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Hotels.com and MasterCard Give Travelers an Early Gift for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Looking for an awesome gift to give a friend or family member?

Hotels.com is giving the gift of savings to travelers this holiday season with a $50 discount when they pay with MasterCard now through the end of the year at select hotels.com Price Match Guarantee properties. The discount applies to a future stay of three or more consecutive nights, and hotels.com customers should use coupon code “MASTERCARD50″ for a one-time discount of $50 when they make the reservation.

Also, I wanted to share this great list of “MasterCard Bookable Bargains” with you all.. 

1. The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa in Dallas - Close enough for guests to do-si-do to downtown nightclubs and bars, the hotel’s chic signature restaurant, Bolla, features a $40 four-course pre-fixe menu and the popular Bolla “Happy Hour” always draws a lively crowd onto its sprawling patios. For guests looking to lasso an affordable and delicious Dallas cocktail this is the spot. Rates at Dallas’ Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa start at $179 per night, and the property boasts a 96 percent approval rating according to hotels.com guest reviews.  

2. Rittenhouse 1715 in Philadelphia – Guests are invited to party like it’s 1776 and to step back into the age of Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross at this boutique property located just steps from historic treasures. This 23-room hotel exemplifies all the elegance and refined style of Philadelphia’s most fashionable neighborhood. Rittenhouse 1715 has an impressive 98 percent approval rating from hotels.com customers, and rooms start at $167 per night.

3. The Hotel Huntington in San Francisco - The “Golden Gate City” is known for its hippies, distinctive Chinatown, wickedly winding Lombard Street, and world-famous gastronomical treasures sprinkled throughout funky and eclectic neighborhoods. Built in 1924 in Nob Hill, this great property stands 12 stories tall and is close to downtown San Francisco, Chinatown and the Financial District – all within four blocks of the property. Rates start at $185 per night, and the hotel is 95 percent recommended by hotels.com users.

 
 

 

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

With the 2010 holiday shopping season about to launch into full swing  this weekend with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, hotels.com is offering a tremendous sale for the busiest shopping days of the year!

In addition to 50 percent off nightly room rates, the first 500 hotels.com customers who book the Hotels.com® 4-Day Sale and use code “4DAY” will receive a Flip™ Ultra camcorder.  

The 4-Day sale goes live at midnight on November 26th and ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on November 29th. Happy shopping!

 
 

 

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5-4-3. Five Cities with Great Four and Three Star Hotels for Less Than $99

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Take advantage of hotel deals in cities such as Los Angeles and visit family attractions like Universal Studios (photo courtesy of themeparkcodes.com)

Looking to take a trip in the next few weeks without breaking the bank as you head into the holiday season? Well, there’s good news! There are plenty of discounts on travel and hotel sites such as Hotels.com, where you can find great deals at top rated properties.

 Here are five fall and winter destinations where properties are offering some amazing deals over the next few weeks, so be sure to book fast!

1. SAN FRANCISCO – Take the family on a fun, educational journey to Alcatraz or bring your loved one to a World Series game to root on the San Francisco Giants. The Golden Gate City is home to a variety of attractions for families and couples to enjoy.

Where to stay: Best Western Grosvenor Hotel

Located right by Monster Park (formerly Candlestick Park) and just 10 miles from downtown, this three-star property has deals starting at $60 per night. This property has a 4.0/5.0 hotel review rating, and is recommended by 85 percent of guests.

2. AUSTIN (TX) – Not only is this city the state capital of Texas, it’s also recognized as the Live Music Capital of the World with nearly 200 live music venues and Austin City Limits. With great area attractions such as Austin Lakes, and of course having a plethora of delicious BBQ restaurants with Texas-sized portions, this is a city to check out!

Where to stay: Hotel Allandale
From $81, this three-star hotel offers an indoor and an outdoor pool, fitness facility, restaurant, and a 24-hour business center. It has a hotel review rating of 4.2/5.0 and is recommended by 83 percent of guests. And if you’re looking to spend just a tad over $99, try the beautiful Barton Creek Resort and Spa and take advantage of special discount offers of up to 35% off. Music lovers will enjoy the live piano music Friday and Saturday nights.

