by Jessica
HowellPump
prices have pinched the pocketbooks of us all…
but summer vacations need not be postponed. Savvy travel
establishments are offering ingenious incentives to
lure solace-seeking families out onto the highways again.
From free gas cards to special road warrior room rates
- we've compiled a list of this year's greatest, money-saving
deals for families on the go. So pack 'er up - it's
time for a road trip.
California
San Francisco
- Stop by the Best Western Tuscan Inn in San Francisco's
famous Fisherman's Wharf for a night and leave with
a $20 Shell gas card when you mention the "Vroom
Special Rate." Available for $189 during the week
($209 weekends) you'll receive a one-night stay (double
occupancy) and complimentary wine reception with your
free fuel.
Ends October 31, 2006
Call 800-648-4626 or visit www.tuscaninn.com
San
Luis - Click here
for a printable coupon that entitles you to a 10 cent
refund per mile (max $30 per day) when you drive to
the San Luis Embassy Suites Hotel. Driving mileage is
calculated by the front desk and reservations must be
made under the GAS special (excluding dates June 11-12.)
Now that's a reason to smile.
Ends December 12, 2006
Call 805-549-0800 or visit www.embassysuites.com
Colorado
Aspen
- F-R-E-E. That's the word of the moment in Aspen. Not
only free gas, but free bicycle rentals and scenic bus
passes (now that's a way to save gas!) when you book
two nights or more at a Stay Aspen Snowmass participating
property.
Ends September 29, 2006
Call 800-670-0788 or visit www.aspenchamber.org
or www.stayaspensnowmass.com
District of Columbia
Washington
D.C. - Anyone who can successfully navigate
the District's traffic circles and one-way streets truly
deserves the "Road Warrior" title. At the
luxurious Hotel Rouge and Hotel George, you'll receive
a $20 gas card with overnight deluxe accommodations
with the like-named package. Makes getting into the
car the next morning a little bit easier, doesn't it?
Visit www.hotelgeorge.com
or www.rougehotel.com
Florida
Miami - If the
ocean is beckoning, you don't have to hesitate. Thanks
to AAA Gas Up & Go Miami Getaway package, you can
head south to the sparkling blue waters and pick up
a free $25 pre-paid gas card along the way. An exclusive
for AAA members - one deluxe guestroom, gas card and
breakfast for two is available at Miami Marriott's Biscayne
Bay property. Rates start at $159.
Ends September 30, 2006
Call 305-374-3900 and mention promo code "C2A"
or visit www.marriott.com
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