Destination Hotels Announces NEW Destination Discoveries Program

Fit for adventure enthusiasts, locavores, families and the interested independent, Destination Discoveries offers inspiring cultural learning experiences at sought-after travel destinations across the country, allowing travelers the ability to not just bring home the souvenir, but the story and know-how behind it.

Finding a desired experience on the dedicated Destination Discoveries website has never been easier – a full list of experiences are available for immediate booking, ranging from jewelry making in Santa Fe to moonlight snowshoeing through the Appalachian mountains of Vermont to discovering Lake Tahoe via air gliding and scuba diving.

A sample of the new illuminating experiences offered through Destination Discoveries follows:

• Inn and Spa at Loretto (pictured), A Destination Hotel [Santa Fe, NM] – Art and Soul of Santa Fe: Plunge into the artistic epicenter of Santa Fe, recognized as one of the world's top three art markets, with a special visit to the world's only dedicated Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Brimming with inspiration, continue to draw the inner artist out during a one-on-one, private jewelry-making workshop with one of the hotel's Artists in Residence. Guests can then feed their soul during a Healing Art spa experience at The Spa at Loretto.

• Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel [Charleston, SC] – Charleston & Beyond Photography Tour: Meld the worlds of photography and historical exploration with a two-day fully guided tour of Charleston based upon predetermined guest preferences and interests, complemented by hands-on photography lessons. Check out all the city has to offer including visits to seascapes, shrimp boats, plantations, church ruins, boneyard beaches and the Arthur Ravenel Bridge – and capture it all on film.

• The Gant, A Destination Hotel [Aspen, CO] – Hand-crafted in Aspen: Relish in the best of Aspen's local spirits and experiences on this hand-crafted guided tour. Energize for this three-day journey with a caffeinated kick-off of local teas and coffees provided in a comprehensive sipping flight followed by a Masterpiece Mine canvass art class at The Red Brick Center for the Arts. Savor additional activities including a three-hour knife skills and cooking class, an insider's tour of Aspen Brewing Company, Woody Creek Distilleries (Colorado's only farm-to-table vodka distillery), and a two-hour guided wilderness survival expedition.

• Sunriver Resort, A Destination Hotel [Sunriver, OR] – DIY in Sunriver: Travelers who love to DIY but aren't sure where to start become the ultimate do-it-yourself expert with this new package. Guest can learn how to fuse glass artwork with Outpost Art Studio: Glass Masters, craft nurturing face masks with Angelina Farms Organic Lavender, create a special craft beer blend at one of Central Oregon's top breweries, and navigate the farmers market with a Bend Farmers Market tour followed by cooking lessons from award-winning Chef Travis Taylor.

• Destination Resorts Snowmass, A Destination Hotel [Snowmass Village, CO] – Snowmass Ice Age Adventure: Families can become Ice Age experts with fun-filled exploration of hidden alpine life uncovered just a few years ago in the frozen grounds below Snowmass Village. Guests can learn about the more than 5,000 bones of 41 types of Ice Age animals found including mammoths, mastodons, giant bison and plant species, on specially guided Ice Age Nature Trail and Discovery Hikes led by naturalists and guides. During the winter season, a tour of the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Center and a special story-telling hour brings the tallest tales of the West to life.

• Resort at Squaw Creek, A Destination Hotel [Lake Tahoe, CA] – Discover Lake Tahoe from Above and Below: Forget being on land; explore Lake Tahoe in the air and underwater. Soar the sky during a glider ride and then delve beneath the surface with a scuba dive available for both certified and uncertified divers inclusive of gear and a personal dive guide.

• Stowe Mountain Lodge, A Destination Hotel [Stowe, VT] – Explore Vermont: Discover the hidden gems of Vermont's illustrious Green Mountains on this two-day tour of Stowe's local haunts. Acquire the indoor skills of a master crafter during a private rustic furniture making class, then breathe in the fresh air and say “ohm” during Stowe-ga – an outdoor mountaintop yoga class. Enjoy the fresh Vermont maple syrup without the calories during a scrub body ritual at the Lodge's spa, while experiencing the beer, cheese and teas of the locals during on-property tastings.

Destination Hotels is a collection of upscale and luxury resorts and hotels located in iconic locations across the United States. The personality of each property is drawn upon from the unique landscape and culture of its destination, creating unforgettable vacation experiences unlike any other.

For pricing and additional information, or to view all packages, please visit www.destinationhotels.com/destination-discoveries.