For Summer, Conrad Miami ‘Stay Cool’ Package Links Room Rate to Temperature

This summer, Conrad Miami is offering one of the most original travel deals of 2013, the “Stay Cool” package. Conrad Miami is embracing summer’s high temperatures by setting deluxe room rates according to the highest Fahrenheit temperatures for the day of booking, which allows guests to reserve a luxury hotel stay for a very “cool” rate.

Conrad Miami will offer the “Stay Cool” package for the months of July and August. Guests must book between June 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013 and will be able to lock-in room rates based on the highest Fahrenheit temperature of the day of booking, as shown on the Conrad Miami website under the weather section of the hotel’s homepage. For example, a high temperature of 94 degrees means that guests can book a deluxe room for only $94 per night.

To book, call 305-503-6557 and request the “Stay Cool” package.

The applicable deluxe room rate will be determined solely by the hotel and will be the highest Fahrenheit temperature the day of booking. The same applicable deluxe room rate will apply throughout the entirety of the stay. The temperature taken into consideration will be the one posted on Conrad Miami’s website under the “At a Glance” menu under the “Hotel Information” tab or click. To book, call 305-503-6557 and request the “Stay Cool” package.

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The Madison Hotel, now a Loews Hotel, Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Washington DC with $23 Million Renovation, Stay Golden Package

Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital.

To celebrate the Golden Anniversary and welcome the hotel to the Loews family, the Loews Madison Hotel is offering a special ‘Stay Golden’ package which includes:

• Loews best available rate
• $50 hotel credit towards food and beverage and/or parking
• Automatic enrollment in YouFirst loyalty program and/or upgrade to Gold Status

“It’s an exciting time for us at Loews Hotels as we return to Washington, D.C.,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman, Loews Hotels & Resorts. “The newly renovated Loews Madison Hotel is centrally located and has a rich history, which will surely please our loyal business and leisure guests.”

The property will also be offering a specialty drink named the ‘Golden Dream’ in honor of this occasion, featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and ginger ale. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the cocktail through April 30, 2013.

The offer must be booked by April 30, 2013 for travel through December 31, 2013. The package is available only at the Loews Madison Hotel and is based on availability.

Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., the Loews Madison Hotel offers guests the respite of a classic country house hotel located within the capital’s vibrant cityscape. Just steps away from the White House and other historic landmarks, the Loews Madison Hotel is the gateway to all things Washington.

The hotel’s 356 well-appointed guestrooms include nine suites that balance efficiency and elegance and are equipped with contemporary amenities for elevated comfort. The hotel’s Jefferson Suite was recently listed on the top 101 Suites in the World in Elite Traveler.

For more information, call 202-862-1600 or visit us at: www.loewshotels.com.

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JustBook Mobile App for Last-Minute, Discounted Hotel Bookings in Europe Links with Miles & More Frequent Flyer Program

A year after launching its free app, JustBook maintains a leading position in Europe for mobile hotel bookings at the last minute, recording 400,000 downloads of the app.

JustBook is now seeing record bookings as a result of a new collaboration with Miles & More frequent flyer program. Effective as of January 10, 2013, JustBook users collect award miles with Miles & More, the prestigious frequent miles program of Lufthansa and associated airlines. This offer is available for all hotel bookings with JustBook at over 1,000 hotels in 46 cities across Europe, independent of specific hotel chain brands.

This latest initiative makes JustBook the first hotel network enabling its members to earn miles “while they sleep”.

The offer adds to existing collaborations, including the latest strategic media partnership with the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB).

JustBook (www.justbook.com/en) is a leading app for spontaneous hotel bookings in Europe. Every day, three to five selected hotels per destination can be booked from 10 am until 2 am the next day, for the same night.

Since are last minute bookings, users typically enjoy savings of up to 50 percent over prices available online. Currently, JustBook is available in 46 European cities including London, Edinburgh, Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid and Zurich. The JustBook app is available for free on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.

 

“Even in the best European hotels, some rooms are often still available at the last minute,” JustBook CEO Stefan Menden said. “Hotel guests can save money with spontaneous bookings. In the short term, hoteliers can gain new customers while optimizing their occupancy. 95% of our users are new customers for the hoteliers. If you book with the app you discover new and interesting hotels. We are also continuously adding useful benefits to JustBook such as now with the award miles from Miles & More.”

