KSL RESORTS OFFERS ‘U.S. SAVINGS BOND PACKAGES’ FOR SUMMER FAMILY TRAVEL

Classic American Resorts Provide Vacation Memories and Savings that Last a Lifetime

LA QUINTA, CA – May 26, 2009 – With Americans focused on their savings more than ever in recent memory, the classic American resorts of the KSL Resorts collection have introduced the U.S. Savings Bond Package, designed to help families save for the future, even as they enjoy quality vacation time together. 

Available from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the U.S Savings Bond Package is offered at each of KSL’s seven iconic resorts, from the legendary Hotel del Coronado on the San Diego coast to the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. 

Guests can request the U.S. Savings Bond Package when they book a room at the best available rate. Guests pay an additional $10 per room, per night, and receive a $50 U.S. savings bond for each room, per night.  Travelers booking a suite have the opportunity to upgrade their reservation to the U.S. Savings Bond Package for an additional $25 per suite, per night, for which they receive a $100 U.S. savings bond for each room, per night.

“The U.S. Savings Bond Package is our way of supporting families who are investing in their future,” said Arthur Berg, vice president of marketing for KSL Resorts. “Savings bonds are a time-honored tradition for grandparents and parents to honor a milestone in their children’s lives,” Berg continued. “In a year when families are re-focusing on the things that matter – spending more time together and rediscovering meaningful traditions – it’s clear that a family vacation can be a real milestone, one worthy of commemorating with a savings bond.”

As Americans turn to domestic destinations for family travel this summer, the KSL Resorts collection offers an ideal mix of recreation and relaxation for each generation, and the opportunity to “Buy American,” right down to U.S. Savings Bonds themselves.

The savings add up for family travelers, as bonds can be purchased on a per room, per night basis. For example, a family booking two standard rooms for three nights is eligible for a total of six $50 savings bonds ($300 total) for a cost of just $60. 

The KSL Resorts U.S. Savings Bonds Package is available at the following resorts:

• Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs) Calif.
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $129 per night*
  Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included
   
• La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, Calif.
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $255 per night*
  Taxes and $22 daily resort charge not included
   
• Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, Calif. 
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $299 per night*
  Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included
   
• Beach Village at The Del, San Diego, Calif.
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $800 per night*
  Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included
   
• The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $235 per night*
  Taxes and 15% daily resort charge not included
   
• Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $170 per night*
  Taxes and 12% daily resort charge not included
   
• Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, Vail, Colo.
  U.S. Savings Bond Package starting at $169 per night*
  Taxes not included

* Starting rate shown is per room, per night, based double occupancy. Offer subject to availability, some restrictions may apply. Not valid for groups.  Offer valid thru September 7, 2009. U.S. EE Savings Bonds to be purchased from the U.S. Treasury and delivered following completion of a qualified hotel stay.  Savings bonds will be issued as paper bond certificates to be worth stated face value at maturity.  Savings bonds carry certain restrictions on redemption during the first five years.

KSL Resorts has a long and proud history of joining with families to celebrate valuable time together, contributing to their experiences and providing the backdrop for the traditions that define the fondest of family memories.

Guests can make reservations or learn more about the U.S. Savings Bond Package at all KSL Resorts online at KSLResorts.com or by calling (866) KSL-7727.