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Tuesday, February 9th

 

Luxury Travel

Get last-minute flights and travel deals to luxury destinations around the world.

Nothing is up in the air about this plane

Great news for bold travelers: Joining the mile high club just got easier. Well, except for the fact that you won’t be a mile up in the air when you join. Dutch hotel company, Hotel Suites, has launched a new type of luxury accommodation: an airplane hotel suite that is as smooth, chic, and relaxing as your average stay at the spa.Situated at the Teuge Airport (about 50 miles from...

Spa Week Travel: $50 Treatments at Spas Nationwide

What's one way to reward yourself for a making it through a long, hot, chaotic summer? A lavender massage or champagne facial sounds nice. Enter: Spa Week, the bi-annual event that features full-service spa treatments from $50.

With the massive spa discounts, maybe this year you should consider traveling to a new spa location. Thanks to cheap flight deals from airlines that extend...

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels: 45 Percent Off Gourmet Inclusive Getaways

Luxury hotels and gourmet meals usually mean an empty wallet, but we’ve found an exception to the rule:

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels in Riviera Maya, Mexico, is currently offering up to 45 percent off stays through Dec. 22 as part of their “Gourmet Inclusive Getaways.”

There are six resorts to choose from, but the savings vary based on location. Three resorts feature...

Four Seasons $1000 Resort Credit at Hualalai, Hawaii Resort

Hawaii, in and of itself, is pure paradise, but factor in a stay at the Four Seasons and your vacation just became heavenly. Factor in $1,000 credit to your trip and the whole thing just got sinful.

Today, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu is set to unveil its $40 million renovation that took more than a year to complete. The makeover includes new suites and an...

Hotel News: W Hotels Opens W South Beach

Miami sizzles in the summer, and it only seems fitting that the W Hotel set up shop in the sexiest part of town. Welcome, the W South Beach, the newest member to the Starwood family.

The W South Beach and The Residences at W South Beach is located steps from the ocean on Miami Beach. According to it's Web site, the W South Beach features 408 W-branded residences, including Ocean...

Paris Hotel Offers Room Upgrades, Personal Butler and Cellar Tours

A Paris vacation has the romance and glamour any traveler would want. However, once you add in a butler, personalized visit to the Veuve Clicquot cellars and room upgrade, most travelers would feel like royalty … and then ask how much it’s going to cost.

Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

The Design Hotel Sezz, located across from the Seine with views of the Eiffel Tower, is...

Four Seasons Mexico: Receive $1,234 Resort Credit for 4-Night Stay

When travel and luxury connect with convenience and cost, all seems right with the world. Enter: The Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort in Nayarit, Mexico.

The deal is sexy, at best. But when you do the math, this deal becomes downright sinful. Here's how it works: You stay at least four nights at the Punta Mita Nayarit Resort, and the Four Seasons will credit you $1,234 upon checkout....

St. Maarten Travel Deal: $50 Cash Back Every Night

Travel deals are easy to find, but who doesn't love a deal that offers you cash back? Bonus points for cash back on luxury travel.

Thank you, St. Maarten, for hearing our desires to flee for a beach getaway on a luxury island without breaking the bank.

For a limited time, St. Maarten travelers who book hotels through the Visit St. Maarten Web site will receive $50 per night...

Charlotte Goes Glam With New Ritz Carlton Hotel

Charlotte just got a little sexier, thanks to Bank of America.

The nation's largest bank is slated to open a new, eco-friendly Ritz-Carlton hotel across the street from its corporate headquarters in North Carolina.

With hundreds of properties worldwide, why all the fuss about this Ritz?

This Ritz-Carlton hotel will be Charlotte's first five-star hotel and the...

Luxury Travel for Less: Fiji from $88/Night

Sunning in the South Pacific, snorkeling in underwater caves and yachting in the turquoise blue waters. Thanks to cheap flights to Fiji and Tahiti, you can sun yourself in the Southern Cross off the coast of Papeete for less than you might think.