JustBook offers hotel customers low rates for same day bookings. The company claims that its prices for last minute mobile bookings are between 20 and 50 percent lower when measured against the prices available on the internet.

The company also points to its customer service. In emergency situations, the customer service team is available on the phone until 2.30 am to assure a good night’s rest for all bookings. Especially during this snowy season that causes chaos at airports, JustBook provides reliable help.

Two-thirds of JustBook customers are business travelers who use the app to travel to meetings at short notice. Also, users turn to JustBook when a meeting runs over its allotted time. However Justbook is also useful for spontaneous weekend trips and getaways.

“Thanks to smartphones, leisure activities are just one touch away,” said Menden. “Whether you’re looking for tickets, a table in a restaurant, or a night at a hotel in order to surprise your partner, this was never as easy and as fast as it is today with your phone. The consumer survey regarding spontaneity is just one example of our analysis. We know the European consumer extremely well after one successful year of expansion across the continent’s four corners. We know hotel guests are considerably more demanding than in the United States for example. Our team in Berlin, Barcelona and London can therefore understand and react very specifically and promptly to all customer requests. “

For information, visit www.justbook.com/en

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Clifton Hotel, Eco-Chic Beach Retreat in Miami’s South Beach Offers Value Rates thru Nov. 30

Looking for an eco-chic beach retreat this fall? Rates at The Clifton Hotel in Miami’s South Beach start at $149 per night weekdays and $199 per night on weekends through Nov. 30, 2012.

The Clifton – Florida’s first LEED Gold hotel – just joined the Ascend Hotel Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International, an elite portfolio of independent hotels. As part of this global network, the property remains independently owned and operated, while gaining a presence on ChoiceHotels.com, one of the industry’s most visited websites, drawing 100 million visits annually. The Clifton also gets a loyalty program, Choice Privileges, with more than 15 million rewards members worldwide.

This 35-room boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic Art Deco District, one-half block from the beach and a short stroll to South Beach’s famous nightlife, shops and restaurants. The Clifton underwent a multi-million-dollar eco-renovation and reopened in 2010 with its historic, Art Deco façade refreshed and redesigned interiors that are fresh, hip and environmentally friendly.

Contemporary decor features custom furnishings made locally with bamboo. Guestrooms are outfitted with modern LED lighting, and beds boast comfortable mattresses created from renewable materials and topped with soft pillows made of recycled bottle fibers that are allergen-free and anti-microbial. Among the many other green features: solar power, an occupancy-sensing energy management system, high-efficiency faucets and air conditioning system, water-conserving dual-flush toilets and energy-efficient windows. The lobby bar serves up organic wines and cocktails along with traditional South Beach favorites. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast as well as VIP passes to nightclubs and pre-parties.

Launched in the fall of 2008, Ascend Hotel Collection today has more than 75 distinctive hotels in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Scandinavia and Costa Rica. The fast-growing portfolio appeals to savvy travelers who like to immerse themselves in a destination and live like the locals when they travel.

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Nantucket Island Resorts offers ‘Hot Dates, Cool Rates’ summer specials

The Inn at the White Elephant Village will open this summer with 20 units, including 14 suites and six deluxe guest rooms. Located on South Beach Street, the new Inn and existing White Elephant Residences will comprise the newly-created White Elephant Village, a natural extension of the award-winning White Elephant hotel that continues to be rated among the top hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines.

This hot and humid summer weather has everyone longing for a cool island escape! Nantucket Island Resorts is offering fantastic rates this summer with their Hot Dates, Cool Rates promotion. Think sun-filled days at the beach and evening clambakes on the dock.

The Hot Dates, Cool Rates offer for summer 2012:

•  Jared Coffin House from $195 | Relax at this historic inn just steps away from Nantucket’s Main Street
•  The Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin from $255 | Admire stunning views of the harbor and spend time with man’s best friend at the WOOF Cottages, the Cottages’ pet-friendly accommodations.
•  White Elephant from $295 | Sip on delicious cocktails on the lawn overlooking the harbor, stroll the cobblestone streets and shop downtown.
•  The Wauwinet from $225 | Retreat from the bustle of the town and take a trip to Great Point Lighthouse (located at the very tip of the island with no other soul in sight).
•  White Elephant Hotel Residences from $350 | Enjoy all of the complimentary extras that the Residences offer, including access to the hotel’s private swimming pool (in season) and complimentary bicycles.

