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January 2009
 
 
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In this issue...
GOOD, BETTER, GREAT rates!
Plan a winter escape
Improvements continues...
The Not So Fine Print
Information and Reservations
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Opening Day #1
Red Sox
 
Red Sox Home Opener
(with Tampa Bay)
 
Tuesday April 6 - 2:05PM
Fenway Park
Opening Day #2
Nantucket Inn
 
Friday May 15
Nantucket Island
Nantucket Wine Festival
May 14 - 18, 2009
 
Grand Tastings and more!
Nantucket Island
 
Nantucket Restaurant Week
June 1 - 7, 2009
 
New for 2009 an early summer week to compliment the late fall event.
nantucketrestaurantweek.com
Nantucket Island 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Links, links and more links
live cam 
     Which way?
...LEFT OR RIGHT?
 
It's a big question. (Especially for an island that claim to fame, among others, is linked to its miles of beautiful beaches). Yes, the question on everyone's mind is "which way will Quentin - squirt left or right?"  
 
Who, you may ask, is Quentin? Quentin is a quahog (of course) and also the Nantucket brethren to that oh-so-famous mammal from southwest Pennsylvania - Punxsutawney Phil!
 
Yes, this Monday February 2, while many will be anxiously awaiting Phil's prognostication about the end of winter (sees his shadow, six more weeks) We will await "the squirt"! To the left, the end of winter. And to the right, six more weeks of freezing temps and snow!
 
(Quentin doesn't get quite the press Phil does, but check out the Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror sometime next week for an update!) 
 
But no matter how quickly, spring is coming! And so is summer! So In the meantime, make yourself a nice cup of cocoa. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
 
 
Scott Thomas 
 
 
 
 
Scott Thomas
General Manager
 
 
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  THEY'RE BACK
  GOOD,
 BETTER,
 GREAT
  RATES
 
Ever wonder if that online reservation you just booked was really the best available rate?

 

With all of the options these days, it's hard to know for sure. But with our online reservations, you'll always know... because we'll tell you! That's right! For each of our room types, you'll see the nightly Room rate - which is our always affordable published rate. And then you'll see all the discount rates* that are currently available - GOOD, BETTER, GREAT! (Our package rates are always a GREAT deal and always in short supply)

 

Why do we do this? Well, its simple supply and demand. We practice a rooms merchandising strategy to discount rooms when necessary and maximize rate during peak demand periods. Room types, current occupancy and forecasted occupancy all influence the rates that you see during the reservation process. Don't see a deal? Re-define your search for a different set of dates. And if you do find one - book it fast because GREAT rates don't last long. 

 
And new for 2009 -- weekly rates! Looking for our best deals of the season? Try a 5, 6 or 7 night package stay and save big! 

 

And after you arrive, don't be worried about hidden fees or expensive add-ons. What you see, is what you pay! Our rates provide you first class accommodations and personalized services as well all the "little extras" that other hotels normally charge you extra to enjoy. No nickels! No dimes!

 

By offering our guest's the lowest, all-inclusive nightly rate available (subject to occupancy taxes) -- you know exactly what your vacation costs will be in advance!
 
And without the fear of online booking remorse!
 
 

* applies to online bookings only;

group and negotiated rates may (occasionally) be priced lower
PLAN A WINTER ESCAPE
SSA from the air 
No, the Nantucket Inn isn't
available to host your visit right now (sorry! May15). However, Nantucket can be a great winter escape -- uncrowded streets and beaches, the wonderful Whaling Museum and great sale shopping!
 
For more information contact Nantucket Visitor Services at 508 228-0925
 
IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE

If you were with us last year, then you already know about our lovely newly redecorated oversized double rooms, king rooms and cottage rooms.
 
Well, we are very pleased to update you on our projects forbed in cottage 2009! 
 
All 50 of our queen bedded rooms will be fitted with LCD flat panel televisions as well a nice upgrade to the bedside lighting.
 
And speaking of upgrades, many of our 100 guest rooms will be getting new carpeting this spring. Its a big project but one we are very happy to be taking on for you.
 
One of our biggest tasks each year is finding the quality workers we employee each season to make your stay so enjoyable. You may be interested to know that your humble editor is actually typing away at the Grand Summit Lodge in Park City, Utah. I am attending a job fair here and hope to recruit some happy and smiling faces to greet you back in Nantucket this season (yeah, it's a tough life 
THE NOT SO FINE PRINT
 
Before we get too far along, lets restate the ground rules. (if you were with us  last year, you know this already -- if not, feel free to read on!) The reason you're here is because somewhere along the line you asked to be added to our email list. (Honest, you did!)We never, ever buy names and for that matter will never, ever sell yours. But if you don't want to be here...that's OK! There's a very easy feature right at the bottom of this page that lets you unsubscribe forever. BUT hold on! That link will always be there, so why not give us a shot and after a couple dozen attempts(?), if your not completely satisfied, then you can unsubscribe.     
 
What do you get from us? Well, lets face it, we want you to visit Nantucket and stay at the Nantucket Inn. (but you knew that as soon as you saw the "from" line). So consider this to be a gentle reminder. There will only be a newsletter every month or so. And with that, we will try to give you a little more insight into the island and maybe answer some common questions. When its warranted, we might send out some breaking news. Sometimes it might just be fun.  And finally we want to give you first shot at "GREAT rates" -- dates where occupancy is pretty bleak and we just need some smiling faces around the place!
 
There will always be a section on basic Nantucket Inn stuff. Our telephone number and current office hours, a link to the website and a way to request a brochure. We're not looking to be hard sell -- but you can! 
 
...and we want your feedback! So feel free to tell us what you think!
 
2009 Nantucket Inn newsletter
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

No!, it really isn't too early to start planning your Nantucket vacation! Get started at our website at www.nantucketinn.net.
 
Or complete this form if you'd like to receive a brochure by mail. Download a copy here (Adobe Acrobat required).
 
Have a question or ready to make a reservation? 
Call us at 800 321-8484 -- we're here Monday through Friday from 9AM until 5PM. 
 
...and if you just can't wait that long, just click here to check our great rates online!