Healthcare Traveler - October 2008 - (Page 58) Big Deals Cheap flights AirTran Airways With the launch of service between Virginia’s Richmond International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia Airport, AirTran adds a third route from The Old Dominion’s capital city, joining destinations Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida. The carrier also plans to launch nonstop daily flights between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Orlando on November 20, and from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Orlando, and Ft. Myers on November 6. Sample roundtrip flights from Richmond to New York cost $139. Call (800) 247-8726 or visit www.airtran.com to book. L A S T- M I NU T E B A RG A I NS FOR MOBI LE PROF E SSION A L S Low-cost lodging aLoft Philadelphia Airport Virgin America The start-up airline has launched nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport and Los Angeles International (LAX) airport. Routes are also available between San Francisco International Airport and JFK, LAX, and Washington Dulles International Airport. Sample one-way fares between LAX and JFK are $139. Call (877) 359-8474 or visit www.virginamerica.com to reserve your seats with the provider that offers videogames, latest release movies, 18 channels of satellite TV, and over 3,000 music files. Starwood Hotels & Resorts presents its new lifestyle brand in The City of Brotherly Love. Its urban-influenced design showcases 9-foot ceilings and oversized windows for the ultimate loft-like experience. Each room boasts walk-in showers and high-tech office and entertainment centers, including one-stop connectivity for PDAs, cell phones, mp3 players, and laptops. To book your stay, visit www.alofthotels.com or call (877) 462-5638. Deals on wheels AVIS Visit this company’s website for a long list of time-sensitive deals, like $100 off monthly rentals, $25 off weekly one-way rentals, and $20 off weekend rentals. Sample weekend rates at off-airport locations start as low as $19 daily. Other special discounts are available by state and type of credit card used for payment. Browse www.avis.com or call (800) 8792847 for current discounts and reservations. Rezhub.com The car rental booking engine now highlights fuel-efficient rental cars in the results of every search. Plus, the company donates 20% of all its proceeds to environmental organizations. Visit www.rezhub.com to search by date and location. Hybrid, flex fuel, and highly fuel efficient vehicles appear at the top of search results, highlighted in green. Sample daily rates start at $23. Call (877) 473-9482 to book by phone. Hotel Shangri-La, Santa Monica The luxury boutique located on the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California, offers Art Deco beauty, ocean views from every room, and a courtyard with elevated pool and cabanas. Introductory rates begin at $265. Visit www.shangrila-hotel.com or call (800) 345-7829 for reservations. Budget entertainment & getaways High Peaks Resort Located on Main Street in Lake Placid, New York, the Adirondack Mountain getaway sits directly on Mirror Lake and offers swimming, canoeing, and paddleboats. Through December 31, enjoy three discount packages: Stay Three, Get a Fourth Night Free (starting at $199 nightly); Bag-A-Peak hiking experience; and Peak Views Golf. Call (800) 755-5598 or visit www.highpeaksresort.com to book your deal. 58 Healthcare Traveler October 2008 Surf Motel and Gardens Situated in the seaside town of Fort Bragg, California, the motel offers 10% off its lowest rate to motorcyclists. An additional discount is provided to groups of 10 riders or more. Boasting an area for barbecues, the motel invites guests to rent motorcycles and embark on a popular three-day ride through Mendocino County’s coastline and redwood forests. Regular room rates start at $49 per night. Visit www.surfmotelfortbragg.com or call (800) 339-5361 to book your discount. Illustration by Getty Images/ImageZoo www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.alofthotels.com http://www.virginamerica.com http://www.airtran.com http://www.Rezhub.com http://www.rezhub.com http://www.avis.com http://www.shangrila-hotel.com http://www.highpeaksresort.com http://www.surfmotelfortbragg.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com
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