September 01, 2009

This Autumn, Great Deals Make it Easy to Fall in Love with Houseboating

Value Packages Give Vacationers an Excuse to Get out of Town and onto the Lake

Who said summer was the only time to get away? With cooler temps and better deals on the seasonal menu, autumn ushers in irresistible reasons to escape to the lake. Accordingly, Forever Resorts is promoting value packages at its various marina locations.

"Given the current economic climate, people want the best value for their vacation and are willing to switch up the timing of their trips to take advantage of good deals," said John Schoppmann, executive vice president of Forever Resorts. "Our special packages offer savings at multiple marinas. Because of our numerous locations and the fact houseboats can accommodate as many as 12 guests, our value packages make it possible for families and friends to share in the fun and the expense of an affordable getaway during what is arguably the most beautiful season of the year."

Among Forever Resorts' fall packages is the Lake of the Ozarks 59' Deluxe Special, valid through September 30. This special - which saves boaters $249 per day - celebrates the 10th anniversary of Forever's most requested houseboat, the 59' Deluxe, which ushered in the era of luxury houseboating onto the lake in 1999. Other lures besides savings? Great fishing and fall foliage on display at this Missouri destination.

Meanwhile, the Vacation Value Package is making a splash at lakes across the West and is available through October 31. This package is good on two- to seven-day adventures aboard a 59' Deluxe Houseboat and includes: four cases of Coke products; four cases of bottled water; five bags of ice; a $75 marina coupon to be used for water toys, souvenirs or last-minute essentials. And perhaps most important is the free final-fuel up upon return to the marina - a savings of up to $650. The Houseboat Vacation Value Package is offered at the following locations:

• Temple Bar Marina on Lake Mead - Arizona
• Lake Don Pedro Marina at Don Pedro Lake - California
• Lake Oroville Marina on Lake Oroville - California
• Moccasin Point Marina at Don Pedro Lake - California
• Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa - California
• Lake San Antonio Resort at Lake San Antonio - California
• Callville Bay Resort & Marina on Lake Mead - Nevada
• Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina on Lake Mohave - Nevada
• Lake Amistad Resort & Marina at Lake Amistad - Texas

Boats in the Forever Houseboat fleet measure from 50 feet to 75 feet in length, and 14 feet to 18 feet in width. Most boats sleep 10 with a maximum capacity of 12. Houseboats are powered by dual engines rand the floor plans are similar on each boat with the main living area, kitchen and dining all together. Typical setups feature two to six staterooms and one to two full baths. All houseboats have luxury amenities such as a fully-appointed kitchen, waterslide and barbecue grills. Operational training and a personal orientation by skilled marina staff teaches renters how to pilot, dock and beach a houseboat, as well as the boating safety rules of the lake. For reservations or questions regarding houseboat rentals at any of the marinas, call 800-255-5561 or visit www.foreverhouseboats.com

Forever Resorts consists of an exceptional collection of destinations that provide hospitality services throughout the world. Forever Resorts focuses on properties with access to nature and one-of-a-kind surroundings for vacations.

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