Even though the summer season may be winding down soon! That is no excuse to pack up that Mounain Bike just yet. (You did already? What!! Get that back out!) As you know we have some of the best terrain in the Adirondacks for both on road and off-road mountain biking. Just 9 miles down the road we have our very own Whiteface Mountain where you can enjoy all of this. (No, it is not just for skiing) Whiteface Mountain Bike Park offers riding for all abilities and styles of riding, from hard core to gentle cruisers, great cross country trails and everything in between. There are a total of 27 very different trails to chose from and the most vertical in the East with a whopping 2,476 feet. To tie into all this biking extravaganza, yours truly MS. DEAL-MAKER the queen of deals, has added a biking package for the rest of summer and of course fall season. You will definetly get the exercise.

From now until September 6th, we have our BIKE & STAY PACKAGE which included a night stay in one of our Deluxe Guest rooms and entrance into the amazing trails of Whiteface Mountain. Biking with a partner then it would be $99 per person any day of the week. Riding solo and need to clear your head from all the stress of everyday life then it is $169 per night. Feel like an upgrade to a romantic fireplace or whirlpool tub room after a long day of riding then please ask and there would be a small upgrade fee. Want to come up in the fall season. Well, why not enjoy the same rates from September 10th until the 17th of October on the weekends. The later in September that you stay at the Golden Arrow you will start seeing how colorful the mountains transform. A myraid of colors from the foliage will outstand and amaze you. (ahhh…makes me all warm and fuzzy inside)

Feel like this package is just not for you. Then how bout just adding on your own package to any guest room you would like. For $50 per person in addition to the cost of the room enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at our very own Generations Restaurant where I am sure you will see MADAME CUISINE hard at work and then after you are fueled up head over to WHiteface and enjoy your mountain biking excursion.

Come on over and pack up those bikes to the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort. When you go to Whiteface please tell Downhill Mike that the Golden Arrow said hi. (he is such a sweet man..hehe) Time to hit the ole package trail and round up some more great savings. Bye all!

So, think back to your childhood memories and all those great stories that our parents read to us. Remember the story of the MAN IN THE YELLOW HAT AND HIS CURIOUS MONKEY? You do not?(Hmmm…let me jog that memory of yours!) I remember reading all the exciting adventures of CURIOUS GEORGE, the mischievious little monkey who was always getting into some kind of trouble. He always put a smile on my face! Positive he had been still putting smiles on children’s faces to this day.

Guess what!!! CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE IS COMING TO LAKE PLACID! That is right. The man in the Yellow hat and his monkey friend will be visiting the Olympic Center in downtown Lake Placid. They will bringing some great jungle adventures to the Herb Brooks Arena for families to enjoy. This will be taking place on Memorial Weekend from FRIDAY MAY, 28TH THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 30TH, 2010.

MS. DEAL-MAKER wants to share with everybody an affordable package for this event. I have been working in conjuction with our Curious friend and came up with one adventurous deal:

$99 per person (double occupancy) includes:
One Night Deluxe Lodging at the Golden Arrow, just steps from the Olympic Center
One Ticket Per person to see Curious George (any show)
One Breakfast per person at Generations Restaurant

Bring the entire family for only $25 additional per person! This is most definetly a deal that you will not want your family to miss. Time to share the magic of Curious George and bring that time honored character back into your childrens life.

Call us 877-832-9915 to reserve your room today!!!!

CLICK CURIOUS GEORGE FOR MORE INFO!!!

This gal is off to make her reservations to see that adorable monkey live. Gotta get enough tickets for all my grandchildren. (My better get the cc out going to need it..lol) Have a great day everyone and look forward to seeing you at the Golden Arrow.

Okay! What do all of these words have in common? Hmmm!!! Let me think about this one. **jeopardy music plays** Golf of course (silly)! Now that the snow is gone and the lakes are unfrozen, the golf courses in the area have been cleaning up and getting ready for this upcoming season. What better to way to save money and golf in Lake Placid then to take part in the Golden Arrow’s superb SPRING GOLF PACKAGE!

You guessed it! MS. DEAL-MAKER is back and ready to unveil this year’s spring golf package. (Personally, I am very excited as this gal loves to swing the clubs and beat out all the competition on the fairways…quite the competitive girl here so watch out..hehe) I have been watching for the past few days the weather warm up nicely and see all of those avid golfers on the driving ranges getting ready for the season to begin. From the voices of the golf world in this area, Whiteface Inn will be opening their fairways this coming April-May weekend!!!

