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Santa Maria Valley is at It Again—This Time, Paying Travelers to Take a Midweek Break

Santa Maria Valley is at It Again—This Time, Paying Travelers to Take a Midweek...

The California Central Coast's wine and barbecue destination wants to help people dodge the crowds and the price hikes and will give them $100 to do it.

Santa Maria Valley is at It Again—This Time, Paying Travelers to Take a Midweek Break
Couple enjoying wine in Santa Maria Valley, at Andrew Murray Winery

Santa Maria Valley, the California Central Coast's wine and barbecue destination, is offering $100 gift cards to the first 500 visitors to book a two-night stay at a qualifying lodging property between Sunday and Thursday.

Santa Maria Valley is inviting people to break free from the year-end hustle and take a "Midweek Break," offering travelers $100 to relax, recharge and repay themselves. Following the overwhelming success of its Stimulus campaign, this Central Coast destination is the gift that keeps on giving—literally.

The first 500 visitors to book their Midweek Break will be eligible to receive a $100 Visa gift card after booking a two-night stay at a qualifying lodging property between Sunday and Thursday. The trip must be between Oct. 15, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2024, and the reservation must be made before Sept. 30, 2023, and submitted through a form found on Santa Maria Valley's website to qualify.

"In Santa Maria Valley, $100 goes further than it would in other wine destinations," said Jennifer Harrison, director of tourism for Visit Santa Maria Valley. "We're excited to once again put our money where our mouth is and prove that people get more for their money in Santa Maria Valley. As a bonus, we get to continue supporting our local businesses, who often see a drop in midweek traffic after schools start back up and people resume their routines."

According to Bankrate, the majority of Americans (at least 80%) are making changes to their vacations in order to be more practical with their budgets. Some are seeking less expensive accommodations and/or destinations, while others are taking fewer or shorter trips.

"People need to be reminded to take a pause, invest in themselves and take that much-needed vacation—while not letting any hard-earned PTO go to waste," said Harrison. "With the price hikes we've seen taking place in different areas of the travel industry, Santa Maria Valley remains a true value for visitors and whether you're traveling with friends, family, or flying solo—the break people need is right here."

The numbers show that in Santa Maria Valley, people can eat, drink and do more for less. In comparison to Paso Robles, Napa Valley or Temecula, a stay in Santa Maria Valley saves hundreds of dollars, which leaves a lot more money to sip on world-class wines or get a taste for famous Santa Maria-style barbecue.

Take a Midweek Break enjoying central coast vineyards, tantalizing dining options, incredible scenery and more—visit santamariavalley.com/midweek.

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About Santa Maria Valley:
Serving the greater Santa Maria Valley in the heart of California's Central Coast, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit association that facilitates local tourism and provides information on the region's many attractions and visitor services. Famed for its fine wines, natural wonders, agricultural heritage and flavorful barbecue, the Santa Maria Valley offers a broad range of cultural, sporting and historical experiences. For details on Santa Maria Valley lodging, wine tasting, travel deals and e-newsletter alerts, visit santamariavalley.com or call (800) 331-3779.

Contact Information:
Nicole Shearer
[email protected]
530-448-6485
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Original Source: Santa Maria Valley is at It Again—This Time, Paying Travelers to Take a Midweek Break
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Highest Honor Bestowed by Cartus Global Network Will Recognize Winner's Outstanding Service and Performance

Oasis has been shortlisted for Cartus Corporation's Masters Cup Award at its 2023 Global Network Conference, to be held from Sept. 20-21, 2023. The Cartus Global Network is Cartus' industry-leading worldwide service provider network. 

Each year, the network comes together to collaborate on ways to innovate and improve service delivery to Cartus clients and their relocating employees. Discussing the "hottest topics" and trends in global mobility today, the conference provides attendees with take-home value and best practice recommendations. Cartus is welcoming its global supplier network, representing 175 countries from around the world to the event, which includes an awards ceremony to celebrate the past year's collective successes, recognizing companies and individuals that have provided exceptional service to Cartus customers. 

