When we were in CA this past Fall, the Holiday Inn Express wanted us to return to the area, so they gave us a bunch of free codes for points and a $50 gift card towards any Pacifica Hotels (www.pacificahotels.com). The gift card is valid from October 1, 2009 - February 12, 2010.

I'll mail it to anyone who will be staying in San Francisco, Central Coast, Los Angeles Area, San Diego and Hawaii in this time frame.

Your stay must be booked through the hotel web site or by calling direct (1-800-720-0223). Saturday and holidays require a two-night stay. Card must be relinquished at check-in. One card redeemable per stay. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to availability. No cash value.