Long Live Summer Fridays: Affordable Three-Day Weekends

DALLAS, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a fun, yet affordable, destination to pass a long weekend this summer? Hotels.com®, a leading online booking website, recommends travel itineraries to top destinations – Denver, Houston and Las Vegas – to indulge and satisfy every traveler's wanderlust. The latest Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®), which reports on real prices paid by Hotels.com customers in 2012, points to average daily room rates in these markets as low as $120 and under. This means travelers can nab a deal and have cash left over to spend exploring their passions.

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"During the summertime, travelers typically have a bit more flexibility and can potentially extend a weekend getaway into a three or four day trip," says Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. "You can pack a whole lot of activity into that one extra day, and no matter what drives you to travel, Hotels.com makes it easy to be in the middle of the action with our convenient landmark filters and mobile booking app that provides over 20,000 exclusive deals each day – even on same day bookings!"

For the Active Traveler
Denver, Colorado - $118 (average daily rate according to the HPI)
Stay: A short walk from the 16^th Street Mall and trendy Lo-Do, the Marriott Denver City Center offers breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains for rooms facing west.
Activities:  With miles of bike paths starting in the heart of Denver and spreading over the greater metropolitan area, travelers can walk, run, bike or rollerblade around to explore the city. Skirting just west of downtown Denver, the South Platte River gives travelers the opportunity to rent a tube and float through the river or try a new sport such as river kayaking or river paddle boarding.  Rent a car and take a quick 30 minute drive west to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Chautauqua Park or Lookout Mountain to get some exercise and see a sweeping view across Denver looking west.

For the "Shop Until You Eat" Traveler
Houston, Texas -$118 (average daily rate according to the HPI)
Stay: Nestled in the heart of the nation's fourth largest city, travelers can stay inside the "loop" at Inn at the Ballpark.
Activities:  For foodies, the city harbors an eclectic mix of chefs and cuisine including restaurants specializing in southern soul food, mouthwatering cocktails, fresh seafood dishes, up-and-coming Mexican and Vietnamese gems. Scour the various outdoor farmers' markets for local goods and fresh snacks. Shoppers will love Houston. With a dozen distinct shopping hubs, the city has stores for all tastes and interests from vintage and bargain goods to high-end designers and luxury commodities. Spend an afternoon wandering 19^th Street in the historic The Heights neighborhood. Dive into bargain hunting on Harwin Drive. Need to find something for the man in your life? Houston prides itself on having a host of shops catering specifically to men.

For the Entertainment Lover
Las Vegas, Nevada - $105 (average daily rate according to the HPI)
Stay: The opulent Caesars Palace supplies enough amusement you'll never want to leave. Enjoy two dozen restaurants, gaming, entertainment, shopping, spas and a pool.
Activities: International music talent almost always stops on The Strip while touring, so travelers are guaranteed to find a show that interests them when visiting. Head downstairs from your room to enjoy a show at the Colosseum, which is currently headlining Shania Twain, the world's best-selling female country artist of all time and Celine Dion, the best-selling female recording artist of all time, period. Afterwards go dance the night away to live DJs or rock out on the floating Cleopatra's Barge. Want to venture out? The Cosmopolitan, Harrah's and a plethora of other resorts are just minutes away on foot.

Press contacts:

Megan Tyrie – Finn Partners for Hotels.com
Phone: (212) 593-5815
Email: [email protected]    
Twitter: @finntravel

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

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