Red, White and Room! Hotels.com Names Top Destinations for Fireworks Fun!

Red, White and Room! Hotels.com Names Top Destinations for Fireworks Fun!

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The Hotel Expert Is Offering Big Savings on Rooms Booked By July 1st! DALLAS, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 4th of July is a favorite holiday for many Americans and cities across the country are throwing fantastic celebrations worth visiting. Hotels.com, the hotel expert, is currently featuring several cities on sale from New York to New Orleans offering amazing fireworks, festivities and fun! (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU1LOGO ) "With the 4th falling on a Monday this year, it is the perfect excuse for a long weekend road trip to take part in the festivities," said Cheryl Rosner, president of Hotels.com. "Therefore, Hotels.com has pulled together great hotel deals in cities famous for their Independence Day celebrations." According to Hotels.com, the following are top spots for fireworks fun: * June 30 to July 4, Marin County, CA (San Francisco) "Marin County Fair" Fireworks * July 2, Madison, WI "Rhythm & Booms!" Independence Day Celebration * July 2 to July 4, St. Louis, MO "Fair St. Louis" Fireworks * July 3, Addison, TX (Dallas) "20th Annual Kaboom Town" Fireworks * July 4, Washington, DC "Independence Day Celebration" Fireworks * July 4, New Orleans, LA 15th Annual "Go 4th on the River" * July 4, New York City, NY "Macy's 4th of July" Fireworks * July 4, Philadelphia, PA "Philadelphia Freedom Concert" Fireworks Customers who book their hotel at http://www.hotels.com by July 1st for stays through July 29th have access to great deals including: NYC from $79.00, Washington, DC from $87.20, New Orleans, LA from $89.95, Dallas, TX from $68.80, and Philadelphia from $69.00. Gasoline Rebate Travelers will find a "Gasoline Rebate" icon on hotels.com after clicking the deals and specials tab on the homepage providing them with details of the promotion. To qualify for the rebate travelers must book accommodations now through July 19, 2005 for two nights or more at any of the more than 400 markets worldwide serviced by Hotels.com for stays through Labor Day weekend, September 5, 2005. Upon completion of their trip, travelers simply need to mail in a copy of their gasoline receipt along with the rebate certificate they printed from hotels.com . Hotels.com will then credit their charge card for the amount spent on gas up to $30. See http://www.hotels.com for full details. Hotels.com Road Trips(TM) - Drive Travel For those wondering where to go on one tank of gas, Hotels.com Road Trips(TM) provides travelers information and booking capabilities (for road trips) up to six hours from their homes. Entering a zip code will return a list of destinations with recommendations for accommodations, dining and attractions. Additional features allow travelers to refine their search with the option of sorting destinations by city name or travel distance from home. Travelers may book online at http://www.hotels.com or call 1-800-RoadTrips. See http://www.hotels.com for details. About Hotels.com Hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering reservation services through its own websites (including http://www.hotels.com and others), its interactive affiliate network (http://www.IAN.com ), and its toll-free call centers (1-800-2-HOTELS). Hotels.com gives travelers the widest selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation rentals at more than 17,000 properties in more than 400 cities in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. The company is a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities and availability, and also specializes in providing travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. See website for details and restrictions. Hotels.com is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI). CST: 2059975-40. Media Inquiries, Contact: Diana Gold PR Manager for Hotels.com 469-335-1315/dgold@hotels.com