House of Freebies

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Syndacast. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are a MasterCard cardholder, I have an exclusive deal for you. Book your accommodation for two nights at any 188 participating Accor hotels in Asia and receive the third night of stay for free when you pay with your Mastercard credit card. Participating hotels include brands like Grand Mecure, MGallery, Ibis, All Seasons, Novotel, Sofitel and Pullman Hotels and Resorts in Asia.

In addition to this MasterCard Cardholder - Exclusive Deal, you will also be in the running to win a 3-night accommodation package at the Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Resort in China! I have enclosed an image of this 5-star resort. Just look at how inviting it is!

Oh yes, this accommodation prize package includes one bedroom villa with private pool, private garden, outdoor massage area and Jacuzzi. Each prize package is valued at approximately US$1000! I’d say one has a pretty good chance of winning it.

I have always thought that accommodation is the culprit that eats into our vacation budget but now, with this exclusive deal between Accor hotels in Asia and MasterCard, we can reduce our accommodation bill by at least a third and stand a chance to win free 3-night resort stay in China too! Isn’t this awesome news? So start planning your vacation now!

Images courtesy of Air Asia
One thing I hate is misleading advertising. So my friend showed me an advertisement this morning from a local travel company which excitedly says that Air Asia is giving away 3,000,000 free air tickets at midnight today. But they also mentioned that this is going to be better than FREE.

I was excited too but when I went to the website of Air Asia to check,. What could be better than free? It turns out that Air Asia is “just” running an air ticket SALE and they are definitely not giving away 3,000,000 air tickets for free. Well, they do give away free air tickets but not this time around!

Anyway, if you are planning to fly somewhere in a few month’s time, it’s probably a good idea to check out what Air Asia has to offer midnight later. I expect tickets to go not as fast as those free tickets but then it is still wise to start planning where you want to go already and when.

My friend, Daniel, asked me about making online payment via PayPal. He said that he has to use it to make payment to a condo owner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as he is planning a trip home to visit his extended family. Frankly, I was shocked when he told me how much the condo rates are!

Just this morning, and I am going to let Daniel know pronto, I got to know that Accor Hotels is running a limited time only Asia Pacific city super sale where hotel rates in 27 cities in 10 Asia Pacific countries, including Malaysia, will be reduced by up to 60%.

Booking of rooms has to be done online at the website of Accor Hotels from 23rd to 29th June, 2009, that’s this week itself for stays between July 10th and September 30th, 2009. While different rates may apply for different hotel brands, you can expect to book a room for as low as US$25 per night!

I got to know that this Accor Hotels City Super Sale coincides with airlines slashing air fares to Asia Pacific which means that if Daniel were to take advantage of this sale by Accor Hotels, not only would he save on air fare to Kuala Lumpur, he would also save on accommodation. I think it’s an awesome not to grab these opportunities. Flight and accommodation expenses are what kill our travel budget, anyway!

I first heard of stem cells from a pregnant friend who wanted to preserve the baby’s stem cells in case there was a need for them in the future. I thought to myself that it is too bad that this scientific technology wasn’t available back then during my time.

I later learned that even though we are adults now, ladies have a second chance at insuring their future health and that of their close family members like siblings and children, by preserving stem cells extracted from menstrual blood. Frankly, I used to think that menstruation is something that’s unnecessary but of course I have since changed my mind.

From now until 30th April, 2009, C’elle is running a promotion whereby we could enroll in a stem cell preservation program for only $299, a savings of $400. The promotional code to use is CN400.

The preservation of stem cells is all the more important for people with a family history of illnesses like stroke, cancer, diabetes, heart diseases and other hereditary diseases that are all too common in modern society.

Enrolling in a stem cell preservation program is like taking out health insurance on our future health and that of our close family members. Seriously, $299 is just a small price to pay!

A couple of months ago, I bought two pendrives which I thought was a pretty good deal. And then I came across this website, Pexagon, that offers not only more colorful pendrives, but with larger capacity and free engraving! And here I thought that I was a pretty good shopper here!

