Walk your way to a discount at L.A. hotel

November 19, 2011 at 7:00PM
Photographer: Maxine Saul of Lakeville. The scene: During an October 2010 trip, Saul found herself enthralled with the bridges over the Seine in Paris, especially the Alexander III bridge, shown, which she called the "most beautiful with its noteworthy sculptures and views." The photography buff was able to position herself to "capture both the angel and her torch and the scenic Seine in one click of the camera."
Photographer: Maxine Saul of Lakeville. The scene: During an October 2010 trip, Saul found herself enthralled with the bridges over the Seine in Paris, especially the Alexander III bridge, shown, which she called the "most beautiful with its noteworthy sculptures and views." The photography buff was able to position herself to "capture both the angel and her torch and the scenic Seine in one click of the camera." (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A hotel is rewarding guests who defy the stereotype that Angelenos don't walk. Hotel Palomar Los Angeles (1-800-472-8556; www.hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com) will give guests who walk at least 10,000 steps a day a 50 percent discount on their next hotel stay. The hotel hands out free pedometers and walking maps to guests who sign up for the Walk This Way package. The package, offered until June 30, includes a $20 credit for food and drinks at the hotel. The deal is also available at the Hotel Palomar San Diego.LOS ANGELES TIMES

Marriott promotion nets a free companion fare With Marriott's Stay Here, Fly There promotion, spend at least two nights at one of nearly 30 participating resorts and receive a companion airline ticket voucher for a future flight, plus a $100 resort credit. The deal is valid at properties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada and Texas. Rates vary. For example, at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa in Colorado, a midweek December stay starts at about $408 for two nights, including taxes. Book by Dec. 31; stay through Jan. 31. Use promo code P91. Info: 1-800-721-6996, www.marriott.com.

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