BIRMINGHAM, AL, Nov 04, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- No one ever said finding the perfect gifts would be easy, but at one unique and luxurious Birmingham hotel, you'll be rewarded for just trying. With the new Shopping Pamper Package from the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, spend your days checking your naughty and nice lists, and then return to a plush room and pampering spa treatments.

Our golf and spa resort is one of the ideal places to stay in Birmingham for holiday shoppers, with The Summit and Galleria malls, and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Mountainbrook and Homewood nearby.

With rates starting at just $209 a night, this special package includes two nights of deluxe accommodations, two breakfast buffet vouchers per day and 20% off treatments at our 12,000 sq ft Aveda Spa. Choose from a variety of treatments, whether it's a Warm Stone Massage to release muscle tension from carrying too many bags; a Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap to reenergize after a long day; or a Caribbean Therapy pedicure to rejuvenate tired feet after walking from store to store.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, a city famed for its nightlife, offers some great pubs to drink in. However these pubs can often be overlooked, by the younger generations especially, as people go in search of nightclubs or bars where loud music plays and cheap drinks are on offer.

However, for those looking for a quiet spot to socialise on a night out, but also a spot that can still draw a crowd and create a great atmosphere, look no further than the Bridge Hotel, set high on the banks of the River Tyne next to the High Level Bridge.

Surrounding the Bridge Hotel are some of Newcastle’s historic old city walls and ruins, adding to the cultural feel of the place. Just over a small cobblestone road sits the Castle Keep, a reminder of Newcastle’s rich history. The building sits on its own and has the look of a classy pub even from the outside.

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