More free gas-for-travel ideas
According to this story, more Marylanders "staycationed" over Memorial Day instead of traveling this weekend. Traffic was down on the Bay bridge and at toll plazas along I-95; hotels were not booked despite lovely weather on all four days.
Well, Budget Travel has compiled a list of deals designed to lure you out onto the open road by overcoming the gas price dilemma. Many are still in effect for at least June, if not the rest of the summer.
Here are the specials within reasonable driving distance:
Pennsylvania
Lancaster, from $69 per room per night
There are 25 hotels and B&Bs participating in the free gas program in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Simply book a two-night stay and you'll receive a $25 gas card, redeemable at 60 Lancaster County Turkey Hill Minit Markets. When Through June 26, 2008. Details Does not include tax of 11 percent. Requires a two-night minimum stay. Contact 800/290-1457, padutchcountry.com.
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, from $189 per room per night
The Summer Vacation Fuel Rebate at the Marina Inn gives you 10¢ back on every mile in your round-trip drive, up to 1,600 miles. The hotel staff will use Mapquest to calculate the mileage of your trip. You can get up to a $160 credit, which will be deducted from your final hotel bill. When Through Aug. 31, 2008. Details Does not include tax of 11 percent or resort fee of $15 per night. Requires a three-night minimum stay. Contact 866/437-4113, marinainnatgrandedunes.com.
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park, from $129 per room per night
The Weekday Getaway package includes two nights' accommodations at Skyland Resort or Big Meadows Lodge, breakfast daily, and two tickets to Luray Caverns, a series of caves with huge, cathedral-like rooms. Plus, get a $30 gas voucher good at any ARAMARK gas station in the park. When Through July 31, 2008. Details All taxes included. Mention code SMWE when booking the second night. Requires a two-night stay midweek (Sun.-Thurs.). Contact 888/896-3833, visitshenandoah.com.
Charlottesville, from $159 per room per night
Receive a $20 credit on your bill for each night of your stay at the Boar's Head Inn. For more great deals in Virginia, see the official tourism website. When Through Aug. 28, 2008. Details Does not include tax of 10 percent or $8 resort fee per stay. Requires a two-night minimum stay. Mention "Gas Card Credit." Contact 800/476-1988, boardsheadinn.com.
Categories: Cheap/Frugal, Gas prices, Travel
Comments
Myrtle Beach is like 10 hours away!!
closer than California, which is where some of the other offers are ... --- lfk
Posted by: mary | May 29, 2008 4:29 PM