SAVE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER AT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

- “Everyone’s An Original” Summer Rates Offer Luxurious Experiences, Amazing Value -

TORONTO - May 7, 2009 – Summer has almost arrived, and to help vacation-starved voyagers satisfy their travel desires, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced Everyone’s An Original summer rates. Offering up to 20 percent savings at landmark properties worldwide, these exclusive rates are sure to inspire both quick weekend jaunts and faraway journeys. Whether you’re packing up the family in the SUV or taking advantage of those saved up frequent flyer miles, Fairmont’s Everyone’s An Original offers are like a special invitation-only opportunity to enjoy experiences to remember.

With vacation options ranging from relaxing beach getaways, cool mountain retreats or urban adventures, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will exceed your expectations with their distinctive flair, welcoming charm, and unrivaled locations. Lounge on the pink sand beaches of Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton ($299/night) or breathe in the crisp Rocky Mountain air at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler ($160/night). Create the trip of a lifetime to Africa with a first class safari at Kenya’s Fairmont Mara Safari Club ($199/night) or Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club ($190/night).  For music aficionados, tune into one of the summer’s top outdoor concert series while staying at The Fairmont Chicago ($135/night), just steps from the renowned Millennium Park.

If you prefer to hit the links on your time off, test your practice swing at the charming Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland ($185/night). But if your vision of bliss consists of a soothing massage and body wrap, be sure to make your way to Fairmont Scottsdale ($145/night) to indulge in the resort’s award-winning Willow Stream spa. For guests with kids in tow, the resort has partnered with the National Geographic Society for the first National Geographic Explorers Camp, which lets children navigate with a GPS to discover desert creatures, go on a photo safari, and meet real-life adventurers who have discovered new species and traveled to all corners of the Earth. Foodies will want to check out Toronto’s eclectic offerings while staying at The Fairmont Royal York ($105/night) and nature lovers can check into Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu ($129/night) for whale watching on the St. Lawrence and hiking the Quebec countryside. Top-rated spas, world-class golf, and the finest local cuisine are but a few of the distinctive diversions that await guests at Fairmont this summer.

For full terms and conditions, to make reservations or to find a list of Fairmont’s Everyone’s an Original summer rates, travelers can visit www.fairmont.com/summer, call 1-800-830-1411, or contact their local travel consultant.  Available from April 13 through September 30, 2009, rates are subject to availability and priced per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy in a Fairmont Room. 

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of distinctive hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Kenya's Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, and London's The Savoy, reopening later this year following an extensive restoration program. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 world-class hotels, with plans to develop over 30 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, The Philippines and India.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

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Everyone’s An Original SUMMER RATES

(Starting from rates in US Dollars)