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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spring Blooms 15K Orchid Extravaganza
(New York, NY – March 2007) — To shake off March’s bitter cold, Rockefeller Center is preparing for one of New York’s first signs of spring – The New York International Orchid Show from April 18th to 22nd. To celebrate the festival of these beautiful and coveted flowers, the Buckingham Hotel is offering affluent orchid enthusiasts the Ultimate Orchid Adventure. For $15,000, buyers can immerse themselves in an orchid adventure akin to John Laroche in Susan Orlean’s acclaimed novel, The Orchid Thief.
The journey begins at the luxurious Buckingham Hotel’s penthouse suite, where guests will find rare orchids and a signed copy of The Orchid Thief waiting for them in the 2,000 square foot rooftop aerie, which features a stainless steel kitchen, king and queen bedrooms, sprawling living room, two bathrooms, fireplace and terrace with a wrap around view overlooking Carnegie Hall and Central Park.
Just a short walk away from the Buckingham Hotel, thousands of orchids will be on display at Rockefeller Center. Next door at the Rock Center Café, the special guests will indulge in Orchid-themed drinks like the Violet Orchid Mojito before heading to the Acqua Beauty Bar for a relaxing orchid pedicure.
After two nights of opulence at the Buckingham Hotel, the lucky adventurers will be flown first class deep into the Florida Everglades, where the real quest for rare orchids will begin. On an overnight eco-adventure led by a knowledgeable naturalist guide from North American Canoe Tours, guests will kayak through the lush Everglades Backcountry. The orchid adventurers will experience alligators swimming under their tents, watch hundreds of birds flying from their rookeries at sunrise, lie on their backs watching for shooting stars and paddle through narrow mangrove tunnels in search of Orchids. The adventure ends with a first class flight back to any destination in the U.S.
For orchid lovers on a tighter budget, the Buckingham is offering an Orchid Show Package starting at $369 per night. The package includes a stay at the Buckingham Hotel, tickets to the New York International Orchid Show, a copy of The Orchid Thief, a potted orchid and orchid-themed drinks at the Rock Center Café.
For further details, travelers can visit the Buckingham Hotel web site at www.buckinghamhotel.com or call toll free at 888-511-1900. These specials may be booked by using the promotional code, “Buckingham Orchid Package.”
*A minimum of two nights required.
About the Buckingham
Now celebrating its 75th Anniversary, the Buckingham is perfectly located on 57th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. With décor that echoes the red velvet and dark wood of the famed concert hall, the Buckingham has been host to the world`s top classical musicians and other celebrities for generations.
Amenities at the Buckingham include a complete pre-arrival concierge service, full-service business center, in-room high-speed anywhere-Internet connection, wired meeting space and a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with private shower and sauna.
The Patrons` Lounge offers a flat-panel television that screens CNBC by day and Carnegie Hall-themed movies by night. The Buckingham also offers a lending library of live Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center music and performance on CD and DVD.
The property is just seconds from Central Park, David Letterman`s Ed Sullivan Theatre, Steinway`s piano gallery, the Museum of Modern Art, the renowned 57th Street art galleries as well as shopping destinations like Tiffany`s, Prada, Gucci, Bergdorf Goodman`s and Barney`s.
Stylish and smart, the public spaces of the Buckingham are filled with music and commissioned artwork from the property`s own permanent collection - starting right at the front door with the Buckingham`s signature stained glass "Dancing King" and eleven unique installations of deconstructed musical instruments ("Bounce Fugue") that line the entrance way.
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5W Public Relations
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