July 2nd, 2009 by samshank
Yesterday we launched (what we humbly think is) the world’s best travel deal email product. We’re really excited about bringing this product to market, and here’s why we think it’s important and something you will enjoy:
DealBase Alert Email
- It’s endlessly customizable to your interests. Unlike other travel deal newsletters which send the same content to everyone, you get to choose the destinations and types of hotels that interest you. This means you’ll receive deals that are far more relevant and interesting, as they match your preferences. And you never get deals for places you have no intention of visiting. For example, my wife hates going to Las Vegas - so her alerts include many great places, but never deals for Vegas.
- It’s an alert, not a newsletter. You’ll only hear from us when we have an interesting deal for you, and then you’ll hear right away, not on a certain day of the week (so you can get deals before they sell out.)
- It taps into our huge database of deals. DealBase has the world’s largest collection of hotel deals, promotions, offer codes, and insider savings - currently more than 27,000 deals. More than 100 new deals are added on any given day, about ten-times more deals than other sites.
- You’ll get the best deals, not just sponsor deals Our alerts are not advertorial, like the other guys - so you’ll be alerted of the best new deals, not just the deals from hotels that can afford to pay.
We have big plans for DealBase Alerts. Coming soon are more customization and delivery options. Sign up now, and we’ll keep you posted of new developments, right within your alerts!
Meanwhile, we’d love to hear from you about what you’d like us to add to make the “ultimate travel deal alert product”.
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July 1st, 2009 by Jessica Stout
It’s been 30 years since King Tut and his entourage have been back to San Francisco and in true regal style, they are staying at the splendid (and super architecturally awesome) De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park as part of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit. As of June 27th, visitors can view over 130 gold and precious stone-filled treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb—from his gilded funerary mask to funeral daggers to scarab bracelets to the actual magnificent Viscera Coffin.
Already renown as of the best museum exhibitions, tickets aren’t cheap (nor the lines short). But it is undoubtedly worth it. To help cushion costs, hotels are offering San Francisco King Tut deals all over the place, making a San Francisco weekend trip to visit the boy king and the rest of the bay even more worthwhile. Most hotel deals include reduced rates and King Tut VIP tickets (translation: NO standing in line), which when combined equate to sizeable savings. Live (even if for one night) like a king at one of these best San Francisco King Tut hotel deals:
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July 1st, 2009 by samshank
Today we released an important new way to find great deals using DealBase.com - our Deal Alerts feature. Here’s the release, and you can sign up now at www.Dealbase.com/alerts.
DealBase.com Announces New Hotel Deal Alerts: World’s First Personalized Travel Deal Newsletter
Customized Alerts Report on Best Deals That Match Travelers’ Preferences
SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire - July 1, 2009) - DealBase.com, a next-generation hotel deals web site, today released hotel deal email alerts that are fully customizable to a traveler’s preferences. Travelers tell DealBase.com which destinations they want to visit (out of over 700 destinations), the star ratings of hotels they prefer, and the maximum nightly rate they want to pay, and DealBase.com sends email alerts about deals that match their preferences.
“In this time of amazing travel deals, everyone wants to be the first to know about the best savings and insider discounts,” said Sam Shank, CEO. “DealBase.com’s comprehensive deal alerts empowers travelers by sending relevant offers and insider savings opportunities, so you can get these deals before they sell out.”
For example, for a traveler that indicated an interest in Las Vegas and New York City hotel deals at four and five star hotels under $200/night, DealBase would send deal alerts for the Hard Rock Casino at $55/night (70% savings) and the Westin Times Square at $199/night including breakfast (37% savings).
“DealBase.com’s innovative hotel deal alerts are the 2.0 version of travel deal newsletters,” commented Howard Love, Chairman. “Unlike traditional hotel deal emails that send the same content to every subscriber, DealBase Alerts will only send you information on great deals for your favorite places and hotels while bypassing deals you don’t care about.”
Consumers can sign up now for free hotel deal alerts at www.DealBase.com/alerts.
