Hotel Spotlight: Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim

This was a busy week at Get Away Today with lots of visitors.  Our final visitor of the week was Donna Coins, who represents the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort.  She dropped by yesterday to update our staff on all that's new at what we at Get Away Today affectionately call, "the Crowne".

The Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort is located about one mile down the road from the Disneyland® Resort.  It hosts its own in-house restaurant, the California Grill and Cantina, which serves continental cuisine, and is also nearby many popular family restaurants like Red Robin, Outback Steakhouse, Joe's Crab Shack, and Oggi's Pizza.  It is also across the street from a Target, making it convenient for those families who forgot to pack a toothbrush, swimsuit, or any other vacation necessities.

The hotel just underwent a $4.5 million renovation of their guest rooms.  In addition to new carpet, drapes, headboards, and lamps, they also added 32" plasma screen TVs, upgraded their double beds to queens, and added sofa beds to many of their king bed rooms. One of many luxuries that sets the Crowne apart is their "Sleep Advantage" rooms.  Each exquisitely appointed room includes pillow top mattresses, down comforters, lavender scented spray, a clip to close the drapes, an eye mask, and a sleep CD to help you catch those much needed zzzz's after a day of fun at the Disneyland® Resort.

The Crowne Plaza Resort in Anaheim/Garden Grove offers families many amenities such as a great fitness area, a fabulous pool and spa area, a business center, and so much more.  They are also one of a handful of properties to offer a free shuttle to the Disneyland® Resort, as most hotels in the area use the Anaheim Resort Transit system for a nominal daily fee.

Because the Crowne Plaza offers so many luxuries, you may expect to pay top dollar to stay at this hotel.  Not so!  At Get Away Today we offer contracted discounted rates with the Crowne and even have a 4th night free offer good now through December 20, 2008 and January 6 - March 31, 2009.  Also, while many hotels in the area raise their rates during peak season (normally summer, holidays, and other high travel time periods), the Crowne Plaza offers the same low rates throughout the year.  With no peak season charges and free night offers, you get big time bang for your buck at the Crowne Plaza Resort. 

Hotel Spotlight: Best Westerns in Anaheim!

Ann from our Best Western properties in Anaheim visited our office yesterday to update our staff on all of the exciting changes that are taking place at the Best Western hotels in the Disneyland® Resort  area. Here are some highlights of these properties that set them apart and will help you decide where to stay on your next visit to the Disneyland® Resort!

Best Western Anaheim Inn

Conveniently located within walking distance to the Disneyland® Resort, the Best Western Anaheim Inn is the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy your vacation. Each of the 88 spacious guest rooms contain a microwave and refrigerator, coffee maker and free wireless high speed internet access. They recently renovated all of the rooms and added a gorgeous new pool deck!

Best Western Park Place Inn & Mini Suites

Named the closest hotel to the Disneyland® Resort main entrance, The Park Place Inn offers convenience as well as comfort. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and relax at their spacious pool area. The hotel boasts several mini-suites that can accommodate up to six people. All 199 rooms feature in-room microwaves and refrigerators as well as complimentary high speed wireless internet access. If you are looking for all the conveniences of home, this hotel is for you.

Best Western Pavilions

This hotel recently received a complete exterior facelift. Its new tropical look and close proximity to the Disneyland® Resort make this affordable hotel an easy choice for your next California vacation. The hotel recently completed a major renovation to all of their guest rooms, giving each room a clean fresh look. A brand new refinished pool deck and landscaped grounds complete the hotels beautiful renovation. For the best value of all, stay four nights and get your last night FREE through the end of the year!*

Best Western Stovall’s Inn

Located within walking distance to both theme parks and the Anaheim Convention Center, this hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel boasts 2 pools, 2 spas and a children’s wading pool. A major renovation is currently taking place and each guest room will have a completely new and contemporary look by January 2009. All 290 rooms have in-room refrigerators and microwaves as well as complimentary high speed wireless internet access. The Best Western Stovall’s Inn also offers a complimentary continental breakfast that will soon have additional hot items to choose from. Take advantage of our 4th night free special offered until the end of the year!*

If your vacation plans include a visit to the Disneyland® Resort, be sure to check out the amazing deals at these Best Western properties. Book with Get Away Today online or call us at (866)FUN-TRIP (386-8747).

*Free nights are subject to change and are based upon availability.

Prices are FALLing at the Disneyland® Resort!

