Destination D.C., the official tourism bureau for the city, is sponsoring a new Staying Power promotion for summer visitors. Book three nights including a Thursday or Sunday night and receive 30 percent off your entire stay. At press time, more than 25 hotels were participating, and rates started at $71 per night.
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Head to Townsend, Tennessee, about an hour from Knoxville, for lazy summer weekends on the “peaceful side of the Smokies.” The region is known for outdoorsy pursuits in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, bird-watching, and more. Additionally, the Tuckaleechee Caverns are also worth a visit.
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There was something a little ironic this week about the erstwhile doyen of the African National Congress, Winnie Maikizela Mandela, trumpeting her dismay at the wave of xenophobic violence that has, and continues to sweep through South Africa. Considering that her immortal contribution to the catalogue of English language quotes was …with our boxes of matches and our necklaces we shall liberate this country… it would seem that Winnie Mandela has little grounds to express any particular shock or outrage. She was, after all, one of the principal architects of that ghastly South African practice of necklaceing.
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Senior citizens can rejoice in Hyatt hotels’ discounts that cater to the elder class. Now, those over 62 can save up to 50 percent off room rates all over the U.S. and Canada.
The deal
Senior citizens can save up to 50 percent off the regular rates at many Hyatt hotels in the U.S. and Canada. You must be 62 or older to qualify. Rooms must be booked in advance and a maximum of one room per reservation can be booked at the senior rate. Offer valid through December 31, 2008.
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Boulder, Colorado, celebrates summer with gastronomic events—and outdoor recreation to help burn off the extra calories. The Boulder Food & Wine Fest, scheduled for June 28, showcases the finest state wineries, as well as food from Boulder’s finest restaurants. After feasting, head outside to explore some of the region’s 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, see the mountains from above on a hot air balloon ride, or seek a fresh catch with a fishing excursion.
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In the heart of west Texas lies Alpine, a historic town known for its downtown art galleries and antique stores, golf, wildlife, and outdoor pursuits on the nearby Davis and Glass mountains. About three hours from El Paso, Alpine is also a popular place for rodeo competitions, hunting, and day trips to Big Bend National Park.
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Wyndham Hotels gives you a good reason to rise and shine, with two breakfast deals that cater to families and adults.
The deal
Traveling with hungry kids? Consider the family breakfast deal, which includes overnight accommodations for two adults and two children, and breakfast for four each day (provided your children are under 14).
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Portland comes alive in summer, with fun events like the Rose Festival, great live music, and plenty of green spaces to get your heart pumping outdoors.
I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.
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The Wingate by Wyndham in Missoula, Montana, offers family-friendly accommodations with many extra amenities. Rates start at $129 per night and include daily breakfast, high-speed Internet access, and use of the hotel’s fitness center, pool and hot tub, and indoor water park that features two waterslides and a kids’ pool.
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The Redstone Inn in Moab, Utah, invites travelers to get outside this summer with its Adventure Plus Lodging Packages. Stay two nights and choose one activity (horseback riding, mountain biking, river rafting, an SUV rental, or 18 holes of golf with cart) and pay $138 per person (or night). Or, stay three nights and choose two of the adventures for $188 per person (or $125 per night).
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