TAN to Celebrate 75,000th Client by Awarding 7 Free Vacations -- to be Given Away

Weeks of free vacation accommodations only valid if given to friends and relatives

GLEN BURNIE, Md. , Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Travel Advantage Network (TAN), a leading wholesale vacation accommodation provider, is pleased to announce an innovative celebration as they approach the addition of their 75,000th client. TAN will award one of its travelers seven vacation accommodation packages, but require the winner to give them away within 30 days of receipt.

All clients who reserve a vacation with TAN between now and the day when TAN signs its 75,000th client will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize -- 7 weeks of vacation. Each of the seven packages will consist of a free week of vacation condo accommodations, which can be used at any of TAN's properties -- a wide variety of popular travel destinations throughout the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. The promotion is designed to highlight the spirit of giving, which is an important part of TAN's corporate culture, and to draw attention to the company's explosive growth. In addition to receiving the seven weeks, once they are all given away the winning traveler will receive a week of free accommodations and airfare for two for his or her own use.

"Our growth the past few years has been phenomenal and the 75,000th client milestone is very significant for us," said TAN's president Brad Callahan. "TAN is truly a unique company and what better way to promote our values of fun, family and philanthropy than through this innovative campaign that encourages both travel and giving."

TAN organizes monthly fundraising events for a variety of charities and schools. Such efforts led the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to award TAN their Philanthropy in Business Award for outstanding and innovative commitment to local and national charities.

The vacation give-away concept reflects TAN's mission, which is to make vacations affordable and fun for everyone. It also encourages TAN travelers to think about who they might give a week of vacation to. All of TAN's clients can give pre-paid weeks of vacation from their own package, which are transferable, to friends and family as gifts.

TAN's wholesale vacation packages offer many advantages over timeshares and retail vacation options:

-- Cost Savings: In addition to reduced rates, wholesale programs offer other savings as well. While resorts often mark up room rates dramatically during peak season, TAN families rest assured that they are rate protected with a small fixed fee for peak season travel. Since they purchase in advance, TAN travelers also avoid inflation and hidden fees.

-- Accommodations: TAN condos generally include a kitchen, living room and separate bedroom. This allows for greater comfort, privacy and convenience. TAN travelers avoid having to pay extra for additional hotel rooms and have the option of eating in, rather than spending their vacation time and money in expensive restaurants.

-- Flexibility: Whereas traditional vacation programs, such as timeshares, lock in a set week, in a set unit, TAN clients can travel where they want, when they want and in the suite size of their choice within TAN's ever-growing portfolio of properties. TAN offers a variety of options all designed to make each vacation just right.

TAN has resorts in the most sought after destinations in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Families have a wide range of vacation options in places like Hawaii, Las Vegas, Cancun, the Dominican Republic, the Outer Banks, the Grand Tetons, Myrtle Beach and much more.

TAN clients also have exclusive access to the wildly popular "Excess Inventory" program, which offers deep discounts for clients who can travel on relatively short notice. TAN releases a list of its excess inventory weekly.

TAN travelers also have access to an affiliated travel agency which arranges transportation (airfare, car, and cruise) for its vacationers.

At current sign-up rates, the company estimates that it will add the 75,000th client sometime in late February or early March.

For more information about TAN, visit www.planwithtan.com.

ABOUT TRAVEL ADVANTAGE NETWORK (TAN) Since 1992, TAN, a wholesale priced vacation accommodations program, has helped families and individuals create lifelong vacation memories. TAN is the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau of Maryland's prestigious Torch Award for exemplifying high business standards and professional integrity. TAN also received the Maryland Chamber of Commerce's Philanthropy in Business Award for outstanding and innovative commitment to local and national charities. To learn more visit www.planwithtan.com.