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Last Minute Hotel Deals for Week-End Travel (10/31/2008 and 11/1/2008)

October 30, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

We've just published our last-minute deals for new bookings for this week-end only. Check out Our Week-End Deals section by clicking here.  Book now and get a great rate at favorite destinations like Orange County, Chicago, Seattle, or Washington, D.C.

* Orange County, CA - Rates from $51.99/night
* Orange County, FL - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Chicago, IL - Rates from $43.99 a night
* Seattle, WA - Rates from $47.99 a night
* Washington, D.C. Area - Rates from $47.99 a night

Safety First

October 30, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Someone once said that it is always “better to be safe than sorry.”   We couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to safeguarding our valuables when traveling.

Protecting our money, credit cards, and other valuables is not something most of us think about until we find that we have been pickpocketed and are scrambling to set things right.

A future Road Warrior blog will offer some ideas about dealing with a loss while traveling, but for now, let’s consider the “ounce of prevention” that is so preferable to the “pound of cure.”

First and foremost, when in a new place, be inconspicuous. If you’re attracting the attention of other travelers, you are also making yourself known to pickpockets. Thieves often choose the person flashing the most cash, wearing the most expensive clothing, or laughing the loudest in crowded bars or hotels.

To limit losses, carry only the cash and credit cards you need, leaving the rest in a secure place, like the free safety deposit box provided at the front desk of every Extended Stay Hotel. If you are traveling in pairs, split valuables between you and keep them in several locations on your person.

For men, front pants pockets are better than back pockets, since most thieves want your wallet and not to look you in the eye. Women travelers should wear their shoulder bags with the strap diagonally across their body.

Here’s a tip for those of us who love long walks along a crowded city street - walk against the pedestrian traffic. The clever pickpocket wants to slip up behind you, something made almost impossible by walking against the flow.

Whether we're on the road for fun or business travel, let’s be sure we remain one step ahead of those who would steal from us.

Last Minute Hotel Deals for This Week-End (Oct 17th,18th 2008)

October 15, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

We've just published our last-minute deals for new bookings for this week-end only. Check out Our Week-End Deals section by clicking here.  Book now and get a great rate at favorite destinations like Phoenix, Chicago, Orlando, or Washington, D.C.

* Phoenix, AZ - Rates from $35.99 a night
* Los Angeles, CA - Rates from $59.99 a night
* Denver, CO - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Orlando, FL - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Atlanta, GA - Rates from $35.99 a night
* Chicago, IL - Rates from $43.99 a night
* Washington, D.C. Area - Rates from $47.99 a night
* Seattle, WA - Rates from $51.99 a night

Last Minute Hotel Deals for the Week-End of October 10th, 2008

October 9, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Last-minute deals for this week-end only are available now at ExtendedStay.com.  Book now and get a great rate at favorite destinations like Orange County, Fort Lauderdale, or Washington, D.C.

* Orange County, CA - Rates from $55.99 a night
* Fort Lauderdale, FL - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Chicago, IL - Rates from $33.99 a night
* Washington, DC Area - Rates from $47.99 a night
* Philadelphia, PA - Rates from $69.59 a night

To get all the details on these deals and more, view all savings today.  We look forward to your stay with us and providing you SuiteSavings rates every weekend!