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Giveaway: Two Night Stay at any Home2 Suites by Hilton Property

I'm always excited when I can give away a prize that provides real value. This week I am giving away a two-night stay for two at a Home2 Suites by Hilton property of the winner’s choice.

Dates are based on availability. Blackout dates are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Winner is responsible for transportation to and from the hotel including flights and airport transfers. To redeem, winner must contact the property they wish to stay at and make a reservation at least 30 days prior to the desired stay date.

Home2 Suites Studio Guest Room
Home2 Suites Studio Guest Room

More About Home2 Suites
Home2 Suites hotels are located in Fayetteville, NC; Layton, UT; Baltimore, MD; West Valley City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Lexington Park, MD; Charleston, SC; Jacksonville, NC, Nashville, TN, and Biloxi/D'Iberville, MS. More than 70 additional hotels are in the works in the US and Canada.

Each hotel features

  • Spacious and stylish suites
  • Budget friendly pricing
  • Complimentary breakfast and Internet
  • In-room kitchens
  • Outdoor spaces at every property
  • Environmentally friendly practices including recycling centers, bulk bath amenities, dual flush toilets and Energy Star appliances
  • Spin2 Cycle – Home2’s award-winning two-in-one laundry/workout facility
  • Pet friendly rooms

For more information about Home2 Suites, like Home2 Suites on Facebook, or follow @Home2Suites on Twitter.

How To Enter
One lucky reader can win. If you would like a chance to win, leave a comment telling me what questions you have about family travel by Monday June 18th at 11:59PM PST Please fill in the email field of the comment form (your email isn't shared with anyone, and I will not send you email unless you win).


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All entries must be received by Monday June 18th 2012 at 11:59PM PST I will choose a winner randomly and announce the results here by Friday June 22, 2012.

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  1. Margaret Smith on June 12, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.

    How can we be sure that a place we stay at doesn't have bed bugs and what precautions can we take?

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  6. Becky Swain-Eng on June 12, 2012 at 11:25 a.m.

    How do you succesfully travel with younger children and older children with differing bedtimes and only a one room hotel room?

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  9. Vanessa on June 12, 2012 at 12:18 p.m.

    How do you enjoy and relax on a vacation with 2 young boys. We took my 3 Yo and 1Yo to the mountains in Colorado for a week with my family and returend exhausted saying we would never do that again. They boys had a great time, parents, not so much.

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  13. Katie Roch on June 12, 2012 at 2:05 p.m.

    My father just lost his leg. How can I help him when we are traveling?

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  16. kristen m on June 12, 2012 at 2:25 p.m.

    How do you figure out where to go in the first place, other than Disney? I have no idea how to find activities!

  17. Tonya Filleman on June 12, 2012 at 2:38 p.m.

    When you have a family of 6, how do you get a hotel to not make you get multiple rooms?

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  26. Ana Gaby on June 13, 2012 at 1:41 a.m.

    I just liked you on FB and signed up to the mailing list! Great giveaway!

  27. Kelly D on June 13, 2012 at 5:43 a.m.

    What is the best time of the year to travel with 4 and 6 yr olds to Disney and is it better to get the all inclusive plans?

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  31. jennifer horn on June 13, 2012 at 6:22 a.m.

    What's the best time of year to travel to Florida with the family? Want to enjoy the beaches but avoid the crods.

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  39. jenleahlynn on June 13, 2012 at 6:35 a.m.

    with a large family, we are always looking for ways to save money on vacations, suggestions?

  40. Kristi P on June 13, 2012 at 6:36 a.m.

    I'd love to know tricks for keeping my stroller safe when traveling. I've had the airline damage one and I've heard stories of people stealing them at Disney.

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  43. Kim B on June 13, 2012 at 7:34 a.m.

    We are a family of 3 - 2 adults and a toddler. None of us sleep well when the toddler is in the same room as the adults. When I was a kid, though, my whole family of 5 stayed in one hotel room. Any ideas for training us all to stay in one room on vacation?

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  45. Mike on June 13, 2012 at 7:57 a.m.

    When traveling with children, how can you ensure that the hotel will provide adjoining rooms, so that you have contact with your children and not have to split up the parents? Thanks.

  46. shirley fin on June 13, 2012 at 8:23 a.m.

    the best way to keep kids occupied on a plane

  47. Erin F on June 13, 2012 at 9:45 a.m.

    We're trying for our first kid. What's the earliest age you'd feel comfortable traveling with an infant?

  48. Christie k on June 13, 2012 at 10:52 a.m.

    Flying with an infant- what counts as carry on. Can we take stroller and attached carseat plus diaper bag etc.

  49. Anastasia @ Eco-Babyz on June 13, 2012 at 1:51 p.m.

    My question is about making road trips with a 6 month old and 3 y.o. easier. Primarily how to pack as little bit as possible! That's my biggest problem, I hate going somewhere just because there is so much stuff!

  50. Anastasia @ Eco-Babyz on June 13, 2012 at 1:53 p.m.

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  51. Tari Lawson on June 13, 2012 at 2:44 p.m.

    How often are the comforters in hotel rooms changed?

