| Traveling can be a lot of fun as individuals or as a | | | | room rate at all participating motels. |
| family. With the rising costs of gas prices, many of us | | | | Group Rates - Motels love groups and it is important |
| stay close to home rather than traveling long distances | | | | to ask if there are any group rates available during the |
| to vacation hot spots. | | | | time you intend to arrive. If you are arriving during a |
| I have been the marketing manager for a resort | | | | time when the establishment does not intend to have |
| property for over 11 years. My primary responsibility is | | | | occupancy, they may graciously extend a discount for |
| to market this establishment to attract new guests to | | | | your group. Certain requirements will apply and will |
| stay with us as well as to entice repeat guests to join | | | | vary. |
| us again for another great getaway. | | | | Travel Midweek - It's typical for motels to be very |
| Many of us would love to enjoy a vacation but simply | | | | busy on the weekends and slower during the middle |
| are not able to afford the cost for a room. I have listed | | | | of the week. Try to travel Sunday - Thursday to |
| a few ways to cut the costs and enjoy a much | | | | receive the best deals. The rates are usually lower |
| needed getaway for a fraction of the cost. | | | | during the middle of the week. Combine this with a |
| Coupons - Many motels participate in programs where | | | | coupon or other discount and you are well on your |
| you can receive two nights for the price of one night. | | | | way to savings. |
| Ask about these discounts when making your | | | | Off-Season Specials - Check the local newspapers |
| reservation. Check the motel's website prior to calling | | | | and travel websites for any specials the motel may be |
| to see if there are any specials listed online that must | | | | offering. Depending upon the location of the motel, you |
| be mentioned prior to receiving the discount. | | | | can get a great discount! For instance, take in a winter |
| Corporate Rate - You can often receive an additional | | | | storm at the beach and you are certain to get a |
| 10% off just for presenting your business card at a | | | | spectacular deal! |
| motel. Of course this depends on whether or not you | | | | Mailing List - If you enjoyed your stay, ask the front |
| are arriving during their peak season, but it certainly is | | | | desk if they have a mailing list. Perhaps they can mail |
| worth asking about. | | | | you unadvertised specials or keep you posted of any |
| Military Discount - Some establishments will give a | | | | savings coupons they may be offering. |
| considerable price break for those serving in the | | | | Traveling doesn't always have to break our |
| military. You will need to present proper identification | | | | pocketbook. If you take a moment to do your |
| upon check-in so be prepared to do so. | | | | research prior to making your reservation, you will be |
| AARP - Are you a senior citizen and a member of | | | | well on your way to saving yourself some money. |
| AARP? You are eligible for an additional 10% off your | | | | |