Free Gas Deals When You Travel These Locations
by Jessica
Howell
Pump
prices have pinched the pocketbooks of us all…
but summer vacations need not be postponed. Savvy travel
establishments are offering ingenious incentives to
lure solace-seeking families out onto the highways again.
From free gas cards to special road warrior room rates
- we've compiled a list of this year's greatest, money-saving
deals for families on the go. So pack 'er up - it's
time for a road trip.
California
San Francisco - Stop by the Best Western Tuscan Inn in San Francisco's
famous Fisherman's Wharf for a night and leave with
a $20 Shell gas card when you mention the "Vroom
Special Rate." Available for $189 during the week
($209 weekends) you'll receive a one-night stay (double
occupancy) and complimentary wine reception with your
free fuel.
Call 800-648-4626 or visit www.tuscaninn.com
San
Luis - Click here
for a printable coupon that entitles you to a 10 cent
refund per mile (max $30 per day) when you drive to
the San Luis Embassy Suites Hotel. Driving mileage is
calculated by the front desk and reservations must be
made under the GAS special Now that's a reason to smile.
Call 805-549-0800 or visit www.embassysuites.com
Colorado
Aspen
- F-R-E-E. That's the word of the moment in Aspen. Not
only free gas, but free bicycle rentals and scenic bus
passes (now that's a way to save gas!) when you book
two nights or more at a Stay Aspen Snowmass participating
property.
Call 800-670-0788 or visit www.aspenchamber.org
or www.stayaspensnowmass.com
District of Columbia
Washington
D.C. - Anyone who can successfully navigate
the District's traffic circles and one-way streets truly
deserves the "Road Warrior" title. At the
luxurious Hotel Rouge and Hotel George, you'll receive
a $20 gas card with overnight deluxe accommodations
with the like-named package. Makes getting into the
car the next morning a little bit easier, doesn't it?
Visit www.hotelgeorge.com
or www.rougehotel.com
Florida
Miami - If the
ocean is beckoning, you don't have to hesitate. Thanks
to AAA Gas Up & Go Miami Getaway package, you can
head south to the sparkling blue waters and pick up
a free $25 pre-paid gas card along the way. An exclusive
for AAA members - one deluxe guestroom, gas card and
breakfast for two is available at Miami Marriott's Biscayne
Bay property.
Call 305-374-3900 and mention promo code "C2A"
or visit www.marriott.com
St.
Augustine - Recharge and refuel with a three
night stay at one of St. Augustine's Inns of Elegance
(seven historic B&B options) and you'll recieve
a free $50 gasoline card to make the ride home a bit
more bearable.
Visit www.innsofelegance.com
Massachusetts
Boston - Right outside of Boston's heart lies Billerica, resting
place of Homewood Suites by Hilton. Enjoy the Weekender
Package with overnight accommodations in spacious suite
style and get a free $10 gas card and breakfast buffet.
Visit www.homewoodsuites.hilton.com
If you're in the mood for trendy sophistication,
check out Boston's Nine Zero Hotel where you'll receive
stylish accommodations for two, a $25 Mobil/Exxon gas
card and two complimentary drinks for the ride home.
Visit www.ninezero.com
Andover - Gas up
and go at the Wyndham Andover Hotel when you reserve
their special family package. Whatever your speed, you'll
find something in Andover for everyone - conveniently
located 20 miles from the Atlantic coast and a half-hour
north of Boston. The "Get Up & Go" package
includes overnight accommodations in the hotel's newly
renovated guestrooms, a $25 pre-paid Shell Gas Card
and taxes.
Call 877-999-3223 or visit www.wyndham.com
Michigan
Traverse City -
The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau will
give a $25 Speedway gas card to every visitor who calls
to reserve a stay of four nights or longer at any of
its 43 participating hotels, motels or resorts between
now and Labor Day. The cards are redeemable for gas
or other merchandise at Speedway service stations anywhere
in the country. To qualify, travelers simply book their
rooms through the Bureau's toll-free "Pump Up Your
Summer" reservations line, 1-800-714-0051. This
gas card has the impact of reducing a $3-a-gallon gas
price to $2 a gallon for a visitor who makes a 500-mile
round trip to Traverse City in a car that averages 20
miles per gallon.
Call 1-800-714-0051 or visit www.mytraversecity.com
Missouri
Branson - When travels have you headed toward Branson, make
it a point to pull into the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce and Welcome Center (located at Highways
65 and 248 or 65 and 160.) If you've got proof that
you've spent $40 within the two previous days, you'll
leave with a $50 Gas Buster Discount Card, filled with
special deals and promotions for area attractions, lodging
and more.
Visit www.explorebranson.com
Springfield - This one is a bit tricky, but the reward is sweet.
Stay at one of Springfield's 34 participating hotels,
show proof of purchase for two tickets to the city's
Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium and have a
validation form stamped when you visit Springfield's
Bass Pro Shop… and you'll have earned yourself
a $40 Visa gift card to use on gas - or whatever else
you want. Think of it as a scavenger hunt (or at least
tell the kids so) and make a day of it. The minor
irritation - you'll have to wait up to four weeks
for home delivery of your prize.
Visit www.springfieldmo.org
New
York
New
York - It seems appropriate that Paramount
Hotel New York, located in the center of always vehicle-infested
Times Square, is offering a bit of help to weary,
four-wheel travelers. Present a receipt for gasoline
(dated within 24 hours of arrival) and the hotel will
refund your bill up to $30 - big savings in the Big
Apple. Ask for the "gasoline" package.
Call 212-764-5500 or visit www.nycparamount.com
Ohio
Granville - Beat summer's sticky heat with a trip to Ye Olde
Mill Velvet Ice Cream Factory and make pit stops at
all of Granville's other unique attractions. Book
a one night stay at Cherry Valley Lodge ($109) and
you'll recieve a free $20 gas card thanks to the "One
Tank Trip Getaway Package." Now that's a delicious
deal.
Call 800-788-8008 or visit www.cherryvalleylodge.com
Tennessee
Nashville - Grab your keys and throw your cowboy boots
in the trunk. The Millennium Maxwell House in Nashville
is offering a $20 gas credit (deducted from hotel
bill) with complimentary breakfast buffet and deluxe
overnight accommodations for $129 as a part of their
"Family Fuel" package. Yee-haw!
Call 866-866-8086 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com
Texas
Dallas - Get back to your roots at Dallas' Hotel Lawrence.
A single Queen room, $10 gas card (for each night
of your stay) and $5 off Valet Parking (daily) is
available on two night (or over) stays. So, fill 'er
up - you won't want to miss a night in this lux southern
hot spot.
Call 214-761-9090 or visit www.hotellawrencedallas.com
Virginia
Wintergreen - Get a full free tank of gas (up to $75) when you
book a three-night stay at the Wintergreen Resort.
Present a valid gasoline purchase receipt at check-in
and the receipt amount will be credited from your
bill at checkout. Whoever said there's no such thing
as a free ride?
Call 800-926-3723 or visit www.wintergreenresort.com
Canada
Whistler, B.C. - Hit the white slopes and save some green this summer.
Book three to six days at a participating resort on
WhisterAccommodations.com and you'll receive a $50
(CAD) gas card. Book seven or more nights and you'll
get a $100 (CAD) gas card.
Call 866-905-4607 or visit www.whistleraccommodation.com
Bed
& Breakfast Lodging
For a listing of gas-saving specials and packages
at bed & breakfasts nationwide, check out www.bedandbreakfast.com.
NOTE: This article was written several years ago so please call or visit listed
websites to inquire about what current offers are available before you go. |