  52. Krysten Parry on June 13, 2012 at 4:21 p.m.

    What can I do to make roadtrips more enjoyable for my 5 month old? He is stuck in the carseat and gets so bored and fussy!
    Also, is there anything I can give him on an airplane that will keep him calm?

    p.s. I just "liked" you on Facebook.

  53. Suzanne Kornmaier on June 13, 2012 at 8:23 p.m.

    How can I survive traveling with an 18 year old who knows everything and doesn't want to spend any time with the family?

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  55. Candice Hull on June 13, 2012 at 9:53 p.m.

    How do you know if a place you are traveling to has facilities for babies (ie changing tables, places to breastfeed, etc) Also, how do you deal with two boys under 5 on an airplane?
    Thank you

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  57. Janna Johnson on June 13, 2012 at 11:20 p.m.

    What is the best way to save on gas on long car trips?

  58. Amanda Morris on June 14, 2012 at 7:15 a.m.

    What are the must-see sights in Florence and Barcelona that a five-year old will not be too bored with?

  59. Stephanie Gregory on June 14, 2012 at 3:55 p.m.

    How do I keep my kids happy on long car trips?

  60. Exotic Travels And Vacations on June 14, 2012 at 11:43 p.m.

    Hooray, finally someone is posting a great giveaway.. Great blog!

  61. Amy Z on June 15, 2012 at 8:13 a.m.

    What's the best way of keeping kids calm on plane rides?

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  67. Terumi on June 15, 2012 at 2:54 p.m.

    I'd love to know about some of your favorite travel gear for kids: best bags, best footwear, and I'm looking for kid-friendly cameras that aren't too clunky so they can take pictures too.

  68. Terumi on June 15, 2012 at 2:55 p.m.

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  69. Danielle Oyen on June 15, 2012 at 7:58 p.m.

    How do you know what kinds of activities there are and how affordable is it??

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  72. Dana on June 15, 2012 at 9:44 p.m.

    Joined your list. I would want to know more about making my preschooler comfortable enough on an airplane for her to sleep short of bringing lots of pillows to prop her up. She's too big for a carseat now.

  73. Rosanne on June 16, 2012 at 11:52 a.m.

    We recently had this come up. Is is appropriate to bring a 2 year old child if the parent has to visit a medical facility out of state? Concern about the mom missing her child as visit might be for several days.

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  76. Farrah on June 16, 2012 at 7:03 p.m.

    I'm moving to the Netherlands this fall with my three boys ages 2 (twins) and a 3 year old. I'm thinking about just going the language immersion route with regard to school. What are your thoughts on that?

  77. Miz Vickik on June 16, 2012 at 8:11 p.m.

    What are some tips for saving on the food budget when traveling with the family?

  78. Margarita on June 16, 2012 at 8:34 p.m.

    How can I get my child to overcome fears of travel? There are so many places and things we want to see, but certain fears have been preventing us.

  79. Lana Bradstream on June 17, 2012 at 8:27 a.m.

    How can I make a trip as affordable as possible?

  80. Abby Biro on June 17, 2012 at 2:11 p.m.

    What is the best way to find free continental breakfast these days? :)

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  82. Robin on June 17, 2012 at 3:08 p.m.

    What is the best time of the year to have my family visit Orlando

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  88. Amy Dalrymple on June 17, 2012 at 7:49 p.m.

    Is there any way to stop motion sickness from reading in the car? It would make road trips so much more enjoyable for me.

  89. Michelle Tucker on June 17, 2012 at 8:51 p.m.

    Sometimes we take an air mattress with us so that there's always an extra "bed". Do hotels mind that we do this?
    Michelle

  90. S Carter on June 18, 2012 at 12:16 a.m.

    I have questions on kids passing through the TSA security area and what the restrictions are based on age?

  91. john mains on June 18, 2012 at 2:19 a.m.

    how do i find the least expensive hotels if i am diverted off my scheduled route

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  94. Valerie on June 18, 2012 at 3:13 a.m.

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  98. Nancy on June 18, 2012 at 7:53 a.m.

    What are some ways to save money while traveling to special events like family weddings?

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  101. Marla Silverman on June 18, 2012 at 7:57 a.m.

    I would like to know what you do to make take off and landing in the airplane easier for my toddler. Thanks!

  102. Erin F on June 18, 2012 at 8:32 a.m.

    Do you have any suggestions for extended travel (with hotel stays) with kids who have dietary allergies? We try to stay in the homes of family or friends whenever possible so that we can keep food for our son, but we'd like to be able to branch out!

  103. Lauren Darcy on June 18, 2012 at 8:58 a.m.

    Ever travel with the kids AND the family dog?

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    What's the best way to save money on food with a family of 3?

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  111. Bre R. on June 18, 2012 at 10:55 a.m.

    My question is how can we best balance travel needs of a toddler and an infant?

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  114. Ravzie on June 18, 2012 at 1:11 p.m.

    How do get a room away from families with lots of children? Sorry. Not music to my ears.

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  117. Ashley on June 20, 2012 at 3:49 p.m.

    Do you think it's better to have one room for the entire family or book a suite with separate bedrooms?