Stay at a nice hotel; the hotel gives montey to a worthy charity. It doesn’t happen often.

But at the Rosen Hotels in Orlando, they ARE donating a portion of your night’s stay to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central Florida in honor of “Pinktober’s Sleepover for the Cure.” To honor those recognized during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rosen Hotels is giving 3% of guest night’s stay to Susan G Komen for the Cure Central Florida.

Book a stay at one of three top-notch Rosen hotels between now and December 31, 2010 (based on availability), and 3% of your package will be directly donated to Susan G. Komen For the Cure. Sleepover for the Cure packages include a two-for-one golf deal, deluxe accommodations, 15% of food and beverage during your stay, and complimentary self-parking.

Rates at the Rosen Plaza hotel start at $85/night
Conveniently located on International Drive, you’re poised to enjoy all that “tourism in Orlando” has to offer. Take the I•Ride Trolley up and down I-Drive to all the best restaurants and attractions including Pointe Orlando.
9700 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

By the pool at the Rosen Plaza, Orlando, Florida

Stays at the Rosen Centre start at $89/night
Also located on the popular International Drive, this classic hotel provides quality service at a great rate while also giving back to charity. The Rosen Centre Everglades restaurant is on-site and is well known as a top-notch restaurant in Orlando.
9840 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

Contemporary Classic Hotel - Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL

Rosen Shingle Creek rates starting at just $99/night
The poshest of the charity-giving Rosen bunch, the meeting and convention center at Shingle Creek is identified as being environmentally-friendly and a “green” sustainable locale. The on-site golf course will entice players and their partners alike with its award-winning links.
9939 Universal Blvd.,
Orlando, Florida 32819

Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL

Photos courtesy: Rosen

Thinking about Thanksgiving dinner already?

Stop.

And think about having your entire Thanksgiving weekend vacation being pampered, fed, and treated like royalty at Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village in Destin, Florida.

Situated right on Destin harbor with a view out to the Gulf of Mexico and into the intercoastal waterway connecting to Choctawhatchee Bay, the luxury accommodations welcome you for a holiday weekend for your family to remember for decades. Book at 2- or 3-bedroom luxury suite overlooking the white sand beaches, emerald green water, and bustling harbor for your family. By staying at the Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village between November 24 and November 30, you and your family can stay in luxury and have your Thanksgiving dinner catered to your specifications in your suite.

Luxury Bathroom in Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village - Destin, FL

The best part: you don’t have to do your dishes. Take your Tryptophan nap in comfort after your meal as you overlook the Gulf, watching the seagulls and dolphins pass you by. And if you happen to turn on the TV to watch the Lions and Cowboys, you can do that, too.

Harbor Beach View from Harborwalk, Destin, FL

Each suite is accommodated with flat screen TVs, king-size beds, garden tubs, granite countertops, separate living rooms, WiFi, and full-sized kitchens. It’s a formula perfect for a family welcoming up to 8 people for an amazing Thanksgiving weekend for only $999 (special rate).

I consider myself “lucky” to have had the opportunity to stay at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Granted, I was 5 months pregnant at the time with my first baby, so I was happy to be anywhere before the baby arrived. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a STELLAR place to stay. Locate within the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Resort property is the modern-day, luxurious (but not-over-the-top) THEhotel.

Over-sized one-bedroom suites populate the 43-story hotel right on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. With the access to all of the amenities of Mandalay Bay including the Shark Reef Aquarium and Mandalay Bay Beach, guests can escape to the luxury of their 725+ square foot suites. On-site at THEhotel is The Bathhouse, a European-style spa with elite clientele. The Bathhouse spa is adorned with slate walls, exotic baths, and the ultimate in relaxation services.

The Bathhouse Spa at THEhotel, Las Vegas, NV

Current room rates start at just $120/night, suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, separate living and bedrooms, and 42″ plasma televisions. Bathrooms are decorated with marble-top counters and separate tubs and showers.  These well-appointed rooms are perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway in Sin City, staying on the Strip with access to all of the best amenities of a large resort.

3970 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Photo courtesy: THEhotel

Beachfront.

5 stars.

Impeccable luxury.

A spa with southern hospitality.

Take your pick to swim in one of two outdoor pools or a luxurious indoor lap pool.

Custom-made beds and enormous balconies overlooking the ocean make for a getaway on the Atlantic coast that falls into your travel plans.

Kiawah Island Sanctuary Resort Pool & Atlantic Ocean View, South Carolina

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