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It’s hard to believe that five days from today, we’ll already be on the road beginning the approximately 2300-mile road trip from Cleveland, Ohio, to Lake Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve started getting organized to pack, which I’ll begin on Thursday for our Saturday departure. We’re excited to be on the move once again!
“Uber Is Offering Savings on Rental Cars, Expanded Car Seat Access, and Even Carolers on Demand for the Holidays
From Travel & Leisure at this link.
Published on December 8, 2024
Uber is making it easier to travel for the holidays with discounts on rental cars, expanded car seat access, and more festive options to celebrate in style.
The company shared with Travel + Leisure that customers who rent a car with Uber and choose the valet option over the holidays from Dec. 11 to Dec. 25 will receive $50 in Uber Cash as a bonus. Drop-off services are available in Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, New Jersey, Miami, and Boston.
In addition, travelers nationwide who rent a non-valet car with Uber will also receive $50 in Uber Cash when they choose the “Pay now & Save” feature. Uber Rent is available across the United States and partners with popular rental car companies like Avis, Hertz, and Sixt.
Uber is also making it easier for families to travel by expanding access to car seats. Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat. To make things even easier, Uber offers $20 off two car seat rides with the promo code “FESTIVESEAT20” until Jan. 2.
But the festive cheer doesn’t stop there. Customers can celebrate the holidays with a toast of Don Julio, Casamigos, or Bulleit Bourbon when ordering carolers on demand. The singing service is available to book for one special day on Saturday, Dec. 7, in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and Washington, D.C.
Last-minute decorators can order Christmas trees or wreaths for delivery to their door through the Uber Eats app anywhere in the country, or they can tap the gingerbread icon to see a curated list of available gifts.
“Uber is thrilled to bring some holiday magic directly to your doorstep this season,” a spokesperson said in a statement shared with T+L. “Whether it’s the joy of Carolers singing to your family, the effortlessness of getting your Christmas tree delivered, or the convenience of finding the perfect gift with a few taps in the app, we’re making it easier than ever to focus on what truly matters — spending time with loved ones.”
The holiday offerings come as Uber is making an effort to be more sustainable. It is rolling out a new “EV Preference” option, which allows travelers to automatically be matched with an electric vehicle when ordering a ride if one is nearby, and offering a shared airport shuttle service.”
As for today, the laundry is done, and takeaway dinner is ordered, arriving before 5:00 pm. We won’t be cooking anymore as we use leftover eggs, cheese, and perishable odds and ends. We can bring the non-perishables with us. As mentioned, packing will be easy since we don’t have to be concerned with the weight of our bags.
Ah, it’s so good to think of the future after so long focusing on health and medical issues. We are both feeling well. I still have trouble walking, but using the treadmill has helped, especially since I can hold on. I can now do 20 nonstop minutes, a third of which is using the elevation feature, increasing daily. I’ve also started using the BetterMe app for indoor bodyweight exercises. I work out every day, hoping to experience great results soon.
On our four-day road trip, I’ll do the indoor bodyweight exercises in our hotel room at night, hoping to maintain what I’ve accomplished so far.
Be well.
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