Orlando Hotel Searches for Families with Outstanding Moms

Hotel 'Mothers of the Year' Package is Perfect Way to “Show the Love” to Mom

Kissimmee, Fla.—( April 2, 2009 ) Gaylord Palms Hotel is offering an opportunity for family members to honor their mother in a unique way this Mother’s Day weekend.

The hotel, located five minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks, is offering a “Mothers of the Year” hotel package that includes a special ceremony to honor mom for her hard work and dedication. At the Sunday-morning ceremony, all mothers will be introduced and given a commemorative “Mothers of the Year” certificate and flower.

Families may also choose to pair the ceremony with the Mother’s Day Brunch at Villa de Flora, voted the best place for brunch by Florida Monthly magazine readers.

Gaylord Palms Hotel features innovative family-friendly facilities, Relâche Spa, and colorful Florida themes that carry throughout a soaring 4.5-acre glass-topped atrium and into each of the 1,406 guest rooms.

Visitors can also experience what’s new at Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, including “American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Manta at SeaWorld, and the “Rip Rockin’ Roller Coaster” at Universal Orlando.

This offer is valid May 8-11, 2009 and is subject to availability. The room rate, which includes the “Mothers of the Year” program, is $159 plus tax. [Those wanting to stay Sunday night can take advantage of a very-special add-on rate of $129 plus tax.] The offer is not valid for groups, with other offers or promotions, or on existing reservations. To make a reservation, guests should call the Gaylord Palms reservations office at 407-586-2000.

About Gaylord Palms
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities – all in one place. The award-winning Gaylord Palms is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordpalms.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com.

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[Editor’s Contact: Keith Salwoski, Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center, 407-586-0315]
[Guest Contact: Gaylord Palms reservations, 407-586-2000]