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fall and winter travel deals
Didn’t have time for a summer vacation? Book a getaway for the fall or winter and take advantage of last-minute booking deals for the remainder of 2009. With the air getting chillier and the heat not yet turned on in New York City buildings, we think it’s a great time to explore Nantucket, Beaver Creek, or London (where the heat is on!), head south to the Riviera Maya and Turks & Caicos, or even east to Thailand. (more…)
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corporate therapy
Maybe it’s Enya…or maybe it’s the comfortable robes. Whatever the reason, power lunchers are trading reservations for spa appointments and meetings groups are ditching corporate culture for a more Zen-like experience. As one might guess, the top dogs in the spa and hotel industries are catering to this newfangled trend. For example, ESPA at Acqualina in Sunny Isles, FL is a top spot for South Florida real estate moguls to bring clients for an hour of R&R before signing a deal. ESPA at Acqualina offers this particular clientele a discount on the treatments, and since most of the appointments are scheduled mid-day during the week (when spa bookings aren’t as frequent), it’s a win-win situation. (more…)
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the early bird catches the deals in thailand
Thailand has always been a great value for travelers, and now more so than ever as luxury hotels and resorts are offering free nights and advanced booking discounts on accommodations, from the beaches of Phuket, to the mountains of the Golden Triangle, to the heart of Bangkok. So what are you waiting for?! Beat the rush and book ahead to take advantage of these incredible savings in the Land of Smiles…
Ultimate Savings at the Metropolitan Bangkok
The gist: Save up to 62% off nightly rates for a City Room; 60% off a Studio Room, and 53% off a Metropolitan Room with a two night minimum stay.
Fine print: Rates are subject to a 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
Nightly rates: $99 for a City Room; $119 for a Studio Room, or $150 for a Metropolitan Room.
Offer valid until: September 30, 2009.
Early Bird Discounts at Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa
The gist: Book 40 days in advance and receive a 40% discount; 30 days in advance for a 30% discount; 20 days for a 20% discount, and 10 days for a 10% discount.
Fine print: Receive complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two for reservations made more than 10 days in advance.
Nightly rates: Rates begin at $199 for a Deluxe Sea View room.
Offer valid until: December 20, 2009.
Seven nights for the price of five at Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa
The gist: Book five nights and receive two additional nights complimentary and daily breakfast for two.
Fine print: Take advantage of the Early Bird special and book more than thirty days in advance to receive one complimentary aromatherapy massage per person.
Nightly rates: Rates begin at $466 for a private Pool Villa.
Offer valid until: July 31, 2009.
Free night and dining and spa discounts at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa
The gist: Book more than 50 days in advance for two nights in a room or suite and enjoy a third night complimentary.
Fine print: Receive daily buffet breakfast for two and 25% off meals at the resort’s restaurants and spa treatments.
Nightly rates: Rates begin at $253 per night for a room; minimum stay of three nights required.
Offer valid until: December 12, 2009.
Free night at Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa
The gist: Book three nights in a room or suite more than 30 days in advance and stay a fourth night free.
Fine print: Includes a 25% discount at the resort’s restaurants and spa treatments.
Nightly rates: Rates begin at $166 from now until July 15. From September 1 to December 26, nightly rates start at $199.
Offer valid until: July 15; September 1 to December 26, 2009.
Click here for all special packages from Anantara. For a list of Metropolitan Bangkok offers, click here.
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sheep alternative
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Mosquitoes are not in the air (yet), but there is a “buzz” among hoteliers to promote the perfect night’s sleep for guests. For example, Park Hyatt hotels teamed up with renowned Brazilian nutritionist, Patricia Teixeira, to combat problems plaguing the weary business travelers with specialty nutritional smoothies and juices. The program debuted last year in Paris, Dubai, and Moscow and is now being launched all over. With a background in Physiology and Sports Biochemistry, Teixeira has counseled and prescribed personalized diets for well-know international sports figures. For Park Hyatt, she tailored the ingredients to target specific ailments such as jet lag. Anti Jet Lag Juice guarantees the first step to a productive day – a good night’s sleep. This drink combines kale’s phytonutrients with pumpkin seeds to trigger tryptophan, the body’s sleep hormone, as well as carrots and apples to balance sugar levels. Consuming 30 minutes before bedtime is the optimum time to help avoid insomnia. (more…)
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bang for the buck in bangkok
While it may be the dead of winter, things are always hot in Bangkok – especially the deals. Like its counterpart in London, the Metropolitan Bangkok is cutting travelers a break. A City Room (normally $260 per night) can be had for just $99 per night – 62% off! Similar savings are on hand for a Studio Room, now $119 down from $300 (60% off), and a Metropolitan Room, now $150 down from $320 (53% off).
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stress free travel?
Yes, you read that correctly. Sure, flying across the globe these days takes quite a toll on the mind and body, but the experts from COMO Shambhala want to make it all better. The Metropolitan Bangkok’s new package “Touchdown at the Met” will give the best layover of your life, all in under five hours.
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stretching the dollar and making it count
With the economy dominating the headlines and the dollar taking some hits, one might not considering traveling to far off places. However, if one looks hard enough, there are still deals to be had and areas in which the dollar has buying power, and the truth lies in the numbers. For example, while a four-night, all-inclusive retreat at The Golden Door in California costs $4,725, in Bali at the COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri a five-night, all-inclusive wellness program will cost around $2,100. For city deals, head to Saigon, where a room at the mod Park Hyatt Saigon starts at $265 per night, compared to a room at New York’s Bowery Hotel which starts at $495 per night. So look no further for ten reasons to think again and jet set – or cruise – to some super savings in all regions of the world this summer. (more…)
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