hotels.com(R), the leading provider of lodging worldwide, has extended its Summer Drive & Save program to give travelers extra money for gas all summer long. For each booking of three nights or more, guests will receive a $50 prepaid MasterCard(R). Bookings must be made by September 15 for travel through October 5. The offer is valid for stays booked at thousands of properties on hotels.com, including traditional hotels, vacation rentals, all-inclusive resorts, and bed and breakfasts.

The Summer Drive & Save program, the fourth consecutive summer gas promotion offered by hotels.com, launched on May 19.

"We extended this popular program because of the tremendous response from travelers," said Scott Booker, chief hotel expert and guest advocate at hotels.com. "With hundreds of special offers and deals on hotels.com, guests have many options to save while still enjoying a summer getaway."

To qualify for the Summer Drive and Save program, travelers should note the following:

-- Valid on stays booked now through September 15, 2008 for travel through October 5, 2008.

-- A $50 prepaid MasterCard will be mailed to guests upon completion of their stay.

-- A minimum stay of three nights is required to receive the $50 card; there is no limit to the number of cards individuals can receive as long as the minimum stay requirement is met for each booking.

-- Thousands of properties are available for booking, including traditional hotels, vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and all-inclusive resorts.

-- The gas card may be combined with other hotels.com promotions, including Red Hot Deals.