DALLAS, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotels.com® offers travelers the opportunity to hop on Easter hotel deals perfect for holiday getaways this season with its Easter Sale.  Visiting family is a piece of cake with up to 30% savings through April 24, 2011, for travel between April 21 and April 26, 2011. Hotels.com has a destination fitting for every traveler's needs, from Myrtle Beach, S.C. to California. As always, hotels.com offers a Price Match Guarantee, to ensure travelers receive the best deal possible.  

"The hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) recently reported that hotel prices are slowly rising," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com. "We know that good deals are still out there, and we are always looking for an opportunity to sweeten a sale for our customers. With our Easter Sale, travelers have the opportunity to save up to 30% during one of the most highly traveled times of the year."

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Hotels

As travelers continue to look to escape the harsh winter weather, southern domestic destinations are beginning to warm up and are the perfect long weekend getaway. Myrtle Beach's golf courses offer the perfect atmosphere for egg hunts and for Dad to get in a few rounds of golf.  Hotels.com customers can save 25% at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, which has two golf courses on property.  The four-star property, close to The Carolina Opry and Dunes Golf and Beach Club is a luxurious bargain at just $112 per night. For even bigger savings, the Patricia Grand Resort Hotel by Oceana Resorts is offering 33% off on bookings of three nights or more.  This beach-front resort is family-friendly with a 150-foot lazy river and kiddie pool, while offering close proximity to Broadway at the Beach and the Coastal Grand Mall. Room rates start at $53 per night.

Santa Barbara, California Hotels

For travelers looking for a west coast escape, Santa Barbara's Best Western Carpenteria Inn offers a three-star experience for a bargain, with a savings of 15%. Santa Barbara's most famous historic landmark, Mission Santa Barbara, offers a perfect example of the incredible Spanish architecture dotted throughout the city, and State Street houses the city center's entertainment activities, with museums, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. With the beach and the Santa Barbara Zoo nearby, sightings of the Easter Bunny are nearly guaranteed.  Room rates start at $70 per night.

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