Don't be a stressed out shopper!

Tick Tock, the Holiday clock has begun.  Only 24 days left to find the perfect gift for the loved ones on your list so get shopping! How about an overnight getaway?  Avoid the crowded malls and make it easier on yourself this year.  Check out our low holiday rates and treat them (or yourself) to a well deserved time out. http://www.aloftbwi.com

Fells Point Olde Tyme Christmas this weekend

The weather won' t be frightful so come to Fells Point and check out the many delightful events and activities this weekend.

http://www.fellspointmainstreet.org/2012_oldetymechristmas.html

Seasonal Spirits

David Tutera, Celebrity Wedding Planner The Blushing Lady is a great holiday bar addition. Tutera says, “The freshness of the winter grapefruit brings the pomegranate note to the front of this cocktail.”

Recipe: 1 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. pink grapefruit juice Lemon wedge Coarse sugar for garnish Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a martini glass and dip it into a plate of coarse sugar. Set it aside. Pour the remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the garnished martini glass.

Traveling with Pets this Holiday Season?

Aloft Hotels' ARF Program - Animals Are Fun!

Aloft Hotels understands that it's hard for guests to be on the road without their pets, that is why they welcome man's best friend. To help your pet feel right at home, Aloft has developed the ARF program. ARF, the Aloft’s Animals R Fun Program, gives a little special treatment to your four legged family members. Aloft pets receive a complimentary ARF kit which includes their own bowl, picker upper bags, tasty treats, a dog tag, pet toys, and their very own signature bed! ARF makes your pet feel like a VIP!   Book now at www.aloftbwi.com or call our Toll Free number at 877-462-5638

Charities Fight Consumerism With Giving Tuesday

There's Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and now charities are starting what they hope will become a national day for giving that will join the holiday lexicon: Giving Tuesday.


As of Monday morning, #GivingTuesday had 2,106 partners listed on the movement's website, including corporations, nonprofits, schools and religious groups.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/charities-introduce-giving-tuesday-combat-consumer-holiday-shopping/story?id=17778557

Give the Gift of Time or Service this Holiday!

Give the Gift of Time or Service: Holiday Volunteer Guide Now Available


The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County is offering a Holiday Volunteer Guide listing volunteer opportunities and donation needs through early January 2013. Gifts of time and in-kind donations can be pivotal at this time of year for the charities listed.



Get a free copy of the guide by stopping by the Volunteer Center, located at 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, in Annapolis; or via e-mail by sending a request to info@volunteerannearundel.org. This new guide is also posted at www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org/Resources. For more information, call 410-897-9207.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our clients and colleagues!  All of us at Aloft BWI wish you a very happy day! 

You could be a Winner!

Looking for a fun filled weekend close to home? Check out the exciting new area attraction; MD Live! Casino. http://www.marylandlivecasino.com/ Only 6 miles away, stay with us and spend the day enjoying the brand new $500 million state of the art casino and entertainment complex.  Book your room now at www.aloftbwi.com

Dreading your Holiday visit?

Dreading the holiday visits with annoying relatives?   Book a room with us and treat yourself to  some peace and quiet after a day of togetherness or come by Wxyz and order a sassy sip to help unwind.  Call us at 410-691-6969 or book on-line at   www.aloftbwi.com.  

click on the link below for a few more survival tips.  Enjoy!

http://lifehacker.com/5861760/how-to-deal-with-family-members-that-stress-you-out-or-drive-you-crazy

Help victims of Hurricane Sandy

Our thoughts are with those that have been impacted by the Hurricane in the last few days. As a Starwood Preferred Guest member, you can donate Starpoints to the American Red Cross to help the relief efforts of natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. SPG will be matching Starpoint donations made through the end of November. Together we can make a difference. Visit https://bitly.com/spgdonate