Save on gas if you can, or go horseback in Wales

May 27, 2007|REAL DEALS, Richard P. Carpenter, Globe Correspondent

Everybody talks about the cost of gasoline, but what's anyone doing about it? According to a survey by AAA, travelers are reacting to the higher prices this Memorial Day weekend by taking shorter trips and looking for less expensive lodging and restaurants. Many travel providers, meanwhile, are giving gasoline rebates. Members of BedandBreakfast.com in 28 states have joined in a Tanks a Lot promotion , in which they offer free gas to guests. Some New England offers:

At the Inn at Ellis River in Jackson, N.H., gas is on the house when you stay at least two nights in a room with a fireplace. The innkeepers will calculate the distance from anywhere in New England and base your gas refund on New Hampshire's current price at the pump (regular grade, at 25 miles per gallon) to a maximum of $75.

Call 800-233-8309 or visit innatellisriver.com.

Stay at the Maples Inn in New Caanan , Conn., two or more nights Sunday-Thursday and receive $25 off the cost of the room each night to top off your tank. Mention "free gas promo" when booking.

Call 203-966-2927 or visit maplesinnct.com.

The Admiral Peary House in Fryeburg, Maine, has turned the calendar back to 2003 when the innkeepers drove across the United States to their new inn, and gas cost $1.50 a gallon. Stay two or more nights, Sunday-Thursday through September, show your gas receipt, and receive a credit on your room rate equal to the difference between what gas costs today and the 2003 price, up to $30.

Call 877-423-6779 or visit admiralpearyhouse.com.

At the Victorian Ladies Inn in Newport, R.I., stay two nights Sunday-Thursday through September at the regular rate and get a $50 credit toward travel expenses. Stay three or more midweek nights and receive a $100 credit.

Call 888-849-9960 or visit victorianladies.com.

All offers can be found at bedandbreakfast.com. Click on Free Gas Promotion under Specials. The offers should be booked directly with the inns; mention the Tanks a Lot offer.

ResortQuest, a vacation rental company, is offering up to $50 in gasoline credits with its Gas Up and Go promotion. Book a four-night stay at any combination of ResortQuest's properties in 11 mountain resorts and in addition to the gas credit get a road atlas and car cooler. Stay two nights and get a $25 credit plus the gifts.

Details are at resortquest/road trip.com or call 800-467-3529 (800-GO-RELAX).

Book two or more nights with Hotels.com by July 2 for stays through Sept. 9, and get $30 back in a promotion the website calls Summer Gas Rebate.

Visit hotels.com and click on Gas Rebate.

Meanwhile, Greyhound suggests that by taking the bus, you will cut down on both gasoline expenses and road rage. Its best fares are on the Internet, with a ride from Boston to New York , for instance, costing $30 round trip.

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