About DealBase.com
DealBase.com is a next-generation web site for finding great hotel deals. DealBase.com scours the web to provide travelers with the world’s largest database of hotel deals, special offers and packages, currently numbering more than 27,000, culled from over 5,200 unique sources. The Company’s innovative Deal Analyzer functionality compares deal prices to regular prices, so travelers can determine if they’re getting a good deal or not. DealBase.com launched in November 2008 and is based in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit www.DealBase.com.
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June 30th, 2009 by Liz Kao
If you’re wondering where your June went, there’s still time to take a summer vacation, or think about hitting some places after Labor Day. In the meantime, have a safe and relaxing fourth of July.
The DealBase.com Team
Handlery Union Square (3-star) 
Get a Handle on Saving Money Package includes discounted room, any night of the week, at a family-owned, boutique hotel near Union Square.
Blackout Dates: July 12-16; August 30-31; September 1-2, 2009
Why this Deal Rates here usually run in the 3-figure range, so this special price makes this deal one of our top ones in San Francisco this week.
Expires: Jul. 8 (for stays through Sep. 8th)
Book via Travel-Ticker or view details at DealBase.com.
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June 30th, 2009 by Jessica Stout
While parades and BBQs will be in full force on the fourth of July, it’s the firework shows that really stand apart this American holiday from the rest. When else does the entire nation gang together to become temporary (let’s hope) supporters of pyromania? And unless you live in one of the few states where consumer fireworks are legal, you’ll have to outsource your 4th of July fireworks show. Luckily, many cities—and even hotels—are sponsoring major fireworks displays for the holiday. Here’s our roundup of American cities that have the best fireworks shows and accompanying 4th of July hotel deals: 
BOSTON Fireworks Show: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular show with a concert from Neil Diamond and Craig Ferguson. What other American city boasts www.july4th.org as their website?!
BOSTON 4th of July Hotel Deal: Omni Parker House “Boston Pops Package”
CHICAGO Fireworks Show: Taste of Chicago’s Independence Day “Eve” show over the lake with over 5,000 fireworks and 1 million attendees. Part of the week long “world’s largest outdoor food festival’s” activities.
CHICAGO 4th of July Hotel Deal: Ritz Carlton Chicago “4th of July Special”
LAKE TAHOE Fireworks Show: Lights on the Lake “largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi” show above the lake.
LAKE TAHOE 4th of July Hotel Deal: Village at Squaw Valley “Three Nights for Price of Two”
LAS VEGAS Fireworks Show: Simultaneous 9-minute “Station’s 4th of July Blast” show from nine different Station Casino properties.
LAS VEGAS 4th of July Hotel Deal: THEHotel at Mandalay Bay “All American Rejects”
NEW ORLEANS Fireworks Show: Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza on the Mississippi riverfront choreographed to American patriotic classics. Gospel singing, watermelon tastings and more.
NEW ORLEANS 4th of July Hotel Deal: Wyndham Riverfront “Stars and Stripes”
ORLANDO Fireworks Show: Parades, “Celebrate America” fireworks show and a “Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” display. Events happening throughout Disneyworld parks.
ORLANDO 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Royal Plaza in Disneyworld “4th of July Blowout”
NEW YORK CITY Fireworks Show: Macy’s Fireworks show from six barges on the Hudson River (best viewed from a water taxi). Other festivities include: Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, NYC fireboat displays and outdoor concerts.
NEW YORK CITY 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Giraffe “4th of July Weekend”
PHILADELPHIA Fireworks Show: Parade in the morning; family-friendly Party on the Parkway during the day; fireworks display with The Life, Liberty & You concert from Sheryl Crow and The Roots at night.
PHILADELPHIA 4th of July Hotel Deal: Westin Downtown “4th of July”
WASHINGTON D.C. Fireworks: Outdoor concert by the National Symphony Orchestra at the U.S. Capitol and fireworks show with all the nation’s capital monuments in the background. Parades and concerts as well.
