welcome
baskets.Not long ago,we worked with The Sands Bethlehem to assemble its souvenirs with other commemoratives from the Lehigh Valley, including a pewter Christmas ornament from Bethlehem and a nine-inch Peeps
topper.Visitors love these baskets.”
Speaking of love, planners of small meet- ings adore Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, along with the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Ideal destinations, they are easi- ly accessible from Baltimore,Washington, DC and Philadelphia. A short dive away, BWI Airport a major hub to 68 cities.
“We have 11,000 rooms in Annapolis and Anne Arundel,” says Frank DiVenti, chief marketing officer of Visit Annapolis CVB. “Planners can choose from eight full-serv- ice hotels and a number of mid-size and small lodging
choices.There’s always some- thing going on, and landmarks are absolutely everyplace.We have water activ- ities, large malls, entertainment, sports - I could go on all day.”
DiVenti points out that small meeting plan- ners may select Annapolis or another des- tination in Anne Arundel County as their location,but they stay in and come back to the region for its rich history, fantastic array of things to do and the sheer beauty of the bay. “We also are popular among 'foodies.' The Chesapeake crab season is a big draw.”
When meeting attendees walk through the downtown historic district in Annapolis, the street plan, which was formulated in 1695, abounds with dramatic backdrops. Attendees will pass historic St. Anne’s Church and the Maryland State House where the nation’s founders met hundreds of years ago. They willmarvel at impressive facades of brick mansions,many of which served as homes to several of those Founding Fathers, as well.
Situated between the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook, CT is Saybrook Point Inn and Spa. It is surrounded by a pristine shore- line, scenic views and lots of charm.
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