London, England -- (SBWire) --06/15/2011 --Hotels.com(R) is gearing up for the summer season by offering deep discounts, gas cards, and Amazon Kindles to travelers who book at select hotels through the Summer Sale. Bookings must be made by August 30 for travel through September 6.

"Summer season is always a favourite time to travel, mainly for families, Hotels.com is excited to offer great hotel deals during the summer sale" says Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations and social media for hotels.com. "It's our way of making this summer the season of gifts by showing our customers we value their loyalty any time of year."

Families can afford to hit roads even if the gas prices are on rise. Holiday-goers, who will stay two nights in Chateau Bourbon Wyndham Hotel in New Orleans, will get $25 gas card.

Travellers who are planning to take long trip to New Orleans will get a free Kindle, if they stay at Chateau Bourbon, which is located in the French Quarter close to Bourbon Street, for three nights or more. Rates at the 3.5-star Chateau Bourbon start at $77 per room, per night.

Holiday goers who want to soak up sun can do so at the 3-star Surf Side Beach Club in Warwick, Bermuda. This hotel has been recommended by 81% of hotels.com guest reviewers for its stunning private beach and relaxing atmosphere. Room rent is $228 per night and travelers will get 30% discount and a free Kindle if they stay for three nights or more.

Anyone can enter their name in Hotels.com Travel Travia through www.hotelssummergiftaway.com. Participant of Travel Travia can win a weekly prize of a luxury weekend getaway worth $5,000. Players can get bonus entries by sharing via Facebook and Twitter, following hotels.com, and referring friends to the site.

*Minimum purchase of US $450 is required.

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