Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway or travelling out of town on business, you always want to find the most comfortable hotel at the best price possible. These helpful comparison sites gather information from all of the hotels in a given area to find you the best deal available, and they often offer exclusive savings.

Orbitz
Orbitz is an all-inclusive travel site that offers new hotel deals every week to save you money on any length of stay. Enter your destination, dates, and desired accommodations and you’ll receive a full list of hotel prices to compare, often including exclusive deals and last minute discounts only available to Orbitz customers. Orbitz also offers a list of top hotel deals for spontaneous travellers simply looking to get away without a set agenda in mind.

Hotels.com
This travel site offers a number of different ways to save on hotels in any city around the country, from Las Vegas to Boston. Browse last minute deals and other specials for specific cities to find hotel savings that you won’t find anywhere else. Hotels.com also allows you to compare rates at top hotels in your chosen destination, and you can even combine your hotel stay with a flight or car rental to save money by bundling.

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The tasty art of sushi is celebrated at Maru. Located right on the corner of Burnet Road and West 47th Street, Maru doesn’t look like much from the outside, but your opinion will change when you come in. Inside, you’ll find a bright modern-casual spot with a nice sushi bar and comfortable seating. Your level of comfort will rise when you meet the friendly wait staff, who will be more than happy to help you with your dining choices. Both the traditional and spicy sushi selections are always made with the freshest seafood and other ingredients (locals like the spicy J-Roll and fresh Tuna Roll). Your order might take a while, but it’s worth it! The kitchen prepared items are also good, especially the Spicy Teriyaki and Udon Bowls. The lunch and dinner specials are tasty deals, and everything is available for takeout.

Maru
4636 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 458-6200
http://www.austinmaru.net/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maru-austin

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1909 – 1st junior high school established (Berkeley California)

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