3. LOS ANGELES – Catch a glimpse of movie stars and celebrities, watch the world champion LA Lakers in their quest for another NBA title, or enjoy the warm weather as you stroll through Rodeo Drive.

Where to stay: Hollywood Hotel
From $65, this property is located less than five miles from Universal Studios, the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Park. This three-star hotel is recommended by 77 percent of guests and has a hotel review rating of 3.6/5.0.

4. NASHVILLE – Have you ever been to the Grand Ole Opry or The Parthenon? What about seeing a Tennessee Titans or Nashville Predators game? Well, now’s your chance!

Where to stay: Millennium Maxwell House  
Located within two miles are the Just minutes from the Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Entertainment Center and Frist Museum, this 3.5 star hotel is available at rates starting at $87. Recommended by 87 percent of guests, this property has a hotel review rating of 4.1/5.0.

5. ST. LOUIS – With the famous Gateway Arch, Six Flags St. Louis, and five casinos, this Midwest destination has activities and events for the entire family to enjoy.

Where to stay: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center St Louis
Offering a health club, restaurant and lounge, pools and a sauna, this 3.5 star hotel is available at just $68 per night. This hotel has also earned a hotel review rating of 4.5/5.0 and is recommended by 95 percent of guests who have booked and stayed at this location.

Taylor L. Cole, APR, is director of public relations for Hotels.com.
 
 

 

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Five Cities With Can’t Miss Travel Events In October and November

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

New Orleans is home to Voodoo Experience, one of the year's best music and arts festivals in the country

So now that I offered you some tips on how to pack for your next vacation, I figured the next logical step would be to give you some ideas on where to go and what to do! 

1. New Orleans - 3 and 4 star rooms from $67 per night

From Oct. 29-31, one of the most exciting events of the year is the Voodoo Experience. A multi-day music and arts festival, bands such as Weezer, Ozzy Osbourne, this extravaganza has attracted more than 450 artists and close to one million fans over its 10-year tenure. It has also been twice nominated for Pollstar’s Music Festival of the Year.

2. Miami – 3 and 4 star rooms starting at $46 per night

A great trip for the whole family, Miami offers its Zoo Boo! event on Oct. 30 and 31st. Kids are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, and even get to see wild animals get their Halloween goodies! Music and games with fun prizes will also be available.

Also, just thirty minutes north of the city you may want to checkout the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Nicknamed the”Yachting Capital of the World,” show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats and sea vessels will be on display, as well as attractions such as The Blue Wild Dive Show and Hook the Future’s Kids Fishing Clinics.

3. Chicago - 3 and 4 star rooms from $53 per night

There is a TON of fun events happening in the Windy City during October and November. On Oct. 27, rock band Maroon 5 performs at the UIC (University of Illinois-Chicago) Pavillion, and on Oct. 29, superstar singer, Shakira, is live at Allstate Arena.

Oh, and for all you sports fans out there, you may want to purchase tickets now to visit Soldier Field when the Chicago Bears take on division rival Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 14.

4. Wine Country/Napa Valley (CA) - Save up to 35 percent

A fun, but pricey ($100 per person) event worth exploring is the Twilight Fright Night at Trefethen Family Vineyards on Oct. 29. A thrilling after experience that begins after the winery closes to the public at 7pm, you’ll walk through the winery with just candlelight eating finger foods, sampling a variety of aged wines, and hearing ghost stories and tales of the winery’s haunted past. 

5. Las Vegas - Hotels from $24 per night

Where to begin?! This city has plenty of shows and attractions every day, but I wanted to highlight a few events to be aware of in case you want to check them out.

  • Music legends Cher and Rod Stewart perform this month and next at Caesars Palace
  • David Copperfield, the most commercially successful magician in history, performs at MGM Grand throughout October and November. 
  • Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular. Performing daily at The Venetian, this show is currently in its fifth year on the Strip and was recently  named the “#1 show in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review Journal.

So which cities/events are you going to find yourself visiting? Let me hear your thoughts!

 
 

 

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Labor Day, Don’t Delay!

