Hotel Deals and Vacation Discounts
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February 7: Travelers to Australia who reserve a Gold Service seat on Great Southern Rail train journeys on The Ghan, Indian Pacific or The Southern Spirit routes will receive up to 25 per cent off of every ticket booked now through March 31, for travel through March 2013. Prices start at US$615 per person (based on current exchange rates) for Gold Service, the only service level for which the promotion is valid. The Ghan route takes guests from Darwin to Adelaide, or vice versa, traveling through Alice Springs and the furnace-hot heart of Australia. This journey is named after the Afghans who once ran the camel trains between northern and southern Australia. The Indian Pacific route connects Australia’s east and west coast from Perth to Sydney, an epic journey which travels from Sydney through the Blue Mountains, heads south to Adelaide and then runs through the outback and along the enormous, arid Nullarbor Plain. (‘Nullarbor’ means ‘no trees’ in Latin.) On the Nullarbor Plain, the journey includes the longest straight stretch of railway line in the world, a 297-mile (478-kilometer) stretch between Ooldea and Loongana. The Southern Spirit route travels between Adelaide and Brisbane, allowing passengers to take in the sights of four Australian states as it winds through the Great Dividing Range and along Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. Each train journey makes whistle stops at various top destinations including Byron Bay, Alice Springs, The Grampians, Darwin and Adelaide, offering excursions along each route. Each train itinerary has been crafted to give guests full appreciation of the train experience and Australia. To book, contact a licensed travel agent, or visit www.greatsouthernrail.com.au for more information.
January 17: Members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards loyalty program who make two paid stays at Ritz-Carlton hotels by April 15, 2012, will receive a complimentary night at any tier 1 to tier 3 Ritz-Carlton hotel. Ritz-Carlton Rewards members can earn up to two complimentary nights. Registration for the promotion by The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members must take place by March 1. For more information and to register, visit www.RitzCarltonRewards.com/Twice or call 888-674-5578 in the U.S. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards points can be used to pay for free stays, spa treatments, golf and many other experiences offered at Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards is free to join and points can be earned and redeemed at Ritz-Carlton hotels & resorts as well as at 3,500 partner hotels around the world. Members can also earn and redeem points with more than 30 international airlines. For more information about the offer or to become a member, visit www.ritzcarltonrewards.com.
January 11: Great Abaco Island’s Bahama Beach Club is offering families a ‘Warm Winter Savings’ deal for spring breaks. The deal includes a complimentary fourth night complimentary after a three-day stay. Rates for a two-bedroom, two-bath villa start at $300 and rates for a four-bedroom, four-bath villa start at $700. Prices include daily housekeeping services, cable TV, air conditioning, unlimited in-room long distance calling to the United States and Canada, and high-speed wireless Internet. Bahama Beach Club also offers all-inclusive meal plans. On- and off-site amenities at the Bahama Beach Club include a 3.5 mile white-sand beach; two fresh water swimming pools and a swim-up bar; concierge services, including custom-arranged activities which range from island excursions such as diving, snorkeling or fishing to a beachfront family barbecue or private massage and spa treatment; a new, chef-driven, fine-dining restaurant; a casual beachfront bar and grill; grocery and duty-free shopping; two oceanfront Jacuzzis; and close proximity to Treasure Cay Resort, which has a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a 150-slip marina and the Tipsy Seagull Bar open every night for dancing and cocktails.The Bahama Beach Club is only an hour’s flight from Miami and is located seven miles from Treasure Cay Airport (TCB) and 21 miles from Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH). For more information, visit www.bahamabeachclub.com. Alternatively, in the Bahamas call 242-365-8500, or from U.S and Canada call toll-free on (800) 284-0382.
December 13: To promote Cayman Culinary Month, a celebration and exploration of local cuisine, in January and February 2012, the Cotton Tree boutique cottage resort on Grand Cayman is offering 15 per cent off the first three nights of any stay at the resort through February 15, 2012. New to the menu this year is Slow Food Day. Launching February 4, 2012, this inaugural event – a joint sponsorship between Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Slow Food South Sound, and Cayman Islands Agricultural Society, as well as others – is dedicated to raising awareness for Grand Cayman’s own food producers and for the island’s growth as a destination for gourmands. Discounted rates, valid through February 2012, require a three-night stay and start at US$715 excluding government tax of 10 per cent. For more information and to book, visit www.caymancottontree.com.