The South Pacific might seem a little too luxurious for some budgets, but don't dismiss it so fast. As airlines continue to drop their...

Las Vegas Luxor Vacation Package

The desert appears to be the place to cool off this summer.

Luxor in Las Vegas is running a Summer Fun package for stays through Aug. 31. Summer weather in Las Vegas is undoubtedly hot, but the Luxor is offering a few perks to help keep you cool.

Luxor’s Summer Fun Package includes 25 percent off cabana reservations or VIP pool reservations, 15 percent off at the Oasis Pool...

Luxury Travel: Paris on a Budget

Chloe, Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian Louboutin – names synonymous with luxury fashion and luxury prices. A trip to Paris will put you in the land in luxury, but can you afford this type of luxury vacation? Chances are you can, if you do it right.

First step: finding a cheap flight to Paris. Why spend the money on airfare when you can spend it on shopping in the fashion capital...

Wedding Travel Packages: Luxury Resorts at Budget Prices

As wedding season approaches, hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico are promoting packages designed especially for love birds. Here’s a round-up of some of the wedding travel packages available.

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun wedding package include a gazebo or beachfront setting for the ceremony, wedding coordinator, wedding cake and sparkling wine for 10 guests, plus other...

Spa Getaway in Vermont for $279/night

Manicures, pedicures, massages, body wraps - the makings of a perfectly blissful spa getaway. But how much does this rest and relaxation cost? A lot less than you might think.

The Essex Resort & Spa in Vermont is offering a $279 per night spa package to celebrate the grand opening of its new spa. The AAA 4-Diamond property is also throwing in a 25 off off discount for...

Luxury Travel: Save 60% on Puerto Rico Vacations

Puerto Rico is so diverse, it's hard to know where to begin, but if you're looking for a getaway with beach, golf, nightlife and dining options, Puerto Rico might just the spot.

CheapCaribbean.com is offering up to 60 percent off their Puerto Rico vacation packages for travelers looking to experience an all-inclusive “Island of Enchantment.”

One package includes...

Historic Homestead Resort Offers Luxury Rooms at Cheap Prices

The Homestead Resort, located in the mountains of Virgina, is offering a truly luxurious package at budget-prices. For $195/night, you can stay at the 4-start resort and get complimentary breakfast for two each morning of your stay.

But the options don't end there.

The Homestead is perfectly positioned in the mountains, which means plenty of activities. Enjoy the Virginia Hot...

Cheap Nights in Luxurious Las Vegas: 5-Star Suites from $109/night

There are a few ways to do Las Vegas: on the cheap, full of sin and debauchery, or luxuriously. Whatever your pleasure, Las Vegas aims to please.

If you're considering indulging in a Las Vegas vacation, and want to taste a bit of the sweet life, only the best will do. That's where The Venetian and The Palazzo come in. These 5-star resorts are offering rooms starting at...

Luxury Travel for Less: Travel in Style at a Fraction of the Price

Grab your Gucci bag, pack your Prada shoes, find your passport and listen carefully: Luxury travel isn’t about how much money you spend, it’s about looking good when you get there.

Luxury is a state of mind. Whether you’re into beach-side relaxation or city shopping excursions, there’s a luxury vacation meant for you - and it doesn't have to cost a fortune.

A few simple...

Luxuriate at the Royal Hawaiian for $19.27/Night

Hawaii is one of the must-go-to destinations of 2009 – with cheap flights reduced even more due to the recession, this is the most affordable time to take that Hawaii vacation. 

Take this deal – the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, for rates as low as $19.27 a night.

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Luxury Travel in the Skies: Ritz-Carlton Serves Up Airplane Meals

Who doesn't crave a little pampering at 35,000 feet? The space is the small, the plane is cramped and the in-flight food is unidentifiable. You count the minutes until you arrive at your destination just to be able to enjoy a good meal and some legroom. But that's all about to change in the air, thanks to luxury hotelier Ritz-Carlton.

