Fairmont Hotel & Resorts

Whether it’s a just-opened chic hotspot or a historic landmark that has been in the community for a century, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is always at the heart of their destinations. This year our friends at Fairmont are celebrating anniversaries far and wide, with hotels from British Columbia to South Africa marking eventful histories.

One of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Fairmont Banff Springs is turning 125 years young and has a full roster of events and activities planned. Opened in 1888, the landmark hotel was the inspiration of Sir William Cornelius Van Horne, 19th Century railway pioneer and hotel visionary, who famously quipped, “If we can’t export the scenery, we’ll import the tourists.” The 125th anniversary celebrations will run all year long and include heritage tours, dining specials, a monthly artist-in-residence program, heritage golf and more. Leading up to the anniversary, recent renovations have included the Royal Suite, perched atop the Castle, and the hotel’s two signature Terrace Suites overlooking the scenic Bow River Valley. 

The special 125th Castle Celebration Package offers us two nights in luxury and a daily resort credit $125 CAD. Enjoy sumptuous dining with expansive mountain views, golf on the world-famous Stanley Thompson golf course, hikes down the Spray Valley to the site of the original Rundle stone quarry or a sojourn in the world-class Willow Stream Spa. Available year-round, rates start from $359 CAD per night with a minimum two night stay.

In Arizona, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is celebrating a quarter century of luxury. The AAA Five-Diamond resort’s 25th Anniversary Early-Bird Special is perfect for a summer getaway. The package includes nightly accommodation and a daily $25 USD food and beverage credit. Available for stays from May 27, 2013 to September 2, 2013, rates start at $125 USD per night.

Back in Canada, The Fairmont Empress will be blowing out 105 candles in charming Victoria, British Columbia, with special offers. Other sister hotels marking milestones include South Africa’s Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, which will celebrate its crystal anniversary of 15 years since opening on the beach in KwaZulu-Natal, while in Boston Fairmont Battery Wharf is looking forward to starting their 5th year in America’s Walking City. In Montreal Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 55 years.

All rates unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced per room, per night, exclude taxes and gratuity and are based on double occupancy. For reservations please visit fairmont.com or call 1-800-441-1414 and don’t miss more travel deals with Fairmont luxury hotels.

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It is my pleasure to introduce you to Fairmont President’s Club…

Fairmont President’s Club, a recognition program designed with your individual travel preferences, passions and interests in mind. Committed in providing benefits and privileges that offer convenience and access to what you want when you travel.

Membership is complimentary and your Fairmont President’s Club experience begins the moment you arrive at any of the Fairmont luxury hotels with a private reception desk offering express check-in and checkout and continues during your stay with complimentary high-speed internet access and local calling, Fairmont Fit, complimentary use of TaylorMade golf Clubs at select hotels, exclusive savings at Willow Stream Spas, Fairmont Store and so much more. Sign up today & enjoy the wonderful benefits tomorrow!

Howard Johnson Hotels

Have a case of the Monday blahs? Howard Johnson® hotels are here to help with the launch of “Happy Monday,” a new promotion that lets us save 35 percent off midweek stays at more than 370 participating hotels in the U.S. and Canada when they book on a Monday. 

To participate, we must first visit www.hojohappymonday.com and opt in to the promotion by sharing our email address. Once we do, we will instantly receive a message with a special “Happy Monday” discount code that can be used at www.hojo.com, allowing us to book a midweek stay at our favorite participating Howard Johnson hotel in the U.S. and Canada at 35 percent off the rate of the day. 

“For any number of reasons, Mondays have a historically bad reputation,” said Kevin McCabe, senior director of marketing for Howard Johnson. “Howard Johnson, on the other hand, is known for happiness. With this latest promotion, we’re doing our part to make Mondays just a little bit better by offering an unprecedented 35 percent off at U.S.- and Canada-based participating hotels.” 

Howard Johnson’s Happy Mondays promotion applies to stays booked by May 20, 2013, and completed by May 23, 2013—and is available only through www.hojohappymonday.com and www.hojo.com. The discount code can be acquired any day of the week but can only be applied for bookings made on a Monday during the promotional period. The discount will not apply to Friday or Saturday night stays. For full terms and conditions, visit www.hojo.com.

Delta Hotels and Resorts

It all began with a single 62-room motor inn in Richmond, British Columbia and has grown to over 45 city, airport hotels & resorts across Canada.   Today a warm welcome awaits you from coast to coast at Delta Hotels & Resorts.  My business clients love their stays at friendly Delta and you will too.  They have everything you want & love from friendly staff, comfy beds & delicious restaurant meals.  Families can treat themselves to the extra space, fridge & microwave in the Delta Plus rooms for your next Canadian trip.

Currently you can save up to 25% with the Web Saver Calendar!  For family to golf packages, check out all the current Special & Promotions.

Don’t forget to sign up for Delta Privilege.  Membership is free and all hotel guests are welcome to join by enrolling in person at the front desk, online at deltahotels.com/privilege, by e-mail at privilege@deltahotels.com or by calling 1-888-321-DELTA (3358). 

Preferred Family Hotels

Ahhh… the memories of family vacations, long drives in the car, your child’s first flight, exciting new places & days spend making sand castles on the beach.  Just in time for summer holidays, check out these great Preferred Family hotels, perfect for water play and aquatic adventures.

Make lasting memories with family vacation packages. Book a Preferred Family rate and receive a second room at 50% off.

Daddies can use their American Express Card and receive Best Available Room Rate and one complimentary round of golf when you stay two nights

Each family-certified hotel features special Preferred Family offers through www.preferredfamily.com worldwide.

Preferred Hotel Group, a collection of over 800 independent hotels and resorts globally, recently launched Preferred Family, a certified collection of hotels and resorts that meet the needs of family travel through age-specific criteria, services and offerings that match a family’s own needs and interests.  Travelers can find hotels and destinations based on the age of the children from tots to teens (0-17 years).

Sleep Inns

Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International is sharing dream tips, with helpful suggestions from A to Zzzz’s.

Hotels are just the place to celebrate sleep and where better to turn for advice than the brand with the word “sleep” right in its name? Sleep Inn leaves Dream Tips in rooms to help us drift off to dreamland. Some top tips:

• Rest fashionably. Studies have found that wearing socks to bed helps regulate your body temperature for a more satisfying night of rest.
• Play it cool. Turn down the room temperature before climbing under the covers. A cooler room helps you fall asleep faster and stay rested longer.
• Steam away stress. A hot shower or bath lowers your body temperature and signals your brain that it is time for sweet dreams.
• You snooze, you lose. Hitting the snooze button every morning steals valuable moments of quality rest. Set your alarm clock later and relax longer.

Sleep Inn rooms are equipped with special soundproofing, soft lighting, plush bedding and soothing nature-inspired artwork – all for the cause of a good night’s rest. Lodging giant Choice Hotels knows all about sleep. Last year Choice hosted more than 220 million people at its 6,200 Choice Hotels around the world.

Reserve and pay for your next summer trip now and you could save up to 20% at participating hotels.  Just be sure to select the Advance Purchase Rate and enter your Choice Privileges® membership number to participate in this valuable offer.  If you’re not already a Choice Privileges member you can sign up now to take advantage of this and other valuable member-only perks.