Daily Deal

Save over $1,800 on 7-Night Stays in St. Maarten

Andrew Skwarek — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:30 +0000

St. Maarten is home to unspoiled beaches and sparkling aquamarine waters – sheer paradise for those looking to catch some rays and embrace the slow-paced Caribbean lifestyle. Make your dollar go further when visiting the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten with this exclusive offer for ShermansTravel.com readers. If booked by December 19, guests can stay seven nights in a suite, but only pay for six when traveling between January 2 and March 31. With rates starting at $245/night, this package includes a boat ride excursion for two to Tintamarre and Pinel islands complete with snorkeling, lunch, and beverages. Also featured in this deal is dinner for two on the beach or private terrace with a custom menu, a trip to picturesque Orient Beach, and a fully-stocked fridge of locally-made rum and liquor. The kicker? With this package, ShermansTravel.com readers can save over $1,800! When booking, be sure to use the promo code: SHERMT.

Olympic National Park Hotel from $82/Night

Andrew Skwarek — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:21 +0000

Located in Washington State, Olympic National Park’s beauty abounds with rushing streams, crystal-clear lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks, and a wilderness quite unlike any other. Immerse yourself in this serene setting and let Lake Quinault Lodge take care of the accommodations. The lodge, which retains a rustic yet contemporary ambiance, is offering ShermansTravel.com readers an exclusive offer that cuts 25 percent off the cost of a two-night stay. For travel through December 30, those who book their first night at the regular $109 rate will receive their second night for just $54.50. Lodge amenities include a sauna, heated indoor swimming pool, and endless outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. When booking this offer online, be sure to use the promo code: LQBOGO09.

New Miami Art Hotel Offers Opening Rates for $20.10 in January 2010

Stephanie Johnnidis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:38:59 +0000

Downtown Miami’s new Hotel Urbano bills itself as the city’s first boutique “art hotel” with an exhibit schedule directed by William Braemer, artist and Curator of Art Fusion Galleries in Miami’s Design District, who will plan seasonal art exhibitions to be displayed throughout the hotel; artwork – all from emerging artists – will also be available for purchase. An unofficial opening date is predicted for late December, but Hotel Urbano is really giving us something to look forward to in 2010 with their Grand Opening special. From January 1 through January 29, the hotel is offering rates from only $20.10 for the first night when booking two or more nights. The special includes a complimentary welcome cocktail, buffet breakfast, and the chance to win a piece of art valued at $2,010. Rates for the remaining nights go for $159. To book this deal, call 888-657-3448 or visit hotelurbano.com and use code SPECIAL.

4-Night Mexico Spa Package from $616

Andrew Skwarek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:31 +0000

Mexico’s unique culture and climate proves to be irresistible for American travelers looking to enjoy some rest and relaxation. And why shouldn’t it? After all, it’s home to marvelous sites, top-notch resorts, and favorable currency exchange rates. Make your dollar go further this winter at the four-star Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort. Currently, this resort is offering an incredible Spa Classic package priced from just $616 per person that is sure to leave your skin silky smooth.

Valid through December 20, this package includes:
•    A four-night stay in a spacious guestroom
•    All meals and unlimited bottled water
•    14 organic spa treatments
•    Guided walks
•    Exercise and yoga classes
•    Tennis and golf lessons
•    Nightly movies

This posh 220-room resort is located 65 miles southwest of Mexico City. As for resort amenities, there are 48 spa treatment rooms, three restaurants, lighted tennis courts, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center, as well as many walking/hiking trails – a spectacular way to savor sweeping views of the mountains and valley.

To book your getaway to Mexico, call 1-800-IXTAPAN.

JetBlue Announces One-Day Sale from $29

Amber Nolan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:35 +0000

JetBlue just announced a limited time fare sale on domestic and international flights from as little as $29 each way. Take off to sun-soaked destinations like the Bahamas, Cancun, Aruba, Bermuda, and Barbados or do some weekend jetting between major U.S. cities like New York, Baltimore, Orlando, Boston, and more. Travel is valid from December 2 through December 16, and January 6 through January 28. Just be sure to book quickly – this sale ends today!

Sample one-way fares include:

•    New York–Chicago: $49
•    Denver–Boston: $89
•    Long Beach–Las Vegas: $29
•    Washington, D.C. –Fort Lauderdale: $59
•    Orlando–Nassau: $39
•    New York–Bermuda: $89
•    And more!

For more information, visit www.jetblue.com.