Get Away Today has teamed up with our hotel partners near the Disneyland® Resort to bring you even  more savings with these amazing limited time specials!  All packages below include hotel accommodations for three nights (with the 3rd night free) and 2 adult 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Tickets.  The best part is that these packages are PER ROOM, NOT PER PERSON!  Additional 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Tickets may be purchased for $139 for children ages 3-9 and $169 for 10 and up.  Only Get Away Today gives you 2 Magic Morning early entries with each 3-Day Ticket purchased!  Packages are going quickly, so book now for best availability!

Castle Inn & Suites:  Only $519*
Kids love the castle theme at this hotel located across the street from the Disneyland® Resort!  Travel must be completed by December 18, 2008.

Anaheim Travelodge Inn:  Only $532*
This hotel has families in mind with free continental breakfast and a microwave and refrigerator in each room.  Travel must be completed by January 2, 2009.

Cortona Inn & Suites:  Only $552*
This hotel located on Harbor Blvd. is perfect for budget conscious families as each room comes equipped with a microwave and refrigerator.  Plus, a free continental breakfast with hot items is available daily!  Travel must be completed by December 31, 2008.

Ayres Inn:  Only $566*
This beautifully remodeled hotel offers a free full breakfast each morning, and a free shuttle to the Disneyland® Resort!  Travel must be completed by October 31, 2008.

Click here for all of our FREE NIGHT OFFERS!

*Free night and other offers are subject to change and availability.  Black out dates may apply.  Package prices do not include $20 handling fee to be applied to each package.

Marriott Madness!

When traveling, you want to book your hotel stay with a name you can trust, which make the Marriott hotels in the Southern California area a perfect choice for your family's vacation. The Marriott commitment to ensuring guest comfort and impeccable service set their hotels apart. For example, due to high guest feedback and demand, all Marriott hotels have adopted a smoke-free policy, which guarantees everyone a fresh, clean room. Each room also features their new bedding collection which is made up of a thicker quilted-top mattress, a fluffy down comforter with a custom duvet, crisp sheets and a selection of comfortable pillows so at day's end you can relax in the lap of luxury! Plus, when you book through Get Away Today you can receive added value and savings with our specials including:

Anaheim Courtyard by Marriott:

• 4th Night Free Sept. 1-Dec. 18, 2008
• 4 Night Packages start at just $699

Anaheim Fairfield Inn by Marriott:

• 4th Night Free Sept. 1-Dec. 18, 2008
• Free pizza, drinks & movie rental with a 2 night or longer stay*
• Kids Eat for $.99 off kids' menu at Millie's Restaurant
• 4 Night Packages start at just $759

Anaheim Marriott Hotel:

• 4th Night Free Sept. 1-Dec. 18, 2008
• 4 Night Packages start at just $819

Marriott Suites:

• Free pizza and movie rental with 2 night or longer stay**
• 4 Night Packages start at just $929

Buena Park Courtyard by Marriott:

• Breakfast for 2 each morning with 3 night or longer stay Sept. 1-Dec. 25, 2008.
• Free $25 Gas Card with 3 night or longer stay Sept. 1-Dec. 25, 2008.
• 4 night packages start at just $779

*Offer includes one pizza (8 slices), 2 medium drinks and one in-room movie rental per room per stay valid Sept. 1-Dec. 14, 2008
**Offer includes one large pizza and one in-room movie rental per room per stay valid Sept. 1-Dec. 14, 2008.
Free nights based on availability. Some black out dates may apply.

Raffles Inn and Holiday Inn & Suites Visits Get Away Today

Yesterday Shawn Ross who represents Raffles Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim dropped by our office to share what’s so great about these two properties.

Raffles Inn & Suites is an ultimate value for families visiting the Disneyland® Resort.  Each room offers comfortable accommodations, a refrigerator and microwave, and free high speed internet access.  Raffles also offers free parking to all guests and boasts that they are the only Best Western hotel in the area to offer a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast including hot items like waffles, biscuits and gravy, and more.  They offer standard rooms and a variety of suites that will accommodate six to eight depending on set up.  And, Get Away Today is giving you the 4th night free on your stay in a standard room August 17-December 18, 2008!

Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim is just two blocks from the main entrance of the Disneyland® Resort!  Free parking and high speed internet access add value and convenience to this family friendly hotel.  Relax at the pool or spa located in their beautiful courtyard after a day at the parks.  Take advantage of  our 4th night free special August 31-December 18, 2008 for an even better deal!

Hotel Spotlight: Cortona Inn & Suites

John Rozatti (Director of Sales for the Cortona Inn & Suites) is in studio to talk about the Cortona Inn & Suites.  The Cortona Inn & Suites is located just two blocks from the Disneyland® Resort. This all non-smoking property is a great value that offers youe everything that you need: a free continental breakfast, free high speed internet, a microwave, and a refrigerator in each room!

