37% off (Sale price $74.00, Reg. Price $119.00) :: Resort at a Glance: The Chateau Resort Conference CenterThis AAA-rated resort is located at the base of Camelback Mountain, one of the areas most popular ski spots. But theres plenty to do as well in warmer months: hiking, biking, or even white-water rafting. In the afternoon, you can retreat to the resorts sauna or jetted tub to relax your muscles and your mind. If you still havent gotten your fill of the majesty of the Poconos, you can gaze upon them from a mountain-view guest room, some of which have private balconies. Splash around in the resorts indoor pool. The Mountainview Restaurant and Lounge serves seafood, steaks, and sandwiches amid views of mountain scenery. A $20 resort credit per day can be applied toward onsite dining or lounge. Go shopping at the nearby Crossings Premium Outlets or hit up the slots at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Camelbeach outdoor waterpark is adjacent to the hotel, but is not included in the deal Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains: Downhill Skiing and Historical TownsThe Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania accounts for some 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests. The area has been a popular vacation destination ever since Pennsylvania Quakers opened a hotel here on the Delaware River in 1829. Today, the Poconos draw more than 25 million annual visitors, thanks to year-round recreational opportunities and spectacular natural scenery.In winter, locals often make weekend trips from Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and DC for one reason: skiing. One ski spot thats particularly popular is Camelback Mountain Resort, which sits atop one of the region’s tallest mountains and boasts 160 acres of skiable terrain. For an extended run, head to the Nile Mile, which drops 800 feet vertically over the course of a mile-long descent. The resort is also amply lit for night skiing, and is the only place in the Poconos with a halfpipe. After youre done hitting the slopes, take time to explore the handful of little towns nestled in the mountains. Youll find bouti
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