Bs, many of which are located in the historic King William District just south of downtown. A good example is the Oge House, which overlooks the River Walk and was built in 1857 in the antebellum, neoclassical style. Surrounded by manicured grounds, lush plantings, rose gardens and expansive verandas, the Oge House is steeped in romance. Exquisite rooms are furnished with period antiques, and serene gardens (complete with a hammock) offer the ultimate luxury – time to relax and reflect. IF YOU GO (as referenced in text) Hotel Valencia, 210-227-9700, sanantonio.hotelvalencia.com/ san-antonio-riverwalk-home.php Menger Hotel, 210-223-4361, mengerhotel.com The Oge House, 210-223-2353, nobleinns.com/oge Omni La Mansíon del Rio, 210-518-1000, omnihotels.com The St. Anthony Hotel, 210-227-4392, wyndham.com/hotels/satst/main.wnt For complete listings, visitsanantonio.com Faces of San Antonio The clip-clop of horses’ hooves is the sound of romance and relaxation to Anne Van Dyke. As owner of San Antonio’s Yellow Rose Carriage Co., Anne and her husband, Richard, offer visitors a memorable horsedrawn carriage ride through downtown or the historic King William District, or an unforgettable way to arrive or depart from a wedding. Anne, an accomplished equestrian, launched the carriage business in 1982. Over the years, she’s shown thousands of visitors the sights of San Antonio and has even posed with them in photographs. “I’ve been in people’s family albums all over the world,” she says affectionately. She hears a lot of comments about San Antonio’s small-town flavor and romantic ambiance. Anne herself was drawn to San Antonio from the Miami area because of the city’s friendliness. “San Antonio has been good to me. It’s home,” she says. And it’s a home away from home for so many people who want to slow down, relax and experience the romance of San Antonio the old-fashioned way. HISTORIC HOTELS AND B&BS Fall under the enchanting spell of picturesque architecture and San Antonio’s storied past at an historic hotel and bed-and-breakfast. Many are conveniently situated right downtown or near the city’s heart line, the River Walk. The Menger Hotel, right next to the Alamo, oozes old San Antonio charm. Built in 1859, this national landmark boasts rooms tastefully appointed with poster beds, modern amenities and the city’s largest heated outdoor swimming pool. The opulent St. Anthony Hotel, part of the Wyndham chain, dates to 1909 and has been restored with lavish carpets, bronze accents, French Empire antiques and works of art from around the world. For Spanish flavor, the Omni La Mansión del Rio, with origins back to 1852, blends Spanish colonial architecture with elegant accommodations 62 VISITSANANTONIO COM O. RESORTS AND SPAS Relax and reconnect with yourself and that special person in your life at one of the area’s premier resorts and spas. The Watermark Hotel & Spa on the River Walk, recipient of Mobil’s http://mengerhotel.com http://omnihotels.com http://wyndham.com/hotels/satst/main.wnt http://visitsanantonio.com http://visitsanantonio.com
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