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Hotel Spotlight: Anaheim Marriott Suites

Located just minutes from the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center, The Anaheim Marriott Suites offers a variety of conveniences for both the business and leisure travel. Every suite features the "Revive" bedding package, a living room, and a separate bedroom. Guests will appreciate such amenities as a large, well lit desk, two telephones with data ports, high speed internet access, voice messaging, cable with pay-per-view programing, iron & ironing board, coffee/tea maker, mini refrigerator and room service. Guests can work out on state-of-the-art exercise equipment, then relax in the pool and whirlpool. After a long day, you can dine at the SunSpot, an American cuisine restaurant or indulge in the simple luxuries of the Starbucks just off the Lobby.

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Todd Carlson:  (Announcer)
Travel news you can use.  This is the Get Away Today.com Travel Show.  Get Away Today is a top provider of affordable, fun family vacations to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Hawaii, San Diego, Beaches, and Sandals in the Caribbean. The travel show is heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com.  And now, here's the host of the travel show.

Patrick Wiscombe:  (Get Away Today - Internet Marketing Manager)  Welcome to the Get Away Today travel show podcast.  My name is Patrick Wiscombe. Thank you for tuning us in and taking us along where ever you’re listening today. Coming up in the next five minutes I’m going to put the Get Away Today hotel spotlight on the Anaheim Marriott Suites near the Disneyland® Resort.  I must say it is a great place to stay if you’re looking for a “suite” hotel.  Each January we take the entire Get Away Today reservation staff to Anaheim and San Diego so they can see the hotel properties for themselves. That way, when you call us they can personalize your vacation for you and your family. Now, I want you to think about this for a second; how many travel companies take their reservation staff to the vacation destinations they actually sell?  I’m willing to bet almost none of them do. A quick reminder before we get started, when you book your vacation or buy your attraction tickets on our web site, www.getawaytoday.com, use promotion code’ podcast’ when you check out so we can give you an additional $10.00 of your purchase.  Cathy Dutton, Sales Manager for the Anaheim Marriott Suites, took the entire reservation staff on a guided tour of the property.  Afterwards she sat down with me to talk about the property.

Cathy Dutton  (Anaheim Marriott Suites – Sales Manager) The Anaheim Marriott Suites in located about a mile from the Disneyland® Resort - just a few minutes down from the road.  It does have the Anaheim Resort Transit that picks up and takes people back and forth to Disneyland® on a regular basis. It also has service to the Block at Orange mall which is a new add on feature with the new ART system.

It is a luxury suite product that Marriott has. There are 371 guest rooms. Each one of them has a bed room and a parlor. They all have the new revived Marriott bedding, which is what we’re famous for. Each one of them has a sofa sleeper in the parlor and has all of the amenities of a full service superior hotel.  Sun Spot is the American restaurant they have on-site.  They serve a variety of American fare.  It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and they do offer kids eat free program for breakfast.  For every one adult that has the breakfast buffet, one child, 9 years and younger, eats for free either from the buffet or from the kid’s menu. Of course all of the other amenities that you would find in your suites include the mini fridges, coffee makers, irons, ironing board, hair dryers, alarm clocks, radios; it does have a desk with high-speed internet and the duel telephone lines for voice mail.

Pets are also welcome in this particular hotel. There is a reasonable, one time non refundable fee. It won’t cost you an arm and a leg or your first born male child. Keep in mind that it’s probably more reasonable than kenneling your pet that is coming with you.

The family suites accommodate up to 6 people. There are a lot of restaurants within short walking distance including Joe’s Crab Shack, Red Robin, and Outback Steak House. There is also a Target right across street which is so handy in case you forgot to bring your sun block, your swimsuit, or anything else.  It makes it nice and easy to go across the street to Target and to pick up something.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Well, that was obviously the sit down portion of my interview with Cathy Dutton.  She is now going to take all of us on a guided tour of the property.

Cathy Dutton: We have two sides to this health club. You have a whole weight room on this side; more of a body building or strength training or lifting and resistance training.  On the other side you have all the typical equipment which is brand new with the T.V. monitors and ear phones.  Now we’re going to go back around by the game room. We can stand in the game room and look down because that is the way to the pool access so you don’t have to go through the lobby and slip and slide on the marble floor. If you look down here, down the stairway, you can see they have towels ready for you to take out for the pool.  They also have vending machines to take out to the deck and pool area.

