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NASHVILLE - Just over six months ago, more than 71 million gallons of dirty, diesel-contaminated age 19 car rental water jumped the Cumberland River levee and roared through the manicured gardens and posh restaurants of Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
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As waterlogged images trickled out to the public, Southerners couldn't help but wonder. Would the Nashville showplace ever be the same? Would families again see Christmas favorites like towering poinsettia trees, decorations high in the atrium and millions of twinkling lights?
Six months age 19 car rental after the devastation, the hotel doors reopened in November with a gala celebration, celebrity appearances, fireworks inside and out, dancing girls and a flick of the switch illuminating those famous holiday lights.
Many areas of the hotel are even nicer than before because managers took advantage of closing to do upgrades to rooms, the lobby and restaurants. Walls are freshly painted. Walkways are spotless. The faux river is sparkling clean. Plants are green and thriving.
It ought to be a country song - going through hell and high water, picking yourself up and coming back all shiny and new. You could call it "Resurgence," age 19 car rental which is the name of a new glass sculpture in the main lobby.
In the main lobby area in the Cascades section, additional check-in stations stand ready to greet guests. A new pedestrian bridge leads into the atrium, and columns were removed to enhance the view. The new Falls bar with natural river stone and a big waterfall replaced the old rotating bar.
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Two- and three-night packages are available for the holiday festivities, ranging from $257-$399 at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland and $342-$526 at the Opryland resort hotel. Packages include some or all of the following: the Rockettes show, ICE!, Louise Mandrell's dinner and show, a cruise on the General Jackson, the Hall of Trees, craft show and coupon book. Grand Ole Opry tickets are included with some packages. Call 866-972-6779. Hotel room rates start at $169.
Ravello - "Journey" to Campania, Italy at Ravello - a Southern Italian restaurant offering simple specialties, fresh seafood and rustic flavors. Pizzas are fresh from the oven and include unique delicacies like lobster margarita.
Non-transferrable. Room nights age 19 car rental must be consecutive. Meals, parking fees and gratuities age 19 car rental not include. Valid through Dec. 25 subject to availability. Treasures for the Holidays valid through Dec. 19. Hall of Trees valid through Dec. 20.