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A study conducted by Preferred Hotel Group, in conjunction with YPartnership, found that baby boomers want to take their travel experiences to a new level, where experiential, active and thematic travel is at the top of their lists.

Not willing to be relegated to a bus tour, the 77-million-strong U.S. baby boomer generation is proving they are young at heart with a passion for active experiences in global destinations.

To honor this iconic generation, the first of whom turned 65 on Jan. 1, 2011, nearly 100 Preferred Hotel Group members worldwide are offering Time to Celebrate offers now through May 31, 2011, which include a two-night stay with first night at published room rate (two-night minimum/maximum stay) and a second night at $65 or local currency equivalent.

The offer is valid for two-night stays only (maximum one night at $65 allowed per stay, per guest or party).

The initial rate displayed may be an average daily rate. Please check the daily pricing breakdown for rate details.

For more information, visit

www.phgoffers.com/babyboomer

Loews Hotels are offering the “Royal Wedding” package, available April 28 to 30.

The offer features a two-night deluxe stay, wedding cake amenity and wedding favor upon check-in, wake-up call the morning of the wedding, traditional English breakfast delivered to the room along with a champagne toast to enjoy during the nuptials.

Loews Hotels has a special offer of a complimentary one-night stay to return on their first anniversary for brides and grooms who book a wedding reception at Loews within 30 days of the Royal Wedding.

And married couples are cordially invited to celebrate their wedding anniversaries at a Loews with a complimentary champagne toast if also booked within 30 days of the Royal Wedding. The “Royal Wedding” package is subject to availability at 18 Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada with rates starting at $285.

For more information, call 800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com

Now Resorts & Spas’ Mother/Daughter Getaway package includes a manicure and pedicure, a 25-minute massage, access to wet areas of the spa throughout their stay, 20 percent off additional spa treatments, and in-room champagne upon arrival.

Rates start at $390 per night based on double occupancy (accommodations, food and beverage, taxes and tips are included).

The Mother/Daughter Getaway package is offered as an add-on of $120 per person.

Package available for new reservations made through May 6, 2011, for travel between May 1 and May 28, 2011.

For more information, visit www.nowresorts.com

Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Denver has completed a renovation of its 189 guestrooms. The makeover is the first of several renovations to the hotel, with plans for a revamped lobby and meeting spaces currently in the works.

The new rooms are inspired by Denver’s urban yet adventurous lifestyle. Each room features a bold, modern design while incorporating pieces that nod to more traditional world culture.

To encourage guests to experience the new rooms, the hotel is offering a Bring Your Sexy Back package, which includes 20 percent off deluxe accommodations, a one-hour Image Shape Up with image consultant Tina Higgins, a hair style and make-up application at Veda-Renaissance Spa & Salon, breakfast for two at Panzano Restaurant, and two Pama Passion martinis.
For more information, call 800-990-1303 or visit www.monaco-denver.com

Condominium Connection has added the recently opened Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach luxury condominiums to its portfolio of Hawaii offerings.

The wholesaler is offering introductory discounts ranging from 16 to 34 percent, as well as every fifth night free and a complimentary upgrade from Resort View category for travel through June 1.

Depending on the accommodations and travel dates, savings can range from $775 to $2,056 for seven-night stays.

For more information, call 800-423-2976 or visit

www.condoconnection.com

The Aston MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas has announced spring packages, which are valid for travel through June 2.

The Dinner & Room package includes a Luna Studio room and a three-course dinner for two at the Village Sunset & Vines restaurant from a nightly room rate of $217.

The Make Room for Brunch package features a Luna Studio room and breakfast or lunch for two at the Before Sunset Café from a nightly room rate of $130.

This package is available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday arrivals only.

The Lake Las Vegas Family Marina package includes a Viera Studio (which sleeps four people), a one-hour electric boat rental, and a choice of water toys (single kayak, tandem kayak, canoe, pedal boat or barracuda) for two hours from a nightly room rate of $230 for up to four people.

In addition, the resort is offering two golf packages for travel through May 31.