This is a family suite which has two beds and a sofa sleeper. It can fit a roll away bed as well. They will get flat screens throughout the year. They will take the tops off the armoires and then put the granite tops on with the plasma screen TV’s. This is your standard king. These beds are so comfy.  My cousin and his wife just stayed here for almost a week because they were getting hardwood floors put in their home and they just couldn’t live with it. They couldn’t thank me enough, they thought it was so comfortable and when they travel they don’t sleep that well.  They said they had a great time.

This is a pet friendly hotel. There is one floor that is specifically for pets with an exterior exit to take them out to grassy areas for their walks. You pay per pet, smaller pets are welcome, and it’s a fifteen dollar, non refundable fee per night.  When you compare that to a lot of places they’ll charge anywhere from $75-$150.00, non refundable, whether you stay one night or ten. It is a really good price for that.  When you segregate a floor like you won’t have an issue if someone is allergic to animals.

Pattrick Wiscombe: My thanks to Cathy Dutton and her entire staff for taking us, the entire Get Away Today crew on a guided tour of the Anaheim Marriott Suites. Two quick reminders before we wrap up. When you book your vacation or you buy your attraction tickets on our website which is, of course, www.getawaytoday.com use promotion code podcast when you check out so we can give you an additional $10.00 off your purchase. Also, make sure you, your friends and your family members are signed up for our "last minute travel alerts."  You’ll want to do that because it is the best way to save money for your next vacation.

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Hotel Spotlight: Anabella Hotel

The Anabella Hotel is an old California Spanish mission-style hotel contained within seven acres of lush, landscaped grounds. The property is located across the street from the Disneyland® Resort.  Their elegant décor is perfect for a romantic get away, but comfortable enough for a fun-filled family vacation.

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Patrick Wiscombe:  (Get Away Today - Internet Marketing Manager)
Welcome to the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast.  My name is Patrick Wiscombe.  Thank you as always for tuning us in and taking us along wherever you’re listening today.  Coming up in the next few minutes, I'm putting the Get Away Today hotel spotlight on the Anabella Hotel which is on the south end of the Disneyland Resort.  Just a quick reminder before we get started, when you book your vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, make sure you use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation.  Kelly Guinn, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing for the Anabella Hotel, is on the phone with me right now to talk about the property.  Kelly, thanks for being here.  Let’s talk about the types of rooms you offer.

Kelly Guinn:  (Anabella Hotel - Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing)
We have several room types.  Our first room type is our standard guest room that has two queen beds.  We also have our Casita suites.  The suites have two separate rooms but only sleep three travelers.  The Casita Suite are great for young couples or two people that like to have a little bit of privacy and space.  Our standard room has a queen bed and the back bedroom has a day bed.  We also offer concierge level rooms.  We have two buildings on the Anabella Hotel property dedicated to club level rooms.  The club level rooms are in an L shape.  They have a king bed and a double bed and at the end of the King bed.  It’s a small single sleeper sofa.  These rooms are ideal if you have five travelers in your party.  They also get continental breakfast, late checkout, and turn down service.  Each guest gets a robe and slippers.  Get Away Today guests get these extra services when they book the club rooms.  All of our guest rooms at the Anabella Hotel, regardless of the bedding options, will have the same amenities.

Patrick Wiscombe:  For Get Away Today guests that aren’t familiar with the Anabella Hotel, where is the hotel in relation to the Disneyland Resort theme parks?

Kelly Guinn:  The Anabella Hotel is on Katella Avenue.  There are three main streets near the Disneyland Resort.  Once street is called Katella Avenue and the other street is Harbor Blvd.  Disneyland Drive is on the west side of the park.  Those are the three main streets that surround the Disneyland Resort.  The Anabella Hotel sits on Katella Avenue so we face Disney's California Adventure Park.  We are directly across the street from the California Screamin’. That's the roller coaster inside Disney’s California Adverture Park that has the big Mickey Mouse ears.  During the peak season times, there’s a pedestrian entrance on the south end of the park so guests can walk across the street and go through the pedestrian entrance.  After they walk through the pedestrian entrance, they’ll walk another 100 feet or so and get on the Disneyland tram which is free.  The tram will take the guests to the Disneyland Resort esplanade.

Patrick Wiscombe:  So, Katella Avenue runs east and west, Harbor Boulevard runs north and south and is on the east side of the Disneyland Resort.  So, based on what you just told me, people don't need to go to the main Disneyland Resort entrance on Harbor Blvd.