WASHINGTON D.C. 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Palomar “Party Like It’s 1776″
More 4th of July Fireworks & Fun
MEMPHIS: Marriott Downtown “4th of July Fireworks & Family”
SAN DIEGO: Hilton Bayfront “Big Bay Fireworks”
SCOTTSDALE: W Hotel “4th of July for 2-Day Stay”
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June 25th, 2009 by Jessica Stout
Just as free WiFi lures in hotel guests, a hotel with free breakfast draws in hotel visitors for big savings— especially in light of the economy. From made-to-order omelet bars to healthy eating options to gourmet coffee to breakfast bags for the on-the-go crowd, free hotel breakfasts can add major incentive for a hotel stay. An entire family can save big bucks by heading downstairs to the good ole’ breakfast buffet.
And while not all hotels offer entire elaborate free breakfast buffets, some are jumping on the free eating perks bandwagon and offering hotel barbecues, free grocery delivery and some of the best chocolate chip cookies we’ve ever tasted! Below is our round-up of free hotel breakfasts*, and we’ve also tagged all the hotel deals with free breakfasts on our site.
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June 23rd, 2009 by Liz Kao
Stay tuned for some exciting DealBase news by the next newsletter. In the meantime, sit back, enjoy summer in full swing, and start thinking about your next hotel stay - you deserve a comfortable one!
The DealBase.com Team
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Clift Hotel San Francisco (4-star) 
West Coast Sample Sale Package includes a discounted room in this luxury hotel steps from Union Square and Nob Hill.
Why this Deal An exclusive promotion publicized only via email, you won’t find this incredible deal on their regular promotions page.
Expires: Aug. 31.
Book online or view details at DealBase.com.
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June 22nd, 2009 by Jessica Stout
I found recently myself at Santa Barbara’s Bacara Resort & Spa for two days of much-needed R&R. A California luxury weekend getaway staple and celebrity haven since 2000, I was eager to see how much had changed since my first visit 9 years ago. An immediate plus was that rates can be found online right now for as “low” as $395/night. And, we were still able to get a $100 resort credit for our two-night stay over the phone—we didn’t even have to ask; they offered! Not bad, considering that this luxury property has other ocean view units and suites that go for $1-2k/night.
The resort is presently undergoing a major remodel, building by building, although you wouldn’t notice sans the giant soundproof covers on a few of the buildings. No noise, no flying dust! We were able to get a sneak peek at the already remodeled oceanview suites, tastefully done in the same California-Spanish design but with modern touches—including flat screen TVs and wireless internet that [gasp!] STILL are not offered in the original rooms. Yes, I used an Ethernet cord to connect to the WWW in my room.
Many of the remodeled standard rooms come with an optional attaching room upgrade (with a second deck, bathroom and pull-out couch). A little bird told us that if you simply ask upon check-in to see what’s available, you can upgrade to have access to this second room for as low as $100/night extra. Bummed we couldn’t tour the new Penthouse Suite (thanks to a certain Entourage actor staying there the night before), but the press photos still wowed us. Designed after an urban loft, the suite is filled with dark woods, modern art and a super sophisticated feel. A far cry from the typical Bacara aesthetic.
Lesson: in this crazy economy, it never hurts to ask away for extra deals and upgrades when you’re physcially there! Bacara Resort Deals and Santa Barbara Hotel Deals HERE.
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June 17th, 2009 by Liz Kao
Now’s a great time to find deals in Mexico with the following Starwood properties (with some sample deals below):
Mexico City
Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers
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June 17th, 2009 by Jessica Stout
The National Park Service is hoping to stir things up this summer with getting visitors IN to the parks while giving guests the luxury of not taking money OUT of their wallets. Translation: FREE entrance fees! Well, for three weekends anyway. Many Americans forget that the NPS has 391 sites spread out amongst 49 states (sorry, Delaware) and U.S. territories, all offering a variety of outdoor fun for families, friends and couples alike. With the economy still in a slump and gas prices still making plane travel prohibitive, inexpensive road trip vacations close to home are the way to go for ‘09. Free weekend or not, pack up your car, stay busy with fun road trip games and visit these most luxurious hotels (even if only for a cup of hot chocolate) in, or surrounding, the most popular national parks:
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