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Short Takes

Book Report
  • New York-based publisher Peter Pauper Press in July released the pocket-sized guidebook The Little Black Book of San Francisco: The Essential Guide to the Golden Gate City, authored by Meetings Media Associate Editor Marlene Goldman. The 226-page book covers the basics—history, attractions, dining, shopping, nightlife, and accommodations—for over 30 of the city’s most prominent neighborhoods. Suited for locals and tourists alike, the book includes 10 foldout city maps. For more information, call 914.681.0144.

Programs & Packages
  • Sheraton Kauai Resort is offering groups the Sun-drenched ’08, which includes 10,000 bonus Starpoints at signing designated to someone of the client’s choice, two complimentary upgrades, two complimentary welcome amenities, complimentary Internet access in the designated meeting room, and one out of every 40 room nights complimentary with a minimum of 75. The package must be booked by Sept. 30 and is available from Feb. 1 to May 31, 2008, and Sept. 1 to Dec. 20, 2008. Meeting space includes two oceanfront lawns and two indoor function rooms. For more information, call 808.742.1661 or visit www.sheraton-kauai.com.

  • Rosario Resort & Spa, located on 30 acres of waterfront in Washington’s San Juan Islands, is offering a fall group package available through Oct. 31. The deal includes a discounted rate on two-night accommodations during the hotel’s peak season, as well as two continental breakfasts and two hosted lunches. Guests can enjoy guided kayaking, whale-watching and hiking trips. Meeting spaces include the Discovery Conference Center, with more than 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, as well as boardrooms in the historic Moran Mansion for up to 12. Rates for the meetings package start at $110 per person per day. For more information, call 206.284.2000 or visit www.rosarioresort.com.

  • Big Sky, Mont.’s River Rock Lodge is offering its Bull Moose Meeting Package through fall. Situated at the foot of Lone Peak Mountain, home of Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin, the lodge’s package includes use of the River Rock Meeting Room, deluxe guest room accommodations at the lodge or at the Big Sky vacation homes, lunch catered by the Hungry Moose restaurant, 18 holes of golf per conferee, and meeting support services. The Bull Moose Meeting Package costs from $200 per person (single occupancy). The package is available through Oct. 15. For more information, call 406.995.4455 or visit www.riverrocklodging.com.

  • Los Cabos’ Casa del Mar Beach, Golf & Spa Resort is offering a planner package, VIP Oceanfront Luxury Meetings in a Mexican Paradise, featuring welcome signature margaritas, 25 percent off greens fees during the morning with complimentary roundtrip transportation to the Cabo Real Golf Course, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary use of the fitness center, tennis courts, and Chakra Spa facilities, though it does not apply to spa treatments. The offer requires a 10-room minimum. Prices range from $305 to $450 per room, per night, depending on the season. For more information, call 866.735.2969 or visit www.casadelmarmexico.com.