Lisa from Apple Valley wins free night at the Aloft Milwaukee

Congratulations to Lisa K. from Apple Valley, MN!  Lisa is the winner of the February WisconsINN Getaways free night give-away at the Aloft Hotel Downtown Milwaukee.

If you’re interested in being entered to win a different free night each month, simply sign up for the WisconsINN Getaways monthly e-newsletter. Every month, you’ll receive an email with up to 10 special deals or packages for amazing places to stay in Wisconsin & each month you’ll be entered for a chance to win a free stay.

Upcoming giveaways include:
*   Eagle Harbor Inn, Door County

Click over to the WisconsINN Getaways newsletter to sign up today and again, Congratulations to Lisa!

Get away in January with these great WisconsINN Getaways deals

Get away in January with a great deal! Offers brought to you by the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa 300 W. College Avenue Appleton, WI 877/303-0303 copperleafhotel.com Discover the “Winter Warmer Package.” One night stay, $50 restaurant or Spa certificate and much more! Prices starting at $179.99. See Web site for details. Good through March 31, 2010. Bay Shore Inn Resort 4205 Bay Shore Drive Door County – Sturgeon Bay, WI 800/556-4551 bayshoreinn.net Quiet Time Special through April 2010: Enjoy two relaxing days at the Bay Shore Inn savoring the late fall/winter sights and activities of Door County and receive a third night free (some exclusions). Call 800/556-4551 to schedule a reservation. Bridgeport Waterfront Resort 50 W. Larch Street Door County – Sturgeon Bay, WI 800/671-9190 bridgeportresort.net Two night weekend romantic package starts at $269. Chula Vista Resort 2501 River Road Wisconsin Dells, WI 800/388-4782 chulavistaresort.com Enjoy all-inclusive for two people for two nights for only $99 per night! Includes all meals, all drinks, all waterpark activities and a great room. Valid through January. Four Seasons Resort on Miscauno Island N16800 Shoreline Drive Pembine, WI 877/324-5244 fourseasonswi.com Your Island Escape is minutes away. The resort offers a all-suite hotel, several bars and restaurants, indoor pool, and golf course. Mention this ad to receive 10% off! Grand Geneva Resort & Spa 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, WI 800/558-3417 grandgeneva.com Stay and Ski FREE at Grand Geneva! Stay Sunday-Thursday starting at $69.50 per person and get two area tickets to The Mountain Top for skiing or snowboarding. Reserve your winter getaway now. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites W10170 State Hwy. 54 E. Black River Falls, WI 715/284-0888 hiexpress.com/blackriverwi Stay any Sunday through May 10 and receive a 20% discount. Call the hotel directly and mention the Innkeepers special. Homestead Suites 4006 Main Street Door County – Fish Creek, WI 800/686-6621 fountainchateau.com Through April 2010: stay two nights and get a third night FREE! *Excludes holidays and special weekends **Limited availability** Sand County Vacation Rentals 116 W. Monroe Avenue Wisconsin Dells, WI 800/822-7768 sandcounty.com Stay and Ski for Free with any condominium reserved from January 4, 2010 through March 15, 2010. Call for availability. Waterbury Inn 10321 Water Street/Hwy. 42 Door County – Ephraim, WI 800/720-1624 waterburyinn.com Looking to get away this winter? Come stay at the Waterbury Inn! Stay January or February and you could win a pair of tickets to Ski Brule! Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center 4747 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 800/558-3862 wyndham.com Start your vacation hassle free with our Park and Fly Package! Room for two, up to two weeks parking, $15 beverage credit, and airport transportation. Starting at $105.

Toasting the New Year with Skis and Snow Pants

by Pamela Haase
With the state covered in a nice layer of white powder, now is the perfect time to pack up the family and head out for a day outdoors!

There’s a ski park in every region of Wisconsin, so get out to the slopes on the last day (and night) of the year! If you’re not a skier or snowboarder, many places also offer snowshoeing and tubing as well. What a great way to get a head-start on your New Years Resolution, burning those extra calories and making unforgettable memories with the family. Don’t forget your camera!

Northeast WI:
Ski: Camp 10
1604 Camp 10 Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
www.camp10skiandsnowboard.com
1-715-362-0506

Lodging:
Americas Best Value Inn
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
1-888-315-2378

Best Western Claridge Motor Inn
www.bestwestern.com
1-800-427-1377

Brekke’s Fireside Resort
www.brekkesresort.com
1-715-369-3112

Clear Lake Inn & Resort
www.clearlakeinnandresort.com
1-888-257-5253

Comfort Inn
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/wi049
1-715-369-1100