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

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Labor Day! The official end to summer and welcoming of fall; and it’s also a great excuse to take advantage of a long weekend away from the piles of laundry and overgrown grass in the backyard!

Need incentive? Hotels are rolling out the last minute Labor Day weekend deals from Napa Valley to Orlando. You can save 40% when booking through Hotels.com Labor Day Deals, which can be found here.

And remember: If you are little bit flexible with your dates and destination, you can find cheaper airfare. For instance: leave on Thursday, return on Tuesday. Labor Day is a popular weekend for road trips. So don’t follow too closely to the car in front of you. And stop and rest when you are tired.

The Hotels.com mobile application is also a great tool when you need to find a spot on the fly to rest your weary head. And make sure to be safe and stay on the lookout for drunk drivers, and expect sobriety checkpoints in major cities (local law enforcement typically stages these during the heaviest traffic weekends).

Happy travels!

 
 

 

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Hit The Road This Summer And Save Up To 40%

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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Booking a last-minute vacation this summer? Be smart and save money!

Is it really August already?! Summer is definitely flying by but it doesn’t mean that you still can’t make plans for a last-minute vacation. Not only that, I wanted to alert you all to a great deal taking place on Hotels.com, which can be found at: http://www.hotels.com/deals/summersale/

If you book a hotel for your summer vacation or getaway, Hotels.com is offering you the opportunity to save up to 40 percent on hotels worldwide. There are some amazing deals in cities such as New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and more.

Plus, if you book 4+ nights at select hotels you also have the chance to win a free Flip Ultra camcorder -enter the coupon code FLIP6 at the time of booking.

So whether you are visiting loved ones or you want to checkout that summer vacation spot that you dreamed of – all at a budget conscious price – than make sure to take advantage of this great deal and let me know where you decided to go!

 
 

 

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Great Deals for 4th of July

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Lobby at The Liason Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to alert you all to a great, new sale from Hotels.com. To celebrate the upcoming July 4th holiday, the site is offering up to 40 percent savings on over 130 cities across the U.S., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.

For more information on the sale, click here.

Happy travels!


 
 

 

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Daddy’s Weekend Adventure

Monday, June 14th, 2010

You wouldn’t possibly be thinking of getting the dad in your life another tie or grill tools set this Father’s Day, would you? I hope not. If you are in the market for a great father’s day gift then how about the gift of travel?! 

We’ve all been watching our pennies and with great travel deals this summer, Father’s Day seems like a great reason to celebrate. There are many hotels and resorts that have more of a masculine touch. After all, most dads aren’t the type to choose a victorian-style bed and breakfast. So what should you look for? Golf resorts are always a great choice, or perhaps hotels near a favorite sports team’s ballpark. A site like Hotels.com is a great place to plan and book the trip because you can sort by amenity or location, read guest reviews and view virtual tours to make sure you choose just the right spot for him. Of course, there are the perennial favorites like Las Vegas, New York City and Atlanta; but here are just a few other “dude” ranches to consider..

Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club
Miami Lakes, FL

A great spot for the active dad complete with golf course, tennis courts, 44,000 square foot athletic complex and of course, a sports-laden steakhouse.

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club
Orlando, FL

Part of the Hotels.com Summer Sale, this is a great spot for the whole family. Book three consecutive nights and get a free Flip Ultra ™ camcorder.

 

 

 

 


Mansion at Maple Heights
Pittsburgh, PA

A former Pittsburgh Steeler, Chukwunweze Sonume “Chukky” Okobi, is the hotel manager/innkeeper of this Bed and Breakfast.

 

 

 

 

 


Clift, A Morgans Original
San Francisco, CA

The hotel’s Redwood Room is acclaimed one of the best hotel bars in the world aptly located in one of its greatest cities.

 

 

 

 

 


L’Auberge D Aspen
Aspen, CO

A collection of 16 individually decorated cabins that are unique, perfectly located and reasonable priced.  Aspen is a gym in the summer with great fishing, cycling, hiking, summer concerts and more.

 
 

 

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I Need A Vacation Sweepstakes!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

I wanted to alert you all to a new promotion from Hotels.com. The company is awarding one lucky winner the ability to take a lifetime of vacations as part of its new “I Need A Vacation” summer sweepstakes. The winner receives a onetime check for $102k, no-strings-attached.

