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PLACES TO GO. PRICES YOU’LL LOVE.
The three-day
getaway
Summer savings at Hyatt:
Save 10% plus extra savings
on the third night at
participating locations!*
By T. Foster Jones
NEEDING A VACATION is a given. Getting
the time to take an extended vacation is not.
You may lack either the time or the financial
resources to schedule a lengthy trip. However,
a long vacation is not always necessary for
getting that much-needed energy boost. One
way to relieve stress in a time-friendly and
financially manageable way is a three-day
weekend getaway.
A long weekend adventure lets you:
Climb out of the routine rut. Sometimes
a brief getaway is all you need to remove
yourself from the day-to-day routine of daily
living and recharge.
Enjoy toddler-free time. No matter how
much parents love their children, all parents
need an escape to clear their minds, reinvigorate themselves and take the time to stay in
touch as a couple. Speaking of which …
Rekindle your romance. Away from the
daily distractions of dishes, kids and errands,
you and your spouse have the chance to
really connect.
Re-form family ties. Rather than navigating the labyrinthine complexities of coordinating an extended family reunion, a short
getaway may create the perfect opportunity to
take a quick break and visit family members.
Remember fun. Single, couple or family—a short getaway is the perfect excuse to
inject some fun back into everybody’s lives.
Other benefits include:
Flexibility. Many three-day weekend getaways are offered with flexible travel schedules, and there are plenty of destinations that
continuously offer weekend packages, letting
you make the jump almost spontaneously.
Variety. Maybe you want to explore the
great outdoors, indulge in a spa weekend,
enjoy some fun family time at the pool or
unwind during a laid-back, romantic, beach-
front mini-vacation. Many destinations offer
weekend packages or prime spots for taking
an individualized long break. Offerings can
include villa rentals, beach getaways, cruises
and much more.
The Costco Connection
Costco Travel offers fantastic options for
value-packed three-day getaways, including
vacation packages, cruises, vacation rentals,
hotel-only stays and rental cars. For details,
visit the Travel section of Costco.com or call
1-877-849-2730.
THIRD NIGHT FREE:
Andaz®
Grand Hyatt®
Hyatt Regency®
THIRD NIGHT 50% OFF:
Hyatt Place®
Hyatt Summer;eld Suites®
*Reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance
requesting the Costco Member Rate. Guest must present a valid Costco
membership card at check-in. Offer valid for stays booked and held 5/16/2011
through 9/6/2011. Offer not valid at Park Hyatt hotels. 10% Discount is off
of the Hyatt Daily Rate for the room type requested at time of booking, and
offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. 10% Discount is
re;ected in rate quoted. Promotion cannot be combined with Costco Travel
vacation packages. Additional third night free offer is valid at participating
Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Andaz and Grand Hyatt hotels and will be deducted
at the time of checkout. Additional 50% off rate for third night offer is valid
at participating Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summer;eld Suites hotels and will be
deducted at the time of checkout. Offers not valid for back-to-back stays and
a three-night minimum length of stay required. Rate is per room, per night,
excluding service charges, mandatory resort fees, gratuities, taxes, and other
incidental expenses. Additional charges may apply for additional guests.
Promotional blackout periods may apply due to seasonal periods or special
events, and normal arrival/departure restrictions apply. Offer not valid for
group reservations as de;ned by Hyatt. Limited number of rooms available.
Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without
notice. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised
or leased by subsidiaries and af;liates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Hyatt®,
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Andaz®, Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt
Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt Summer;eld Suites®, Hyatt Gold Passport®,
and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. ©2011 Hyatt
Corporation. All rights reserved. All offers are true and accurate at time of
printing, are valid for travel as speci;ed, are valid for new bookings only and
are available to Costco members residing in the United States. All offers and
inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without
notice. Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may
apply. Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable
and not redeemable for cash. Travel purchases are not included in the
Executive Membership annual 2% Reward program. Costco Travel disclaims
liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors. Costco Travel is
registered as a seller of travel in each of the states listed:
California registration number: CS T 2054248-50 • Florida
registration number: ST 32555 • Hawaii registration
number: TAR 5595 • Iowa registration number: TA 620 •
Nevada Seller of Travel registration number: 2007-0060
• Washington registration number: WST 602042600.
Registration as a California Seller of Travel does not
constitute approval by the state. 11TR1002 5/11
To book, click Travel at Costco.com or call
1-877-849-2730. Request offer code ‘COSTCO’.
Valid for travel through 9/6/11
