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Radisson & the big FIVE-O (giveaway)

I KNOW what it’s like to turn 50

and while those of you on the younger side of 35 may think that’s OLD – most of us in this age bracket are JUST GETTING STARTED.  From 50 on it’s a non-stop celebration of life and it’s not just ME who’s celebrating.

This year Radisson hits that SWEET number and is celebrating

50 Years, 50 Days, 50 Rooms

and I’m right there with them!  Looking back I’ve realized just how MUCH celebrating I’ve done with Radisson over the years. Particularly at my FAVORITE hotel when visiting back home – the Radisson Hotel by the Providence airport. It’s where I’ve stayed when visiting my family, when celebrating graduations, weddings and birthdays. It’s around the corner from where I lived at one point, and it always feels like I’m BACK HOME when I’m there. It was one of the FIRST GREEN hotels that I ever stayed in!

It doesn’t hurt that it’s restaurant is staffed by the nearby Johnson & Wales culinary students – so the food is some of the BEST IN TOWN!

 Fun Fact: Carlson acquired its first Radisson® hotel in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1962. Today, Radisson has grown to over 400 properties globally with a hope to grow to 600 by 2015.

Needless to say, I’m excited to be a part of Radisson’s OFFICIAL birthday celebration .

My room at “MY” Radisson

What are my OFFICIAL duties?

I get to give away a FREE NIGHT at ANY North American Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel that my winner chooses. That’s right. One of YOU gets a night’s getaway. Oh, and they’ll be doing it for FIFTY DAYS – from now through December 14, 2012. Just check their FACEBOOK PAGE DAILY  and you’ll find out WHICH blogger is offering a giveaway.

That’s 50 chances to WIN!

Don’t forget to check

Radisson on Facebook DAILY to enter to win from another of the 50 sites!

Winner: Richard F.

I received a free stay at Radisson to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.


172 Comments

About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. Stephanie Saunders says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Somewhere warm!

  2. cdyment says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:13 am

    A nice night away 🙂

  3. Debbie Godwin says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I would love a free night with Radisson anywhere! time to go away to someplace with a beach nearby.

  4. Lisa Keeney says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Either Washington DC or NYC!

  5. Gary Pike says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:53 am

    A nice beautiful location would be great. I am sure there is a very nice Radisson in a location I have never been to. This sounds like a great opportunity to see something different.

  6. Anne M Hughes says

    October 25, 2012 at 10:02 am

    At the beach!

  7. Elena Garcia says

    October 25, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I would stay in NYC! I’ve always wanted to go there 🙂

  8. Crystal N says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:36 am

    I was planning to travel to N. Michigan for my best friend’s birthday, so this would be perfect if we want to stay out late @ a club and not have to drive all the way home after. Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

  9. Vivi says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I’d use it on my Asian exploration trip this summer!!

  10. Jocelyn says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I’d love to stay in a Radisson! I’ve only ever stayed in hostels and couchsurfed when traveling.

  11. Ashley Hatten says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Knoxville, TN

  12. Chuck Hester says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    A place I can take my wife for a nice overnight getaway – San Diego or Santa Barbara. She’s worked diligently to take care of our family, now it’s her turn!

  13. Francesca says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I’m thinking New Orleans!

  14. cassandra says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    anywhere, just a night away with my hubby would be amazing!

  15. Hung says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Anyway, I love how spectacular the room is. I think it would be fascinating to just stay in the room with my love one for a night.

  16. Mary Ambrosino says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I always loved the Radisson in Burlington Vermont. Anywhere in vermont would be fun but radisson is always a great place to stay anywhere they are.

  17. Chris says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Interesting promo!

  18. Debbie Terry says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I would take my granddaughter to the Wild Animal Park and stay overnight at the Radisson in Rancho Bernardo near the park.

  19. Naomi says

    October 25, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago!

  20. ANDREW says

    October 25, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IS RADISSON BUENA PARK NEAR KNOTT’S IAM HAPPY THATS WHY THIS IN BIG LETTERS THEY HAVE A POOL AND WATER WORKS MY GRAND KIDS LOVE IT

  21. jan says

    October 25, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    i love vacations!

  22. Matt says

    October 25, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Chicago Radisson Blu!

  23. frank L. says

    October 25, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    NEW ORLEANS!

  24. Joy Schwarz says

    October 25, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Probably somewhere in the southern Twin Cities or downtown.

  25. wilma crissien says

    October 25, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Maybe Orlando..would love to take my girls there when it cools down a bit and enjoy the nice weather..but basically, anywhere would be nice and I would be forever and eternally thankful! 🙂

  26. Claire Martel says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I would take a night anywhere with my husband

  27. B-Rad says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Radisson Blu Chicago, but of course 🙂

  28. mordy says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    radisson Manhattan is where i would go

  29. Eman says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Radisson at Manhattan:)

  30. Laval Brassard says

    October 25, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill

  31. Chip Padrnos says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Love the sleep number beds.

  32. Jenna says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    I would stay at the Radisson Martinique on Broadway in New York!

  33. Cecil Vermule says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I’ve stayed at a Radisson and their sister brands. Used to work for them.

