Hotels.com Offers Cross Country Getaways in Florida and California with Its Sunny Escapes Sale

DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, travelers longing for a sunny getaway can escape the frigid temperatures and hit the beach with the hotels.com® Sunny Escapes Sale.  Great deals are available from coast to coast, with Florida hotels and California properties discounted at up to 50 percent off.  Rooms must be booked by February 27 for travel between now and March 12, 2012.

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"There's no better way to beat the winter blues than to plan a warm getaway without pulling out your passport," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com.  "Whether wanderlusters are looking for East or West Coast vacations, hotels.com has both covered. The Sunny Escapes Sale offers great hotel deals in Florida and California, so guests can take advantage of the country's warmest destinations while saving money."

Soak Up the Sun in Florida
Travelers looking to work on their tans, ride jet skis or try parasailing can enjoy the warm weather throughout Florida.  Great hotel deals are available in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and more. Visitors to South Beach can stay at the 3.5-star Art Deco Avalon Hotel on Ocean Drive, directly across from the beach.  Guests who book through the Sunny Escapes Sale can save 25 percent, with rates starting as low as $159 per night.

High Tide Adventure in California
For the adventure-seeking traveler, California offers world-class surfing for experts and novices alike. The Sunny Escapes Sale features great travel deals in coastal cities, including Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and more. Water lovers will feel at home at the 3-star Kona Kai Resort in San Diego, surrounded by the San Diego Bay on one side and a marina on the other.  Guests can save 25 percent, with rates starting at just $83 per night.

All hotel deals are subject to availability. To book your hotel room, or take advantage of last minute hotel deals, visit www.hotels.com, call 1-800-2-hotels, use our mobile apps, or book with a friend through our Facebook app Hotels WithMe. Other news and images are available at our media room: http://press.hotels.com/en-us/.

Press contacts:

Lily Karp – Finn Partners for hotels.com
Phone: (212) 715-1696
Email: [email protected]

Taylor L. Cole, APR
hotels.com North America
Phone: (469) 335-8442
Email: [email protected]

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