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Fall is the New 'Summer' in Anaheim/Orange County

Fri Sep 5, 2008 8:30pm EDT
Extend the Summer with New 'Give Me a Break' Fall Deal

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As crowds taper off at local
beaches and popular amusement parks and the weather turns into idyllic
temperatures, savvy travelers can turn fall into "summer" with special "Give
Me a Break" deals being offered throughout Anaheim/Orange County.
    "Give Me a Break" deals include discounts to several OC hotels --
including free night stays, food and beverage credits and savings on spa
treatments.  A number of hotels are helping to ease the "pain at the pump" by
offering gas cards, as well as mileage and fuel credits. As an added benefit,
those who book a three-night stay or more at participating hotels receive a
$50 Disneyland(R) Resort Gift Card.
    Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is offering 20% off whale
watching excursions -- just in time for blue whale season taking place through
November.  Thrill ride seekers can take advantage of half-off admission to
Knott's Berry Farm Park featuring its newest roller coaster attraction, Pony
Express, where riders sit astride one of 16 "horses," launching at a speed of
0-38 miles per hour in less than three seconds.
    Special "Give Me a Break" fall deals can be found at
http://www.anaheimoc.org/fall and are being updated throughout the fall.
    Travelers planning their OC itineraries are encouraged to check the online
calendar of events (http://www.anaheimoc.org/calendar) for special fall
festivities such as Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disneyland(R)
Park (Sept 5th - Oct 31st), the Festival of Children -- being celebrated with
events throughout Orange County (Sept 1st - 30th), Knott's Scary Farm --
Knott's Berry Farm's famous Halloween party (September - October), and
Oktoberfest (Sept 7th - Oct 26th).
    Experience the colors and flavors of "OC's fall" by dining alfresco on a
rooftop patio or trendy restaurant as the sun sets amidst a pink and orange
sky along the sapphire blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Try OC's take on fall
comfort foods with dishes such as Palm Terrace Restaurant & Lounge's Macaroni
and Cheese made with Taleggio cheese and crushed truffles, Stonehill Tavern's
Organic Whole-fried Jidori Chicken or Roy's Wood Grilled Szechwan Spiced Baby
Back Pork Ribs.
    "Fall is one of Anaheim/Orange County's best-kept secrets," said Charles
Ahlers, president of the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
"The climate is perfect Southern California weather and the summer crowds have
died down.  It's really a great time of year to experience our area."
    This release (http://www.anaheimoc.org/press/pressNews.asp?pid=189) and
images (http://anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage101216.asp) are available
online.
    Home to renowned beaches, world-famous theme parks and attractions,
exciting professional sports, unique shopping, arts and cultural events, and
award-winning restaurants, Southern California'sAnaheim/Orange County is a
blend of sights and experiences complemented by warm sunshine. For more
information about Anaheim/Orange County, visit http://www.anaheimoc.org or
call 714/765-8888.
SOURCE  Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, +1-714-765-8888



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