August Short & Sweet

2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — WEDNESDAYS ARE KIDS’ DAYS AT CHOCOLATETOWN SQUARE: Wednesday, August 8 is the last “Kids’ Day” at ChocolateTown Square (presented by The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue), located in downtown Hershey at the corner of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenues. “Spirit Wing and Eastern Woodland Pathways Dance Troupe” starts at noon and features contemporary Native American music, as well as dances of indigenous people of the Northeastern United States and Canada*. For more information, visit www.HersheyStory.org. (*Audience participating is encouraged during this session.)

CELEBRATE NATIONAL COFFEE MONTH AT THE CHOCOLATE SPA: Now through August 30, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is offering guests a limited edition package of invigorating java-based treatments. Guests visiting the Spa Mondays through Thursdays can experience a Cuban Coffee Bean Package. The package includes a Warm Espresso Soak, Java Body Scrub, Green Coffee Body Wrap and lunch in the Oasis, the Spa’s guest-only dining room. The treatments offer the rich aroma of coffee while the skin is soothed, toned, exfoliated and moisturized. The Green Coffee Body Wrap is also effective in treating cellulite and eliminating toxins. The package lasts three hours and 30 minutes and costs $220*. For more information, visit www.ChocolateSpa.com or call 1-877-772-9988 to schedule appointments. (*A 20 percent service charge will be added to the bill for all treatments. This treatment may not be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion.)

BEAT THE HEAT HERSHEYPARK: The Boardwalk at Hersheypark features nine water-based attractions and combines the best of two family vacations – a day at an amusement park and a trip to the beach.Hersheypark features more than 65 rides and attractions including 12 roller coasters (new this year isSkyrush, the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Park), more than 20 kiddie rides, live daily entertainment, games, food and shops. Visit www.Hersheypark.com for more information.

REGISTER FOR THE HERSHEY HALF MARATHON: The third annual Hershey Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 21. Space is filling up quickly, but there is still time to register at www.Active.com. The race is presented by Capital BlueCross and all net proceeds from the race will benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. All race participants will receive a race T-shirt and personalized bib. Finishers will receive a unique finisher’s medal. The registration fee also includes two tickets to Hersheypark in the Dark. For more information, visit www.HersheyHalfMarathon.com.

For more information, images and interview opportunities, contact:
Reilly Fies, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, 717-534-3396 or refies@HersheyPA.com.
For more information, visit www.HersheyPA.com or call 1-800-HERSHEY (1-800-437-7439).

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