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explore MOUNTAIN OASIS Escape and unwind at the Omni Homestead Resort. By Ellie Baldini A s I cruised up the Sam Snead Highway, winding through the Allegheny Mountains past thick, dense woods, jagged rocks, and plunging cliffs, all I could think was, I'm in the wrong place. . . I had about decided to turn my car around and head for lower altitudes when an exquisite brick tower rose up like a beacon against the blue Virginia sky. I had arrived. Tucked in the mountains of Hot Springs, Virginia, the historic Omni Homestead Resort has undergone several renovations and hosted countless high-proﬁle guests (including 22 U.S. presidents) since it ﬁrst opened in 1766. Twothousand acres of sprawling grounds encompass the magniﬁcent Homestead itself, plus two championship golf courses, a downhill ski area, 36 SEPTEMBER 2014 usairwaysmag.com a top-notch equestrian center with a riding arena, a professional shooting club, tennis courts, an 18hole mini golf course, and many other recreational activities - not to mention ﬁve dining locations, a blissful spa, and Allegheny Springs, a two-acre, heated water park with a lazy river, water slides, and a play zone. The resort is known for its Southern elegance, and upon entering the magniﬁcent lobby, it's easy to see why. Each of the 483 guestrooms and suites are pure luxury, and the 72,000 square feet of meeting and recreation space and restaurants match. Guests can make reservations at Casino Restaurant, Rubino's, and Sam Snead's Tavern for resort-casual dining, or the Main Dining Room, http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - September 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Fall Escapes
Great Escapes: Intimate Italy
Style Spotlight: Travel Pro
Diversions: National Sportscasters Association
Connections: Everybody's Business
Diversions: Puerto Rico Art
Gear Up: Office Tools
Gear Up: Weather Glass
Great Escapes: Omni Homestead Resort
To Your Health: Devereux
Travel Feature: Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
Special Section: Northwest Florida
Special Section: Simply Charleston
University Spotlight: Auburn University
Special Section: Highway 1 Discovery Route, California
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - September 2014