Kelly Guinn:  That’s correct.  Guests staying at the Anabella Hotel that don't want to walk or drive, they can take the Anaheim Resort Transit System, or ART, to get to the Disneyland Resort.  Guests can ride the tram all day.  It's a nice way to get between the Anabella Hotel and the Disneyland Resort.  They can take the trolley over to the parks in the morning and come back during the day if they want to take a break.  They can take a nap, take a dip in the pool, freshen up, drop off the bags of souvenirs you’ll buy while you’re down here so you don't have to carry them around.  After you've taken your break, you can get back on the ART shuttle to go play at the Disneyland Resort parks for the rest of the day.  Let me share another secret with you.  When you come out of the Anabella Hotel you'll be facing north.  Turn left and go to Disneyland Drive.  Disneyland Drive runs north and south on the west side of the park.  When you get to the light, turn right and begin walking toward Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.  Many of the guests I talk with at the Anabella Hotel tell me they walk through the lobby of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel which puts them in Downtown Disney.  From there, they can make their way to the main gates of Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you have a pool at the Anabella Hotel?

Kelly Guinn:  We have two pools.  One pool is for everybody staying at the Anabella Hotel.  We have another pool that’s specifically for adults.  The adult pool, for those ages 18 and up, is more like a lap pool.  Adjacent to the adult pool, we have our fitness area.

Patrick Wiscombe: Many Get Away Today guests drive to the Disneyland Resort.  Does the Anabella Hotel charge for parking?

Kelly Guinn:  No.  Parking is free for all Get Away Today guests.  That’s a great benefit which can save guests a lot of money.  However, if  a Get Away Today guest brings two cars, we will you charge the guest for the second car.  Think of it this way, one car per reserved room.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Let’s talk about food for a minute.  Does the Anabella Hotel have an on-site restaurant?

Kelly Guinn:  Yes.  We have our fabulous Tangerine Grill and Patio.  The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  They also provide room service to our guests.  The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.  The restaurant features California cuisine.  We off a lot of tangerine flavored dishes with a tangerine sauce in certain salads and many of our meat dishes.  I'm told that people come from all over for our famous guacamole.  We have fabulous guacamole and salsa.  People simply love it.

Patrick Wiscombe:  What other restaurants are near the Anabella Hotel?

Kelly Guinn:  Coco’s is near the hotel.  It’s a family restaurant.  There's also another family restaurant down the street call Tiffy’s.  Tiffy’s is known for their homemade ice cream.  The Anaheim Garden Walk is near the hotel also.  It’s located on Harbor Boulevard which is on the east side of the hotel.  The Garden Walk houses restaurants, retail outlets, and new hotels.  We're really excited to have those new restaurants near the hotel.  In addition to the new Anaheim Garden Walk, guests can still go to Downtown Disney which also has a lot of restaurants.  So to answer your question, we have plenty of restaurants around the hotel.

Patrick Wiscombe:  How close is the new Anaheim Garden walk to the Anabella Hotel?  Did you say it was two blocks away from hotel?

Kelly Guinn:  When guests come out of the hotel, they’ll be facing north.  What they'll need to do is turn right and walk to Harbor Blvd. The Garden Walk is literally on the corner of Harbor Blvd. and Katella Avenue.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Who owns the Anaheim Garden Walk?  Is it owned by the Disney Company?

Kelly Guinn:  As far as I know, Disney has nothing to do with the new Garden Walk.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you offer guest laundry services?

Kelly Guinn:  Yes.  We have three or four coin operated washing machines and dryers.  We also sell detergent, fabric softner, and dryer sheets.  It’s a nice way to get your laundry washed before you go home or continue on to your next destination.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Many of our Get Away Today guests need to conduct business even though they’re still on vacation.  Do you offer internet access or a business center?

Kelly Guinn:  Yes, we have a business center.  The business center is $6 a day.  You’ll get your access key from our front desk.  The key is activated for 24 hours.  Guests can use the internet access in the business center.  We have a copier and fax machine.  If you don’t want to go the business center to use our internet access, we offer wired and wireless internet access throughout the entire property.  The internet access is $9.99 a day up to $24.99.  When a guest logs on, we ask them if they want internet access for one hour, one day, or for the entire week.  Our Internet access is not free, but we make it available to all Anabella Hotel guests.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Kelly, thank you for being part of the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast.  That's Kelly Guinn, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing for the Anabella Hotel, located on the south side of the Disneyland Resort.  Just a quick reminder before we conclude this podcast, when you book your vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, make sure you use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation.

