Getaways for President's Day Weekend

Stephanie Mojica
There are many choices for President's Day weekend getaways in 2009. Having this special three-day weekend can be used for either relaxation or historical exploration, and it also includes Valentine's Day this year. This is a guide to what deals and sights there are to enjoy for the President's Day weekend of February 14, 15, and 16, 2009.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia is not only filled with the history of Colonial Williamsburg, it is a wonderful place for relaxation and even romance, if you are celebrating both Valentine's Day 2009 and the three-day President's Day weekend. Williamsburg, located near Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a convenient drive from most East Coast and even a few Midwestern cities such as Louisville, Kentucky. Williamsburg is also about three hours south of Washington, D.C. for those interested in visiting multiple sites over President's Day weekend 2009.

Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum with special President's Day weekend events honoring George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson. For further information, visit http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/visit/eventsAndExhibits/specialEvents/

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is another city with a lot of driving convenience from both East Coast and Midwestern cities, and also affordable and extensive airfare options for those traveling from other parts of the United States. A President's Day weekend getaway at a luxury hotel such as Hotel Monaco Chicago offers a variety of relaxation and entertainment options, including but not limited to candlelight dinners, room service, massages, and special discounts and "Obama-rama" tours are also offered.

Take advantage of the easily accessible, historic and cosmopolitan city where the next President of the United States is so highly regarded. For further information about Hotel Monaco Chicago tours and packages, visit http://www.monaco-chicago.com/moncmn_specials.html

Palm Springs, California

The desert of Southern California, Palm Springs/Coachella Valley, has been a popular winter weekend getaway for years and President's Day weekend 2009 is no exception. Convenient airfare and driving options make this desert oasis accessible for most Americans with a reasonable vacation budget. Many celebrities and other VIPs call Palm Springs their permanent or second home, and the chance of seeing stars such as Suzanne Somers or Barry Manilow during a trip to Palm Springs is reasonably good.

There are many places and restaurants to enjoy during President's Day weekend, and one of the most noteworthy vacation lodging options is Warm Sands Villas. They offer reasonable rates on high-quality residential-type accommodations. For further information, visit http://www.warmsandsvillas.com/palmsprings.htm

Published by Stephanie Mojica

I have published over 4,600 articles and am the author of "How One Writer Shifted from Settling for $12 an Hour to Prospering at Over $90 an Hour." I have also been a staff writer for papers like The Virgini...  View profile

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