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Last Minute Hotel Deals for This Week-End (Nov28th and 29th)
November 26, 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 Orlando, Las Vegas, or Washington, D.C.
* Los Angeles, CA - Rates from $59.99/night
* Orlando, FL - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Las Vegas, NV - Rates from $35.99 a night
* Houston, TX - Rates from $43.99 a night
* Washington, D.C. Area - Rates from $47.99 a night
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
November 25, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
It’s countdown to Thanksgiving, and Road Warrior has a few suggestions to make your holiday travel a safer and more enjoyable experience. If you aren’t staying with family, we hope you have already made your reservation at the nearest Extended Stay Hotel. When you want a little quiet time away from all the excitement, there is nothing like a comfortable, fully furnished, extra large room or suite at the local Extended Stay Hotel.
If you are traveling by car, now is a good time to look it over. Look at your tires, belts and hoses, as well as the oil and window washer fluid. You really don’t want to be stuck on the side of the highway while everyone else is eating turkey and pumpkin pie.
For our air travelers, Road Warrior suggests that you check the status of your flight before leaving home in case there are delays. Allow an extra 30 to 60 minutes to get through the airport security. Remember that the TSA limits liquids, so don’t plan to take that jar of your favorite jam or sauce with you in your carry on luggage.
Thanksgiving is a great American holiday. Road Warrior and all the people who serve you at Extended Stay Hotels from coast to coast wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Dealing with Losses
November 21, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
A lost or stolen wallet can put a big damper on business or pleasure travel. After that first blast of emotion, the big question is, “What do I do now?” Road Warrior has some suggestions.
Lost or stolen wallets present two problems: money to complete the trip and stopping fraudulent use of credit cards and personal identification. Hopefully, you heeded Road Warrior’s earlier advice to keep some of your cash and an extra credit card in a secure place, like a safe deposit box at your Extended Stay Hotel.
Since quick notification of the loss is important, make copies of bank cards and identification and keep the copies with you in a safe place. Better yet, scan front and back of these documents and send them as a secure email attachment to yourself. Since Extended Stay Hotels offers Wi-Fi in all of its rooms, travelers with laptops will have all the information they need at their fingertips.
Document the details of calls to banks and credit card companies, noting information like when you discovered the card was missing, the date and time of the call, the name of person you spoke with, and any details.
If you’re on an extended vacation or business trip, you will need a replacement card. Most companies provide replacement cards by mail without charge within three to five business days. For a fee, new cards will be sent by expedited mail within one to two days. Be sure to have the address of your hotel handy when you make the call.
Given current identity theft issues, consider reporting the theft to the three national credit-reporting agencies (Equifax 800-525-6285, Experian 888-397-3742, Trans Union 800-680-7289), asking them to attach a “fraud alert” to your lost credit cards.
Business travel can be profitable, and vacations can be fun. Don’t let lost or stolen valuables ruin your next trip.
Tag your Bag
November 17, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Putting a name tag on your suitcase is a simple enough idea, but here are some variations that the regular traveler should consider. After all, who wants to be on the front end of a trip and be chasing down lost luggage?
Most of us put our contact information on our luggage. That is fine, so long as that address is where you want lost luggage delivered when it is found. Road Warrior uses two exterior tags, one with home or business contact information and another with the address and hotel room number (if available) of the hotel I’m staying at. The address of any Extended Stay Hotel can be easily found on the company website.
One word about baggage tags. Given the treatment of luggage at some airports, bag tags do sometimes come off bags. Take a couple of minutes to write out your destination address and other contact information and put it right inside your suitcase, where it is easily seen if the bag is opened.
But what about those carry on bags? Do they need tags as well? Actually, they do. There are a surprising number of identical carry on bags on the market, and with overhead bin space at a premium, you don’t always get space right above your seat.
Losing a carry on bag at the start of your trip can be a disaster, so put your contact info on these bags as well. Road Warrior suggests that contact information for all your bags include your cell phone number, as well as your destination and home address. That way if someone accidentally grabs your bag, there is a chance the fellow traveler will call looking for a lost bag.
Traveling is hard enough, so be sure you insure a great trip by keeping your luggage safe and booking a hotel reservation in a comfortable room at an Extended Stay Hotel.
Avoiding Painful Travel
November 14, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Saying that pain should be avoided is pretty obvious. Figuring out the best ways to accomplish this, however, takes a little help, so Road Warrior went to an expert at WebMD’s Back Pain Health Center for a little advice. As with any Internet advice, including Road Warrior, always check with your doctor or other professional before undertaking any changes in routine.
Here are some of the ideas our WebMD friends provided. First and foremost, stay relaxed and do things that are comfortable. You won’t get rid of backache by doing a bunch of painful exercises in a tiny hotel room. A large, comfortable room at one of our Extended Stay Hotels will help to reduce the stress of business travel that can keep that backache going.
Second, do gentle stretching and strengthening exercises in your most comfortable position. If sitting feels good, stretch with your hips bent. If standing is better, think about walking or other straight hip exercise. Remember, keep it comfortable.
If you must spend a lot of time in your car, take regular breaks to stretch and walk around. Don’t wait until you feel you need to stop; build in some rest time along the way. Drivers with seat heaters can deliver soothing warmth to lower back muscles by applying heat from time to time.
Daily stretching exercises, especially when traveling, can mean the difference between a great trip and a miserable time. WebMD has some helpful ideas and even provides pictures so you get the most from your effort. Click here to visit their site, and then click on “How do I exercise to reduce low back pain?” Road Warrior learned a few new tricks; you may as well.
As always, you should seek the advice of your physician with any concerns you have regarding a medical condition, as this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional health or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Travel Shouldn’t be a Pain
November 13, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Ever reached for your suitcase in the airport and felt that sharp back pain? If you have, you might expect an uncomfortable few days on the road. Road Warrior has some ideas that might make your business travel a little more comfortable.
For most back pain sufferers, applying heat or cold helps relieve the pain. If heat is your preference, here are some ideas. Put a damp hand towel in the microwave for 30 seconds, adding more time if necessary. Place the warm towel in a plastic bag and apply to the appropriate area for 15 to 20 minutes, rewarming the towel as needed.
If cold is your preferred treatment, stop by the corner grocery and pick up a couple of bags of frozen peas. Because they confirm to almost any shape, they deliver plenty of cold to just the right places. If you don’t want to head to the store, put a damp hand towel in a plastic bag in a freezer for 15 minutes. Then apply the bag to the painful spot.
Hopefully you are staying at an Extended Stay Hotel since all of our hotel rooms have both a microwave and a freezer. After all, making you as comfortable as possible is what Extended Stay Hotels are all about.
As always, you should seek the advice of your physician with any concerns you have regarding a medical condition, as this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional health or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Road Warrior has more ideas to help keep your business and pleasure travel painless, so come back again soon.