Beginning this week, contestants can log-on to www.hotels.com/ineedavacation to register. Entries are voted upon after users upload the funniest, most creative and compelling photo of themselves, which shows why they deserve a vacation. The sweepstakes continues throughout the summer with a winner announced in early September.

In addition to the grand prize, there are plenty of chances to win daily giveaways along the way. By uploading a picture you also have a chance to win a Flip Ultra™ camcorder if you can accumulate the most votes of the day. Camera-shy folks, fear not! Even if you do not upload a photo, you can still be entered into a random daily drawing that gives you the opportunity to win a Flip™ camcorder of your own, just for voting daily for your favorite “I need a vacation” look.

Good luck!

 
 

 

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Part 2: Top Family Friendly Destinations For Summer Vacation

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

My daughter, Genna Grace, collecting seashells in Florida

Now that you know what to look for in a hotel when traveling with your motley crew, here are my top picks for family-friendly fun this summer.

National Parks


Summer and the great outdoors go hand in hand, and that’s why a visit two some of our National Parks should definitely be on your to-do trip list. Most have campgrounds as well as nearby hotels and the price is right for entrance at just a few dollars per car. Take advantage of the junior ranger and nature education programs going on all summer long. In fact, National Geographic has 25 new and improved National Parks Guides online that you will love. Check them out here.

Florida Beaches

Even if Florida didn’t have Orlando, with miles of beaches and affordable pricing it would still be a top tourist draw. Here are just a few of my favorite Florida beaches: The Florida Keys, Tampa/St. Petersburg, shelling on Sanibel Island and The Space Coast beach towns of Cocoa, Melbourne Beach and Vero Beach.

Denver  

Your family can experience it all with a visit to Denver from big city culture, sports, and nightlife to majestic mountain escapes, whitewater adventures, to western towns like Golden, and even desert vistas.  There is no shortage of activities for all ages and abilities.

New York City

With tons of free summer concerts (see last week’s blog post), parks, parades, Broadway, museums, historic sites and of course, shopping; New York City is a great vacation spot to visit with kids this summer.  You can find tons of coupons and discounts to make site-seeing and dining out affordable. I, personally, like to grab lunch from a local market and head to Central Park, SoHo or Tribeca to take in some local flavor and relax.

Maine

Maine offers numerous recreational activities and breath-taking sight-seeing. Visit charming Kennebunkport, try a Maine Lobster boat adventure, play and enjoy Old Orchard Beach and eat at the famous Clambake restaurant, or whale watch in Bar Harbor.

Wisconsin Dells, WI

With a population of just 4000, Wisconsin Dells is the indoor water park capital of the world. Over twenty resorts, such as the Great Wolf Lodge, offer an indoor water park to their guests; some sell passes to outsiders too. A number have outdoor facilities in summer also.

San Diego

This southern part of the Golden State offers the chance to combine a beach vacation with theme park fun at Disneyland, Sea World and Universal Studios Hollywood in Anaheim. Be sure to check out the tide pools, Balboa Park, and Coronado.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

The Riviera Maya feels safe and removed from the more tourist-laden areas of Mexico (it’s in the Yucatan Peninsula, south of Cancun).  I like that it has many family-friendly all-inclusive resorts for budget-conscious families and usually includes a bevy of water sports. Plus there’s much to explore in the area such as Mayan ruins, the second largest barrier coral reef, beautiful lagoons and an “eco-archeological” theme park. 

San Francisco

Typical of San Francisco, events come in all flavors, which makes a great spot for families. Ride a street car, tour infamous Alcatraz Island at night, play at Golden Gate park, visit China Town and zig zag on Lombard Street.  Be sure to pack your jackets, too; summers in San Francisco can be surprisingly chilly.

Orlando

Home to so many favorite theme parks, Orlando is a smorgasbord of fun.  What’s new in Orlando this summer? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens June 18th and early previews say it’s fantastic! And, Hotels.com is having a great sale on Orlando hotels with saving up to 40% off.

 
 

 

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