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You can book your Get Away Today Vacation right now by going to Get Away Today .com, or calling one of our friendly reservation agents at (866) FUN-TRIP.  This has been the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast, heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com

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Hotel Spotlight: Peacock Suites

In this episode of the Get Away Today Travel Show, we put the Get Away Today hotel spotlight on the Peacock Suites.  They just completed a full renovation of the entire hotel.  The suites can accommodate between 1 - 8 guests and they offer a free breakfast every morning.  The Peacock Suites is also within walking distance of the Disneyland Resort.

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Todd Carlson:  (Announcer)
Travel news you can use.  This is the Get Away Today.com Travel Show.  Get Away Today is a top provider of affordable, fun family vacations to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Hawaii, San Diego, Beaches, and Sandals in the Caribbean. The travel show is heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com.  And now, here's the host of the travel show.

Patrick Wiscombe:  (Get Away Today - Internet Marketing Manager)
This is the Get Away Today Travel Show podcast.  My name is Patrick Wiscombe; thank you for tuning us in and taking us along wherever you're listening today.  Coming up in the next few minutes, I'm going to put the Get Away Today hotel spotlight on the Peacock Suites located near the Disneyland Resort.  They just renovated the entire property, so everything is new.  They have a two room suite that can accommodate up to eight people, a huge benefit for families.  The Peacock Suites also offers a free continental breakfast each morning.  Just a quick reminder before we get started, when you book your vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, make sure you use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation.  Tina Jurkowski, Sales Manager for Peacock Suites, is in the Get Away Today studio with me right now to talk about the property.  Where would you like to start?

Tina Jurkowski:  (Peacock Suites - Sales Manager)
Our hotel, Peacock Suites, was completely renovated last year so everything is new.  We have flat screen televisions in each of the suites and there’s a DVD player on each television.  Lots of families travel with movies so the DVD players make it convenient for the family to watch movies.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you have the regular DVD players or did you purchase the blu-ray or HD-DVD players?

Tina Jurkowski:  We offer the regular DVD players.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Before we started recording this podcast, you were telling me that Peacock Suites offers a free breakfast for all Get Away Today guests.  That's a huge benefit for any family.

Tina Jurkowski:  Yes, it’s a major benefit for any size family, especially for large families.  We offer a free continental breakfast for Get Away Today guests.  Breakfast is served starting at 7 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m.  It’s a great way to get the day started.  The continental breakfast includes breakfast cereal, toast, juice, milk, coffee, Danish, donuts, hard-boiled eggs, and oatmeal.

Patrick Wiscombe:  How far is Peacock Suites from the Disneyland Resort?

Tina Jurkowski:  Peacock Suites is only a 15 to 20 minutes walk away from the Disneyland main entrance, so it's within walking distance but we also offer the Anaheim Resort Transit trolley for guests who would rather take a shuttle.  The trolley will pick you up right in front of the Peacock Suites.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Let's talk about the Anaheim Resort Transit trolley's.

Tina Jurkowski:  ART stands for Anaheim Resort Transit.  It’s a trolley system that picks up guests at all of the hotels then drops you off at the Disneyland Resort main entrance.  After you get off the trolley, all you need to do is pick up your tickets at one of the ticket windows or go to the turnstile if you already have your tickets.

Patrick Wiscombe:  I was looking at your list of accommodations at Peacock Suites, you have 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites and your rooms can accommodate up to eight people.

Tina Jurkowski:  That's right.  Our suites can sleep between six and eight people and Get Away Today guests can book our suites on your website, Get Away Today.com.  If your family has more than eight people, contact Get Away Today at (866) FUN-TRIP and one of your reservation agents can call us to see if those larger size suites are available.  Most of the time they are.

Patrick Wiscombe:  So the single suites can be booked on our website, Get Away Today.com, and if yo need a two room suite, guests need to call our toll-free number (866) FUN-TRIP.  Is that right?

Tina Jurkowski:  Yes, that's right.

Patrick Wiscombe:  No vacation is complete without a swimming pool.  I'm assuming you have a pool.

Tina Jurkowksi:  Yes, we do have a swimming pool.  We have an outdoor pool and we also have two jacuzzis.  We also have a sundeck on our fourth floor if you want to sunbathe.  Get Away Today guests will have a great view of the Anaheim area up there.  We also have a radio on the fourth floor so you can listen to music.  Oh yeah, we have misters as well.

Patrick Wiscombe:  What is a mister?

Tina Jurkowski:  It's a water system that sprays a light mist of water on you.  It's a way to keep our guests cool on a hot day.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you offer Internet access at the Peacock Suites?

Tina Jurkowski:  Yes, we have Internet access at the Peacock Suites.  There is a fee for it, but we offer wired and wireless internet access throughout the property.

