Nights 1 - 2 : The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square - San Francisco, California
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Reigning over Union Square from a landmark location in the heart of the city for over a century, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square welcomes guests with an ambiance of elegance, charm and grace. Marble columns, ornate balconies and impressive woodwork harken back to the genteel world of yesteryear while 21st-century amenities ensure an enjoyable stay, to include Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Shower. Keep up with your exercise routine in the urban sanctuary of the WestinWORKOUT with an array of fitness equipment or treat yourself to a pampering treatment at the Spa. In a city renowned for culinary delights, this hotel sets the standard with the MICHAEL MINA Restaurant, The Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge and Caruso’s. Sip a creatively handcrafted cocktail and sample gourmet finger food at the Clock Bar, created by Michelin chef Michael Mina.
Nights 3 - 4 : Wuksachi Lodge® - Sequoia National Park, California
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Crafted with cedar and stone in 1999 and highlighted by stone fireplaces and natural woods, the Wuksachi Lodge® enjoys a spectacular forest setting surrounded by mountains in the heart of the park, just minutes from Sequoia National Park’s most popular attractions. When you arrive, you could be surprised by who (or what) you might find sitting there… or wandering along a path with you! Enjoy dining on Sierra Alpine cuisine in the rustically elegant, yet cozy, Wuksachi Dining Room amid soaring windows that seem to bring the wonder of the forest right inside… and perhaps choose something from the extensive wine list or sample a specialty mountain-themed cocktail from the bar. Be sure to go outside after dark for some stargazing… and prepare to be amazed at how bright and plentiful the stars are when there is no ambient ground light to mute your view of them. You'll enjoy the lodge's remote location, yet all the modern amenities and guest services of a AAA-rated three-diamond hotel.
Nights 5 - 6 : The Ahwahnee® - Yosemite National Park, California
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Completed in 1927, The Ahwahnee® design uniquely blends an array of influences – including Art Deco, Native American, Middle Eastern and Arts & Crafts Movement; these elements can be seen in a variety of places, from the stenciling, to the woodwork, lighting fixtures, china patterns... Some of the hotel's best-loved aspects are its grand public spaces featuring giant stone fireplaces, massive hand-stenciled beams, rich tapestries and elegant stained glass. The hotel sits in the heart of Yosemite National Park, and shines as the park's distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel. Known for its magnificent façade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point. The destination of queens and presidents alike, this distinctive hotel offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance. A study in size and grace, the Great Lounge is 77 feet long and 51 feet wide with 24-foot-high ceilings, and ten floor-to-ceiling windows topped with original, hand-stained glass panels bathe the lounge in light during the day. The massive stone fireplace is an inviting setting; a display of Native American hand woven baskets further decorates the interior; and wrought-iron chandeliers provide a warm glow in the evenings. The Winter Club Room is a cozy, comfortable sitting room with floor-to-ceiling display cases, a winter sports theme, vintage photographs and large windows that create a relaxing mood that's particularly comforting in winter. The Ahwahnee Dining Room, the setting for the annual Bracebridge Dinner, features a 34-foot high ceiling with large sugar pine trestles and ceiling-to-floor windows framed with stained glass. Guest rooms feature comfortable furnishings, including upholstered chairs, televisions, refrigerators, bathrobes, hair dryers and bath amenities, and each room is accented with original Native American designs. The Ahwahnee provides concierge service, bell service, turn-down service, room service, daily in-room ice service and afternoon tea served in the Great Lounge – and the Ahwahnee Dining Room, Great Lounge and Solarium are just steps away from any guest's door.
Night 7 : The Fairmont San Francisco - San Francisco, California
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The term “grande dame” might have been coined with The Fairmont San Francisco in mind as this renowned, landmark hotel has been reigning over the City by the Bay from atop Nob Hill with grandeur and grace since exactly a year after the great San Francisco earthquake. As the place to see and be seen for San Franciscans, The Fairmont San Francisco has attracted a loyal following of kings, queens, presidents and celebrities for over a century. Guest rooms have been recently been restored to their original splendor, including marble baths, and elegantly updated with flat-screen TV, Frette linen ensembles, pillow-top beds, and MP3 docking stations to ensure 21st-century travelers a comfortable stay. This very sophisticated and “refined” hotel has a sense of humor as well, as evidenced by the Tonga Room, with its tropical atmosphere enhanced by regular rainstorms into the “indoor lagoon.” And, The Fairmont San Francisco is the only spot in the city where all of the cable car lines meet, making it convenient to all that San Francisco offers.