Grandma And Grandpa Aren't Staying Home This Year

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HomeThis Year (NAPSA)—Seniors are leading increasingly active lifestyles that, more often than not, include extensive traveling. It’s especially true around the holidays, when seniors hit the road to visit family. However, with people living longer and retiring sooner, many seniors struggle to see the sights andvisit family on a fixed income. Fortunately, there are convenient ways to save money while out on the road. With the holidays coming, a major concern for most families is the stress of staying with relatives. It’s true that catching up with loved ones and reminiscingis a beloved pastime, but spending the night might not be as fun—the baby room-turned-guest room, the nephew blaring music at 3 a.m. and the nightmare of finding (and payingfor) a decent petsitter. Instead, reasonable accommo- dations that offer a restful night’s sleep are a great option. And with senior citizen discounts at most locations, it’s hard to justify sleeping on the pullout couch. With the lowest room rate of any national chain and a 10 percent senior citizen discount, Motel 6’s clean, comfortable rooms allow seniors to enjoy the excitement of family and still sleep easy in a quiet and pet-friendly environment. A nearby room makes a terrific sanctuary after a burned turkey dinner and the defeat of the son-in-law’s favorite football 2 eer ——— Ss. ‘ Nyy: cul e 2 ak — “wr = . @ Inexpensive accommodations are a terrific solution to family crowding during the holidays. team in overtime. To make the most out of the visit to the family, consider adding some sightseeing stops along the way. Motel 6 offers an online Family Fun Zone trip planner, which locates the nearest accommodations to popular attractions across the country. The best part is that with the money saved on motel stays, seniors can maximize the presents they are able to markoff their grandkids’ holiday wish lists and maybe pick up an extra sou- venir or two. No matter how nearor far the trip, Motel 6 can be a great solution to the usual holiday snafus. With nearly 900 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada and convenient online trip planners on Motel6.com, it’s easy to find a place to stop wherever the road leads this holiday season.