Still a frontiersman Fess Parker was a wildly popular actor in the 1950s because of his role as Davy Crockett, American frontiersman, politician, and hero. Nowadays, he owns and operates Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn & Spa , located just north of Santa Barbara, Calif. The inn's midweek room with dinner package includes deluxe accommodations with a fireplace for two nights, a full American breakfast for two each morning, a complimentary bottle of Fess Parker chardonnay along with fruit; a two-course dinner for two in the Wine Cask restaurant, three-course dinners for two with a glass of wine at Los Olivos Café , wine tasting for two at the Fess Parker Winery and the Epiphany Cellars tasting room, and free parking. The rate is $480 Sunday-Thursday on selected dates from now through March.
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Call 800-446-2455 or visit fessparker.com.
Ah, Shakespeare There's more to our nation's capital than monuments and politicians. From January through June, more than 40 arts organizations will present Shakespeare in Washington, a festival of theater, music, dance, films, and art throughout the area. Getting into the spirit, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. has created the Romeo and Juliet Package featuring a room with a balcony overlooking the hotel's courtyard garden, a "Romeo and Juliet" DVD , and a love potion for two. (Tell us more!) Available Jan. 1-June 30, the package starts at $189 per night.
Call 800-441-1414 or, for hotel information, visit fairmont.com/washington.
When not included, hotel taxes, airport fees, and port charges can add significantly to the price of a trip. Most prices quoted are for double occupancy; solo travelers will usually pay more. Offers are subject to availability and there may be blackout dates. Contact Richard P. Carpenter at carpenter@globe.com