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Hotel Viking Makes Tying the Knot Stress-Free and Affordable

Hotel Viking Reports 40% Increase in Sales of their Elopement Package Which Includes Ceremony, Champagne, Luxury Accommodations, Spa Treatments and More for $3200

Newport, Rhode Island – 2011 –Once thought to be an impulsive and rebellious act among teenagers, eloping for couples age 25 and older is on the rise. The historic Hotel Viking offers the Elopement Package, an elegant, stress-free and affordable option for lovebirds to tie the knot. The two-night package, which includes a ceremony, dinner, massages, champagne and more, is $3200. For more information or to reserve, please visitwww.hotelviking.com or call 800-556-7126.

“The number of couples wanting a simple, yet sensational, wedding is increasing,” stated Marlen Scalzi, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hotel Viking, “The sales of our elopement package have increased 40% over last year.”

Hotel Viking’s Elopement Package includes: two night’s accommodation in a luxurious suite; Bottle of chilled champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries on arrival; Couples massage at the award winning SpaTerre; Breakfast in bed each morning; Use of historic Kay Chapel including Justice of the Peace to perform the marriage ceremony; Gourmet wedding dinner for two at One Bellevue Restaurant including wine; Nightly turn down service; Complimentary parking and all taxes and gratuities for $3200 (a savings of more than $20,000 compared to the cost an average wedding which is $26,501 according to BRIDES magazine's 2011 American Wedding Study).

Hotel Viking offers a total of 209 guest rooms and suites, and 13,400 square feet of event space, including two ballrooms. Additional amenities include a spa, indoor heated pool, fitness center and a seasonal rooftop lounge.

Hotel Viking is a 30-minute drive from TJ Green Airport (27 miles) in Providence and the Providence Train Station, and is driving distance from Boston (70 miles) and New York City (170 miles). For information, please contact Hotel Viking 401-847-3300 or visit online at www.hotelviking.com.

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One Bellevue Avenue · Newport, Rhode Island 02840 · 401-847-3300 · www.hotelviking.com