Eureka Springs Welcomes Winter Wanderers

(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – Winter in The Arkansas Ozarks continues to be the ideal weekday or weekend getaway for the state and region. Many find this to be the best time to vacation in such resort communities as Eureka Springs. And this year there is one property that is offering guests both a “hot spa” and “cool adventure” all in one package.

“Vacationers looking for a relaxing winter retreat in a unique and captivating historic destination have been slipping into this village, one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, for years,” said Jack Moyer, general manager of the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, “And this winter is no exception.”

These annual winter season visitors find pampering spa treatments, outdoor adventures, shopping, gallery walks, wonderful dining, and a chance to see architectural wonders normally obscured by the leaves on the million trees in this turn-of-the-century city while discovering as many of the 63 natural springs recharged and flowing during this time of year. Couples also share romance and magical moments as they huddle together in the less than balmy, yet very comfortable climes of January, February and March.

Savvy winter travelers also find that vacationing in Eureka Springs during these months offer them very attractive prices and packages. The most attractive winter offering continues to be spa treatments – for individuals and couples – at the numerous facilities throughout the city. Hot stone massages, duet massages, facials, and full body wraps warm the body, mind and spirit. Many add salon treatments to the regimen in order that their “new look” New Year’s resolution can become a reality.

“One of our greatest assets continues to be our highly respected and professionally operated spas,” Moyer said. “Not too many communities of 2,000 can boast more than a dozen spa facilities – including the largest one in The Ozarks, the New Moon Spa – offering such services as aromatherapy, hydro-tone tub therapy, Vichy shower, body scrubs, sauna, volcanic mud packs, and scalp treatments”

Winter-only treats such as outdoor adventure trips to the nearby Buffalo National and Kings Rivers to see grazing herds of elk and free-flying American bald eagles add to what the area offers visitors year ’round. Other outdoor offerings such as winter floats, hikes around the city-owned Lake Leatherwood and other wooded city trails provide plenty of clean air excursions referred to as “cool adventures.”

Rounding out the winter tourism bill of faire is eclectic shopping and casual strolls through more than 20 art galleries, most occupied by the more than 100 local artists themselves. Art is such an integral part of the fabric of Eureka Springs, this community of 2,000 was recently chosen as one of the top five art destinations in America by readers of American Style magazine. And a visit to Eureka Springs would not be complete without a visit to one or more of the outstanding restaurants that dot the landscape. Consistent winners of state and regional culinary awards, local restaurants of note open their doors to wintertime guests for a relaxing gourmet sojourn.

Eureka Springs is also attractively situated as the perfect hub for day trips. Many travel northeast to Branson (MO), only an hour away, for their shows and outlet malls. Others travel to the west less than an hour for visits to Hobbs Wildlife Management Area and its Pigeon Roost Trail, War Eagle Mill, and Pea Ridge National Military Park.

“Many already know that Eureka Springs is alive and well during the winter months,” concluded Moyer, “yet we still have a little room left, just in case anyone else would like to come and join us. Even the rare, light, winter dusting of makes for an even more exciting collection of lifetime memories.”

For more information and package offerings, one may call 1-800-342-9766, or go on-line to www.reserveeureka.com .

(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa has made it easy for winter travelers to enjoy a full Eureka Springs winter vacation by combining all the great elements this Victorian village has to offer in one “Hot Spa ~ Cool Adventure Package.”

The three-day / two-night package begins on day one with an exfoliating Peppermint Body Scrub followed by a warming Orange-n-Vanilla Aromatherapy Body Wrap in the New Moon Spa. Day one of the package also includes a Dinner For Two in the Crystal Dining Room.

The second day takes guests out to see herds of native elk and the rare American bald eagle that winter in the area. Following a day getting near nature, the package offers an “evening cap” in Dr. Baker’s Lounge and Recovery Deck, one of the highest Ozark vistas in the area.

Day three begins with breakfast for two. This is followed by yet another visit to the New Moon Spa for a Sauna, Full-Body Massage, and relaxing Pedicure with Cranberry Paraffin Dip.

Each night will be enjoyed in a Premium Room for two in which, upon your arrival, will be a welcome basket of Aveda spa gifts, a bottle of champagne, and urban trail maps allowing easy discovery of this historic community.

This Historic Hotels of America property has priced these packages for weekdays at $475 plus tax, per person, based on double occupancy. The weekend package price is $599 plus tax, per person, based on double occupancy.

Those desiring to make reservations or get more information should call 800-342-9766 or go on-line to www.crescent-hotel.com .