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New Low Rates from 20% off - Week-End Stays at Extended Stay Hotels

February 25, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Check out our last minute deals for new bookings this week-end (stays 2/27 through 3/1) and next week-end (stays 3/6 - 3/8). Visit our Week-End Deals section by clicking here.  From there, you can book and save at least 20% for stays this week-end or next at your favorite destinations, like Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Philadelphia.

For Arrival Dates 2/27/2009 and 2/28/2009

* Los Angeles, CA - Rates from $43.99/night
* Denver, CO - Rates from $31.99 a night
* Fort Lauderdale, FL - Rates from $59.99 a night
* Detroit, MI - Rates from $39.19 a night
* Philadelphia, PA - Rates from $51.99 a night

For Arrival Dates 3/6/2009 and 3/7/2009

* Indianapolis, IN - Rates from $31.99/night
* St. Louis, MO - Rates from $29.59 a night
* Raleigh/Durham, NC - Rates from $35.99 a night
* Portland, OR - Rates from $38.39 a night
* Dallas, TX - Rates from $31.99 a night

Tips on Packing for your Next Trip

February 24, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Packing tips are becoming a recuring theme on this blog, primarily because as road warriors, we are always packing for the next trip.  Road Warrior came across a few new packing tips for us frequent travelers.

For those of us who travel with a partner, consider putting some of each person’s belongings in each suitcase (at least one outfit for each person in each bag).  The odds of two checked suitcases being lost are pretty small.  If one of your bags is lost, Extended Stay Hotels(sm) has you covered; you can take advantage of on-premise laundry facilities open 24 hours a day.

If you pack battery-operated items in checked luggage, consider turning the batteries around during travel.  That way if the switch is accidently moved to the “on” position you won’t arrive at your destination with dead batteries. 

The final packing tip for today is to mark your bag in a way that you can spot it on the baggage carousel among all the other similarly colored bags.  A bright colored ribbon wrapped tightly around the handle is an easy way to ID your bag.  If the bag has handles on the top and side, mark both.  Tie the ribbon tight and avoid long ends that can be caught in equipment. 

Four Ways To Save on Your Next Hotel Stay

February 20, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

In addition to offering an exceptional value at an affordable rate, Extended Stay Hotels(sm) now has a special deal just for Road Warriors like you. For a limited time only, when you book your next stay at ExtendedStayHotels.com, you can save up to $200.  Just click on any of the links below and your discount will be applied automatically

Dealing with an "Oops"

February 20, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Travel enough and you will probably have to deal with unexpected stains.  Road Warrior offers a few tricks to keep you looking and feeling at the top of your game.

Pick up a couple of small plastic bottles and fill one with liquid laundry detergent with enzymes and the other a mild hand dishwashing liquid.  If you have a ketchup or barbecue sauce stain, blot or flush with water.  Then apply a few drops of dishwashing liquid, rub and rinse.  If the stain isn’t gone, mix one part white vinegar to three parts water and rinse well.  You will want to launder immediately to remove the last remnants of the stain or vinegar odor. 

Laundry detergent with enzymes is great to pretreat grass stains or makeup.  If removing makeup is your aim, pretreat and then launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric.   With any stain removal process, always be sure the fabric is colorfast by trying the process on a hidden spot first. 

Fortunately for you, your Extended Stay Hotels location has 24-hour laundry access so you can always look your best.

Avoiding Unnecessary TSA Delay

February 17, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

If you’re one of those poor souls who has been detained because someone with your name is on the Transportation Safety Agency (TSA) watchlist, relief may be on the way.  The new Congress has taken up a bill, HR 559, intended to fix the problem.

Named the Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely Redress Act, or FAST Redress for short, this bill allows travelers in this circumstance to have their names placed on a “cleared list,” meaning they can board aircraft without the unnecessary hassle.  While the bill has not yet passed, it seems to have broad support.

Having to endure unnecessary security screening is no way to begin either business or leisure travel.  Road Warrior wants you to arrive at your Extended Stay Hotel relaxed and ready for work or to start a great vacation. 

