ROSIE O’DONNELL’S R FAMILY VACATIONS SET SAIL FOR PHILLY…WITHOUT THE SHIP!
Famous For Cruise Ship Charters, R Family Announces Gay-friendly Weekend In U.S. City
PHILADELPHIA, November 28, 2006 - R Family Vacations and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) are proud to announce the “R Family Philly Weekend,” March 10-11, 2007. This excursion marks the first time the acclaimed vacation company has offered a family-friendly, gay-friendly getaway in a city. Packages, which go on sale on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, include luxury hotel accommodations and day and evening activities.
Kelli and Rosie O'Donnell
Photo courtesy of R Family Vacations
“I am thrilled that R Family Vacations is offering its very first land-based vacation,” said Kelli O’Donnell, the company’s co-founder. “A trip to Philadelphia is a great way to inspire your family to affect the future by learning the historical significance of our Constitution. Plus, you’ll get to experience R Family’s special brand of family fun.”
The “R Family Philly Weekend” includes:
- Deluxe overnight hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, located on the historic Delaware River waterfront
- A welcome lunch at the National Constitution Center, with special guests Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and George Washington
- A 50’s-themed bowling party at Strikes Bowling Lanes
- An R Family Broadway Brunch at the Hyatt Regency
- Optional activity for those who come early on Friday, March 9: An exclusive tour of Independence Hall after-hours, followed by dinner at the City Tavern
“R Family Philly Weekend” packages are available by calling (866) 732-6822. The trip is limited to 400 people. Special discounts for Amtrak and Enterprise Rent-A-Car can be found at www.rfamilyvacations.com. For more information on gay-friendly Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com/gay.
“This Philly weekend is a great way for everyone to experience a getaway in the winter with friends and family and enjoy some R Family fun in gay-friendly Philadelphia,” added Gregg Kaminsky, co-founder.
R Family Vacations is the first travel company to create vacations for the GLBT community and their friends and family. The company was featured in HBO’s Emmy-nominated documentary “All Aboard! Rosie’s Family Cruise”.
In 2003, GPTMC launched the award-winning tourism campaign, Philadelphia – Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay®. The campaign has been recognized as trendsetter for producing and airing the world’s first television commercial by a destination to court the gay traveler; pioneering gay travel research with Community Marketing and the Travel Industry of America; and for launching the most comprehensive gay marketing program in the U.S.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside™ a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
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CONTACT:
Gregg Kaminsky, R Family Vacations
(845) 348-0397
Cindi Berger, PMKHBH, R Family Vacations
(212) 373-6118
Jeff Guaracino, GPTMC
(215) 599-2290, jeff@gptmc.com
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