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This National Plan A Vacation Day, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Invite Travelers to Seize the Weekend

Planning a trip can be difficult when it’s coupled with the constant stressors of everyday life – whether it be work, school or kids. In fact, 74% of people are stressed out by just the idea of planning a vacation [Harvard Business Review].

With new insights proving that shorter, more frequent vacations are equally as refreshing as longer trips, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton – joined forces to prove that everyone should make space for travel and that planning a long weekend getaway can be simple and stress-free.

On this #NationalPlanAVacationDay (Jan. 28) these all-suite brands are helping people make space for travel with the Seize the Weekend Calendar at HiltonSeizetheWeekend.com. It is full of inspiration to help them embrace their long weekends for travel – from popular holidays to more surprising opportunities to get away. Whether travelers are looking for an extended break around Thanksgiving or to treat their pet on National Dog Day, they’ll be in good hands at an Embassy, Homewood or Home2 Suites by Hilton property. Since a long weekend escape is the “spacious suite” of your calendar, below are our vacation recommendations for 2020 to help you get started planning:

  • It’s easier to celebrate International Day of Happiness (March 20) when travelers can sprawl out and feel right at home. With spacious suites with separate living and sleeping spaces, travelers can spring into a weekend vacation centered around happiness and treating oneself at a Homewood Suites by Hilton. At Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter, guests can avoid the crowds as they enjoy comfortably cool March weather at the Big Easy’s most popular landmarks. Guests can go out to one of NOLA’s famous restaurants and those who are truly inspired by the local Creole culture can try their hands at cooking some Gumbo or Jambalaya at the suite’s full kitchen. Travelers will have all they need to have a weekend holiday full of happiness.
  • Travelers can combine Independence Day (July 4) and National Bikini Day (July 5) for a mid-summer beach getaway with the whole family in St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the continental United States. People should look no further than the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort as they celebrate America’s Independence Day while dawning their favorite beach apparel. Guests are invited to lounge beachside and enjoy the crystal-clear water views or spread out with the kiddos in Embassy Suites’ unique two-room suites. These suites are perfectly equipped for comfort and convenience and allow the whole family to turn the space into a home away from home with a private bedroom and separate living room with a sleeper-sofa.
  • National Dog Day (Aug. 26) is a paw-fect opportunity to close out the summer and bond with furry family members. Chicago is known as a fantastic summertime escape and at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North, travelers will get all the wags as they explore the Windy City’s most-famous spots whether they celebrate the holiday with Great Danes or Pomeranians. Guests can also take advantage of the complimentary breakfast and connect with fellow pet parents.

With more than 1,000 locations across the U.S., there’s always a destination that fits the bill for a quick weekend trip, whatever the occasion!

Ready for a long weekend? Travel far, travel wide, travel with us by visiting HiltonSeizetheWeekend.com.


About Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube


About Embassy Suites by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton’s market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers both leisure and business travelers an approachable, best-in-class experience with two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast, flexible meetings and events space, inviting open atriums, 24-hour fitness centers and a complimentary evening reception. Embassy Suites by Hilton offers more than 260 open hotels with nearly 40 properties in development. Experience a positive stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton by booking at embassysuites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Embassy Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/embassysuites, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram


About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton’s upscale, award-winning, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand, has more than 530 pet-friendly locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, with nearly 150 properties in the pipeline. Homewood Suites by Hilton offers inviting, spacious suites featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators for guests seeking home-like accommodations when traveling for extended or quick overnight stays. Additional value-driven amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast. Homewood Suites by Hilton is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. Experience a positive stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton by booking at homewoodsuites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/homewoodsuites, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


About Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for cost-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, free Wi-Fi, multiple outdoor spaces, 24-hour business centers, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 650 open hotels with more than 700 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram