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Resort at Squaw Creek™ Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Platinum Package

Penthouse accommodations, horse-drawn sleigh ride, private chef dinner, shopping spree, spa treatments and custom diamond pendant among inclusions

Olympic Valley, Calif. – Resort at Squaw Creek™, the Four-Diamond luxury resort located on 650 acres at the base of Squaw Valley USA, which opened its doors on December 20, 1990, is celebrating the 20^th anniversary milestone with an über-package.  The Platinum Package features 5-night’s accommodations in a two-story penthouse suite, a custom diamond-platinum pendant from Double Diamond Jewelry, 5-day ski/snowboarding passes for two to Squaw Valley USA, state-of-the-art demo skis, three 75-minute spa treatments per person, dinner for two in Six Peaks Grille, dinner for two in Ristorante Montagna, a dog sledding tour, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, a $1,000 shopping spree at Squaw Creek Sports, a private concierge to assist with arrangements and, of course, champagne.  However, that’s not all.  A bevy of VIP perks including a chef-prepared private dinner in the suite, fresh flowers, a refrigerator stocked with fruit, cheese wine and other treats, and unlimited ice skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with equipment is included.  Private transfers from/to Reno Tahoe International Airport, which is located 42 miles away, are provided as part of the inclusions ensemble as well.  The package goes for a cool $20,000.  

“The twentieth is a big anniversary for us,” said Heimo Brandstatter, general manager at Resort at Squaw Creek.  “We wanted to offer the discerning traveler all the luxuries – and then some – that our magnificent property offers.” 

Resort at Squaw Creek™, a 405 room resort offering ski-in, ski-out access to Squaw Valley USA, has been recognized as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 50 Ski Hotels” in North America for many years.  With its abundance of amenities, award-winning pool complex, and location 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Tahoe, the resort remains popular year-round.  The resort has the site of numerous photograph and commercial shoots, including for the most recent commercial for the California Travel and Tourism international winter campaign. 

To book the Platinum Package, call 530.583.6300.  The package, which is offered between the dates of January 2 and April 15, 2011, is subject to availability.  Restrictions apply.  Dog sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides are weather permitting.  Resort fees and taxes are additional. 

For more information on Resort at Squaw Creek visit www.visitsquawcreek.com.     

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