Fall in love with savings on area attractions, restaurants and lodging

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (Wednesday January 12, 2011) – Prepare to fall in love with great offers and discounts on romantic getaways in Lehigh Valley. Discover Lehigh Valley, the designated tourist promotion agency of Lehigh and Northampton counties, is making this year’s Valentine’s Day more affordable with savings at area attractions, lodging and restaurants through its “Be My Valley Valentine” promotion, valid throughout the month of February, 2011.

Be My Valley Valentine savings on must-see area attractions and restaurants include:

Act 1 DeSales University Performing Arts Act 1 presents Olive Goldsmith’s hilarious romantic comedy; “She Stoops to Conquer,” February 23 to March 6 at the Labuda Center for the performing arts.

Easton Main Street Initiative Learn the Country Waltz at “Dancing on the Thirds.” Valentine Special: two tickets for the price of one.

Zoellner Arts Center Enjoy one complimentary admission when a second admission of equal or greater value is purchased to Cirque Eloize: ID. Enchanting performers blend stunning acrobatic theatre and modern circus into a bewitching evening.

Buckeye Tavern Many specialty martinis and an impressive wine menu and beer selections will be offered.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem All lounges will have a $5 chocolate Martini. Burgers And More by Emeril will host a special drink. Emeril’s Chop House will host a special Valentine’s Day menu with wine pairings.

In addition to great savings on attractions and restaurants, a total of 14 lodging facilities in Lehigh Valley are offering a variety of complimentary features for the By My Valley Valentine promotion, including: overnight discounts, champagne, chocolates, breakfast the next morning and more. Here are just a few lodging participants:

Glasbern Country Inn Love is Blind February Valentine’s Special will mail you a blindfold to kidnap your companion for a romantic getaway. Remove the blindfold at check-in to be entered to win a $500, $250, or $100 gift certificate. Also, free champagne in your room is included.

Hyatt Place Bethlehem Romantic Getaway package offers a box of Godiva’s Gold Ballotin chocolates, exclusive “Bittersweet Love Songs” CD, guide to the area’s top 10 sweet spots, daily made-to-order breakfast for two, and late check-out.

Sayre Mansion Inn The Special includes an overnight stay in one of The Sayre Mansion’s beautiful guest rooms, a complimentary bottle of champagne, a dozen roses and a box of handmade chocolates. A private breakfast will be served to your room the next morning.

For a complete list of discounts on Lehigh Valley events, restaurants and lodging, visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com/save/deals-discounts

About Discover Lehigh Valley Discover Lehigh Valley is the designated tourist promotion agency of Lehigh and Northampton counties. Its mission is to promote and develop Lehigh Valley as a leisure and business travel destination. Created in 1984, Discover Lehigh Valley assists in promoting regional tourism, an industry that generates $1.2 billion in annual revenue and accounts for more than 26,000 jobs in Lehigh Valley. For more information on Discover Lehigh Valley and its activities or to request a Lehigh Valley Map & Guide, call (800) 747-0561, or visit the official tourism website of Lehigh Valley at www.DiscoverLehighValley.com.

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