Danfords Hotel & Marina Earns TAG Approval for LGBT-Welcoming Business Practices

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Danfords Hotel & Marina (25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-928-5200/1-800-332-6367 www.danfords.com), a contemporary harbor-side retreat and LGBT-welcoming hotel, announces it is now a TAG Approved® Accommodation (Travel Alternatives Group www.tagapproved.com). This program recognizes the property's non-discriminatory business practices on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

To coincide with its new position, Danfords Hotel & Marina presents a passionate getaway for couples.  The "Romance" package for two, starting at $429 plus tax and gratuity, features a luxurious one-night accommodation in a beautifully appointed guest room featuring spa-inspired bathrooms and high-end amenities, champagne and strawberries upon arrival, 50-minute side-by-side couples massage at Blue Sapphire Spa (in-room massages based on availability), and $100 credit towards a sumptuous dinner by Executive Chef Jonathan Levine at WAVE Seafood Kitchen.  The package may be booked Sunday through Thursday.  

In and around Port Jefferson: Couples may also venture out for an idyllic stroll in historic Port Jefferson Village.  Many local activities are within walking distance of the property such as Theatre Three Performing Arts Center, village shops, paddleboat cruises, sailing, art galleries and fishing.  Other nearby attractions including beaches, golf courses, horseback riding, nightclubs, museums and North Fork wineries, are minutes away.

About Danfords Hotel & Marina:

Danfords Hotel & Marina is in the heart of historic Port Jefferson, New York, one of the most popular waterfront villages in the region, blending modern luxury with local history.  The super-luxury 86-room boutique hotel, overlooking the Long Island Sound, features high-end amenity-rich rooms and suites with panoramic water views, nautically inspired accents and artwork, and spa-inspired showers.  WAVE Seafood Kitchen, the property's signature upscale restaurant, combines a breathtaking scene where the "farm to table" concept has been taken to the sea.  The distinctive location, paired with Danfords' tradition of uncompromising quality, unparalleled hospitality and cuisine, creates a lasting impression for weddings and special events.  Comprised of ten stately conference rooms, there is over 12,000-square-feet of meeting space.  The 75-slip marina provides boating accommodations for a day or weeks at a time with several conveniences while Blue Sapphire Spa offers guests an elegant refuge to the outside world.

For further information or reservations, contact Danfords Hotel & Marina at 631-928-5200 or 1-800- 332-6367 or visit www.danfords.com.  

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