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Feb

03

Indianapolis: What to do if you’re in town for the Super Bowl

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

Indianapolis: What to do if you’re in town for the Super Bowl

The biggest game of the year is but a few days away, and if you’re excited as we are at SuiteTrip HQ then you’re probably already working on your scale model Super Bowl stadium made out of snack food. Our own man in charge, Rafel, came into work wearing Tom Brady footie pajamas this week, no doubt in tribute to his undying love for the salacious Patriots quarterback.

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CATEGORY: Destination

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Jan

18

The perks of hotel loyalty programs

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

The perks of hotel loyalty programs

Loyal customers are the bread and butter of the travel industry. Airlines and hotels lean on loyal customers to return year over year and provide the core bottom line of business. They’re the most frequent and the most important part of the customer base, and therefore of special value to the travel industry.

That’s why most smart service companies create loyalty programs. It’s a good way to reward the frequent visitor for continued service, and it incentivizes them to return for further business.

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Jan

09

3 incredible winter outdoor adventures

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

With the holiday season behind us and a long winter ahead, it’s finally time to accept the fact that the warm weather is far, far away and that we need to make the best of the season. It’s a tough fate to accept. My solace for the months ahead? The few ski weekends that I’ve scheduled with my friends and a couple of defrost trips to southern California.

But that’s the way we handle things at SuiteTrip HQ. We buckle down for the winter, and when the weekend vacation presents itself we drink the sweet, sweet nectar of freedom. For the staff here, the solution lies in indulgence.

If skiing is your poison, take that good long weekend out in Colorado and rock the resorts at Vail and Breckenridge. If it’s snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, fly into Reno and sneak up to Tahoe for some angelic snow play.

The point is, hubs in this country are well suited for winter outdoor adventures. Some are well placed relative to the most populated areas in the country. Some are easy to get to by air. And some, like our top pick below, are too beautiful to skip. Read on for the full list. Read More >

CATEGORY: Destination

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Dec

26

Tips for traveling on New Year’s Day: Is it really cheaper?

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

Tips for traveling on New Year’s Day: Is it really cheaper?

Holiday season travel is always hard on the traveler’s wallet, especially for those who book within the last few weeks. Knowing that most of us are going to be on the road, the airlines take a sneaky opportunity to raise prices and squeeze out a few extra dollars, making a typically inexpensive trip shockingly costly. It’s gouging in the finest form and there’s nothing that we can do about it.

Thus, the best strategy for dealing with New Year’s travel is to unfortunately prepare for the worst. Supply is even and demand is high, so economics 101 says that the consumers are going to pay more. After you’ve accepted the fact that your pocketbook is going to take a pounding, try these quick strategies to minimize the pain.

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CATEGORY: Destination | Travel tip

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