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reasons to face the date
While today’s date might have the superstitious afraid to leave the house, we have found a few specials that will have even them ready to walk under a ladder.
Remember that old, isolated hotel in the 1980’s horror classic The Shining? Hard to forget. While you won’t be alone at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, the panoramic views of the Rockies will take you back to that creepy setting (in a good way). And at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill their “holiday” special is the $13 Superstitious Shrimp & Marg. A Pikes Place shrimp cocktail, served alongside a chilled house margarita. The perfect way to face your fears!
with and without the kids
Before school starts, take the kiddies on one last hurrah this summer with a fun family trip. Or, wait ‘til they’re back in school and sneak off for a grown-ups only, post-summer getaway.
cheap flights to londontown
Just this morning Iceland Express announced that summer and fall fares to London, Copenhagen, and Luxembourg are on sale for just $399 round trip! There are a limited amount of seats, so if you’ve been toying with the idea of a late summer trip to London to catch the festivals, or a fall getaway in a cozy English cottage, now is the ideal time to book.
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bangkok bouncing back
With the official declaration that order has been restored to Bangkok, and the US State Department cancelling travel warnings, the country and its people are welcoming travelers more than ever. As part of this effort, COMO’s Metropolitan Bangkok’s “Bangkok – Bouncing Back” offer will be enticing adventurers back to the city. From now through September, rates start at just $80 per night (2,600 Baht) for a City Room. (Rack rates normally start at $260, so this is a whopping 69% off and a savings of $180.) Usually prices this low mean reservations must be made at least a week in advance; these rates are available up until the day of arrival. While there, get pampered at the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape or, from mid-July, eat in the new nahm restaurant, which will be in its soft opening.
The Met Bar (left) and a Metropolitan Room.
Terms:
Rooms must be purchased in advance. Rates are exclusive of tax, service charges, and breakfast.
Cancellation less than 72 hours and no-show will incur one-night room charge.
The offer is bookable directly with the hotel, on the website, and on GDS.
www.metropolitan.bangkok.como.bz
Tel +66 (0)2 625 3322
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free spa treatment in june and july
Big news for those who LOVE facials! ESPA spas worldwide are offering complimentary Firming Eye Treatments with any facial booked during the months of June and July. So that’s an extra 15 minutes of bliss FOR FREE at luxury spas like the Peninsula Spas by ESPA in New York and Chicago, and ESPA at Acqualina in Miami.
The Firming Eye Treatment is a blissful firming and hydrating treatment using specific products rich in seaweed extract, green tea, and vitamin C. These help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, circles, and puffiness. It’s great for contact lens wearers and those that struggle with eye-strain – so for the many office workers who stare at computer screens all day long, this one is for you!
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trade the traffic for the tropics
Dreading the thought of spending three tedious hours on the Long Island Expressway in the summer months? Swap the traffic for an easy flight down to Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos. As if the lure of this tropical paradise weren’t enough, stay any three nights from June 1st-July 31st and get the fourth night gratis! Breakfast is included, as well as non-motorized water sports, use of the gym, tennis courts, and yoga classes. Kids eat free and have a range of activities that includes crafting shark-tooth necklaces and kite competitions to keep them busy while you indulge yourself using your two $50 treatment vouchers to the COMO Shambhala Retreat spa.
Deal Includes:
- Four nights for the price of three
- Complimentary daily breakfast
- Kids under 12 eat free
- Two $50 vouchers for COMO Shambhala Retreat spa
Rooms start from $696/night per room. Blackout dates apply.
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family spa day in nyc
This spring and summer, families don’t have to leave the city to spend a fun day together, especially when that can mean sitting on the LIE enroute to the Hamptons for upwards of four hours! Avoid traffic frustration with The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, New York’s “Family Spa-cation,” the new family-friendly version of the popular “Spa-cation” package. The package includes spa treatments for the parents, swimming lessons for the kids, plus a poolside meal for the whole family to enjoy together.
The Package is $620 for a family of four but is valued at $1,187 (quite the deal!). It is valid seven days a week through September 6, 2010, and includes:
- Two 60-minute treatments of choice (Holistic Massage, Intensive Facial or Organic Sunless Tanning Treatment)
- Two 15-minute “Deeper Relaxation” additions with choice of facial cleanse, scalp massage or additional massage time
- One 60-minute swim lesson for up to two children (must be booked in advance)
- Naturally Peninsula Spa Cuisine Lunch for four guests
- Complimentary use of the pool, fitness centre and all yoga and core classes
To secure the “Family Spa-cation,” please call 212 903 3910 or e-mail spapny@peninsula.com.
how low can you go?
Don’t miss the last chance for the lowest available rate at Nantucket Island Resorts! Hurry and book by April 1 (we’re not fooling) and guests will have the added bonus of the lowest rate guaranteed at the following properties: Jared Coffin House, The Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin, The Wauwinet, White Elephant, and White Elephant Hotel Residences. If the rate goes lower at any time before your stay, the resort will honor the lower rate. Guests will also receive:
Spa Credit: Two $25 spa treatment credits at the White Elephant Spa or The Spa by the Sea at The Wauwinet
Dinner Credit: $25 dinner credit when you spend $100, or $50 dinner credit when you spend $150, at either Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant or TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet
Offer is subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers, and is not applicable to groups. To receive the guarantee, you must book by April 1, 2010. Click here for other restrictions.
To book online, visit the Nantucket Island Resorts property of your choice and enter the booking code GTDLOW, or call 800.ISLANDS (800.475.2637) or 508.325.1000 and mention booking code GTDLOW.
matt lauer just got back from colorado
Matt Lauer has been talking about Alice Marshall PR a lot lately…well maybe not about us specifically, but certainly about our fabulous clients! Below, Kevin Doyle of Condé Nast Traveler recommends Park Hyatt Beaver Creek as a great family vacation not just during ski season but also in the spring and summer. Guests can enjoy fantastic outdoor activities like fishing, biking, hiking, and ice-skating (yes, an outdoor ice rink in the summer!). And even better… rates as low as $93/night. Despite Mr. Lauer mentioning that he just got back from Colorado, we are betting he’ll make a return trip this summer. Watch the clip below for more!
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wallet-friendly wellness
Pasty complexion, dark eye circles, and permanent frown lines (ugh): the treacherous side effects of a long, cold winter. But there’s hope for renewal! Get the luster back in that lackluster skin with some serious springtime spa savings at COMO Hotels and Resorts.
Hop on a short flight to Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos for the weekend, and take advantage of 25% off all packages, including the Sun and Seclusion, Parrot Cay Honeymoon, Dr. Perricone, COMO Shambhala Experience, Wellness programs (including the famed Aryuvedic and Stress Management), and the resort’s newest packages, Babymoon and Romantic Runaway. Offering is available now through September 8 for all room categories including Private Residences.
In need of a more intensive, extended getaway? It’s COMO to the rescue once again! Book it to Bali for one of the select three-, five-, or seven-night wellness program packages at the COMO Shambhala Estate. Enjoy up to 20% off through the end of May, with discounts of 20% off Bespoke Programs and 15% off Stress Management, Get Fit, Cleansing, and Rejuvenation programs.
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