Ozark Mountain Christmas Package

BRANSON, MO (August 2009) – Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, recipient of the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating for 10 consecutive years, is offering a special holiday package called the “Ozark Mountain Christmas Package” from November 7-December 30, 2009.

Situated on a beautiful Ozark mountaintop overlooking Missouri’s scenic Table Rock Lake, just minutes from the many attractions and shows of popular Branson, the resort will be elegantly decorated throughout with festive holiday décor.

The “Ozark Mountain Christmas Package” includes: two nights accommodations in a traditional king room, elegantly decorated with French-country furnishings; $50 food & beverage credit at the resort, for use during the stay; a specially-selected Chateau Christmas ornament; use of the indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness facilities; and free indoor parking. In addition, the package includes 2-day tickets for two adults to the Silver Dollar City theme park, which features 17 thrilling rides and attractions, 50 shows per day, 60 unique shops and restaurants, and which will be celebrating “An Old Time Christmas” festival in November and December. Based on double occupancy, the “Ozark Mountain Christmas Package” starts at $390 per room. Tax and gratuities are additional.

For reservations or additional information, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com .

“Our resort already features a very picturesque location. Combining this with beautiful holiday decorations and lights throughout the resort, as well as the special holiday offerings in Branson, makes this a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays,” said Stephen Marshall, vice president and general manager of the 301-room resort.

Boasting an impressive mountaintop and lakefront setting, a vast array of recreational options, award-winning service, and a location convenient to the diverse entertainment offerings of popular Branson, and it is easy to see why Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is such a popular destination resort.

Recreational options at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, which is Branson’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort, include the impressive 14,000-square-foot Spa Chateau. The full-service spa, which opened in 2006, features 10 luxurious treatment rooms; customized body treatments; a soothing Infinity Tub that is filled from the ceiling; an opulent Roman Bath situated beneath a waterfall overlooking Table Rock Lake; a lake-view Movement Therapy Studio for Yoga; and a unique Barber Spa.

The resort’s Chateau on the Lake Marina, open most of the year, offers more water sports activities than any other resort in the Midwest. Offerings at the full-service marina include overnight boat slips, and an array of watercraft rentals, which includes ski boats, fishing boats, waverunners, catamarans, paddle boats, sea kayaks, and canoes. Parasailing, guided fishing excursions, scuba diving, and snorkeling are among the many other available options. With 850 miles of pristine shoreline and 80 miles of crystal blue water, Table Rock Lake is a perfect water playground.

Additional recreational offerings at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a year-round indoor pool, an outdoor (seasonal) pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, nature and biking trails, The Sassafras Movie Theater, Crawdaddies Kids Club, and full-service concierge. Golfing at six area courses, which includes two of Missouri’s finest, also is available to guests.

Widely regarded as the “Live Show Music Capital of America,” Branson features more than 100 live shows per day, and a variety of impressive attractions. Among the offerings is the acclaimed Titanic: The World’s Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition. The new $420-million Branson Landing in historic downtown features festivals, musical events, a variety of new waterfront dining options, and more than 400,000 sq. ft. of national brand-name shops, galleries and specialty gift shops. Among Branson’s many other offerings is Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater Complex.

Dining options at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include the award-winning Chateau Grille, which features a stunning view of Table Rock Lake and is known for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine. Casual fare options include: the 9th Street Italian Deli, serving bistro-style sandwiches, hand-made pizza, and “to go” box lunches; the Atrium Café & Wine Bar, located in the lobby beside an indoor waterfall and stream; and The Sweet Shoppe, offering hand-dipped ice cream, baked goods, candies, and specialty coffees.

The resort’s 301 beautifully-appointed spacious guest rooms and suites boast cherry wood beds, down comforters, tiled stone baths, dual-line telephones with data port, WiFi access (at a nominal fee), iron and ironing board, coffee maker, in-room safes, and in-room movies and music (at a nominal fee). Select pet-friendly rooms for pets less than 25 pounds are also available.

Additional features at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include an impressive 10-story sky-lit atrium that provides breathtaking vistas of the lake, lush gardens, and surrounding mountains, and which features meandering streams brimming with colorful Koi fish, as well as a charming library lounge with a great stone fireplace.

Owned and managed by Springfield, Missouri-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, the resort also features 43,500 square feet of meeting space.

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