Last Minute Week-End Hotel Deals at Extended Stay Hotels(sm)

February 12, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Check out our last minute deals for new bookings this week-end (stays 2/13 through 2/15) and next week-end (stays 2/20 - 2/22). Visit our Week-End Deals section by clicking here.  From there, you can book and save at least 20% for stays this week-end or next at your favorite destinations, like Miami, Indianapolis, Austin, and Reno.

For Arrival Dates 2/13/2009 and 2/15/2009

* Orange County, CA - Rates from $47.99/night
* Denver, CO - Rates from $35.99 a night
* Atlanta, GA - Rates from $37.59 a night
* Chicago, IL - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Kansas City, KS - Rates from $43.99 a night

For Arrival Dates 2/20/2009 and 2/21/2009

* Miami, FL - Rates from $71.99/night
* Indianapolis, IN - Rates from $31.99 a night
* Reno, NV - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Nashville, TN - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Austin, TX - Rates from $39.99 a night

Trade Show Preparedness

February 12, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

With travel budgets under fire, business gatherings at trade shows are a cost effective way to meet new and current customers.  If you are planning to attend a trade show, here are some tips to keep in mind.

First, be sure your hotel room is comfortable and with enough room to organize your materials.  You probably also want to avoid trade show food, like hot dogs and doughnuts, so get a room with a full kitchen.  Extended Stay Hotels cover both of these needs and, with almost 700 hotels nationwide, there is likely one near your next show.

Comfort is always a top priority, and since many convention halls have concrete floors, be sure to safeguard your feet and legs.  A quick Internet search delivers all sorts of shoe inserts, many with some amazing foam.  Don’t forget to include support stockings to keep blood circulating and muscles comfortable. 

Above all, be security conscious.  Take advantage of safety deposit boxes, and if you plan to have a portable computer in your booth, be certain it contains no private or sensitive information. 

Road Warrior Tips on Winter Travel

February 6, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

As most road warriors know all too well, winter travel means a whole new set of challenges. Not surprisingly, the American Red Cross has come out with suggestions for emergency kits for home or vehicle.

While items like a first-aid kit, a flashlight and batteries are self evident, there are other things that we might not always remember to have in our vehicles. For example, how many of us carry a bag of sand or cat litter to gain traction on ice? While seasoned highway travelers carry jumper cables, a fire extinguisher and maps, how many take blankets, sleeping bags or a shovel?

We want to be sure you arrive safely at any of our Extended Stay Hotels, so here are some of the other items to have with you for winter highway travel: extra water, nonperishable, high-energy food, a tire repair kit and pump, flares, extra clothing to keep dry and a battery-powered radio.

20% OFF Hotel Stays in Select Cities This Week-End

February 4, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Check out our last minute deals for new bookings this week-end (stays 2/6 through 2/8) and next week-end (stays 2/13 - 2/15). Visit our Week-End Deals section by clicking here.  From there, you can book and save at least 20% for stays this week-end or next at your favorite destinations, like Savannah, Phoenix, New York City, and the D.C. area.

For Arrival Dates 2/6/2009 and 2/7/2009

* Fremont, CA - Rates from $43.99/night
* Savannah, GA - Rates from $43.99 a night
* Detroit, MI - Rates from $39.99 a night
* Albuquerque, NM - Rates from $31.99 a night
* Washington, D.C. Area - Rates from $51.99 a night

For Arrival Dates 2/13/2009 and 2/14/2009

* Phoenix, AZ - Rates from $39.99/night
* Fort Lauderdale, FL - Rates from $55.99 a night
* Raleigh/Durham, NC - Rates from $35.99 a night
* New York City, NY - Rates from $95.99 a night
* Seattle, WA - Rates from $35.99 a night

Grading the Government

February 2, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Wouldn’t you just love to grade the federal government on its travel related activities?  That’s just what the National Business Travel Association did recently, handing out what some might call a politically correct “C” for overall performance.

According to recent reports, the nation’s major business travel organization gave “D” grades for the government’s funding of the Federal Aviation Administration and for the taxes it imposes on air travelers.  Getting a “C” were the government’s management of airline performance and aviation congestion as well as its handling of the Terrorist Watch List.  Top grades, an “A” and a “B,” went to government programs dealing with international travel. 

Looking for an A+ travel experience?  You can always find a great hotel room at an exceptional rate at any of the nearly 700 Extended Stay Hotels locations nationwide and in Canada.