Leonardo Da Vinci Package at Ross Bridge

    /24-7PressRelease/ - BIRMINGHAM, AL, August 30, 2008 - Wake up in one of the top hotels in the world and then see sketches by Leonardo da Vinci - all in Birmingham, Alabama. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa hotel in Hoover, Alabama and the Birmingham Museum of Art have created a special VIP package during the museum's presentation of "Leonardo da Vinci: Drawings from the Biblioteca Reale in Turin." This is the first time these rare drawings have been exhibited together in the United States.

Renaissance Ross Bridge Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama, named "One of the Top 500 Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure, features exceptional golf, cuisine and a world-class spa and is located only 20 minutes from the art museum. The Leonardo da Vinci Birmingham, AL hotel package includes:
• Deluxe accommodations for two
• Two adult breakfast buffets in Brock's Restaurant
• Two specialty coffees in Starbuck's located in the hotel lobby

The special luxury package will run September 28-November 9, 2008 with rates from $262-$282. For more information on the package and to make reservations, visit http://rossbridgeresort.com or call (205) 916-7677.

The exhibition showcases the rare drawings by da Vinci from the collection of the Biblioteca Reale in Turin, Italy. The collection, which is dated from the 1470s to early 1500s, will show his range of subjects and techniques. Red chalk, black chalk and pen and ink drawings will be showcased in the exhibition. Among the pieces on display are sketches for two of da Vinci's most famous works, "The Battle of Anghiari" and "Madonna of the Rocks." For more on the exhibition and the Birmingham Museum of Art, visit http://artsbma.org.

About Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Retreat to the beautiful rolling hills of a Birmingham, AL hotel secluded from everyday cares, yet close to a vibrant city at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. Nestled among a quintessential American resort town, this Birmingham, Alabama hotel embodies comfortable sophistication and the casual elegance of a royal retreat. The plush guest rooms at this Hoover, Alabama hotel include balconies overlooking stunning grounds and a signature pool featuring enchanting waterfalls and fountains. Boasting the third longest golf course in the world, this Birmingham, Alabama resort features a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course highlighted by sweeping majestic views of the surrounding foothills. Stimulate your senses at the lavish 12,000 square foot European spa, exclusively designed to ensure complete relaxation and tranquility. Experience Renaissance Ross Bridge and discover a delightful escape at this remarkable resort town and luxury hotel in Birmingham, Alabama.

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