Santa Monica, California
The Deal Take a $100 dining credit and a discount of about $310 per night
Stay The Huntley is a smart, seaside boutique hotel. Oceanview rooms reflect a glam-deco grace and the Penthouse restaurant and lounge on the 18th floor has fabulous views and food.
Details Stay two nights in a Premier guest room anytime through August 31 and receive a $100 dining credit. Special rates start at $239/night, compared to the listed price of $549/night or more.
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What would a Gansevoort be without a sexy pool? The new Gansevoort Turks & Caicos, set to open in late March, is no exception. The Grace Bay Beach newbie will show off a 7,000-square-foot infinity pool with “lounging islands” that will look as if they float on the water’s surface, and can be used as sun beds by day and intimate dining areas come night. Other highlights will include two Bagatelle outposts of New York restaurant fame and a beachfront Exhale Spa.

Also, check out the recently opened Gansevoort South Beach with a stunning rooftop pool and bar called Plunge, and full-scale nightclub, Louis, the latest in a family that includes hotspots Prive and Mansion.

There’s nothing like a vacation in the sunshine state to ward off the winter blues. From trendy bars to historic pastel-colored architecture and sun-kissed beaches, Miami offers a multitude of affordable travel opportunities for winter fun. For a classic South Beach vacation, consider a stay at the boutique Art Deco Avalon Hotel this winter, a beachfront gem with amenities that include valet parking, free buffet breakfast, and complimentary WiFi internet access. For culture vultures, the Avalon is offering a special See and Be Seen in SoBe package to explore Miami’s artistic and architectural past. Available through February 28, the offer includes a three-night stay for two along with a 90-minute walking tour of the Miami Architectural Historic District. Plus, enjoy special access to select area nightclubs, daily breakfast, and dinner for two at the hotel’s award-winning seafood restaurant, A Fish Called Avalon. Starting at $895, this value offer provides a classic long-weekend in trendy South Beach.

Looking for something a little more low-key? Check out these other travel deals for top-of-the-line hotels and vacation packages elsewhere in sunny Florida this winter.

Finding affordable deals for traveling in Japan is currently a major challenge for American visitors, but help is on the way. In the current climate, if the high-cost of airfare doesn’t discourage you (New York-Tokyo is now above $1000, according to the Kayak.com search engine), the poor conversion rate may have you thinking twice. In an effort to assist tourists who are feeling the economic pinch, a leading online booking site has introduced a special Yen Buster Campaign, to combat the dollar’s weak exchange rate against the yen, slashing rates at top hotels throughout Japan. International travelers who book their reservations through the JAPANiCAN.com reservation site can save up to 55% off rack rates at top hotels in Tokyo and Osaka. Some of the exceptional deals on the site include the Price Park Tower Hotel (a luxury hotel with in-room Jacuzzis and panoramic views of Tokyo) from $110/night; the sleek Hyatt Regency Osaka from $133/night; or the designer Park Hotel Tokyo from just $92/night. Book soon – the offer is only valid for stays at select hotels through March.

Whether you come to explore the island’s impressive history, stunning beaches, or lush mountainous terrain, you’ll find all you need for a truly relaxing break on a winter getaway to Jamaica. Between Negril’s picturesque coastline, Montego Bay’s deluxe golf resorts and the scenic coffee fields and mist shrouded peak’s of the island’s Blue Mountains, you’ll find a wide range of exciting—and affordable—activities available for all types of travelers. Anyone need of quick last-minute warm weather break should check out the special low-priced airfare sales currently on offer from Air Jamaica. One-way fares from select cities including Miami, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York are available for as low as $59, but you’ll need to book by January 26 to take advantage of these special rates.

Looking for the perfect place to unwind on the island? Get into the groove Rastafarian-style with these hot deals offering up to 60% off island resorts and vacation packages.