Hundred bucks can get you some good deals

Spend a little — get a lot. Here are travel deals for $100 or less:

• Stay at any U.S. Travelodge by Sept. 9 (rates almost always well under $100 a night) and receive four Denny’s Kids Eat Free certificates valid through Oct. 9. Contact: www.travelodge.com.

• Hawthorn Suites (also usually under $100 a night) has a new partnership with Hyatt Gold Passport and a great promotion to kick it off. Through Dec. 31, complete one stay and, for every stay thereafter at a different Hawthorn, earn a free night redeemable Aug. 15 through June 30, at participating Hawthorn Suites. Details: www.hawthorn .com or www.goldpassport.com.

• Luxury hotel group Pan Pacific has a Leisure Package that includes full American/buffet breakfast for two; extended checkout (to 3 p.m.); and free local newspaper, local phone calls and access to fitness facilities. Locations with rates starting at under $100 include Pacific Sari/Jakarta ($90) and Wuxi Grand Hotel China ($88). Contact: (800) 327-8585; www.panpacific.com.

• The chic Conrad Miami has a grand opening rate of $100 through Sept. 12. Each of 203 guest rooms and 116 suites has free WiFi and more. Contact: (800) 445-8667; www.conradhotels.com.

• Travelers concerned about monitoring spending while traveling can consider the new American Express TravelFunds Card, a prepaid, reloadable card that is fully refundable if lost or stolen and is accepted where American Express is welcomed. It also can be used for withdrawals at American Express ATMs.

The card isn’t linked to a bank account, providing protection from financial or identity theft. Minimum load is $300 (plus $14.95 fee). For a limited time, American Express is offering a free companion airfare to those who purchase a card and book a flight by Sept. 30. Contact: (888) 412-6945.