Credi Card Offers Program to Help Summer Vacationers Stretch Their Dollars

    RIVERWOODS, Ill.--June 6, 2002--Discover Financial Services, a business unit of Morgan Stanley , today unveiled its Great American Drive promotion that gives Discover Cardmembers the tools they need to plan and enjoy their summer road trips without digging deep into their pocket books.
    From now until August 31, Discover Cardmembers can visit GreatAmericanDrive.com or call 1-877-623-8005 to participate in the program and request a free Mobil Travel Guide Road Atlas. This special edition atlas is packed with money saving coupons from over 50 merchant partners and can be used at hotels, car rentals, restaurants, amusement parks and other great destinations across North America.
    "The Great American Drive promotion is just one of the ways we are passing along the benefits to our Cardmembers this summer," said Keith Heckel, Vice President Discover Merchant Sales and Marketing. "The money saving coupons will help families stretch their vacation dollars while rewarding our valued merchant base by driving additional traffic through their doors."
    The coupons are valid from now until October 31 (unless stated otherwise) and can be downloaded online at GreatAmericanDrive.com, so Cardmembers will always have an ample supply at their fingertips. Also, at GreatAmericanDrive.com, travelers can find all of the tools they need to plan their trip and map their route. Those looking for suggestions about where to drive this summer can get some great ideas from the Top Great Drives section of the web site.
    "We are excited to partner with Discover(R) Card's "Great American Drive" to provide a high-quality lodging option to Cardmembers at a rate that is value-friendly," said Craig Farrell, Baymont Inns & Suites senior vice president of sales and marketing. "We look forward to providing the best possible service to these travelers as they take to the roads this summer."
    Discover Financial Services, a business unit of Morgan Stanley, operates the Discover(R) Card brands and the Discover Business Services network for its more than 50 million Cardmembers. Discover Business Services is the largest independent credit card network in the United States with approximately 4 million merchant and cash access locations.