With Labor Day just around the corner, travelers looking for that last-minute getaway to celebrate the end of summer in style will enjoy Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Intervention Pool Party and overnight package. As the prime roof top location to party like a rock star, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is offering four days of entertainment at three venues – and a great excuse to head to America’s Finest City for all the fun and sun guests can handle.

Labor Day travelers looking for a place to crash can take advantage of Hard Rock Hotel’s Intervention Packages, starting at $279 and includes contemporary overnight accommodations and two VIP entry tickets for the Sunday Intervention Pool Party. Reservations can be made at www.hardrockhotelsd.com or by calling 888-593-6177.

The weekend begins Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at hotel nightclub 207 with techno-remix masters Jump Smokers, who have developed a cult following in nightclubs from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. On Friday, rapper Flo Rida will perform live at 207 with doors opening at 9 pm. On Saturday, guests can sunbathe and socialize at Float pool lounge with sounds by deejay Brent Bartel and the party continues at night with Theron at the outdoor venue and Chris Cutz spinning at 207.

Finally, on Sunday a special Intervention Pool Party takes place at Float featuring Grammy- nominated deejay Paul Oakenfold, who opened Hard Rock Hotel’s world-famous Sunday pool party season in April with a sold-out performance.

For more information or to book your stay, visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com/intervention.

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Labor Day – the last chance of the summer to hit the road
for a long weekend getaway.  If you’re searching for a last minute vacation and want to save some bucks in the process, head on over to href="http://www.hotels.com/">www.Hotels.com for their Labor Day Promotion where they are offering a savings
of up to 40% on hotels worldwide. And, if you book a hotel for four nights or
longer at select hotels, not only
do you get 40% off, you will receive a Flip camcorder!

If a Labor Day getaway isn’t what you have in mind, why
don’t you plan ahead to visit certain cities in the off-season, when you can often get the best
possible rate? Hotels.com provided us with the top locations to visit to get
the most bang for your buck.

SPRING

1. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Denver%2C+Colorado%2C+United+States&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=1440421&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Denver (April-May)

2. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Cairo%2C+Egypt&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=1634358&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Egypt

3. href="http://www.hotels.com/sa12/hotels-in-hawaii-united-states/"
target="_blank">Hawaii (March – May)

SUMMER

1. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Sydney%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=26633&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Australia (their winter/early spring)

2. target="_blank">Brazil

3. href="http://www.hotels.com/sa10/hotels-in-florida-united-states/"
target="_blank">Florida

4. href="http://www.hotels.com/de1504033/hotels-las-vegas-nevada/" target="_blank">Las
Vegas (July and August)

5. href="http://www.hotels.com/de1469103/hotels-phoenix-arizona/" target="_blank">Phoenix

6. Ski towns ( href="http://www.hotels.com/de1538170/hotels-breckenridge-colorado/"
target="_blank">Breckenridge, href="http://www.hotels.com/de1470354/hotels-vail-colorado/" target="_blank">Vail,
href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Aspen%2C+Colorado%2C+United+States&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=1503773&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Aspen, href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Whistler%2C+British+Columbia%2C+Canada&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=170045&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Whistler)

FALL

1. target="_blank">Bahamas

2. Central
America (September)

3. href="http://www.hotels.com/sa12/hotels-in-hawaii-united-states/"
target="_blank">Hawaii (August – October)

4. target="_blank">Italy (late September – November)

5. href="http://www.hotels.com/sa46/hotels-in-vermont-united-states/"
target="_blank">New England (September until early October – before foliage
season)

6. href="http://www.hotels.com/de1404711/hotels-orlando-florida/" target="_blank">Orlando
(October until mid-November)

WINTER

1. href="http://www.hotels.com/sa5/hotels-in-california-united-states/"
target="_blank">California

2. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Athens%2C+Greece&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=593632&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Greece

3. href="http://www.hotels.com/de1506246/hotels-new-york-new-york/" target="_blank">New
York City

4. href="http://www.hotels.com/co195/hotels-in-south-africa/" target="_blank">South
Africa

5. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=South+Padre+Island%2C+Texas%2C+United+States&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=1510663&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">South Padre Island (TX)

6. href="http://www.hotels.com/search.do?destination=Napa+Valley%2C+California%2C+United+States&searchParams.arrivalDate=08%2F20%2F10&searchParams.departureDate=08%2F22%2F10&rooms=1&searchParams.rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=4&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=HomePage%3A%3ACity&destinationId=1643010&searchParams.landmark=&hotelId="
target="_blank">Wine Country (Napa Valley and Sonoma, CA)

So there you go! Head on over to www.Hotels.com and book your stay today!