  34. Lina says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:39 am

    NY!

  35. Iliana B says

    October 26, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Would stay at Niagara Falls

  36. Karen says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Anywhere away from my house

  37. Sandra K321 says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I would stay in Pittsburgh so I could visit my son at school.

  38. Rachel Ferrucci says

    October 26, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Florida or Albany

  39. Matthew Wood says

    October 26, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    At the Radisson Blu Chicago!

  40. Ajay Kondram says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    I would like to Stay in International drive Radisson Orlando

  41. Rodney says

    October 27, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Somewhere in Colorado with my wife!

  42. Wendy T says

    October 27, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I’d stay in Chicago…a weekend trip with my son.

  43. Diane W says

    October 27, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Gillette WY

  44. kfloveinme says

    October 27, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Weekend trip Radisson Blu Chicago! Heard its fabulous!

  45. Jennifer Thompson says

    October 27, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I would use it to stay the night somewhere with my husband for the first time in 6 years without the little ones.

  46. Elena says

    October 27, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I would go to San Francisco

  47. Kathryn Bakken says

    October 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    NYC Baby!

  48. LINDA DOWDY says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:38 am

    I would love a free night for a weekend getaway!

  49. Jannie Gomoll says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I would love to stay a one in Disney.

  50. Sandra davis says

    October 28, 2012 at 7:47 am

    nyc

  51. Sharon Clark says

    October 28, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Baltimore… so I can visit my daughter.

  52. Mary Happymommy says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:02 am

    I’ve always wanted to visit Charleston.

  53. melanie e says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Chicago

  54. Kathy Bommer says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Driving to Florida

  55. Susan S. says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Chicago, shop and see a play!

  56. Renee owen says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:49 am

    detroit

  57. Pam Flynn says

    October 28, 2012 at 11:06 am

    This would be so much fun! I love Radisson!

  58. rebecca o says

    October 28, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Country Inn and suites by Carlson in Murfreesboro Tennessee

  59. Alaine says

    October 28, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Kansas City!

  60. PatrickJ says

    October 28, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I would stay at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration

  61. Mary Lynn Hayes says

    October 28, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Cancun

  62. christine says

    October 28, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Where would you stay with your free night? Florida

  63. Deanna Rowley says

    October 28, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I would like to try the Radisson in Providence that you described.

  64. Moises Campos says

    October 28, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Nothing like waking up with my cup of coffee and enjoying the scenery.

  65. Crystal Simms says

    October 28, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    I would love a night away from the house so I can take a long bath in peace!!!

  66. Michael Petersen says

    October 28, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    This would be Great!

  67. Stephanie says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Close to the beach!

  68. Holly West says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Anywhere in Orlando!

  69. Teresa says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Chicago

  70. Vikki P says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I would stay somewhere around the Smokey Mountains.

  71. Docia Vagnerini says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I would love to be able to stay in San Francisco to be able to visit with my son who has been going to school in Berkeley and I don’t get to see him very often.

  72. Linda G. says

    October 28, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Chicago would be nice to visit

  73. chris v says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    roanoke va

  74. Kate Burton says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I’m thinking Charleston

  75. Yarnell P. says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Anywhere there is a Radisson.

  76. Michael W. Travels says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    It all depends on what current trip I would be planning. Safe bet would be a night at the Radisson in Philly

  77. DeaconMac says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Not sure which Radisson I would choose, but since I travel a lot, I wouldn’t have any trouble picking one if I should win.

  78. McDuffy says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    On the beach please

  79. melissa k says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Maybe when we visit the in-laws we can use this.

  80. Sharon Kaminski says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    would love to a free night

  81. Celeste Kautz says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    I would stay at the Radisson Royal in Quito, Ecuador

  82. Katie Selman says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    New York

  83. Betty Raymer says

    October 28, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    In Vegas Baby!

  84. Kristen H. says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I would stay in a room in Florida while visiting my relatives with my free night.

  85. lynne cahill says

    October 29, 2012 at 4:37 am

    New orleans or any place tonight that is not getting hammered by hurricane sandy.

  86. tracey byram says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:54 am

    I’d stay in Pensacola, FL.

  87. Latrice Jones says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I would love to win this.

  88. Linda Hildebrand says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I would choose a stay anywhere there is a beach close by

  89. Bonnie fisher says

    October 29, 2012 at 9:37 am

    NYC for me!:)

  90. christa wagner says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:59 am

    The Radisson in New Orleans!

  91. Sharon Kaminski says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    would love New York!

  92. Joshua Grode says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    I’m totes excited about the Radisson Blu Chicago!!!

  93. Denise B. says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Up where the Dolphins play to go to a game.

  94. Suzanne Kaiser says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    a night alone with the hubby -YEA!

  95. steve weber says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    somewhere in Chicago

  96. Nataly Carbonell says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Orlando Fl

  97. andrea says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    on the road…

  98. susan says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I would love to go to Baltimore!

  99. sandra says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:02 am

    probably somewhere in pittsburgh

  100. Karen says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:22 am

    email subscribe

  101. Nicole says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Minneapolis!

  102. Laura V. says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I would stay in New Orleans.

  103. Wendie Lather says

    October 30, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Anywhere but here!

