The Ravella at Lake Las Vegas (formerly The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas), opening on Feb 11, 2011 is offering an affiliate style social media promo.

Ravella at Lake las Vegas

You can contact them to get yourself a unique promo code and peddle it in your tweets and facebook posts. If people start booking using your code, it could earn you a free stay, breakfast, dinner and a free upgrade.

First thing to note is that anyone who books using your twitter/facebook code gets a 30 percent discount on room rates. Second, the more bookings you provide, the more free facilities you get during your free stay. Here’s the lowdown:-

The personal codes are valid until Feb 28, 2011, meaning you can’t peddle them after that.

Travel agents cannot participate. If you get a free stay, it has to be used before Dec 31, 2011 and will be subject to hotel availability. If you get a free dinner, you can’t spend more than $150 for two people. If you’re interested, get your own personal code by contacting the hotel on twitter @RavellaVegas.

For travelers interested in a romantic Las Vegas escape, this is the perfect place. It’s not a Ritz in name, but the location, facilities and services are all the same. Maybe even better, because… Read More »

Comfort Suites in Palm Bay, Florida

The Melbourne, Florida area is a popular destination for business and pleasure trips. The Melbourne International Airport and Melbourne Convention Center make it convenient for business, while families enjoy the Brevard Zoo and beautiful Melbourne Beach. The Comfort Suites in Palm Bay, Florida provides inexpensive accommodations nearby with amenities to meet the needs of both vacationers and business travelers.

The all-suite hotel is located just off Interstate 95 and is less than five miles from the white sands of Melbourne Beach.  All rooms are equipped with flat screen TVs, microwaves and refrigerators.  The property also offers an outdoor heated pool (yes, there is a need for heated pools in Florida) and a small but adequate fitness center.  Wireless internet is available in each guest room for no additional fee.

Although I haven’t stayed at this particular property, newly remodeled properties near popular tourist attractions have helped Comfort Suites hotels build a reputation for offering great value at a reasonable price, especially for families and business travelers.  These locations aren’t resorts, but they do provide clean, safe and conveniently located headquarters for family vacations and business trips.  With rates starting as little as $88 per night and largely positive reviews from past guests, the Comfort Suites Palm Bay seems to be meeting those expectations for visitors to Southeast Florida.

Photo provided by Comfort Suites Palm Bay

Celebrate Valentine's Day with great hotel packages

Hotels all over the country are trying to woo couples into their guest rooms for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend.  But don’t expect deep discounts over Cupid’s holiday, especially at the hotels you really want to stay at for a special occasion.  You’ll still spend a pretty penny to spend the night at a nice hotel, but you and your sweetheart can get a lot more for your money if you take advantage of special Valentine’s Day amenities packages.

Instead of dropping prices, hotels are continuing with the “wow them with amenities” trend.  Some upscale properties aren’t expecting you to spend the night at all and instead offer guests a chance to experience the amenities without even checking in.

Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day hotel packages from around the country.

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Relax at the El Rancho Inn & Suites

Great hotels, regardless of where they fall within the budget to luxury range, know how to please all clients—whether they’re visitors or locals. That’s what makes the El Rancho Inn & Suites so special for folks on a San Francisco vacation as well as people who live in the Bay Area.

Located just 15 miles from San Francisco and a short shuttle ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the Best Western Plus hotel is a comfortable and convenient option for both visitors and Bay Area residents. The 300 rooms include complimentary local calls and high-speed Internet—which is often hard to find even in luxe hotels. Nearly one-third of the rooms are extended-stay suites with fully equipped kitchens. Rates start at $99 per night, and vary depending on type of room and time of year.

Comfortable rooms close to SFO and the city

During your downtime, enjoy meals at the on-site Terrace Café, laze in the sun beside the outdoor pool, or hit the fitness center. Complimentary parking makes it easy for you to come and go as you wish, without worrying about whether there will be a parking space when you get back.

Speaking of parking, one of the best things about the El Rancho Inn & Suites for Bay Area residents is its Park and Fly Package. With your stay before a trip, you get 14 days of complimentary parking, a complimentary departure snack, 24-hour airport transportation and a discounted return stay rate. That airport shuttle service is for all guests as well—so visitors don’t have to worry about grabbing a cab when they arrive at SFO.

The hotel also cares about its guests once they leave the property. If your flight is delayed after leaving the El Rancho, you can call and have the shuttle return for you. If you’re delayed just a few hours, relax at the restaurant or pool and spend them more comfortably than you would in the airport. If your flight is delayed overnight, you can have a room for free, based on space availability.

In these days of extra fees for services, the quality service included in a stay at the El Rancho Inn & Suites is a great value.

El Rancho Inn & Suites, 800-826-5500
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Photos courtesy of El Rancho Inn & Suites

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