Savvy Science Escape: Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel Offers Exclusive Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds 3 Exhibition Package

[St. Louis, MO – November, 2007] – Discover what makes up the human body with the Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel’s unbelievable Savvy Science Center Escape St. Louis Family Vacation Package.

For a limited time, families have the opportunity to take an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body at the Gunther von Hagen’s Body Worlds 3 Exhibition at the Saint Louis Science Center. Letting you explore the human body’s locomotive, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, cardiovascular and digestive systems opens the door to the magnificent world inside the human body.

“The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies” is the most highly attended touring exhibition in the world. While many counterfeit exhibits are currently being showcased, Gunther von Hagen was the creator of the method of preserving bodies through the process of Plastination. In 1977, Dr. von Hagen invented the revolutionary specimen preservation process which replaces the bodies’ fluids and fats with reactive plastics.

The exhibition features over 200 authentic human bodies, organs other specimens. All bodies were generously willed by body donors during their lifetime for the purpose of Plastination and for educational purposes. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lets the brave and the curious discover just how human life is possible.

The Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel is now offering a package exclusively for those who are looking for an educational vacation. The Savvy Science Center Escape St. Louis Getaway includes:
• Deluxe accommodations with one king or two double beds
• Complimentary self-parking at the hotel’s parking garage
• Two tickets to Gunther von Hagen’s Body Worlds 3 Exhibition at the Saint Louis Science Center
• Prices starting at $139 per night

The inspirational exhibit runs through March 2, 2008 and offers guests an opportunity to enjoy sensational Saint Louis at the same time. With luxurious accommodations located on Washington Avenue, highlighted by breathtaking views of the city, lodging has never looked so good. Classic elegance flirts with touches of whimsy to evoke the perfect balance of class and comfort in every elegant hotel room and downtown St. Louis suite.

Welcoming travelers to explore the Gateway City, the historic Saint Louis hotel created this extraordinary vacation package to educate and inspire, and that’s exactly what it does. Let Body Worlds 3 change the way we view our bodies.

About Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown, this historic Saint Louis hotel invites guests to experience the city on a grand scale. The Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel is an architectural masterpiece, seamlessly blending distinct amenities with the lavish style of early 20th Century America. As the premier luxury hotel in St. Louis, MO, the Renaissance exceeds expectations in every detail from the opulent lobby to the elegant Crystal Ballroom, complete with panoramic city views. Sensational business and social events have a place among exquisite surroundings at this stylish downtown St. Louis hotel, offering the business conveniences of a modern convention property. Enjoy a short walk to Washington Avenue restaurants and nightlife from this St. Louis luxury hotel, situated among upscale dining and entertainment venues. Discover the appeal of luxury at this Saint Louis hotel, boasting a prime location near the area's top attractions, including the America's Convention Center and Gateway Arch. For more information or to make a reservation call 314-621-9600 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-and-suites-hotel/.
*Be sure that the promotional code THM appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservations, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code THM. Valid seven days a week through 3/2/08.
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