The one-night SouthShore Golf Package includes a Luna Studio room and two rounds of golf (one round per person, per stay) from $291 per person, double.

And the midweek Tuscany Golf package includes a Luna Studio room and a round of golf for two at the Tuscany Golf Club from a nightly rate of $121 per person, double.

For more information, call 877-997-6667 or visit www.astonmontelagovillage.com

The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is offering vacationers an enhanced “Family Time in Paradise” program featuring guaranteed connecting rooms or suites (where available), a daily $50 resort credit, free food and beverage for kids 12 and under, and complimentary non-motorized water sports, with rates starting at $219.

The packages also include one welcome amenity per child, per stay; and a kid’s cup that can be filled up with juice, milk and soft drinks for free at the pool.

The offer is available for booking through Dec. 31, 2011.

When booking the “Family Time in Paradise” package, mention rate code LYF50PKG.

For more information, call 866-716-8106 or visit www.sheratonnassau.com

Elite Island Resorts has launched a Mother’s Day weekend package offering travelers who book an all-inclusive vacation from May 2, 2011 to 11:59 p.m. on May 8 (Mother’s Day) a free stay for Mom.

Every booking during the promotional period will be made on a buy one, get one free basis.

To book the offer, travelers will need to use a secret booking code which will be announced at midnight on Monday, May 2.

The offer is valid for travel through Dec. 20, 2011, and also includes VIP treatment and a complimentary room category upgrade, when available, at the time of booking.

Participating properties include Antigua’s St. James’s Club & Villas; The Verandah Resort & Spa and Galley Bay Resort & Spa; the Palm Island Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; the Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and LaSource in Grenada.

For more information, call 800-858-4618 or visit www.eliteislandresorts.com

How do travelers view rail travel when compared to air travel? In a recent poll of global travelers by SilverRail Technologies, the world’s first global rail ticket technology platform, 90 percent of respondents saying they would like to see rail options displayed alongside flights when searching for travel.

The poll also showed that 79 percent would choose train over plane if high-speed rail options existed, and 61 percent would choose rail over air if the cost was the same or better. The poll concluded that time, cost and comfort are the three key factors considered by consumers when booking travel, and flying is coming in second increasingly often.

The results reveal that travelers are considering total travel time — getting from door to door — and the full travel experience when choosing mode of transport. According to the poll, 86 percent of people would accept having the entire time from door to door be longer to avoid the process of checking in, security and boarding; 66 percent would willingly add an hour or more of total travel to their trips to avoid the hassles of long lines, airport security and baggage fees; and 89 percent take action to avoid paying bag fees, strategizing packing days in advance and stuffing carry-ons to maximum capacity to avoid checking bags.

Among the survey’s other findings, 19 percent of people surveyed said they pack underwear in a laptop bag to avoid checking bags;

61 percent are frustrated with extra costs added to airline ticket prices and want to be secure that the ticket price they pay is the total price; waiting in line is the No. 1 air travel hassle, according to 72 percent; while waiting in line for an airport pat-down, 47 percent dream about the easy travel of yesteryear; and 36 percent wanted family and friends to be able to accompany them to the gate, an impossibility with current air travel

“This eye-opening poll tells us that the public is eager to make the switch to high-speed rail travel, and the significant investments being made in high-speed rail will clearly enable this,” said Aaron Gowell, SilverRail CEO and co-founder of SilverRail Technologies. “Our goal is to give consumers more choice by providing the technology that enables travel websites to sell high-speed rail alongside air, making train travel anywhere in the world as easy or easier, to book as air travel.”

For more information, visit www.silverrailtech.com

Avis is offering up to 15 percent off to customers when they rent for three days or more in Europe. This offer is valid in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

The promotion is open to U.S. and Canada residents and is valid at participating locations. Customers must reference Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number G026200 when making a reservation on www.avis.com, or AWD number D808300 when reserving a vehicle via the Avis Reservation Center at 800-331-1084 or with a local travel professional. Reservations must be made by May 13, and rentals must begin on or before Sept. 30. For more information, visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com