Without further ado, I introduce our SPRING BRINGS THE BIRDIES midweek golf package. This midweek golf package for $65 per person (double occupancy) or $99 (single occupancy) includes one night lodging in one of our spacious Deluxe Guest Rooms and your choice of a Round of Golf at either the Craigwood or the Whiteface Inn (cart is included-which is great for these wiery legs). Of course, would not want to leave out the LP Club Mountain Course, if you would like to play on this green it would be just an additional $5 per person surcharge. Or if your preference is to play on the Links Course at the LP CLub or Saranac Inn there is an additional $20 surcharge per person per round paid directly to the Golf Course. So, many choices that you may have to stay for several days to play them all and we welcome everyone with open arms!!!

Yes, now is the time to book this package today! As it will only be available from now until June 18th, 2010. Just tell the staff of the Golden Arrow that Ms. Deal-Maker informed you about an interesting golf package. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the “greens” and of course at the “19th hole” afterwards. Time to hit the road but before I go, keep those eyes peeled in the future for our summer and fall golf packages. They are as great as the spring one!!! Yours truly wishing everyone Holes in One and to stay out of the darn sandtraps!

In a little over 3 months time, the Lake Placid Horseshow Grounds will be filling up with very talented Equestrians. The elegance of these beautiful horses and their riders will be trotting there way to the Adirondack Region. For all of you who plan on attending, participating or just lending a helping hand at both the I LOVE NY and LAKE PLACID HORSESHOW, we want to extend the following great discounts for anyone headed to the 2010 horseshows in Lake Placid from June 30th to July 11th, 2010.

**Stay 11 evenings or more & receive the Horseshow rate of $169 per night**

Please call (800) 582-5540 to speak to our Reservations Specialists now & mention the Horse Show Package. We will be happy to take care of you.

Restrictions: Tax not included. Must be 11 consecutive nights. 1st and last nights deposit required. 30 day cancel policy. No early departures. Lake front not guaranteed, but requests will be honored in the order of booking. Not available with any other discounts or packages.

Now we are aware that not everyone can stay for the full two weeks of this prestigious event. Are you planning on being in Lake Placid for the I LOVE NY HORSESHOW scheduled for July 6th, 2010 through July 11th, 2010? Well, if you just plan on coming to Lake Placid to watch the horseshow then you can take part in this deal. The Golden Arrow would like to offer a discount for individuals looking for a shorter visit to the area for this exciting week. Please check the front desk during your stay as we may have some free tickets for you to attend!!!

**Stay 4 evenings or more & receive a rate of $159 per night**

With this deal you will recieve our Deluxe Lakeview rooms but please call today as lakeview is only guaranteed for a limited time.

Restrictions: Tax not included. Lakeview limited to availability. 4 night minimum required. Available from July 5th, to July 11th, 2010. Not available with any other discounts or packages.

Now is the time to pick up that phone and call the Golden Arrow to reserve your accommodations for this year’s Horseshow. You will enjoy competing against or observing all the talented equestrians from all over the world.

As I am sure, you marathon runners and tri-athletes are aware that it is getting closer to the Spring season. Temps have been comfortably during the day in the mid 40’s and snow is gradually melting. Meaning that it is almost time to start thinking about training for the upcoming Lake Plaicd Marathon 2010 (hosted by the resort with the mostest GOLDEN ARROW LAKESIDE RESORT) and Ironman 2010 in picturesque Lake Placid. Time to start oiling up those bicycles and lacing up those running shoes and hit the race trails in Lake Placid to prepare for this year’s exciting events.

Which means your favorite gal of deals (of course I am talking of my fabulous self…yes little conceited but hey gotta be) MS. DEALMAKER is back with a great package for all of you hard working athletes. To get a jump (literally) on the competition and train on these great mountain courses, I am offering an Extraordinary discount that you will not want to run by on. The Golden Arrow and myself will offer 20 percent discount on any room from now until the end of June. No, this is not a joke. You will receive 20% off any room type that is available in the next few months!!! You can even bring your family for a mini vacation and enjoy a spacious relaxing suite with this deal. (Yes, the girl is insane with discounts ,of course, not as insane as running a 26 mile race or a 12 or more hour Triathlon,,WHEW!!) Remember the Golden Arrow is located right on Mirror Lake, the start of the Ironman swim portion. Which gives you a perfect chance right out our back door to brush up on your swimming. So I am wondering…Why are you still staring at your computer screen? Get on that phone today and give me a buzz to receive this amazing offer!!!!

