Halls Housekeeping Cottage Resort Expands Marina in Honey Harbour

Honey Harbour, ON (PRWEB) June 03, 2011

Halls Housekeeping Cottages (http://www.hallscottages.com), a family owned Ontario waterfront resort located in the town of Honey Harbour on Georgian Bay, has expanded its marina facilities and now offers transient docking in addition to its seasonal docking operation and housekeeping cottage rental business. Over the past several months, the resort has been busy adding docks to accommodate larger boats. Traditionally boats in the marina were smaller and primarily seasonal as they were rented by cottagers using their boats for remote cottage access to Georgian Bays 30,000 Islands - a popular Ontario cottage and tourism region.

The Georgian Bay marina now has 55 boat slips and, while many are still rented seasonally, Halls Cottage Resort now has 7 dedicated transient slips for boats cruising in the Honey Harbour area. In the past the marina was restricted to a maximum boat length of 35. Now with the new dock configuration it can now accept transient yachts up to 50 or larger. There is 6 feet water depth at the transient docks so for most power boats this is more than adequate.

Halls Cottage Resort plans to resume adding more docks this fall, once the summer rush is over. The marina operation at the resort offers some onsite marine repairs. Shopping and restaurants are very close to the resort, situated in the centre of Honey Harbour. We wanted to expand from our cottage rental business into a property offering a broader range of tourism services, and in Georgian Bay, that includes catering to both seasonal and transient boaters, says Rick Vanderwal, who owns and operates the business along with his wife Dianne. While we build onto our cottage resort rental business every year by adding new cottage accommodations, we now are also focused on expanding and improving our marina facility, adds Diane Vanderwal.

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort Has A Fabulous Fall Line-Up Of Seasonal Events And Affordable Packages

Camrbidge, MD (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

With summer vacations a fading memory and school in full swing, the fall season presents a unique opportunity to escape the humdrum and head to the scenic Eastern Shore of Maryland. During the coming months, the Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina invites couples to get a flavor of the Chesapeake Bay region with Cambridge, Maryland hotel and resorts new Just the Two of Us package. The special deal, available anytime, includes a wine tour and tasting at nearby Laytons Chance Vineyard and Winery, a $ 40 breakfast credit, and a $ 75 activity credit to use toward spa treatments, golf, or kayaking at the resort.

Autumns array of holidays gets star treatment at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Over Columbus Day weekend, October 7-10, the resort hosts a variety of special activities for all ages, including its popular Family Iron Chef competition, inflatable fun for children, teen game room, and adults-only Cambridge House Party. The fun continues over Halloween weekend, October 28-31, when guests are entertained with ghost stories by firelight and spooky Dive In movies. Excitement builds over Thanksgiving week, November 23-27, as guests anticipate the incredible Thanksgiving Day buffet held in the beautiful Chesapeake Ballroom.

Thanksgiving festivities coincide with the resorts first Oyster Fest, November 18-27, in partnership with Marinetics, The Choptank Oyster Company. To celebrate the rich tradition of oystering on the Chesapeake Bay, guests will enjoy oyster tastings, oyster menu specials, and fun, oyster-inspired activities. An Oyster Cook-Out will be held on both Saturdays, November 19 and 26.

Beginning November 1 and continuing through February 28, 2012, the Winter Escape package offers luxurious accommodations and a complimentary Smores kit to roast by the resorts grand two-story fireplace. Rates start at $ 119 per night, excluding tax and resort fee, and are based upon availability.

Complimentary activities at Hyatt Chesapeake Bay include indoor and outdoor pools; tennis courts; a fitness center; a private beach; a volleyball court; miniature and Frisbee golf; a game room; and Blue Heron Rookery, a private on-site nature preserve. The newly renovated River Marsh Golf Club features an 18-hole championship golf course and golf lessons for all ages. The Chesapeake Bay resorts Stillwater Spa provides an array of revitalizing Eastern Shore-inspired spa treatments. Downtown Cambridge is just a five-minute drive away and boasts a variety of art galleries, boutiques, and eateries.

The package includes luxurious accommodations, a wine tour and tasting at Laytons Chance Vineyard and Winery, a $ 40 breakfast credit, and a $ 75 activity credit to use towards spa treatments, golf, or kayaking at the resort. Rate is based upon availability and is exclusive of tax and resort fee.

For more information and to make hotel reservations, please call 800.633.7313 or visit http://www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com. Become a fan of the Hyatt Chesapeake Bay on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hyattchesapeake.

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marinais the premier Four Diamond resort of the Chesapeake Bay. The property, which completed a seven-million-dollar renovation in 2009, is nestled on 342 magnificent acres along the Choptank River and features 400 luxurious rooms and suites. Among amenities are six superb dining options; an award-winning, 18-hole championship golf course; the 150-slip River Marsh Marina; an 18,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa; multi-level indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a fitness facility, and a children's recreation center. For reservations and information, please call 800.633.7313 or visit http://www.hyattregencychesapeakebay.com.

###