Patrick Wiscombe:  You were talking about the fitness room just before we started recording this podcast.  Let’s talk about the fitness room.

Tina Jurkowski:  We have a fitness center at the Peacock Suites.  It has all new equipment like a stairmaster and treadmill.  We also have a weight machine.  The fitness center has been completely remodeled in the last year.

Patrick Wiscombe:  I’m looking at a picture of the rooms at Peacock Suites.  Do you have king size beds?

Tina Jurkowski:  Yes, we do.  The majority of our suites are one-bedroom suites that have two queen size beds and a queen size pullout sofa sleeper.  Those rooms can sleep up to six people.  W also have a king size bed and a queen size pullout sofa that can sleep up to four people.  We don't have rollaway beds.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Most hotels have at least one television in the room, but you have two televisions in each room.

Tina Jurkowski:  We have flat screen televisions in each of the rooms.  All of the television sets are new.  When we completed the renovation, we decided to put flat screen TV’s in each of the rooms.  All of the bedrooms have a 27 or 29 inch flat screen TV and a regular DVD player which we talked about at the beginning of the podcast.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you have an onsite restaurant at the Peacock Suites? 

Tina Jurkowski:  No, we don’t have an on-site restaurant.  However, there's a new complex being constructed right now called the Garden Walk which will have lots of restaurants.  It’s one block away so it’s close.  I really hope that Get Away Today guests will consider staying with us at the Peacock Suites.  We love working with Get Away Today and the guests you send us.  I hope this information will assist you when you come to the Disneyland Resort.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Tina, thank you for coming to Get Away Today.  That's Tina Jurkowski, Sales Manager for the Peacock Suites.  Just a quick reminder before we wrap up, while you're booking your Disneyland Resort vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, remember to use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation just for listening.

Todd Carlson:  (Announcer)
You can book your Get Away Today vacation package right now by going to Get Away Today.com or calling one of our friendly reservation agents at         1-866-FUN-TRIP       .  This has been the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com

Hotel Spotlight: Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

The Desert Palms Hotel & Suites is situated in the heart of the Disneyland Resort area.  The property opened in 2004 and is located next to Disneyland Resort.  If you would like to learn more about the Desert Palms Hotel & Suites, please take a few minutes and listen to the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast with Patrick Wiscombe and Marie Enriquez, the Sales and Marketing Manager for the hotel.  We've also provided a transcript of our conversation for your convenience.

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Todd Carlson:  (Announcer)
Travel news you can use.  This is the Get Away Today.com Travel Show.  Get Away Today is a top provider of affordable, fun family vacations to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Hawaii, San Diego, Beaches, and Sandals in the Caribbean. The Travel Show is heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com.  And now, here's the host of the Travel Show.

Patrick Wiscombe:  (Get Away Today - Internet Marketing Manager)
Welcome to the Get Away Today Travel Show podcast.  My name is Patrick Wiscombe.  Thank you for tuning us in and taking us along wherever you're listening today.  Just a quick reminder before we get started, when you book your vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, be sure to use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation.  Coming up in the next few minutes, I'm putting the Get Away Today hotel spotlight on the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites.  Marie Enriquez is in the Get Away Today studio right now to talk about the property.  It's good to have you here. 

Marie Enriquez:  (Desert Palms Hotel and Suites  - Sales and Marketing Manager)
Thank you for inviting me.  The Deseret Palms Hotel and Suites is located next to the Disneyland Resort.  It's about 200 yards from the south entrance.

Patrick Wiscombe:   So, you’re that close?

Marie Enriquez:  It’s very close.  We also offer the Anaheim Resort Transit which picks guests up right in front of the hotel.  We're right on the corner of Harbor Blvd. and Katella Avenue.  Most people don’t know there’s an entrance on the south side of the Disneyland Resort.  That south side entrance is about 200 yards from our hotel.  The entrance is located on Katella Avenue, which runs east and west on the southeast side of the resort.  During the summertime, the entrance is open for guests.  When they enter the Disneyland Resort south entrance, they’ll take Disney's transit system to the Downtown Disney area.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Let’s talk about the rooms.

Marie Enriquez:  The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites is a unique property in the Anaheim area.  We have eight different suites.  We have Mojave Mini Suites that can accommodate up to six people.  We have kid suites that have bunk beds.  The Yuha Kid Suites can accommodate six people.  We also have suites that have four queen beds.  Those rooms can also accommodate up to eight people.

Patrick Wiscombe:  So, basically you can accommodate any party between two and eight people.