Ritz-Carlton has teamed up with Lufthansa to...

Bed Post: Lay Your Head Down at These Top Destinations

What's one way to perk up people in the office? Send out an email with the subject line, 'World's Sexiest Beds' and listen as all the women in the room let out a little gasp. That's precisely what happened when Concierge.com published their "World's Best Hotel Beds" feature.

The article got us thinking: what would a night in that room would be like?...

Luxury Travel For Less: Ritz Carlton-Jamaica

There are two things I know for sure about Jamaica: the beaches are beyond beautiful and the atmosphere is intoxicating. So when a Jamaica travel deal hits the waves it's hard not to take notice. But when a Jamaica travel deal (complete with luxury hotel accommodations and free cocktails) hits the deals database, it's time to pack your bags.

Take a moment to absorb this awesome...

Tribeca Film Festival Hits High Notes With Ticket Deals, Hotel Discounts

Whether you're into Woody Allen films or prefer to see newcomer Eric Bana's directorial debut, there's no denying anyone the movie of their choice at the famed Tribeca Film Festival.

The 2009 Tribeca Film Festival starts April 23 and if you're hoping to travel to New York to catch the stars and the shows, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the discounts available....

Spring Celebrations: Marriott Vacation Packages Around the World

Marriott & Renaissance Hotels is hoping to inspire your next trip this spring or summer. As festivals and events get underway across the world, the hotel group is bundling accommodations, ticket offers and meals into event-related packages. Here’s a look at some of the top deals.

Two million people can’t be wrong. From July 18 through July 27, revelers will enjoy Europe’s...

Icelandair’s Deluxe Spa Spree from $1,545

When was the last time an airline truly made you relax? Icelandair is striving to do just that with its Deluxe Spa Spree package.

The offer includes round-trip airfare from NYC, Boston or Minneapolis to Reykjavik, a three-night stay at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel & Spa, airport transfers, breakfast, spa treatments and a visit to the Blue Lagoon. 

The package...

Palm Springs Resort 45 Percent Off Through July

Nestled in the California desert, Palm Springs is part glitz, part oasis. Typically, that doesn’t come cheap. Enter: Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

Book a stay through July and get 45 percent off your resort room, which means you’ll pay between $129 and $149 per night (for Sunday through Thursday stays).

Why it’s a good deal: You get the fun of a water park without the...

Love the One You’re With: 65 Percent Off Sandals Luxury Resorts

Craving a little one-on-one time with your plus-one? Need to make up for a bogus Valentine's Day gift, or the anniversary date you forgot? This hotel deal is for you.

Sandals Resorts is offering up to 65 percent off some of their top beach destination resorts - a perfect getaway for travelers needing a little 'alone time' with their lover.

Why do we love this deal?...

Luxor Las Vegas Goes Luxury With All-Inclusive Vacation Packages

When budget-friendly meets luxury travel, everyone wins. Case in point: Luxor Hotel and Casino's all-inclusive vacation package.

This package will take the guesswork out of all your Las Vegas vacation planning. Hotel room? Check. Meals? All three, including a champagne brunch. Spa passes, club passes and concert tickets? Check. Your entire Vegas vacation is complete for...

Atlantis-Bahamas Hotel Sale: Stay Three Nights, Fourth Night Free

If swimming with dolphins, sliding down water slides and exploring shipwrecks and underwater caves is your thing, this deal is for you.

The famous Altantis resort in the Bahamas is offering a special Spring sale for travelers looking for a Bahamas vacation at a fraction of the cost.

The hotel deal is simple: stay for four nights, pay for three. For families looking for an escape,...

Starwood Hotels 50 Percent Off Special

The math is easy. Saving up to 50 percent on a hotel room gives you the ability to stay twice as long in a top-notch location.

Book your hotel stay at a participating Starwood Hotel & Resort (there are hundreds to choose from all over the world) by March 30. Not sure where to go? Let's start at the beach.

We can’t believe how low Starwood Hotels is willing to go at the...