Holiday Acres Resort on Lake Thompson
www.holidayacres.com
1-800-261-1500

Kafka’s Resort
www.kafkas-resort.com
1-800-426-6674

Merry-Dale Resort
www.merrydaleresort.com
1-800-315-3990

Pinewood Lodge Condominium
www.pinewoodlodgeandcondo.com
1-800PINEWOOD

Shady Rest Lodge
www.shadyrestlodge.com
1-800-477-3229

Ski: Keyes Peak Ski Hill
4960 Old Highway 69 Road
Florence, WI 54121
www.florencewisconsin.com/Attractions/keyes_ski_hill.htm
1 -715-528-3228

Lodging:
Delta Lodge
www.delta-lodge.com
1-715-372-4299

Northwest WI:
Lodging & Ski: Whitecap Mountain Ski Resort
9106 W County Rd
Upson, WI 54565
www.skiwhitecap.com
1-715-561-2227

Ski: Christie Mountain Snow Area
W 13755 Cty. O
Bruce, WI  54819
www.christiemountain.com
1-715-868-7800

Lodging:
Rainbow’s End Resort
www.rainbowend.com
1-800-576-4492

Shady Grove Resort
www.chetek.com/shadygrove
1-715-924-3141

TJ’s Timberline Resort
www.tjtimberline.com
1-715-353-2238

Wildwood Resort
www.wildwoodchetek.com
1-715-924-3259

Central East WI:
Ski & Lodging: Rib Mountain Inn – Wausau
2900 Rib Mountain Way
Wausau, WI 54401
www.ribmtninn.com
1-877-960-8900

Ski: Granite Peak
3605 North Mountain Road
Wausau, WI 54401
www.skigranitepeak.com
1-715-845-2846

Lodging:
Best Western Midway
www.midwayhotels.com
1-800.482.3770

Courtyard by Marriott
www.courtyardwausau.com
1-715.849.2124

Days Inn & Suites
www.daysinn.com
1-800.329.7466

Everest Inn B & B
www.everestinn.com
1-888-848-5651

Hampton Inn
www.wausau.hamptoninn.com
1-715-848-9700

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott of Wausau
www.fairfieldwausau.com
1-715-241-8400

Jefferson Street Inn
www.jeffersonstreetinn.com
1-866-855-6500

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
www.ichoicehotelsgroup.com
1-888-272-2792

Rodeway Inn
www.wausaurodeway.com
1-800-4CHOICE

Head for the Door – It’s Cherry Season

What if there was a food grown here in Wisconsin, that could reduce belly-fat, was a natural anti-inflammatory,  helped alleviate jet lag and tasted REALLY good?

There is and it’s called tart cherries! Plus, you’re in luck because 2009 looks to be another bumper crop of these tart cherries in Door County.  Whether you’d like to try your hand and pick-your-own or just grab some fresh berries, juice, pies, and more from local merchants, now is the time to head to the Door…

Learn more about America’s Super Fruit:
ChooseCherries.com
Wisconsin Cherry Growers

Explore fabulous Cherry Recipes:
Wisconsin Cherry Recipes
Cherry Recipes & Usage Ideas

Find an Orchard:
Door County Visitors Bureau

Things to do this weekend in Door County:
Peninsula Music Festival, Fish Creek
Candlelight Beach Walk, Jacksonport
Washington Island Fair, Washington Island

Finally, click on over to WisconsinLodging.info for Places to Stay in Door County.

4 places to Wander this Weekend in Wisconsin

From one side of the state to the other, Wisconsin is brimming with fun fests & fairs… Check out the four below & hit the road this weekend!

Door County Folk Festival – July 8-12
With singing & dance workshops, dance parties, stress relief sessions and children’s activities, you’ll find fun for the whole family in the Door this weekend!  The Folk Festival even includes the requisite Door County Fish Boil on Saturday evening.  See the full line-up of activities and find amazing places to stay throughout the Door here.

Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Chippewa Falls – July 8-12
From livestock judging and live music to Guitar Hero & Wii Bowling, this fair has it all!  Click over to their site for the full schedule of events.  For over 110 years the Northern Wisconsin State Fair has been delighting visitors to this west central Wisconsin town.  Where to stay:  Check out the AmericInn Motel & Suites, Holiday Inn Express or Indianhead Motel.

Bastille Days, Milwaukee – July 9-12
For the past 27 years, Downtown Milwaukee has been home to this Parisian fest featuring “impromptu street performers, roaming minstrels, a variety of interactive and musical entertainment, and the signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica.”  Check it out here and then click over to find your Milwaukee-area lodging here.

32nd Annual Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander – July 9-12
Four days of live country music in Wisconsin’s Hodag country… Featured performers include Miranda Lambert, Phil Vassar, Blake Shelton, Julianne Hough, (as my 9 year old would say “Miley’s Dad”) Billy Ray Cyrus and more.  See the full schedule of performers here and find the best places to stay in Rhinelander at WisconsinLodging.info.