OH! Before I forget! Great spring skiing conditions is still available at Whiteface Mountain with many trails for all of you last minute skiiers. Do not forget to check out my LATE SEASON MIDWEEK SKI PACKAGE that is still being offered until Frosty has finally melted and gone away!!! HEHE!

Do not forget this weekend Sunday April 14th at 2AM, time to spring ahead and set those clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Savings time. Do not want to miss an hour of a brand new day! Time for this gal to depart. Hope to see everyone for the rest of the ski season and look forward to meeting all of the athletes for training this spring. Toodles!

February has finally arrived all around the world. Winter is in full force in Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain. On February 2nd the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and that means six more weeks of winter. Great news for all of you avid skiiers and winter adventure seekers out there. (I know I know..more cold..but hey that is why we love the Adirondacks..hehe) I know some of the local groundhogs did not see their shadow but, HEY Phil is never wrong!

RICHARD YOUR NEWSCASTER is back in session after a little break and ready to fill you in on a new ski package for non-downhill skiiers. Lets not forget the exciting Winter Carnival that is held in Saranac Lake every year!!! That is right! The 113th ANNUAL SARANAC LAKE WINTER CARNIVAL is also kicking off its festivites starting on Friday February 5th and running through Sunday February 14th. This year’s theme is ADIRONDACK COWBOYS and sure will be a treat for every member of your family. You must head to Saranac Lake and see the glorious Ice Castle that will be lit up this coming weekend. It is truly a sight to see!!! (Of course do not stick your tongue to the ice, from experience it is not a comfortable situation…lol).

BILLY MADDEN HARD AT WORK! WHAT A GUY!

On the following weekend on Saturday February 13th there is the glorious parade in the afternoon. The children will enjoy seeing Sara the Snowy Owl and all of her woodland friends parading the streets (yes, I like to hug the mascots too..lol). Golden Arrow resort still has some great rooms available for you last minute travellers who would like to partake in this event!!!

Flipping over to the ski aspect of your travels. Our very own sweet and adorable MS. DEAL-MAKER wants me to inform you about her new ADD-ON CROSS COUNTRY SKI PACKAGE. (Sorry, it took so long, she did not forget about non-downhill skiiers). This package for a low price of $24 per person includes a two out of three day cross country pass to some of the best groomed trails in the Adirondacks at our very own Mt. Van-Hovenberg. This can be added on to any room type that you have reserved. With the fresh powder coming down each day, how can you pass up such an offer???

Almost forgot, Whiteface Mountain has great ski conditions and what better way to enjoy time with the family then having a Lake Placid Ski Vacation. Check out our great packages for those seeking a little relief in the wallet. Well, it is that time again to pack up thine bags and head out into the Winter that is Lake Placid. Remember everyone to bundle up with your hat, mittens and scarf!!! I will see each and everyone of you at the Winter Carnival and on the Cross Country Trails. BYE FOR NOW!!!

As the winter season is approaching, I am sure all of you avid skiiers are dusting off your skis and anticapating for the upcoming season. Now is the time to book those ski packages for the 2009-2010 season. I, MS DEAL MAKER, would like to remind everyone to not miss out on the ski package of the season!!! Time is running out!!!

What is this package that I am speaking about? What? You did not read my post over a month ago..shame shame on you…lol. This is the BEST SKI DEAL OF THE SEASON that is only available for booking until November 15th, 2008. We are offering a great deal where you STAY 2 NIGHTS & SKI 2 DAYS AND WE WILL THROW IN THE 3RD NIGHT STAY AND 3RD DAY OF SKIING ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!. (I know this girl has lost her head right) This package is available during the midweek for skiing on Monday through Thursday and not available during the holidays. Time to enjoy the pristine slopes of WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN and do not forget there is slopes available for all types of downhill skiiers. Whiteface will be firing up their snow guns as of November 11th and making that fresh powder. You can sign your child up for their own private lessons at Kidz Campus and enjoy a relaxed day of skiing.

So, I am wondering, why are you still sitting in front of your computer screen! Get on that phone now and dial one of my very friendly reservation specialists at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort. They are eagerly awaiting for your call! Time is running out and you will be upset that you did not take place for this one time deal!!! Please keep a look out for our other ski packages that will be available to book after , but do not wait that long as this is the best deal that you will receive for this ski season. Okay! Enough nagging I guess, time to put my head back in the books and come up with some more great savings. Have a great day and look forward to seeing everyone on the slopes this winter season.