If you have been looking for personalized holiday gifts, you must checkout Pexagon where you will receive up to 20% discount off until the end of this year on four very special items that make great personal or corporate gifts, and even door gifts; thumbdrives, flash drives and pens, items that are especially useful and can never have enough of!

What I like about gifts from Pexagon is the ability to personalize them and for free too. On top of that, there is no minimum order quantity to qualify for so even if your shop for an item, you will receive the same benefits as well and shipping will be just as fast.

If you thought that buying personalized gifts would burn a hole in your pocket, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Personalized gifts by Pexagon are really affordable and with an additional 20% discount until the end of the year, there is no reason not to shop with them!

Image courtesy of La Senza
I received a newsletter from La Senza a couple of days ago promoting their latest offer of “Buy One Get One Free” for their range of very cute bras. I believe I mentioned before that I like La Senza lingerie better than Victoria’s Secret so I am very interested in such an offer.

To take advantage of this offer, buy a La Senza bra from a selected range and get another for free for the same value or lower, from the same range of bras. Check out what are in this selected range. I am sure you would not be disappointed.

Prices are from CAD18.50 to CAD26.50, a little on the high side, I agree. But when you take into account that you will be getting two bras for the price, it is not that unreasonable, right?

I always think that accommodation eats into our travel budget and I know that I am not the only one who thinks so. Just now, I received the news that The New Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg / Treasure Island Beach is running a special offer with their reopening after a luxurious makeover.

If you remember, Residence Inn, which was previously known as Holiday Inn Treasure Island, was closed for more than two years after being damaged by hurricane. Well, it looks like they took the opportunity to get a complete makeover. Just look at these photos!

The special deal that I mentioned above is that you can get a one bedroom suite for only $199 but this offer is only valid until 31st March, 2008. The normal rate is $389 so if you plan to head that way anytime soon, you have to act fast!

GOLD COAST RESORT RE-OPENS AFTER MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MAKEOVER

Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg / Treasure Island Beach Unveiled All-New Look

February 1st 2008
TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA: After being closed for 28 months from hurricane damage, the former Holiday Inn Treasure Island has re-opened as the brand new and expanded Residence Inn St. Petersburg / Treasure Island Beach, with a completely new look.

The gulf front hotel was shut down in 2004 after Hurricane Jeanne and was essentially stripped to its shell to make way for this transformation. The multi-million dollar renovation included the entire property from its guestrooms and suites to its public space and pool areas. “We are thrilled to re-open as the Residence Inn by Marriott and unveil this great new product for travelers to the Gold Coast and Treasure Island,” said Rick Wilson, general manager of the hotel.

“The enhancements to the hotel are outstanding, from a phenomenal room package including luxury bedding, fully equipped kitchens, separate working, living, sleeping areas and flat panel televisions to a great beachfront pool area. We look forward to welcoming back past guests and an all new set of customers to our wonderful beachfront hotel.”

In addition to the aforementioned enhancements, the hotel also added luxury, one and two bedroom suites with dramatic 11 foot ceilings and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. The relaxed beachfront town of Treasure Island adjacent to both St. Petersburg Beach to it’s south and Madeira Beach to it’s north harkens back to the days of Old Florida — quaint shops, uncrowded beaches and always a friendly hello.

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast adjacent to world famous John’s Pass, the Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg / Treasure Island Beach is situated oceanfront on Treasure Island — the Sunset Capital of the Florida. The nine-story hotel offers 110 rooms and suites with a range of amenities and services including free high speed internet, grocery shopping service and laundry valet.

The property is convenient to all the area attractions including professional sporting events, eco-adventures, championship golf and acclaimed fishing and water sports. For reservations or more information, please call (800) 331-3131 or (727) 367-2761, or click to www.residenceinntreasureisland.com.

EDITORS NOTE: Photographs Available Upon Request

News Release
CONTACT: Loren Gray
Ocean Properties Ltd
(561) 279-9900
info@residenceinntreasureisland.com