VALENTINE’S MONTH
LOVE AT FIRST BITE – ROMANCE ROVER THIS FEBRUARY AS CYPRESS INN CELEBRATES VALENTINES MONTH WITH NEW PUPPY LOVE PACKAGE
– Tricks for an Upgrade, Custom Collar Tag and Yappy Hour Credit Round out the Stay –
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIF. – 2014 – This February/2015 pet pampering hits a high note at Hollywood ingénue and animal advocate Doris Day’s legendary Cypress Inn. Carmel’s iconic 1929 landmark will roll out the red carpet with a month-long Puppy Love package ripe for romancing Rover or kissing up to King. Top treats for February include Tricks for an upgrade upon arrival (based on availability), complimentary Cypress Inn logoed collar tag and $20 credit toward Yappy Hour (martinis and muttinis) or Terry’s Lounge + Restaurant. A deal any dog would lap up, the Puppy Love package is available February 1 – 28, 2015, starting at $199.00/double occupancy, including daily breakfast. www.cypress-inn.com.
PIONEER IN PET FRIENDLY
Ahead of the curve, Cypress Inn was one of California’s first hotel properties to welcome pets in the mid-1980s and has since seen everything from parrots to pot bellied pigs check in for an adventure by the sea. Standard operating procedure includes concierges carrying grain-free all-natural dog treats and all of the Inn’s 44 crisp, contemporary guestrooms appointed with dog bowls, plush dog beds and in-room fireplaces.
Long known as one of the most pet friendly cities in the U.S., Carmel by the Sea offers a variety of perks for the pampered pooch including a romp along leash-free Carmel Beach, open season with treats and water throughout the town’s galleries and shops and 20+ pet-appreciative restaurants including Terry’s Lounge + Restaurant, Grasing’s, Forge in the Forest, Casanova Restaurant, La Balena, Anton & Michel and PortaBella restaurant.
For a peek at all things pooch, Terry’s Lounge rolls out a daily Yappy Hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On show is a colorful parade of guests and locals with a showcase of canines in every conceivable category. For an A table, arrive early to snag a seat at the coveted alfresco patio complete with fireplace or the cozy library. Dogs aren’t the only animals who rule here, cats, parrots and the occasional iguana have also been known to make a debut.
PUPPY LOVE PACKAGE
– Deluxe Accommodations/Daily Breakfast for Two
– Tricks for a Guestroom Upgrade, Available Upon Arrival. Based on Availability
– Complimentary logoed Cypress Inn Collar Tag
– $20.00 food credit toward Yappy Hour or Terry’s Lounge + Restaurant
– Starting at $199.00/double. Two night minimum, based on availability. Does not include taxes; blackout periods apply. No resort fee.
– Reservations: www.cypress-inn.com.
BACKSTORY
An iconic landmark since 1929 and part of the elite collection of Carmel Boutique Inns, Cypress Inn embodies Hollywood-by-the-Sea elegance with casual seaside charm. Co-owned by legendary Hollywood actress and animal rights enthusiast Doris Day, the 44-guestroom property is set in a Mediterranean footprint with vaulted ceilings, airy courtyards, in-room fireplaces and a crisp, contemporary décor. Ideally located just blocks from Carmel Beach and walking distance to 100+ art galleries, Cypress Inn offers afternoon tea, a pet-friendly Yappy Hour and sustainable dining menu at Terry’s Restaurant & Lounge, Carmel’s first Seafood Watch program participant. Carmel-by-the-Sea is one square mile of incorporated city set along Carmel Bay on the Monterey Peninsula. It is located 120 mi./192 km., south of San Francisco and 350 mi./560 km., north of Los Angeles. The Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is served by non-stop flights from Denver (DIA), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN) and San Francisco (SFO).
Info: www.cypress-inn.com; www.carmelcalifornia.org
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10/2014
Koleen C. Hamblin
KOLI COMMUNICATIONS
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www.Kolicommunications.com
Maralyn D. Hill
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