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The Oswego Hotel Introduces a new "Downtown Divas" Package

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, January 23, 2008 – For ladies looking for a rejuvenating urban getaway combined with a dose of retail therapy, Victoria's Oswego Hotel has just the answer. Located steps from Victoria's shopping district, the new "Downtown Divas" package offers the perfect blend of pampering and shopping with valet parking, two-nights of luxurious accommodation in a two-bedroom suite, the O Bistro's signature Urban Platter and Cosmopolitan Martini Bar, Ayurvedic consultation and 60-minute Abyhanga Massage at the Sapphire Day Spa, breakfast, and, of course, late check-out. Available throughout the year, the "Downtown Divas" package starts at $549 per person based on double occupancy.

Victoria has everything for the modern metropolitan woman. Its vibrant shopping scene offers all that you would expect to find in a larger city, plus much more. From cutting edge local fashion designers to the many artists and artisans that call Victoria home, unique and one-of-a-kind items can be found everywhere. And after a day hitting the shops, the Sapphire Day Spa is a welcome respite. A personalized Ayurvedic consultation is followed up with a 60-minute Abhyanga Massage where warm oil is applied head to toe with long fluid strokes. The 5000-year old science of health and healing places equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit striving to refresh, balance and detoxify the body.

Unique in its style, the 80-room Oswego Hotel offers an eclectic mix of rugged West Coast and contemporary design. The hotel features all the amenities and personalized services of an elegant boutique hotel together with the comfort and conveniences of home. From the fully equipped gourmet kitchens to the spacious living rooms and stunning views, the Oswego Hotel is the ideal urban escape. Set in James Bay, two blocks from Victoria's famed Inner Harbour Oswego's "O" Bistro feature a menu inspired from Vancouver Island living fused with authentic local and regional ingredients.

For more information or to make reservations, call The Oswego Hotel reservations line at 1-877-7OSWEGO (767-9346) or visit www.oswegovictoria.com.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia is a premiere management company specializing in upscale hotels, lodges and resorts including the new Cove Lakeside Resort in Westbank, the Outback Resort in Vernon, Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, The Oswego Hotel in Victoria, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, L'Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver and The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. For more information, visit www.bhrbc.com.