Okay slackers, it's time you thought about getting off the couch and planning that long postponed vacation. I know, it's not easy to think about leaving Los Angeles, since we've been having one of the best summers ever! It's particularly difficult to give up these sun-soaked days, your swimming pool, our bountious beaches (Malibu's been magnificent), Angels games (we've long forgotten going to Dodgers games thanks to the war of the McCourts) and all things considered.
But everybody needs a break. So to motivate your travel planning mojo, we've handpicked a few great last minute deals for which you can get help booking from LAX, Bob Hope, John Wayne et al, at sites such as http://www.cheapOair.com, http://www.tripadvisor.com etc.( Bookings must be now through the end of this Septemer)
Kick back with country music’s hottest stars including Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean while staying at a stunning gulf-front property with this package starting at $359 for two nights, based on double occupancy, and including:
Overnight accommodations in oceanfront room; breakfast for two daily; two-day general admission concert tickets for two; Two complimentary drinks. Reservations, 866-821-9433; www.paradisepalmsinn.com
Asian flavor--A Touch of Thai at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers – Bangkok, Thailand
Get immersed in Thai culture while bedding down in Bangkok (a personal favorite, be careful with the food, it's very spicey). This inclusive package starts at $200 per room, per night, based on double occupancy and two-night minimum stay, and including: ·
Overnight accommodations in deluxe river room; breakfast for two people at ETC...On the River Restaurant, ·One Thai dinner for two at Thara Thong - Royal Thai Cuisine per stay; Two 60-minute traditional Thai massages at Royal Orchid Mandara Spa. Reservations, 66 2 266 0123; www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=172&EM=VTY_SI_bangkok_172_overview
Ahoy sailers: êFestival Boater Package at Town Point Virginia Wine Festival – Norfolk, VA Note: good only October 15 through October 16, 2011
Boating and wine enthusiasts will flip over this package that celebrates Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, the state’s largest outdoor wine festival featuring more than 30 Virginia vintners, taking place in conjunction with Virginia Wine Month. For $250 per day, guests receive: Docking for boats up to 35 feet; Wine-tasting tickets for four people and souvenir glasses for four people. Reservations, Kenneth Payne at 757-441-2345 ext.3017 or paynek@festevents.org; www.visitnorfolktoday.com
BBFFs: Girlfriends Getaway Package at The Restoration on King – Charleston, SC, good now through October 31, 2011; package starts at $539 per night, based on double occupancy and a two-night stay, and includes:
- Overnight accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome bottle of champagne and Godiva Fine Chocolates upon arrival
- Lunch from Charleston’s Crew Café
- Dinner at Muse Restaurant
- Manicure and pedicure
- Afternoon wine and cheese reception
- Evening cookies and milk
- Complimentary valet parking
Reservations, 877-221-7202; www.explorecharleston.com
The Sundance couple: The KoKo Package at Sundance Resort, good now through December 31, 2011. Couples can escape to serene mountain beauty and relaxing spa services with this package starting at $619 per night, based on double occupancy, and including: accommodations, breakfast for both of you, 60-minute couple's massage, and a 30- minute body scrub with mojo motivating h champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries or wine and cheese, and dinner for two at Foundry Grill. Reservations, 800-892-1600; www.sundanceresort.com
And if you've never been to Hong Kong, try this family affair package that's good now through April 30, 2012 at the fabulous Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong (which really is amazing), deal starts at $847 per night, based on a two-night weekend stay, and includes overnight accommodations in two rooms (two people per room),breakfast for two people per room in hotel’s Clipper Lounge, free Wii and X-Box use for teenagers, cots for babies and wide selection of family DVDs, homemade chocolates and cookies and even a toy bunny to take home in celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. Reservations, 852 2820 4202; www.mandarinoriental.com/hongko
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