December 13: Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji is offering a special Holiday Romance all-inclusive package, offering guests the chance to stay seven nights at the 5-star resort for the price of five. To obtain the package, guests must plan to stay at Namale by February 28, 2012. Couples can also expect extra perks upon their arrival at the resort. Namale’s Holiday Romance Package includes two free nights in any bure or villa, plus all meals – full-service breakfasts, three-course lunches and five-course dinners, plus a snack in between each meal; all beverages including beer, liquor, red and white wines and champagne; round trip transfers to and from Savusavu Airport; fully stocked and daily replenished mini-bar; daily laundry service; complimentary access to the Namale Fitness Centre, Kava Bowl (indoor entertainment center) & Hydrotherapy Room at the Namale Spa & Sanctuary; and complimentary activities, including freshwater pools, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, golfing, volleyball, bowling, virtual golf, waterfall hikes, movie theater and more. To book, visit www.namalefiji.com.
December 9: The JW Marriott Houston Hotel, located near the Houston Galleria mall, has created two new package offers, the Escape Shopping Package and the Escape Family Time Package. Offering deluxe accommodations at this luxury Houston hotel, the Family Time package also includes complimentary kid’s meal for children aged 12 and under. The Escape Family Time package is available every Thursday through Sunday until October 31, 2012. Those interested can use promotional code ZJ6 either online at www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houjw-jw-marriott-houston or by calling 1-800-228-9290. The Escape Shopping Package, which can be booked until December 31, 2011 using promotional code SHO, includes deluxe accommodations (one king or two double beds); daily breakfast in the hotel restaurant; a $50 gift card per night; and self-parking in the hotel garage. The Escape Shopping Package is valid Friday through Saturday, and the gift cards will be given out at the front desk.
December 7: In 2012, Austrian Airlines, together with Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, operated by IMTC, Inc., is again offering its 10-day ‘Imperial City Steal’ vacation package combining three consecutive nights in each of Central Europe’s Imperial cities in Central Europe: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. This Europe vacation package starts at $1,599 per person double occupancy from JFK or EWR for travel by March 28. The Austrian Airlines Vacation Center package prices include fuel surcharges but do not include U.S. and foreign government taxes and fees of $185 to $260 per passenger, depending on the itinerary. Additional taxes and fees may be collected by foreign governments. Passengers fly in economy class to Prague in the Czech Republic, stay three nights in the three-star Hotel Chopin, then take the train from Prague to Austria’s capital Vienna. There they spend three nights in the three-star Hotel Capri before traveling by rail to Budapest in Hungary for their last three nights in the three-star City Hotel Pilvax before flying back to the U.S. Extension nights and single supplements are available upon request. The ‘Imperial City Steal’ vacation package to Europe is available for travel any day of the week, subject to availability. Weekend surcharges apply. Single supplements, upgrades, additional combinations and extensions are available upon request. This vacation package (and many others) is available from various US gateways, including Washington ($1,679), Atlanta ($1,749), Miami ($1,769), Chicago ($1,769) and Los Angeles ($1,809). Further details may be found on www.austrianair-vacations.com. For additional information or to make reservations, contact Austrian Airlines Vacation Center at (800) 790-4682, or info@austrianair-vacations.com.
November 10: The Bermuda Department of Tourism has launched a “Compliments of Bermuda ”promotion, which provides a free night at participating hotels for guests booking at least a three-night stay. The promotion is available for booking through March 15, 2012, and is valid for travel through March 31, 2012. The promotion also provides access to exclusive deals and rates at more than 50 Bermuda retailers, including water sports shops, retail stores, restaurants and more with a special Traveler’s Price Card. Hotel rates start at $97.50 per person, per night, based on double occupancy for accommodations which range from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to beach clubs and historic beach-front properties. Various hotels are offering the third night, fourth night or fifth night free during the promotional period. Hotels offering the third night free are: Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa; Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Fairmont Hamilton Princess; Fairmont Southampton Hotel; Grotto Bay Beach Resort; and The Reefs Hotel & Club. Offering the fourth night free are: Newstead Belmont Hills Resort; Pompano Beach Club; Rosewood Tucker’s Point; and The Royal Palms. Offering the fifth night free are Rosedon Hotel and Surf Side Beach Club. For more information on the “Compliments of Bermuda” promotion and how to book a vacation to the island, call a local tour operator, visit www.gotobermuda.com/travel-deals or call 1-800-BERMUDA.
