(http://www. While one in three men (31 percent) say they have
forgotten Valentine's Day, one in three women (30 percent) forget the
special day they said "I do," according to the second annual "Romance
in America" Survey conducted on behalf of Doubletree (R) Hotels
(NYSE:HLT). As a matter of fact, a majority of those
surveyed felt that a romantic getaway is the best Valentine's Day gift
(42 percent).(3)
For those road warriors who might be away on Valentine's Day or
another romantic occasion, the year-round Doubletree Sweet Romance
Getaway makes it possible for couples to plan that special time
together when it fits their schedules.
Joining on the coattails of the all-girls' roller-resurgence is this 260-
page novel "Roller Babes ," the story of the Roller Derby queen.

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(KOSDAQ: 035720), a premier Internet portal in Korea, today announced
the most popular Valentine's Day-related searches based on The Lycos 50
(http://50. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, http://www. From this romance resource,
couples can rediscover 10 top occasions to celebrate romance, 10 easy
ways to show you care about the one you love as well as 10 romantic
Doubletree destinations to enjoy a Sweet Romance Getaway across North
America.S. SAN FRANCISCO , What "A League of Their Own" is to
women's professional baseball, the new novel "Roller Babes" is to women's
professional Roller Derby.

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Meanwhile, diamond engagement rings always generate the most search activity
online, but the hottest trend in wedding ring styles over this past year has
been titanium rings. Lycos was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp.(2)
One of the unique ways the Doubletree Sweet Romance Getaway takes
the extra step out of planning quality time together is through a
unique Sweet Romance Selections menu, provided to guests upon
check-in.doubletree .doubletree.

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(Cover: http://www.
The book will be available at outlets like Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble
February 2006.

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About Lycos, Inc.

headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Nearly half of all Americans surveyed (45 percent) have forgotten
Valentine's Day, a birthday or an anniversary at least once in that
order. Throughout the month of February, visitors to the website
also can enter to win one of 10 romantic two-night Sweet Romance
Getaways to any Doubletree hotel in the U. Please mention
booking code ROM when booking your Sweet Romance Getaway reservation.

About the Romance in America Survey

Kelton Research (an independent research firm) conducted the
second-annual Romance in America Survey on behalf of Doubletree Hotels
between January 21-24, 2005 using Random Digit Dialing of both listed
and unlisted telephone numbers .com/romance for complete
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(http://www. Daum
Communications Corp. or Canada.
Doubletree Sweet Romance Getaway rates are per room, per night for
standard room accommodations and amenities are upon request, based on
availability.doubletree.

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lycos.
Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends
and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at
http: //lycos50. "Some of the most common
love spell search queries include easy love spells, free love spells, spells
to make him fall in love, love potions, binding love spells, and love spells
that work.lycos. Lycos, Inc., Canada and Latin America, Doubletree
Hotels, Guest Suites, Resorts and Clubs are distinctively designed
properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure
travelers.
(3) -- No purchase necessary.ereleases.

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creates and operates search, community and technology lifestyle sites
including Lycos. Available at more than 150 relaxing
hotels and resorts throughout the U.S.

About Doubletree Hotels

With a growing collection of contemporary , upscale accommodations
in more than 150 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation
destinations throughout the U. Must be of legal drinking
age.

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com/blog/. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are
welcomed with the brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at
check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors(R)
guest reward program, each Doubletree guest receives a satisfying stay
wherever their travels take them.

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"While searches for Cupid are down 10 percent this year, search activity
for love spells has increased 550 percent, and tops this year's list of most
popular love-related searches," Tsouvalas added. Other Lycos products and sites include Lycos Mail, Gamesville and
GetRelevant.S.

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com, Angelfire .com., Canada and Latin America,
couples who book a Doubletree Sweet Romance Getaway receive deluxe
accommodations for two; early check-in and late check-out (upon
request, based on availability ); a bottle of sparkling wine(1) or
sparkling cider delivered to room upon arrival and breakfast served
in-room or at the hotel restaurant. Participating hotels, rates and dates of availability
may vary and are subject to change.
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One in four men (25 percent) say getting tickets to an
event is the best gift, while one in four women (25 percent) dream of
flowers for Valentine's Day. For further information or make
reservations for any Doubletree hotel, visit our consumer website at
www.

After four years, and the author diagnosed with terminal brain infection,
this new 260-page novel, "Roller Babes," comes through with perfect timing for
this new roller-resurgence . M.jpg)
Set in the '50s, delve into the untold subculture of women's Roller Derby
in "Roller Babes," a kiss-and-tell story full of twists, trauma, and heart-
thumping surprises.com.

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com), a weekly list of the most popular people, places and
things Lycos users search for every day.