This year's theme is Where Mobility Meets Agility, an ethos that reflects the creative, compassionate, and agile way Cartus supplier partners help relocating employees navigate the current mobility environment.     

Cartus Masters Cup

Oasis has been nominated for the Cartus Masters Cup in the category of Home-related Services. Presented annually to the highest-achieving Global Network members that consistently achieve exceptional standards of quality, the Cartus Masters Cup recognizes a service provider that has consistently achieved exceptional standards of quality.

Winners must demonstrate:

  • total commitment to service excellence
  • a truly collaborative approach when developing cost-effective and innovative approaches for Cartus clients
  • an outstanding performance and commitment — not only to Cartus' vision and values, but also to its mission to deliver proactive, flexible solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients and their employees, every time.

Oasis is a global provider that was born to bring "the way it ought to be" to clients. With properties that are the best in their class, furniture fit for a home and responsiveness many people wish all companies still had (a real person answers your calls 24/7), Oasis has become the partner of choice for companies with temporary housing needs. As a global company, Oasis provides our clients with the simplicity of having one point of contact for all temporary furnished housing needs throughout the world. By combining twice the space of hotel rooms and up to half the cost, Oasis brings cost-effective ideas, personal service and the simplicity of our one point of contact.

Felicia Taulelle, President, Oasis, said, "Oasis would like to thank Cartus for the nomination for their Masters Cup. It honors our sincere partnership and our continued effort to bring true value to your company and a caring experience to each relocating employee you serve. Knowing the high standard that Cartus maintains in its supply chain, it is a true honor to be recognized, and we thank you."

About Oasis 

OASIS specializes in providing luxury living for business and leisure travelers. Oasis is a global provider of temporary furnished and all-inclusive rentals for relocations, assignments, and projects, entertainment companies on location, ALE/Insurance housing, and individuals on holidays and vacations. Our accommodations are fully furnished condos and apartments with complete housewares, kitchenware, linens, electronics, cable, high-speed internet, and phone. All you do is arrive and enjoy. This is temporary living made easy.

ABOUT CARTUS

Cartus Corporation, a global leader in talent mobility and a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc., delivers the full spectrum of corporate relocation services to organisations of all sizes across the world. These include more than a third of Fortune 100 companies as well as hundreds of clients with small-to-mid-size programs serviced through their dedicated Cartus InsigniaSM segment. 

Learn more at cartus.com and anywhere.re.  

MEDIA CONTACT 
Trevor Macomber 
Cartus Director, Growth Enablement — Branding & Communications 
[email protected] 

Contact Information:
Eve Seib
EVP, Global Business Development
[email protected]
404-353-3954


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Buc-ee's, home of the world's cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Harrison County, Mississippi, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. CDT. Buc-ee's will celebrate the start of construction with a ceremony attended by local leaders. 

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Attendees of the Buc-ee's Harrison County groundbreaking ceremony will include the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, including Rebecca Powers, District 2 President; Marlin Ladner, District 3 Vice President; Beverly Martin, District 1; Connie Rockco, District 5; and Kent Jones, District 4.

Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee's operates 46 stores across Texas and the South. Since beginning its multi-state expansion in 2019, Buc-ee's has opened travel centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Now, Buc-ee's is headed West with store groundbreakings in Colorado and Missouri. 

"Harrison County is a vibrant community with five thriving cities and stunning beaches," said Stan Beard of Buc-ee's. "It's perfectly situated along I-10 between our Texas and Alabama stores and we can't wait to be the best place to stop on the Mississippi Coast." 

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About Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's is the world's most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee's now has 34 stores across Texas, including the world's largest convenience store, as well as 12 locations in other states. Buc-ee's is known for pristine bathrooms, a large amount of fueling positions, friendly service, Buc-ee's apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered in Texas, Buc-ee's has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency to redefine the pit stop for its customers. For more information, visit www.buc-ees.com.

Contact Information:
Rachel Austin
Publicist
[email protected]


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