Americas Best Value Inn Launches �Are We There Yet?� Travel tips for parents and activities for kid

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 20, 2006 -- No family vacation would be complete without the backseat cries of �I�m bored! I�m hungry! Are we there yet?� As any parent can attest, these cries are usually heard within 30 minutes of leaving the driveway.

Americas Best Value Inn is offering parents a fighting chance to address these frustrations with its link �Are We There Yet?� on the chain�s website, www.AmericasBestValueInn.com . The site includes advice for parents on everything from packing a suitcase and pre-vacation car safety, to creative ways to reward good behavior and prevent car sickness. The site also features activities, card game rules, sing-along songs, trivia, alphabet and memory games, and educational activities that parents can print in advance to keep their children entertained while on the road.

�The average family of four will spend in excess of $3,000 this year on an extended vacation,� said Roger Bloss, CEO and President of Americas Best Value Inn. �That�s a tremendous amount of money to spend without being prepared to handle the stress and anxiety that can accompany a family vacation. �Are We There Yet?� offers advice in a light-hearted, humorous manner, reminding parents that the best part of life is in the journey.�

�The printable games and activities on this site promote family interaction,� said Peter Frantz, Marketing Director. "Being stuck in a car for an extended period is the perfect time to ask kids to put down the electronic devices and interact with the rest of the family. The time spent traveling together is what they�ll remember when they are adults.�

Parents are encouraged to return to the �Are We There Yet?� link often for new printable activities and travel tips. To view the link, go to www.AmericasBestValueInn.com .

About Americas Best Value Inn

Vantage Hospitality Group, 12th largest hotel company worldwide, is the parent company of Americas Best Value Inn, a nationwide family of inns, hotels, and suites throughout North America. With more than 600 locations throughout North America, Americas Best Value Inn has been named The Fastest Growing Hotel Chain for three consecutive years by Lodging Hospitality Magazine. The brand has a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure all member hotels meet or exceed national lodging standards. Many locations are AAA approved and offer free continental breakfast and HBO premium programming.

Guests who join the chain�s free Value Club receive a 15 percent discount on room rates, upgrades when available, and a 10 percent discount on Travelpro luggage. Value Club members making reservations at the chain�s website are eligible to receive Complimentary Travel Insurance. Some restrictions may apply, please check the website for details. To make a reservation or to become a member of the Value Club, please visit www.AmericasBestValueInn.com or call 888-315-2378.