The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Valentine's Day Search Terms for 2005:
1) Valentine 's Day Animated e-cards 6) Valentine Chocolate
2) Valentine Lingerie 7) Valentine 's Day Gift Basket
3) Valentine Clip Art 8) Valentine's Day Wear
4) Valentine 's Day Flowers 9) Valentine Gifts for Him
5) Valentine Star 10) Valentine 's Day Greetings

The Lycos 50(TM) Top Love-Related Search Terms:
1) Love Spells 6) Love Calculator
2) Love Tattoos 7) Love e-cards
3) Love Poems 8) Love Songs/Lyrics
4) Love Horoscopes 9) Love Letters
5) Love Quotes 10) Love Psychics

The Lycos 50(TM) Top Love Song Searches:
1) Let me Love You, Mario
2) What is Love, Haddaway
3) Tainted Love, Soft Cell
4) This Love , Maroon 5
5) Shake Your Love, Debbie Gibson
6) Part-Time Lover, Stevie Wonder
7) Waiting for Love, Pink
8) I Can't Make You Love Me, Britney Spears
9) Dangerously in Love, Beyonce
10) I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston

The Lycos 50(TM) Top Engagement Ring Searches:
1) Diamond Engagement Rings 6) Tiffany Engagement Rings
2) Engagement Rings 7) Platinum Engagement Rings
3) Wedding Rings 8) Men's Wedding Rings
4) Titanium Wedding Rings 9) Gold Engagement Rings
5) Wedding Bands 10) Wedding Ring Sets

Notes of Interest:
Valentine's Day searches have increased 172 percent over the past week.
Lycos, Inc., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in
Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. "When, or if, we do remember , there's
huge pressure to be creative - and often at a moment's notice.
A prerelease book and press kit are available early January 2006 for book
reviewers; just email the author, D.

Contact:

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For a complete list of The Lycos 50
top Valentine's Day searches of 2005, and for in-depth commentary of The Lycos
50 Daily Report, go to http://50.com, Tripod. Couples can't use the little ones as an excuse either.
To make a romance reservation anytime throughout the year, couples
can visit our Sweet Romance Getaway website at
www. Sweepstakes starts January 31 , 2005 and
ends February 28, 2005.

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com and
Quote. Couples
without children at home are just as likely to forget these dates (75
percent of survey respondents) as parents facing diapers, homework and
school lunches (79 percent of survey respondents). The menu, which is developed with recommendations by
employees at each Doubletree hotel, is an easy-to-read resource that
provides couples with a local guide to romantic hot spots and
activities in the area.
"With the daily demands of a busy lifestyle, it's challenging to
remember and celebrate the special occasions near to your - or your
significant other's - heart. This offer cannot be combined with
any other promotional offer, award or meeting/group stay.com

(1) -- Subject to state and local laws.

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Valentine's Day Animated e-Cards and Love Spells Top List; Let Me Love You by
Mario, Most-Searched Love Song

Searches for Romantic Gifts for Him Outnumber Gifts for Her; Titanium, Hottest
Engagement Ring Trend

WALTHAM, Mass. In fact,
searches for gifts for him are four times more popular than gifts for her.

Business Editors/Travel + Hospitality Writers

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.
Doubletree also has taken some extra steps to remind today's
couples of reasons to celebrate romance on their Sweet Romance Getaway
website at www. One thousand individuals were
interviewed.

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While Valentine's gifts for him made the top 10 list of most popular
Valentine 's Day-related searches, Valentine's gifts for her did not.S. Guests who extend their trips
beyond one night can also purchase one lunch or dinner entree and get
a second of equal or lesser value free on additional night stays. Quotas are set on completed interviews by four variables:
age, sex , geographic region and race, to ensure reliable and accurate
representation of the total U.
"Roller Babes" rides the coattails of a Roller Derby resurrection, the
new-aged sensation with 40 new all-girls' leagues dotting the USA, and a new
A+E TV show scheduled.

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Gold-banded engagement rings are the least popular style
of band online and are as popular as gold teeth.
"There are certain dates we're simply supposed to remember and, as
if it isn't challenging enough, we don't even agree on how to
celebrate special occasions," said Dianna Vaughan, vice president of
brand marketing for Doubletree."
With the first of several romantic holidays rapidly approaching,
Doubletree Hotels comes to the rescue of forgetful couples with an
easy, convenient and fun way to remember romance with their Sweet
Romance Getaway(TM) package.S.
Exploding with love, deceit, depravity , and violence on the banked track
of America's derby rinks, "Roller Babes" takes you on a wild ride and offers
an authentic inspirational experience from the sport's romantic halcyon
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Lycos Announces the Most Popular Valentine's Day and Love-Related Search Terms

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com), a leading provider of search, community and technology
lifestyle destinations and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications,
Corp.com, Wired.S.com

This release was issued through eReleases (TM).

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lycos. "Over the past year, search activity for making love is up 140
percent, searches for love songs increased 50 percent and online interest in
love letters jumped 60 percent.daum. or Canada .

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"If web search activity is any indication, we are more romantic this
Valentine's Day compared to last year," said Dean Tsouvalas, writer of The
Lycos 50.com, Hotbot.
Americans today are looking for more than the traditional gifts as
an expression of romance. population, 18 years of age and
older.
(2) -- At Doubletree Club locations, extra nights include
breakfast each morning in place of the lunch or dinner offer. Bordner, at JDCinSF@aol. For more information,
visit http:/ /www.

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net.

When It Comes to Love Men and Women Are Equal Opportunity Forgetters; Doubletree Hotels Provides Couples with the Perfect Way to Remember Romance Year-Round

com/romance. Travel agent
commission will be applied to paid nights of stay only.doubletree.

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com/romance, contact their local travel professional or
call 1-800-222-TREE in the U. Entrants must
be 18 years of age or older . Go to www.

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Communications Corp. in
October 2004 and has its U.----There are
certain dates we're simply supposed to remember - Valentine's Day ,
birthdays, anniversaries - yet a surprising number of Americans forget
them anyway. Our Doubletree team members care enough
to make sure that the memories from a Doubletree Sweet Romance Getaway
will last long after the chocolates and flowers have disappeared,"
added Vaughan.ereleases.com/pr/2005 -RollerBabes. Bordner
415-431-6802
JDCinSF@aol.