Celebrate the Season with Leading Hotels and The American Summer Sale

Savings of 30% at 30 Hotels through September 7, 2009

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. May 19, 2009

NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2009 - With the Statue of Liberty's Crown once again open to the public, there's never been a more idyllic summer to celebrate the diversity of America and explore the country. From sea to shining sea - and beyond - 30 Leading Hotels of the World in the United States and Canada kick off summer with The American Summer Sale. Valid for travel from May 22 to September 7, 2009, the program offers amazing rates reduced by 30 percent. With an abundance of exciting destinations to choose from, travelers can experience the Twin Cities' thriving art and cultural scene, meander through Nashville's famed 'Music Row' district or simply recharge and relax on Miami's sizzling South Beach, to name a few.

A sample of participating hotels include:

Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California - Surrounded by stately pines and California oak trees, as well as a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury resort that combines the simple elegance of fine country living, with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found in only the choicest European hotels. Epicureans will be delighted with the resort's vintage wine and cheese welcome, "wine grotto" mini bar and dining at Marinus, voted one of the Zagat's top restaurants in the Bay Area. Rates start at USD 375 per night, single or double occupancy.

The Hay Adams, Washington, DC - The Hay Adams is as close as anyone can get to staying at the White House, short of being invited by the President. Originally designed in the 1920s as a residential hotel, it has always preserved the ambiance of a distinguished private home. Enjoy fine dining in The Lafayette Room, or eavesdrop on Capitol Hill buzz over a cocktail in Off the Record Bar. Rates start at USD 379 per night, single or double occupancy.

The Setai, Miami Beach, Florida - The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort, set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach, with its serene and sophisticated rooms and suites, an intimate spa, three pools and remarkable restaurants and bars. It is located on Collins Ave at 20th Street near Miami Beach's thriving cultural district, as well as the nightlife, fine dining, and shopping of South Beach. Rates start at USD 485 per night, single or double occupancy.

Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts - Chatham Bars Inn has been a beloved Cape Cod landmark since 1914, with some of the most spectacular private beach on the Cape. The historic Main Inn offers luxuriously appointed guestrooms and private suites, all recently renovated this year. The spa suites, designed to facilitate in-room treatments, provide an adults-only sanctuary. To entertain and educate younger travelers, the resort offers age-appropriate supervised activities, sports and excursions. Rates start at USD 305 per night, single or double occupancy.

H^otel Plaza Ath'en'ee, New York, New York - Nestled among the residences of the fashionable East Side of Manhattan, on a quiet residential street, the intimate H^otel Plaza Ath'en'ee is just a short stroll from Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, museums, and business areas. Noted for its personalized service and award-winning dining, the hotel is home to Arabelle, the Zagat-rated restaurant, and the celebrity-studded lounge and bar - Seine. Rates start at USD 495 per night, single or double occupancy.

For a complete list of participating hotels or to make a reservation for The American Summer Sale, please visit www.lhw.com/summer, or call 800.223.6800. Refer to booking code L40 when making a voice reservation.

Please note: All programs are subject to availability.

Rates subject to change without notice. Discounts and special offers cannot be combined.

Local taxes and service charges are additional. Certain restrictions may apply.

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com and www.lhwspas.com - the online sources for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 24 major markets across the globe.

Since 1928, the company's reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering hundreds of meticulous criteria spanning from product to behavioral standards. This set of standards is the most stringent in the industry.

High resolution images and press information on individual member hotels are available for downloading at www.lhw.com/press. For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.

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