To book online, visit the website of the Nantucket Island Resorts property of your choice and enter the booking code HOV, or call 800.ISLANDS (800.475.2637) or 508.325.1000 and mention booking code HOV.

The Inn at the White Elephant Village will open this summer with 20 units, including 14 suites and six deluxe guest rooms. Located on South Beach Street, the new Inn and existing White Elephant Residences will comprise the newly-created White Elephant Village, a natural extension of the award-winning White Elephant hotel that continues to be rated among the top hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines.

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Wintergreen Resort offers Summer Passport Sizzling with Savings

Play at Wintergreen Resort in the mountains of Virginia  this summer takes on a whole new perspective with the return of the popular Wintergreen Passport. Jump in an inner tube or Plunge down a slope, Zip line above tree tops, kayak or canoe Lake Monocan, tune up the tennis swing, and taste wines at the Mountain Inn, all for FREE with Wintergreen’s sizzling summer Mountain Resort Passport! Guests who take advantage of all the activities recognize a $400 value.

Wintergreen Resort lodging guests receive one FREE Passport (per reservation) packed with multiple activities and adventures. Each offer on the Passport is valid for one use. Additional passports may be purchased for $40 apiece.

Other complimentary activities include miniature golf at Discovery Ridge, a Sunday morning energizer hike from Discovery Ridge and Yoga class at the Aquatic Center.

For those with wanderlust, get back to nature with a FREE GPS Adventure Rental. This modern-day treasure hunt helps navigate along Wintergreen Resort’s hiking trails via the Garmin E-Trex Global Positioning System, all the while pinpointing hidden “treasures.”

Guests may enjoy 20% savings off a 60-minute private golf lesson for two at Devils Knob or Stoney Creek Golf Course. The culturally minded may consider buying one ticket for the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival (July 6-August 5) and receive 50% off the second ticket to the same performance.

Wintergreen Passport activities are weather dependent, limited to availability and subject to change at any time. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Passport must be presented to participate in the activity and is valid from June 15-September 3, 2012.

For more information about the Wintergreen Passport, call (434) 325-8211, or visit the property’s web site at www.wintergreenresort.com.

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Get $50 Gift Card with ‘Two Stays Pays’ Promotion from Choice Hotels International

Get a $50 gift card with the new Two Stays Pays promotion from Choice Hotels International. During this summer travel promotion, there’s no limit to the number of $50 gift cards you can earn. Here’s how this offer works.

Through August 15, 2012, travelers who stay two separate times at a Choice brand hotel can earn enough Choice Privileges rewards points to redeem for a $50 gift card. Put your $50 towards gas, shopping, dining out and more, and have extra funds to spend on the rest of your vacation. To be eligible for this promotion, you must be a member of the Choice Privileges rewards program. Plus, you must register at ChoiceHotels.com and make your reservation through this same website or by calling 800.4CHOICE.

The Two Stays Pays promotion goes far and wide. It’s open to U.S. and Canadian residents traveling throughout North America, Europe, Mexico, Central America, Australasia and the Caribbean. And it’s good at all 10 value-focused Choice Hotels brands – Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn – as well as at Ascend Collection member hotels.

Most Choice brand hotels add to the savings with free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and free parking. Additionally, you have the assurance of the Choice Hotels Best Internet Rate Guarantee so you know you’re getting the lowest rate for your hotel anywhere online — or get a free night on Choice.

For more information or to register for the Two Stays Pays promotion, visit ChoiceHotels.com.

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Stay 3 Nights, Get 30% Off at Woodstock Inn & Resort for Memorial Day Weekend

Kick-off summer’s unofficial arrival with a Memorial Day Weekend holiday at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont, with its Three 4 Thirty package which includes:

• 30% off three nights in luxurious accommodations
• Access to Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm which offers interactive programs that promote Vermont agriculture
• Access of the Racquet & Fitness Club

Rates start at $252 per night. The special is valid on three night stays between 5/24/12 to 5/28/12.

