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Top 10 Travel Saving Tips
Travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Pacifica Hotel Company has come up with our ten smart ways to have a great experience you will never forget — without leaving you with credit-card bills that made you wish you’d never gone in the first place.
Sign up for news and special offers – Pacifica sends out valuable offers to their customer database every month that are only available if you sign up. One recent offer included a $50 gas card as well as a $50 Pacifica Hotel Company gift card to use on your next stay.
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Seek out special rates for seniors and auto club discounts – If you are over the age of 55 or a member of an auto club, Pacifica has special offers to help you save an additional 15 percent.
Travel mid-week to places you mostly think of as a weekend destination. Everywhere along the coast of California, the weekends are more expensive than mid-week, so in addition to saving money on your room, you’ll find fewer lines at restaurants and less competition for chair space on the beach.
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Stay at a hotel that includes breakfast and other cost-savings amenities – Pacifica offers up free breakfast in most of its locations, along with wireless Internet access, complimentary in-room coffee and bottled water, and free local calls. A favorite of many are the complimentary freshly-baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies served in the lobby every afternoon.
Be on the lookout for unusual events and seasonal attractions that don't carry a price tag. For instance, every October through March, thousands of colorful Monarch butterflies cluster in the limbs of Eucalyptus and Monterey Pines in the Pismo Beach area, giving the appearance of yellow and orange leaves. And you can see this wonderful display for free!
Seek out hotel packages that include attractions or other value-added activities. Pacifica has a myriad of packages available that include discounts on tickets to Hearst Castle, Sea World and San Diego Zoo, to special packages that include discounts on golf or include dinner for two. A favorite of adventure-seekers, is our hot air balloon package. And many have enjoyed one of our romantic getaway packages which include a one night stay – often with special rates for suites – along with roses and a fine bottle of wine or champagne, along with a romantic dinner for two at a fine area restaurant.
Stay more than 3 days. Most Pacifica hotels offer up even greater savings when you stay 3 or more days, so you can take off and really relax.
Opt for simple relaxation. Sit back on your ocean front balcony and read a good book or just enjoy the ocean view. Some of our hotels even offer up a relaxing in-room massage.
Stay at the ocean, but opt for a mountain or city view room. You can still enjoy all the area has to offer, but you’ll save a bit more.
Book Directly with the hotel. When you book direct with Pacifica Hotel Company hotels, you’ll always get the lowest available rate. You won’t have to pre-pay for your room. And, if something comes up you can’t take your trip you can cancel without forfeiting your dollars.
We hope these ideas help you enjoy a travel experience you’ll never forget – without breaking the bank.
