(4/21/08) We were able to open up 50 more rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. The rate is the same as the Crowne Plaza, $119.00 a night with the first and last night of your stay prepaid. The last day for cancellations with a refund is the same as the Crowne Plaza, July 11; but if you are on the Crowne Plaza's waiting list and end up getting a room there after July 11 the Holiday Inn will refund your two nights deposit. If you haven't made arrangements for your stay it is highly recommend that you make reservations at the Holiday Inn. You need to call the hotel directly and let them know you are from the Portuguese Water Dog Club.

I was told you can start calling now; their reservation number is 401-736-5000.