The resort features 142 distinctive guest rooms outfitted in classic Vermont style with modern touches, four restaurants, The Spa at Woodstock Inn & Resort and an 18-hole golf course with picturesque views from nearly every green.

Beyond the resort, visitors can have a guided tour at the mansion and gardens at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, which open Memorial Day Weekend, as well as visit Billings Farm & Museum which is celebrating its 30th season. Weekend festivities include the Cheese & Dairy Celebration which pays homage to Vermont’s distinctive dairy heritage with a weekend of sampling delicious Vermont cheese and meeting local dairy farmers while providing a hands-on experience to make cheese, ice cream and butter.

Travelers will appreciate the abundance of culturally rich activities in and around Woodstock filled with antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, specialty food markets and more. Guests can enjoy day trips to nearby points of interest such as Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace in Plymouth or the spectacular Quechee Gorge, also known as Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon.” For those who want to explore the great outdoors there’s hiking, biking, tennis and more.

For more information visit http://woodstockinn.com/Specials-Packages or call 1.800.448.7900.

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Londontown Offers Discounted Hotel Rates for World Shakespeare Festival

High School productions of Shakespeare such as this modern interpretation of "Romeo & Juliet" by Great Neck High School, keep the Bard very much alive. A World Shakespeare Festival, Globe to Globe, starts in April with the Globe Theater outside of London as the hub © 2012 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com.

Britain’s best loved playwright, William Shakespeare, is to be commemorated this year with a series of global events and performances, starting on the occasion of his birthday (and anniversary of his death), April 23rd. The World Shakespeare Festival will run until November.

To help traveling fans find a reasonably priced London hotel, the website LondonTown.com has announced discounted hotel rooms close to the Globe.

37 international companies, performing in 37 different languages will be taking part in 37 plays, from a Korean Midsummer Night’s Dream to a Portuguese Romeo and Juliet. Othello is to be interpreted as a hip hop extravaganza by award-winning American troupe the Q Brothers.

The festival centers around Shakespeare’s Globe, where Globe to Globe is running between April 21 to June 9. The Globe is an exact replica of Shakespeare’s 16th Century theater, built just 200 yards from the original site. The theater was constructed using the materials and techniques of its Elizabethan forbear.

Among the London hotel rooms available are deluxe double rooms at the Club Quarters St Paul’s, a 10 minute walk from the theater. For the duration of the festival, the Club Quarters is offering 75% off the standard rate, with deluxe double rooms starting at 99 pounds.

Club Quarters also have a London hotel close by in Gracechurch – Club Quarters Gracechurch – less than 15 minutes walk from the Globe. They are offering deluxe double rooms at the same discount as their St Paul’s establishment, with nightly rates starting at 99 pounds (when booking through LondonTown.com).

To view more discounted London hotel rooms, and to find out more about the World Shakespeare Festival, visit LondonTown.com.

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Choice Hotels Launches Free-Night Travel Promo for Choice Privileges Members, Valid at 1,500 Lodgings

Virginian Suites, a member of the Ascend Collection of hotels, in Arlington, Virginia, offers 261 apartment-style suites and a lovely lounge where breakfast is served. The hotel is two miles from downtown Washington DC and a 15 minute walk from the Rosslyn Metro Station. One of the Choice Hotels group, travelers who stay two separate times at a Choice Hotels property can earn enough Choice Privileges rewards points for a free night at more than 1,500 Choice Hotels lodgings © 2012 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com.

Stay twice and get a free night.

That’s the gist of a new spring travel promotion from Choice Hotels International.

From March 8 – May 8, travelers who stay two separate times at a Choice Hotels property can earn enough Choice Privileges rewards points for a free night at more than 1,500 Choice Hotels lodgings.

This is one of the company’s most popular promotions, with the bonus of having no limit on how many free nights travelers can earn.

To be eligible, travelers must be members of the Choice Privileges loyalty program and make their reservations at ChoiceHotels.com or toll-free at 800.4CHOICE.

The Stay Two Separate Times, Earn One Night Free promotion is wide in reach, available at participating Choice Hotels properties throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central America, Australia and the Caribbean. And it’s good at all 10 Choice Hotels brands: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn plus the Ascend Collection membership program.

Many of these well-priced hotels offer great perks, too, like free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. To get more information, visit https://www.ChoicePrivileges.com.

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