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The sun will soon set on summer. So, if you’re still laboring over how to spend your Labor Day Weekend, it’s time to shut down the computer, pack all your white clothes and head over to Sanibel where sunshine, balmy breezes and famous sunsets are the standard, and rates let you have fun, guilt-free.

This Labor Day Weekend, September 3 – 6, the AAA Four-Diamond Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa is celebrating the end of summer with a 20% off special and three full days of labor-intensive fun  for families and couples alike. With no minimum-night-stay requirements, rates as low as $159 per night and $119 per night for Florida residents, the long weekend festivities include:

• Live Bands
• $2 Land Shark Lagers served at Charlie’s and at the pool deck by the lovely Land Shark girls
• Courtside Restaurant Barbeque featuring Kobe Beef Burgers
• Waterslides, slip-n-slides and dive-in movies
• Bean bag toss, watermelon eating contest and volleyball tournaments.
• Sunset dinner cruises aboard the Sanibel Harbour Princess ($55 per adult; $35 per child ages five – 12; free for children age four and under).

Resting on an 85-acre waterfront escape, the Victorian-style AAA Four-Diamond resort beckons travelers with a haven of gracious hospitality and relaxed luxury. Its world-class amenities include well-appointed accommodations with captivating views; three sparkling outdoor pools; the Sanibel Harbour Princess, a private 100-foot yacht for dining and sightseeing; a 40,000-square-foot award-winning spa; six distinctive restaurants and lounges; family programs; and an array of outdoor activities like tennis, kayaking, fishing, biking, swimming and nearby golf.

For more information on Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa or to enjoy Labor Day Weekend at the resort, please contact 1-800-Marriott or visit www.sanibelmarriott.com. Additional taxes, fees, restrictions and blackout dates may apply. 

 
 
 
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Looking for a last minute summer getaway? For a limited time only, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is offering one and two bedroom suites for up to 30 percent off. These suites come equipped with full kitchens and plenty of space, not to mention private balconies that allow for stunning Gulf views.

Now through December 23, 2010, guests who book the Suites on Sale promotion can bring the whole family along for a vacation on the white sand beaches recognized among the best in the U.S. for families. The 900 square-foot Premium One Bedroom Suite accommodates four to six guests comfortably. The 1,200 square-foot Gulf Front Two Bedroom Suite accommodates up to six guests and features king and queen Hyatt Grand Beds in separate bedrooms, along with a pullout sleeper sofa in the living area. Two bathrooms have stand-alone showers with double vanities.

Both the Premium One Bedroom Suite and the Gulf Front Two Bedroom Suite come with 42-inch LCD televisions and fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, a full refrigerator, dishwasher, cooktop range and dining table for four, plus the added bonus of Gulf views from private balconies.

For more information or reservations, visit http://clearwaterbeach.hyatt.com or call 1-800-233-1234. No offer code is required.

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Hurry up and wait. That’s the modern ethic for the frequent (or even infrequent) air traveler. Get to the airport a few hours early to ensure you have all the time you need to get through the security line.

Then, you take off your shoes, take all the change out of your pockets, take out your laptop, take off your belt and anything else that might possibly set off the metal detector, take your ID out of your wallet, walk through the metal detector, set it off with the cell phone you forgot to take out of your pocket, wait patiently while you get scanned by the wand that makes the Star Wars light saber noise, and then put everything back only to find out your flight is delayed for another few hours.