Marie Enriquez:  Yes.  Aside from the eight different types of suites, we also have four different honeymoon suites.  For couples, we have a Jacuzzi available for them as well.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Inside the rooms obviously.  They're not outside in the hallway.

Marie Enriquez:  They are definitely inside the room.  [Laughter]

Patrick Wiscombe:  How many rooms do you have?

Marie Enriquez:  We have 188 rooms.  All of the rooms are non-smoking rooms.

Patrick Wiscombe:  If one of our Get Away Today customers has special needs, I'm assuming you can accommodate their needs?

Marie Enriquez:  Yes.  We have a total of eight handicap rooms.  Six of those rooms have handicap accessible showers and two of the rooms have roll-in showers.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Many Get Away Today guests drive to the Disneyland Resort area.  Do you charge for parking?

Marie Enriquez:  No, we don't charge for parking.  We offer free parking.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you have a pool?

Marie Enriquez:  We have an outdoor pool that's heated year-round.  The Jacuzzi  is next to the pool.

Patrick Wiscombe:  If Get Away Today guests want to work out while they're on the road, does the Deseret Palms Hotel and Suites have a workout facility?

Marie Enriquez:  Yes, we have a fitness center inside the hotel.  Let me talk about our rooms again for just a minute.  We have a refrigerators, coffee makers, iron and ironing boards, high speed Internet access, voicemail, hair dryers, alarm clock radios, in-room safes, as well as cable TV.  We also have pay-per-view movies and the Disney Channel.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Do you charge for your Internet access?

Marie Enriquez:  Yes, we charge for our high speed Internet access.  It's $9.95 per day.  We offer wired and wireless access throughout the property.

Patrick Wiscombe: Let’s talk about food for just a minute.

Marie Enriquez:  The Desert Palms Hotel & Suites has so many different dining options.  We offer free continental breakfast every morning.  Aside from that, Quiznos is on-site as well as the Sandbox Bar and Grill which is open for breakfast lunch and dinner.  There are two convenience stores nearby.  The first convenience store is 7-11 and a second convenience store is ABC where you can stock up on your snacks for your kids.

Patrick Wiscombe:  By the way, thanks for lunch.  No wonder we had Quiznos for lunch today.  You probably have a Quiznos sandwich every day.

Marie Enriquez: you're welcome.  Yes, I have a Quiznos sandwich almost every day.

Patrick Wiscombe:  We’ve already talked about the accommodations inside each of the rooms, but let's talk about the different suite types. 

Marie Enriquez:  The Desert Palm Hotel and Suites is a desert themed hotel.  We named all of the suites after the deserts of the world.  One of the suites inside our hotel is called the Borrego suite.  That suite has two queen beds and a sunken living room with a pullout sofa sleeper.  The Borrego suite can accommodate up to six people.  We have two televisions in that room, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Most hotels definitely don’t have a sunken living room.  What a unique feature.

Marie Enriquez:  It's something very unique to the Anaheim area.

Patrick Wiscombe:  Yeah, but it's pretty cool.

Patrick Wiscombe:  You're talking about the desert themed rooms; I'm assuming that the heat is not included.

Marie Enriquez:  No, heat is not included.  [Laughter]  Each room has an air conditioning unit. 

Patrick Wiscombe:  Let's talk about the Sahara Suite for a minute.

Marie Enriquez:  The Sahara Suite is also a very unique hotel room in the Anaheim area.  It has a full living room with a pullout sofa bed; it has a bedroom with two queen beds and a full kitchen.

Patrick Wiscombe:  I'm assuming all of your rooms have the same amenities.  Is that correct?

Marie Enriquez:  Yes, that’s correct.

Patrick Wiscombe:  So, Get Away Today guests can choose the type of room they want to have while they're on vacation.

Marie Enriquez:  Yes.  Our kid suites have two queen beds, bunk beds, and a pullout sofa bed.  Our kid suites also have a king size bed in addition to the bunk beds

Patrick Wiscombe:  That's Marie Enriquez, the Sales and Marketing Manager for the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites.  The property is located on the corner of Harbor Blvd. and Katella Avenue.  Those two streets intersect on the southeast corner of the Disneyland Resort.  Just a quick reminder as we begin to wrap up, if you book your vacation on our website, Get Away Today.com, make sure you use promotion code ‘podcast’ as you're checking out so we can give you an additional $10 off your vacation.

Todd Carlson:  (Announcer)
You can book your Get Away Today vacation package right now by going to Get Away Today.com or calling one of our friendly reservation agents at 1-866-FUN-TRIP.  This has been the Get Away Today Travel Show Podcast heard exclusively on Get Away Today.com

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