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Last Minute Deals from Lodging.com

Friday August 22, 2003
Lodging.com just announced a number of last-minute deals at hotels in San Diego, Miami and Myrtle Beach. Deals include the newly restored Beacon Hotel in South Beach for $95 per night, and the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego for $220.

Chill Out with 'Hot' Last Minute Summer Deals from Lodging.com

BOCA RATON, FL (August 7, 2003) - Lodging.com, a leading online source for discounted hotel rooms in cities worldwide, offers last minute, summer deals at some of the coolest destinations across the country. Book online today and enjoy up to 20% in savings.

SOUTH BEACH, Florida - Miami, Florida's South Beach is known for its pastel-colored, Art Deco style buildings and world famous beaches. Vacationers come to South Beach to enjoy the sun, sand, exotic Latin culture and various aquatic activities, including sport fishing, scuba-diving, wave running, sailing and surfing. At night, dozens of bars and clubs offer every kind of indulgence. Relaxed outdoor cocktail bars, authentic live salsa dance bands, and celebrity-packed, high profile megaclubs are all closely situated. South Beach has something for every type of traveler. Lodging.com offers savings at the following South Beach hotels:

Beacon Hotel - The Beacon Hotel is one of the newest hotels located along world-famous Ocean Drive. This five story boutique-style property is an original 1937 tropical Art Deco hotel structure and has undergone extensive restoration. The Beacon Hotel is the perfect spot for romance, relaxation and fun in the sun. The hotel offers a full service restaurant and luxuriously appointed guest rooms. Nightly rates start at $95.48, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Casa Grande Suite Hotel - The Casa Grande Suite Hotel is an elegantly comfortable, well appointed hotel located in the heart of South Beach. Guests will enjoy complimentary admission to the hotel's private beach club and accommodations that are complete with custom-made Indonesian mahogany and teak furniture, lamps covered in lush batik prints, handmade rugs from India and imported French and Italian tile floors. Studios and one-bedroom suites are available with amenities such as plush robes and fully equipped European-style kitchens. Nightly rates start at $130.20, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Essex House Hotel & Suites - Return to the charm and splendor of old Miami Beach at the Essex House Hotel & Suites. The hotel is only steps from the azure blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and a short walk to all the best restaurants, cosmopolitan shops, trendy bistros, boutiques and chic nightclubs located on Lincoln Road. Guests will enjoy custom designed Art Deco style rooms and warm, welcoming hospitality. Nightly rates start at $88, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

SAN DIEGO, California - Host to nearly 15 million visitors each year, San Diego boasts one of the nation's largest urban parks, the San Diego Zoo and is the perfect vacation spot for singles, couples and family travelers. Visitors staying downtown will experience San Diego's ever-expanding skyline, fronted by a massive bayside convention center, set along one of the world's great natural harbors. On the fringe of an already thriving downtown area is a 26-block segment of the harbor area being developed as a new bayfront ballpark district and home to the San Diego Padres. San Diego is a diverse and dynamic community that can truly be considered worthy of its claim as "America's Finest City." Lodging.com offers savings at the following San Diego hotels:

Humphrey's Half Moon Inn and Suites - Experience a tropical paradise on beautiful San Diego Bay at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn and Suites. This incomparable resort is situated along beautiful Shelter Island, and offers guest rooms that are nestled among lush gardens, palm trees, ponds, waterfalls and a private marina. The hotel provides a variety of gracious amenities and is the proud winner of San Diego's prestigious Finest Service Award. Nightly rates start at $172.36, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa - Paradise Point Resort & Spa is an island oasis of blue skies, pristine beaches and lush, tropical gardens, amid the sparkling waters of Mission Bay. The resort features its signature single-level bungalows, each with private patios looking out across the gardens, lagoon or gentle waters of the bay -- the true essence of a California coastal retreat. Colorfully designed and full of California comfort, each guestroom and suite offers elegant amenities and spacious accommodations. The resort also features a world-class spa, three dining options and an array of activities. Nightly rates start at $220.01, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Welk Resort San Diego - The Welk Resort San Diego is a family resort located on 600 tree-lined acres, perfectly tucked away in a picturesque valley offering seclusion and relaxation. The resort features a host of amenities including two golf courses for all levels of play, tennis courts, daily activities for all ages, year round live professional Broadway style theatre, boutique shops and a variety of dining options. Organized trips to Southern California attractions and Mexico are available through the resort's personal concierge service. Nightly rates start at $88.86, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina - Myrtle Beach offers visitors an array of upscale entertainment facilities, a wave of new restaurants, and a cluster of shopping options that are rapidly turning this charming beach front town into a year-round destination for travelers. Located along the Grand Strand - an area that spans 60 miles of South Carolina's coast - Myrtle Beach boasts over 100 golf courses within a close distance to the city, live theaters, amusement parks and a variety of land and water sports. Regardless of where travelers stay in Myrtle Beach, most hotel and resort properties are within a few minutes from many sites and activities. Lodging.com offers savings at the following Myrtle Beach hotels:

Caravelle Resort Hotel & Villas - The Caravelle features eight buildings with spacious units available along 700 feet of the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort offers spacious accommodations and unmatched amenities, providing the perfect locale for a family vacation or a golf getaway. Nightly rates start at $97.96, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - The Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort is one of Myrtle Beach's newest and finest resorts. The resort offers first-class amenities, spacious meeting facilities and a spectacular ocean front location. There are a number of activities and attractions including surfing, scuba diving, skiing, boating, cruises, fishing, golf, tennis, hiking, jogging and rollerblading all located within a short distance from the resort. Nightly rates start at $93, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

Sea Dunes Oceanfront - Host to thousands of vacationers each year, the Sea Dunes Oceanfront is in close proximity to limitless shopping, a variety of restaurants, great entertainment venues, and numerous golf courses. The resort also features a full service beauty salon, two dining options, a fitness center, a video arcade and a lazy river swimming pool. Nightly rates start at $94, based on double occupancy, when booked through Lodging.com.

All nightly room rates and savings are valid through August 31, 2003. Restrictions may apply. Book online at Lodging.com or call 888-LODGING.

ABOUT LODGING.COM
Lodging.com is a leading online source for discounted hotel rooms in cities worldwide. Lodging.com, a Cendant company (NYSE: CD), is ranked among the top five online hotel reservations sites and provides an alternative to travel agents booking vacations online. Hoteliers can find out more about the Lodging.com NetRate Program by sending an inquiry to info@lodging.com or by contacting the sales department at (561) 989-9330. For more information call 888-LODGING or log on to the official Web site, www.lodging.com.

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