January 13th, 2012
Here are 12 Quick Travel Tips from Our President Bob Diener, that are sure to Save you Money on your next trip:
- Travel where it is off-season – San Francisco, New York, Boston, Washington D.C. and Chicago are bargains thru end of March.
- Europe is on sales – fly to London from $259 – begin travel by 4/1 and return by 6/15. Buy tickets by 1/12.
- Car rentals as low as $8.95 a day at airport locations on Hotwire.
- Stay in a Big Suite and live it up in New York at the first class Eastgate Hotel from $79!
- Live it up first class on the Las Vegas Strip from $29 a night!
- Stuck due to weather? Make sure you change your car booking before midnight or will cancel.
- Stay at the luxurious Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel at Disney from $159 a night!
- Get a deal in the Big Easy before or after Mardi Gras – from $78 a night at the first class Prince Conti Hotel next to the French Quarter.
- Los Angeles form $59 a night at The Historic Mayfair Hotel.
- Looking for a bargain ski destination with lots to do? Tahoe – hotels from $33 a night and lots of action.
- Lots of great getaways in the Florida Keyes – Key Largo with great scuba diving, Islamorada with great game fishing, Key West with amazing sunsets and more. Travel mid-week for the best bargains.
- Fly between New York City and South Florida for as low as $44 each way on Spirit Airlines.
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January 10th, 2012
Getaroom.com Jingle Video Contest starts January 9, 2012. It’s easy to enter & is open to everyone with a camera & a sense of humor. Enter for a chance to win FREE hotel stays as well as a Grand Prize featuring FREE airline tickets & lodging for 2, within the Continental United States.
About the Getaroom.com Jingle Video Contest
Getaroom.com is sponsoring a jingle video contest starting January 9, 2012. We invite you to upload videos singing the Getaroom.com jingle for a chance to win free hotel stays as well as a Grand Prize featuring Free airline tickets plus accommodations for two in the Continental United States. There will be three monthly winners and a grand prize winner voted on by you. Get your cameras and cell phones rolling and send your videos in, then go get your friends to vote for your unique, funny video.
Each month from January through March, videos will be voted on by YOU. The first month’s prize will be two free hotel room nights and ski lift tickets for uploading the most creative Getaroom.com jingle video. When the contest ends after March, an overall grand prize winner will be voted on by YOU from among the three monthly contest winners to receive two free airline tickets and a free hotel stay for 2 nights within the Continental United States.
The Getaroom Jingle video contest is easy to enter. It’s FREE, no catches, and is open to everyone with a camera and a sense of humor. Simply upload your video containing the Getaroom Jingle from any location and get your friends to vote for it.
HOW TO ENTER
Entering the Getaroom Jingle Video Contest is as easy as 1, 2, 3 & 4!
- Create your video – The first and most important thing to do is make your video.
- Post your video on YouTube – Once you have created your video post it to YouTube. You may need to set up an account (free of charge) if you (or one of the team) don’t already have one. YouTube has a very simple procedure for posting videos. Remember to ensure that the videos are sharable individually. Once uploaded, tag the video with ‘Getaroom Jingle Contest’ which will notify us that your video has been uploaded.
- Complete the Entry Form – Once your video has been uploaded, fill in the entry form.
Visit the Contest Site for More Details
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December 19th, 2011
If you are looking for the perfect Holiday destination, you’ve found it in Orlando, FL. Featuring World famous attractions and a wide- range of activities, your family will experience unforgettable and magical moments together as you celebrate this holiday season along with your favorite characters. All theme parks in Central Florida celebrate this special time of the year with stunning decorations and special events that will fill your family with the holiday spirit.
We’ve put together a short list with the top Holiday Attractions in Orlando to help you plan your family Holiday Vacation:
- Celebrate the magic of this season at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom with amazing
fireworks, live entertainment featuring your favorite Disney characters, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
- Get blown away by The Osborne Spectacle of Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Enjoy the massive display of glittering lights perfectly coordinated to Holiday music. The Osborne’s beloved tradition started in Arkansas as a single home’s annual display, and it was back in 1995 when they decided to share it with the World. What better way to experience this marvelous spectacle than to do it at Disney World!
- Enjoy the Holidays Around the World – Candlelight Processional at Epcot and retell the stirring story of Christmas with a special celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a delightful mass choir.