  104. Jared Ruman says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:49 am

    Philly, PA

  105. debi pollard says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I would use it in Orlando

  106. Cristine Natkin says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    It looks beautiful!

  107. Jill L says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I would be heading to Washington DC.

  108. Natalie Kozaczka says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:55 am

    the Radisson Hotel by the Providence airport,it maybe down the road,but it’s a night away.

  109. Mia says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:33 am

    LA, NYC maybe out West

  110. Cristine Natkin says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    love it

  111. stacy says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I would stay in NYC

  112. Robert says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    The Radisson Blu in Edinborough Scotland

  113. Sharon says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Seattle

  114. Gary Free says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:44 am

    somewhere in the mountains where i could some good motorcycling rides in

  115. Melissa E says

    November 2, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    seattle!

  116. Logan Johnson says

    November 3, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Near Disney!

  117. Karen Farrow says

    November 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    at a Florida beach

  118. Deb S says

    November 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Looking forward to a weekend away at the coast.

  119. chris conanan says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    florida

  120. tom sides says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    new york city

  121. Carolsue says

    November 3, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    The Ontario Airport Hotel (Ontario, CA)

  122. Yani Holm says

    November 4, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I’d stay in Corpus Christie, Texas!!!

  123. jen gersch says

    November 4, 2012 at 5:12 am

    philadslphia

  124. Karen Oliva says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Washington DC

  125. Patrick Morgan says

    November 4, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I would stay in Ontario, CA

  126. Suzanne Kaiser says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    We would stay at Park Inn by Radisson Toledo, OH and visit the zoo and the science museum. What fun!

  127. Geneva Sykes says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    i would like to stay in salt lake city , utah

  128. Charles V says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Bloomington, MN

  129. Daryl L Downs says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral, FL

  130. Janet Ferro says

    November 5, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Any Radisson is a great Radisson!

  131. Jason Steinmetz says

    November 6, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    The perfect weekend getaway

  132. Kathie Leveson says

    November 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    somewhere warm!! I still have no heat or power from Hurricane Sandy!

  133. Debra Sauvageau says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I would stay in Rock Hill SC so I could visit my son & grandbabies 🙂

  134. Sara Negron says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Visit our friends in CT without making them have to deal with our 2 year old at their place . 🙂

  135. Angela W says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Washington DC

  136. Kathleen M Smith says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:48 am

    It would be lovely to go on an overnight trip, perhaps to Sedona or Scottsdale, AZ

  137. Starletta Schipp says

    November 7, 2012 at 10:25 am

    We haven’t planned our vacation yet but wouldn’t this be nice to have!

  138. Melanie Montgomery says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I’d stay in Nashville.

  139. lynne cahill says

    November 7, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I would go to New Orleans!!!!

  140. Lauren Patterson says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    My Husband and i would go spend the night in Palm Springs or San Diego , have a little weekend getaway!

  141. P.KOPEC says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Where ever it is warm ….

  142. tess says

    November 7, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    San Antonio TX
    tcogbill at live dot com

  143. Michelle Bryan says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I would go to the beach!

  144. Stacy says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Probably St Augustine, Sarasota, or Savannah, all places we like to take long weekends

  145. jeanne conner says

    November 7, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    I would go to the closest one to me..

  146. Lorraine Brooks says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Las Vegs !

  147. gala2 says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I’d love to stay at the one in Seattle

  148. Jessica Lewis says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I would use to visit my family in Tennessee for Christmas

  149. Marci Cornelius says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Chicago

  150. Thomas S. says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    The best Hotel

  151. Thomas S. says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Chicago

  152. anthony says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Orlando,FL

  153. Laurie Barreca says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:23 am

    New Orleans, I love to play tourist in my own hometown. There is so much to see here!

  154. Karen Massey says

    November 8, 2012 at 6:37 am

    At a Beach location!!!

  155. Rob Kohn says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:04 am

    I would stay at one of Radisson’s London locations.

  156. jammie trigg says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Panama city

  157. jammie trigg says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:23 am

    or better yet, I would stay somewhere local with my hubby for one night of alone time. Ahhhhgggg! We need a break.

  158. Margot S. says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Southwest Michigan!

  159. Rise Isom says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Chicago

  160. Carol Moore says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I would stay in Houston, Tx

  161. trish clapper says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:07 am

    anywhere, ithat we can get away for a minute before holiday m,adness starts

  162. Linda Poplees says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    a night anywhere would be lovely.

  163. lynne cahill says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I would go to New Orleans in a heartbeat!

  164. Bobbye Hill says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Dallas 🙂

  165. Marina B says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    NYC

  166. Laura Kersey says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Somewhere on a roadtrip!

  167. Nicholas Porzio says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    I would decide after I win. Thank you Zippy!

  168. Lori H says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I would stay somewhere within driving distance but haven’t been before.

  169. Nancy Schools says

    November 8, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I stayed in a Radisson in Florida and it was very nice. I could go there again.

  170. Bobby Hughes says

    November 8, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Charleston SC

  171. Jamie N. says

    November 8, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I would go to NYC!

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