Sound familiar? That experience is familiar to Jeff Michaels, a musician who found a way to pass that time creatively during his years on the road and turned it into the book, Please Hug Me, I’ve Been Delayed (www.pleasehugmeseries.com).

“Back in the 70s and 80s, betting on when arriving flights would actually touch down was a great way to pass the time, and even make a buck off of other stranded passengers,” Michaels says. “But now with the advent of blackberries, iPhones, iPads, laptops and other gadgets, there is a whole new range of busywork and play that you can take advantage of in the airport.”

His ideas include:

• Scroll through your contacts on your phone and delete any ex’s and all the people you no longer like. You’ll be surprised how good this can feel.
• Review your portfolio allocations. If you don’t have any portfolio allocations and keep all your money in checking, now might be a good time to hit the airport newsstand and buy a book on investing.
• Use this time to back up your laptop hard drive. Make a habit of doing this every time you fly and you’ll never have to worry about losing all your Kim Kardashian pictures, er, I mean data, ever again.
• Get your shoes shined. This is an age-old tradition that is going the way of the 8-track. And remember, these poor guys are stuck in the airport for life. Tip them well.
• Ladies, now would be a good time to clean out the mobile filing cabinet you call your purse. Be discriminating. Do you really need to carry around the Led Zeppelin ticket stubs from the concert your high school boyfriend took you to? (Didn’t he cheat on you with Sara Jansen at the prom anyway?) And gentlemen, let’s get those 72 fast food receipts and expired video club cards out of those wallets before the airlines charge you for an extra carryon.
• Call your mom.

Other games include, “How Attractive Am I Really?”, “Celebrity Sighting’”, where you gain points for convincing others a random celebrity walked by (bonus points for celebrity vampires), and detailed instructions on how to use your terminal down time to set a new world record.

“If you even try just a few of these, you may find the time passing much quicker,” Michaels concludes. “And this will hopefully leave you with at least a little strength to battle any Chronic Seat Kickers (CSKs) when you eventually board the plane.” (Which he also offers solutions for—some minor acting required.)

“Overbooking, lost luggage, and excessive baggage fees are frustrating enough experiences for passengers. If I can help at least one person keep their sanity through an agonizing flight delay, then I’ve done my job,” says Michaels.

About Jeff Michaels: Jeff Michaels began his touring career as a keyboardist with the San Francisco band Luce, opening for the likes of Nellie Furtado, Sister Hazel, and Dennis Quaid (yes, the actor). Michaels went on to form his own band, Even Elroy, and since then has landed songs on several major TV shows, including MTV’s The Real World. www.beendelayed.com

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How would you like to cruise around San Diego’s bay with your own personal captain, and then enjoy the luxurious accommodations of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Located at the entrance of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego just announced a package that allows you to take in the very best of the downtown area and cruise the warm waters of San Diego’s beaches with the new “I’m on a Boat” package.

Featuring up to 45% savings on boat rentals at the SBR Yacht Chart Club, the package includes a two-hour boat rental with a private captain for you and up to 11 of your closest friends. You have a choice of either a Formula 40 Performance Cruiser, featuring a spacious cabin and twin turbo engines or an elegant Sea Ray 310 cruiser with flat screen televisions and an onboard barbecue. Guests also receive overnight accommodations for two nights in a studio room or suite, a hearty breakfast for two at retro-chic diner Maryjane’s, and VIP access to the hotel’s nightclubs, 207 and Float.

“Where else can you book an affordable luxury package at the hippest hotel in town that puts you on a yacht with a personal captain, along with access to all the extravagance Hard Rock Hotel San Diego has to offer?” said Matt Greene, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego general manager. “San Diego is hands down the best city for summer and we hope guests take advantage of this great deal when planning their upcoming getaways to America’s Finest City.”

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s “I’m on a Boat” package is priced starting from $713 for a two-night stay, is available from June 15-Oct. 30 2010; subject to availability. Certain blackout dates apply and two-week advance reservations are highly recommended to ensure boat availability. Maryjane’s credit must be used during the stay and taxes, service charges and gratuities are additional. To book Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s “I’m On a Boat”, please visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com or call 888-834-2628.

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