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Overland Park Marriott Hosts the Greatest New Year's Eve Party in Kansas City
OVERLAND PARK, MO, (PRNewswire), December 14, 2010 - The Overland Park Marriott is hosting The Greatest New Year's Eve Party in Kansas City to kick-off the New Year. And, to help you get the most out of your New Year's Eve celebration, the Overland Park hotel is offering an all-inclusive package for the night.

Only available on December 31, 2010, the exclusive package is being offered for $249 and includes:

* Two-person admission to the New Year's Eve Party in the M.I. Greatroom
* Deluxe Kansas City hotel room with one King bed or two double beds
* Inclusive drink wristband valid from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
* Appetizer buffet starting at 12:00 a.m.
* Party favors including hats and horns
* Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight
* Entertainment including a video DJ and GoGo dancers
* Breakfast for two the next morning in Epicure

Plus, two additional wristbands per room can be purchased upon check in for $85 each.

Plan your New Year's Eve celebration now, and take advantage of this exclusive Kansas City hotel deal offered by the Overland Park Marriott. For VIP seating, call 913-338-8612 for details.

Special New Year's Eve Package at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center
KANSAS CITY, MO, (PRNewswire), December 14, 2010 - Enjoy the sounds of four bands, a DJ, comedy entertainment and 20,000 balloons dropping all under one roof at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. The New Year's Eve Package includes:

* Overnight accommodations for a Crown or Executive Suite
* Admission tickets for two to the New Year's Eve Celebration
* Champagne toast at midnight
* Two drink tickets per person
* Buffet dinner in the main Ballroom served from 7-9pm
* Music entertainment from 8pm-1am
* Featured bands include: The Elders; Cherry Bomb; Charlie and the Stingraysand The Shanks

To book this package, please contact the New Year's Eve desk at Hyatt Regency Crown Center 1.816.398.4770

The New Year's Eve Ballroom Bash tickets can be purchased without a room by calling the New Year's Eve desk 816.398.4770

Don't Be Bugged by Bed Bugs
KANSAS CITY, MO, (PRNewswire), December 12, 2010 - Never mind the sparkling countertops or bleached sheets, the crumb-free floor or snug bath robe hanging in the closet. What lurks beyond the hotel room door that requires your immediate attention are the uninvited guests who remain there long after the last guest - bed bugs.

The increased prevalence of bed bugs has made headlines across the country in recent months. Escaping the wrath of the bugs' bite is easier if you know what to look for. The Maids encourages travelers this holiday season to be on the lookout for the parasitic hitchhikers to avoid an outbreak in your own home.

Bed bugs affix themselves to clothing, furniture and bedding and are transported from place to place by humans unaware. In an effort to keep homes clean and healthy, The Maids, the experts in home cleaning, offer these simple steps to minimize exposure to bed bugs.

Before you embark upon your journey, troll the Internet for bed bug registries that list affected hotels. Check travel websites that catalog travel reviews; travelers who've had a run-in with an infested hotel will likely "talk" about it online.
Upon entering a hotel room, place luggage in the bathtub or atop the toilet seat. Wayward bugs can't crawl up these surfaces and keeps them from unwittingly spreading to your home. While in the room, keep luggage on the luggage rack, off the floor. Hard-sided luggage lacks the folds and creases of its soft-sided cousin making it more difficult for the pest to hide in your bags.
Since bed bugs are large enough to see, check the mattress and bed frame for any signs that the pests have been comfortably hiding. Do you notice any tiny black spots? Spots and stains are good indicators of either a current or prior presence. Pull back sheets, inspect mattress seams and examine any other upholstered items in the room. Bed bugs are drawn to wood - don't neglect the nightstand and dresser. If it appears as though the critters have invited themselves into your hotel room, ask the management for another room.
Before packing the car for the trip home, place luggage in large plastic bags and knot securely. Once home, immediately wash all clothing on the hottest temperature setting suggested by the care labels. Dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes. Avoid packing items that can only be laundered on a cold-water setting.

Keep in mind that the presence of bed bugs is not a condition of an unsanitary environment; bed bugs are carried from homes to hotel rooms and back by people. The recent resurgence of bed bugs offers travelers an opportunity to learn all they can about prevention. Bagging luggage or engaging in diligent inspections may seem like overkill, but eradicating the bugs can be timely and costly. As is often said, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Archived Hotel News:
• Kansas City Airport Marriott Announces Renovation of Grand Ballroom
• IHG Pays Back Guests for Their Checked Bag Fees This Holiday Seasonk

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