The Staycation is getting kind of boring. We tried all summer to make staying at home seem like a vacation, but to be honest, we woudl all rather still have a littel holiday at a resort now and then. Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs know’s we all want to come and visit, so they have created the E-Cation, and economical way to still have a mid-winter vacation, but on the cheap.

Introducing the E-Cation:
Defined as an Easy, Economical Escape, the E-Cation is a getaway somewhere between a staycation (typically 1-2 nights) and a vacation (5 nights or more.) The E-Cation takes travelers farther away from home than a staycation (for a needed change of scenery), but is typically within a one to three hour non-stop flight, which can often be relatively economical.

“Ideally situated in Palm Springs just 15 minutes from the airport, Rancho Las Palmas is an easy getaway from many cities in the western united states including Portland, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis and Vancouver,” says Josh Herman, director of marketing. “Direct, non-stop flights are available from all of these cities on a daily or weekly basis into Palm Springs Airport.”

Once on the ground, an E-Cation means travelers don’t have to do much to relax, unwind and have a good time, i.e. it’s easy. In the case of Rancho Las Palmas, the nearly perfect year-round weather and the resort’s exceptional on-property amenities including spa, golf, pools, dining, and nightly entertainment, mean guests don’t have to go far to satisfy their desires. What’s more, the resort is directly across the street (walking distance- no car required) from The River (www.theriveratranchomirage.com), the valley’s dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment complex.

E-Cation Package
Keeping things economical and easy, Rancho Las Palmas is offering an E-Cation Package that starts at $199 (Nov-Dec) and $249 (Jan-May) per night and includes a $100 credit per day for any of the resort’s dining, spa, shopping or recreational outlets. Plus, exclusive to Rancho Mirage resorts, is a savings package at some of the valley’s premier attractions, including the Aerial Tramway, The Palm Springs Art Museum, The Indian Canyons and more.The package is available through May 31, 2010 and can be made by visiting www.rancholaspalmas.com or by calling 1-800-423-1195.

“The bottom line is that travelers really can have a getaway that is truly away from home but still within a budget,” says Josh Herman. “Our guests can pack light (no coats required here), avoid renting a car and explore a wide range of activities right outside their door.”

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