DC-Based LivingSocial Launches “Instant Escapes” Service

Washington, D.C. – LivingSocial, a fast growing and leading daily deals provider has launched today a new serviced called Instant Escapes, a new service which allows its members find and book amazing weekend getaway trips at the last minute and in the comfort of their homes and also comes in discounted rates.

Instant Escapes is available every Wednesday and the discounted trip offering  is good only up to the following weekend. This latest LivingSocial installment will be a big hit to busy couples or working parents who wanted to have a last minute family break or have a weekend escapade.

“Instant Escapes puts LivingSocial at the forefront of innovation in the travel industry and is a true win-win for both our members and our travel partners,” said Doug Miller, senior vice president, LivingSocial new initiatives. “Instant Escapes inspires our members to seek new experiences and gives them the flexibility to enjoy a nice weekend getaway when they’ve found some unexpected free time, while it also gives our merchants the ability to quickly and easily fill unoccupied rooms during unexpected slow periods.””

Instant Escapes can be accessed on the LivingSocial online at their website their mobile apps under the Escape tab. Aside from Escapades, other features will also provide excitement to the members like LivingSocial Adventures, LivingSocial Daily Deals, LivingSocial Families and LivingSocial Instant Deals.

Here are the first offering of Instant Escapes upon its launching:

• $139 per night at the Larkspur Hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square, which also includes a $15 credit to the on-site Bar 1915 and a $75 credit to rent a luxury car higear.
• $265 per night for a superior queen room at The Hudson Hotel in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City, as well as free WiFi, late check-out and continental breakfast for two; and
• $84 per night at The Madison in Washington, D.C., with a complimentary room upgrade and late check-out.