And now a word from...

...well, not our sponsors, but from a hotel chain looking to generate business and show some appreciation to military families. Here's the press release we received via e-mail today:

Coastal Hotel Group, a privately held Seattle-based hospitality management company, in recognition of Military Family Appreciation Month, invites members and families of the Armed Forces to enjoy special discounts throughout the month of May at any of its premier properties: Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Hotel Fifty in Portland, Ore., The Resort at The Mountain in Welches (Mt. Hood), Ore. and Lodge on the Desert in Tucson, Ariz.

“It is a privilege to honor our Armed Forces this month,” said Yogi Hutsen, president of Coastal Hotel Group. “We want to show our appreciation to the men, women and families who are in the service.”

With military ID, guests will receive a 30 percent discount off the cost of their room, as well as 20 percent off dining at any of the hotels’ restaurants. For an additional $20.10, guests who stay at The Resort at The Mountain can enjoy 18 holes of golf.

Pricing information follows:

Pricing information follows:

Property	Price with Discount
Cedarbrook Lodge	$111.30 – includes continental breakfast
Resort at The Mountain	$63.70
Hotel Fifty	$84.00 – includes breakfast at H5O bistro & bar
Lodge on the Desert	$88.90

The Armed Forces special at each of Coastal Hotel Group’s properties is valid until May 30, 2010. For more information and for reservations, visit http://www.CoastalHotels.com.

I asked whether the hotel chain would offer the same deal to members of the Canadian Forces, and was assured they would. So for any of you looking for vacation spots...