Low Rates at New Boston Hotel from $124/Night

Andrew Skwarek — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:26 +0000

Visit Beantown in style this fall and winter without paying a pretty penny. Ames, Morgans Hotel Group’s brand-new luxury boutique hotel in downtown Boston, is celebrating its grand-opening with special introductory rates starting at just $124/night for select stays from November 22 to January 31 – quite a bargain considering nightly summer rates are expected to be as much as $300/night. Also included in this offer are two complimentary welcome drinks. This introductory rate requires a minimum two-night stay and must be booked by December 2. Other travel dates through April 5 start at $146/night. To book this offer, call 800-697-1791 and mention promotion code SPMO25, or visit www.morganshotelgroup.com.

King Tut Package from $249/Night

Andrew Skwarek — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:28 +0000

King Tutankhamun, the young famous Egyptian pharaoh who reigned for just nine years before dying unexpectedly, left a legacy that is still alive and well today – three thousand years later. For a limited time only, the de Young Museum in San Francisco is showcasing the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit – a magnificent collection of over 130 artifacts and works of art taken right out of the boy-king’s tomb. Amateur Egyptologists who don’t have the time or money to jet off to Africa might want to consider the excellent Mummy and Me package currently being offered by the Fairmont San Francisco. For $249/night, guests will receive overnight accommodations at the landmark hotel, two VIP tickets to the King Tut exhibition (a $65 value) which can be used any time – even on dates sold out to the public, as well as two Egyptian Sunrise cocktails in the hotel’s Laurel Court Restaurant and Lounge. This offer expires on March 28, 2010.

7-Night Bora Bora Couples Retreat from $1,899

Alexandra Bramwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:10:37 +0000

Bora Bora, a tiny island surrounded entirely by lagoons and a barrier reef, awaits you with treasures, pleasures, and leisure. Located on the furthest horizon between New Zealand and Hawaii, Bora Bora offers the ultimate escape. At just $1,899 per person, you can save thousands when you book with Tahiti Tourism. The luxurious 7-night Couples Retreat Package includes:

•    Roundtrip economy class airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
•    1 night at InterContinental Tahiti Resort in a Standard Room
•    6 nights at Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora in an Ocean View Room
•    Inter-island air transportation, including transfers and baggage handling
•    Option to upgrade to a private Beach Bungalow, from $75 per night
•    And more!

Typically a trip with this itinerary would set you back at least $4,090: $1,300 for the flight, approximately $300 at the first hotel, and $415 per night at the second hotel – not including inter-island transportation. With $2,100 in savings, there’s never been a better time to choose your adventure.

This exceptional offer is valid for departures through December 14, 2009 and January 12 through March 31, 2010. All packages must be booked by November 23, 2009.

To book this trip visit www.tahititourism.com or call 1-877-GO-TAHITI.

New ARIA Resort & Casino from $159/Night

Andrew Skwarek — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:30 +0000

Slated to open December 16, the ARIA Resort & Casino has a little extra pizzazz, boasting a 150,000-square-foot casino, and 4,004 stylish guestrooms complete with 42-inch flat-screen televisions, stocked mini bars, soft, luxurious linens, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Sounds heavenly, right? If you’re a penny-pincher and don’t want to sacrifice on the quality of accommodations when visiting Sin City, you’ll definitely want to check out ARIA’s great introductory rates which start at just $159/night. From December 17 through April 1, 2010, guests who stay two nights at the modern resort will receive $75 resort credit which can be used at the 80,000-square-foot spa, any one of the 13 eateries, as well as other activities and services. Other resort amenities include three pools, nine bars and lounges, and a Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the musical legacy of Elvis Presley.

Times Square Hotel from $159/Night

Andrew Skwarek — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:27 +0000

As if you need some convincing to see the bright lights of New York City, the soon-to-be-renamed Portland Square Hotel is getting a major makeover in spring 2010. By next fall it will re-open as the Sanctuary Hotel – a boutique hotel located in the heart of Times Square with rates starting at $309/night. A bit out of your price range? Don’t worry, little do people know, the hotel has already remodeled nine of the 125 rooms and is allowing guests to test out the four-star accommodations without the four-star price tag – at a special “dress rehearsal” rate of just $159/night until March 31, 2010.

The new guestrooms feature luxurious European linens, plasma televisions, and iPod docking stations. The overhaul also calls for exposed brick or metal beams in some rooms, as well as open-plan bathrooms and rain showerheads.

Guests who book a refurbished room at the low preview rate of $159/night and then offer the hotel feedback will receive a $50 credit towards a future stay.

If you’re interested in booking this dress rehearsal rate, visit www.portlandsquarehotel.com and use the code “DRESS1” or call 212-382-0600.