- Rejoice alongside Shamu during the Christmas Celebration at Sea World. The whole park is transformed into a winter wonderland where you will enjoy the best live entertainment and end the night with an astonishing display of fireworks.
- Ride your favorite attractions and end the day with the Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios featuring 
colorful balloons, live shows, floats, delicious treats and live entertainment for the whole family.
- See the Grinch Transform Seuss landing into the whimsical world of Grinchmas at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure. See characters come to life as Whos from Whoville stroll through Seuss Landing and watch the live show starring the Grinch itself.
- Experience the newest Central Florida attraction during Legoland’s Christmas Bricktacular and your family may well be selected to take part of the Christmas Tree Lighting happening every evening.
With so many events taking place there are also many places to stay. We have an extensive variety of accommodations carefully chosen to meet all budgets and preferences:
• Walt Disney World Dolphin
• Celebration Suites at Old Town
• Caribe Royale All Suites Hotel
• Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
• Gaylord Palms
• The Peabody Orlando
• CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park Resort
• Orlando Hotel and Suites
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December 16th, 2011
The holidays are everyone’s favorite time to travel. While this can make the experience more harrowing, some simple planning can make your holiday journey more enjoyable. To maximize holiday travel happiness and minimize coal-in-the-stocking grief, follow these helpful holiday travel tips.
Bob Diener’s holiday travel tips to avoid delays:
- Sign up for airline notifications via text or email to find out if flights are delayed.
- Avoid connecting flights wherever possible – as there will be a much lower chance of delay or lost baggage.
- Travel Christmas Day or New Years Day – airports are empty and no lines.
- Travel early in the morning- airports are less crowded early in the morning and the fares are often less.
- Keep all confirmation numbers with you for hotels and car rentals to avoid delays.
- Print your boarding passes before you leave home or the office and go right to the security line.
- If you are a premium airline member – many airports have special lines that are much shorter.
- Check your carry-on luggage before leaving home to make sure there are no liquids – especially in your kids bags. Liquids include shaving cream, shampoo, and creams.
- If your flight is delayed or cancelled at the airport – avoid the line by the gate. Pick up your phone and call or go back to the counter where the line may be much shorter.
- Sign up for the hotel and car frequent programs – there are usually shorter lines for members and it is FREE.
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December 8th, 2011
Whether your dream is of deep Colorado powder, the steeps of Utah or the stunning vistas as you cruise perfectly groomed trails in Lake Tahoe, there are a lot of options still out there for travelers who are looking to play in the snow this holiday season. Here are some tips to help you achieve your winter wonderland plans… wherever they may take you. There is nothing quite as romantic as a White Christmas in a Mountain Destination. Many Ski Resorts offer Holiday events to get you in the spirit in between skiing, sledding, snow mobiling and ice skating.
Here are just a few activities you can enjoy this Holiday Season:
- Vail- Vail Family Holidaze the Holiday Spirit comes alive with concerts, world-class Ice Skating shows, Kid Zone Activities and New Year’s Eve Festivities throughout the month of December.
- Lake Tahoe - Heavenly Holiday’s Concert Series takes place December 26th through the 28th throughout the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe to celebrate all the ROCKS about the holiday season.
- Park City – From Santa on the Slopes at The Canyons and Deer Valley to The Nutcracker, Winter Solstice Light Parade and Christmas Eve Torchlight parade and celebration at Park City Mountain Resort and New Year’s Eve Celebrations everywhere, Park City is the place to be this holiday season.
If you think it is too late to book your holiday vacation, think again! Many hotels and condos have last minute availability and in fact, last minute discounts. Here are a few:
- Lake Tahoe – Tahoe Beach and Ski in South Lake Tahoe and Cal Neva Resort Spa & Casino all have plenty of space available during peak season with 18 ski areas to explore in or near Lake Tahoe, you may just want to take off the entire month of January… Tell your boss, you need to “hibernate”.
- Vail – The Evergreen Lodge and Vail Racquet Club have plenty of availability. You might even catch a flash sale here and there – keep an eye out!
- Park City – There is still some space left in town, like at Park City Peaks where you can stay this holiday season for just $159. But the real deals are to be found just a short drive outside the area. Look to properties like Zermatt in Midway where the rooms are 30% off starting at $83!
Tips: Many hotels and condominiums have recently dropped their length of stay restrictions, so check again… that perfect condo that was not available a week ago, might just have what you are looking for right now!
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