Wine Picnic and Yacht Experience... Hotels Expand Unique 'Bakkangseu' Outdoor Vacation Events

Experience Events Enjoyed Outdoors at Hotel Gardens and Nearby Sea
May Sees Increased Outdoor Activities Combined with Hotel Stays

The hotel industry is expanding events that utilize hotel outdoor gardens and nearby tourist attractions to welcome the spring and summer seasons when outdoor activities increase. Programs have been prepared, including a wine fair where hundreds of types of wine can be enjoyed in hotel gardens and pools, as well as a program where groups can enjoy sea fishing while riding a yacht.

Mayfield Hotel Seoul, 'Wine Fair Dionysos'
Photo by Mayfield Hotel Seoul.

According to the hotel industry on the 29th, Mayfield Hotel Seoul will hold 'Wine Fair Dionysos,' a wine and music festival, on May 20 and 21. Utilizing the hotel garden, which spans approximately 2,645㎡ (about 800 pyeong), the event will feature over 200 types of wine and pairing menus, performances by 'Party Brass' and 'Real Players,' creating a festive atmosphere. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings of various wine varieties, from daily wines to natural wines produced organically, cult wines made in very small quantities from the finest grapes, and grand cru wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy. The outdoor food kitchen will offer peppercorn chop steak, gourmet chicken and grilled rice cakes, roasted vegetables with cherrynola olives, carving roast beef & pork neck, burritos, cheese & charcuterie, and Penang rice noodles. Lucky draw raffles and best dresser events will also be held.

Rolling Hills Hotel in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province, operated by Haevichi Hotel & Resort, is offering a 'Private Yacht Package' until August 31. The package includes a unique yacht experience sailing on a luxury yacht over the West Sea. The yacht experience departs from Jeongok Port, located a 30-minute drive from the hotel, and follows a course around Jebudo and Ipado islands. Only one team of up to five people can board at a time, and simple fishing gear such as fishing rods and bait are provided for sea fishing experiences. If departing in the late afternoon, a 'Sunset Tour' to view the sunset is available. The package includes one night in a standard room, breakfast buffet for two, access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness facilities with garden views, and a 50,000 KRW room service credit. If the yacht experience is unavailable due to weather conditions, a 250,000 KRW food and beverage voucher for use at the hotel restaurant will be provided.

Kensington Resort Chungju has prepared an outdoor event to enjoy with pets. From May 4 to 6, the 'Gae-rin-i Day (Gae + Children's Day) Event' will be held. Various programs that pet dog families can participate in together will be conducted, and prizes will be awarded through a raffle. The 'Treasure Hunt with Your Pet Dog' is a treasure hunt program hidden throughout the resort, including the lobby, pet park, pet cafe, and walking trails. Prizes include a one-night stay voucher for the pet room at Kensington Resort Chungju, beverage vouchers available at the resort, and pet product vouchers. In the pet park set up outdoors at the resort, a 'Meong-ryang Sports Day' to enjoy with pets will be held. Various events such as waiting and snack finding are prepared. It will be held for 40 minutes starting at 5 PM, and participation is limited to the first 10 teams.

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