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dual-line phones and data ports. Next door, the 1770 Providence Hall hosts intimate gatherings in the Parlor Room or Dining Room, where fireplaces, period furnishings, and antiques set the scene. Outside, the brick terrace accommodates 80. For a more casual setting, the moderately priced Williamsburg Woodlands has 13,000 square feet of meeting space; its Cascades Terrace hosts 500 and boasts waterfall views. “People think of Colonial Williamsburg and they automatically think history,” says Perry Goodbar, CWF’s vice president of hospitality sales, services, and business development. “But we take conferences very seriously. We not only renovated what we had, but we designed and built the Lodge Conference Center to keep up in today’s competitive environment.” What else sets it apart? Colonial Williamsburg puts a creative spin on catering and conference activities. Book a Champagne brunch at the Williamsburg Inn, or nibble orangecurrant scones during Queen’s Tea at the Lodge. Team-building comes naturally when you’re sipping local wines in an 18th-century tavern, complete with costumed servers. And speaking of We’ve hosted the Queen of England twice, so we’re accustomed to all types of conferences. historic interpreters, why not inject a dose of the American Revolution into your meeting? Have Thomas Jefferson share his wine tips, or let the Fifes and Drums escort your group to dinner. tance,” Goodbar says. “There’s no need for a rental car or other transportation. ” It’s an easy stroll from the boardroom to Colonial Williamsburg’s 20 restaurants and 60 shops, all within a two-block radius. There’s even a free shuttle system that travels between the Revolutionary City and hotels. Plenty to See & Do When meetings adjourn, you won’t be bored. Play 18 at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, one of Golf Magazine’s top 100 courses in America (see p. 78). Relax with an 18th-centuryinspired treatment at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg (see p. 72). Walk the Revolutionary City or admire the unmatched collection at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Then browse dozens of shops selling everything from petticoats to Lilly Pulitzer in Merchants Square (see p. 74). And when the sun sets, Colonial Williamsburg comes alive with activities such as ghost tours, fireworks, and live music (see p. 77). Perhaps even better, all these activities are easily accessible. “Once you’re here, everything is in walking dis- Repeat Business But don’t just take our word for it. Last July, the National Governors Association met at the Williamsburg Lodge. Dozens of state leaders descended on the area, and given the family-friendly location, many brought their kids. Colonial Williamsburg has also hosted two annual meetings for nearly 60 years: the Aerospace Industries Association (300 attendees) and the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (500 attendees). “Colonial Williamsburg welcomes us like family, and this genuine hospitality is an essential part of keeping our attendees returning year after year,” says Ann Brown-Hailey, executive secretary–treasurer of the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference. “We’ve hosted the Queen of England twice,” Goodbar says, referencing the Queen’s 1957 and 2007 visits. “So we’re accustomed to all types of conferences.” How to Get Here Colonial Williamsburg, just off I-64, is approximately three hours from Washington, DC. The Amtrak station has daily service to DC and is a few blocks from the colonial area. Three major airports are nearby, offering some 200 daily flights into the region: It’s a 45-minute drive from both Norfolk and Richmond airports, and 20 minutes from Newport News/ Williamsburg International Airport. Meeting at the Williamsburg Lodge Colonial Williamsburg, Revolutionary City, RevQuest: The Lion and the Unicorn, WILLIAMSBURG, WILLIAMSBURG At Home, WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations, and Williamsburg Inn are trademarks of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 100 FEBRUARY 2013 usairwaysmag.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2013

US Airways - February 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Literary Pilgrimages
Wine & Dine: Top Chefs on This Year's Trends
Wine & Dine: Comfort Food
Great Escapes: Secret Mexican Hideaways
Adventure: Best Hikes in the Valley of the Sun
Gear Up: Romantic Gestures
Destination 48: Phoenix
Travel Feature: La Magnifica Costa del Pacifico
US Airways Feature: Sky-High Sips
Best of Living: Scottsdale Saddles Up
Special Section: Chateau on Central
Best of Living: The Reef Residences at Atlantis
Williamsburg: Rediscovering the Revolutionary City
Arts Spotlight: Ovation
Special Section: Kentucky
Riding Lessons: Miller School of Albemarle
The Arts of Orange County
Must Read: Pandora's Lunchbox by Melanie Warner
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: US Airways' Do Crew
Window or Aisle?

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