Wynn Las Vegas – 3rd night free

by Carl Marks on February 9, 2010

in Hotels, USA

Get the 3rd night free at Wynn Las Vegas with Sunday – Thursday rates from $139 / night and Friday – Saturday rates from $229 / night.   Also included is a $50 resort credit.

The deal is on through 28 February 2010 and quote rate code JANWTE.  You can’t go wrong, whether you wynn or lose.

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The Pierre New York – 3 for 2 or 40% off suites

by Carl Marks on February 7, 2010

in Hotels, New York, USA

At the New York home of one of our favorite London restaurants, Le Caprice, the Pierre is offering 3 nights for the price of 2 or 40% off suites until 31 December 2010.

They have recently completed a $100 million makeover so it’s time to check it out.

And what about the Penthouse?  To die for…

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St. Regis Singapore Suites Offer

by Carl Marks on February 4, 2010

in Asia, Hotels

Until 31 March 2010, the St. Regis in Singapore is offering The Suite Collection:

  • One night accommodation in a St. Regis Suite
  • Return luxury airport transfers including airport transfers with private welcome from the aerobridge in the airport and through the JetQuay Premier Terminal, or from a local Singapore address
  • Daily Breakfast served in the St. Regis Suite, Brasserie Les Saveurs or LaBrezza
  • Daily Afternoon Tea served in the St. Regis Suite, Brasserie Les Saveurs or Drawing Room from 3 – 5pm
  • Daily 1-hour customized Remède Spa massage treatment, advanced booking required to ensure availability
  • Daily cocktails and canapés served in Brasserie Les Saveurs from 6 – 8pm
  • Free-flowing non-alcoholic beverages from mini-bar or butler service
  • Complimentary high speed internet access
  • Complimentary unlimited pay movies
  • 25% discount of the daily best available rate for a connecting room

Rates from SGD 750 / night (US$530).  Get in some tax free shopping like this watch maybe.

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At select Ritz Carlton hotels around the world on the City Reconnect deal, you can get up to $400 in credits.   Stay in New York, Santiago, Istanbul, Shanghai, Doha, Washington DC, Tokyo or Barcelona to name a few.

Offer good for Thursday – Sunday stays.  Plan a romantic or party weekend away and just make it happen.

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Maldives – Small Luxury Hotel Package

by Carl Marks on February 3, 2010

in Asia, Beach, Hotels

Velassaru is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is located in the pristine Maldives.   Their latest offer includes:

  • 3 night stay
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Fruit basket and welcome drink
  • Euro 903 per room for the 3 nights (extra nights at Euro 301 / night)
  • Valid until 10 May 2010

The Maldives is the lowest country on the planet with an average ground level of about 5 feet above sea level.  That makes it easy to dip in (or drunkenly stumble) and out of the water right from your room.

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Paris Leading Hotels of the World – 30% off

by Carl Marks on February 2, 2010

in Europe, Hotels

Spring in Paris is on the agenda.  From now until 31 May 2010, get 30% off rates at Leading Hotels of the World in the city of light.  Choose from:

Pick up some delicious macaroons at LaDuree and a Chanel bike to work it off while you are there.

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Business Class Sale to Johannesburg

by Carl Marks on January 31, 2010

in Africa, Airlines, USA

South African Airways, a Star Alliance carrier, is having a business class sale from select US airport to Johannesburg.  Fares from New York or Washington DC from $5,369 round trip.   Other departures available from Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Ticket must be purchased by 28 February 2010 for travel by 5 June 2010.

Plan a safari in South Africa or connect on to Cape Town for the wineries (Waterford Estate is a favourite) and beach.

Word of warning, we have had our bags broken into at Jo’Burg airport twice.  As always, never pack anything of value in a checked bag.  Fortunately, we only lost some cashmere and cologne (which oddly was replaced with some from the opposite sex; we figure the baggage handlers were going through a lot of luggage at the same time).

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Hidden Gem – Egerton House Hotel London

by Carl Marks on January 29, 2010

in Hotels, London, USA

This wonderful hotel in Knightsbridge is quietly tucked away from the harrowing crowds around Harrods (frankly we think of that store more as Horrids).  The Egerton House hotel also has London’s famous bartender, Antonio, who has been making the best martinis in town for 40 years.

On the Get More From Your Stay package, book a minimum 2 night stay before 31 December 2010 and receive one of these treats:

  • A late check out up until 6pm
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea for two on one day
  • A bottle of  Veuve Clicquot in your room on arrival
  • A GBP 50 Shopping Voucher for Harrods

One guess as to which one we would choose.

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Villa d’Este Spring Rate Special – Lake Como

by Carl Marks on January 27, 2010

in Europe, Hotels

Villa d’Este is located on beautiful Lake Como, Italy.   From 5 March – 31 March and 5 April – 22 April, rates are as low as Euro 395 /night (up to 50% off regular rates).

This opulent hotel is consistently rated one of the best by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.

And if you believe in gossip, maybe you can pick up George Clooney’s villa if you are in the market for a new pad.

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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong – Winter Break

by Carl Marks on January 26, 2010

in Asia, Hotels

Need a reason to go to Hong Kong for Chinese New Year or maybe just some shopping?

The Mandarin Oriental has Luxury Winter Break deals with rooms from HK$2,900 / night (about US$375) plus HK$500 spa or dining credit.  The offer is good through 11 April 2010.

Kung Hei Fat Choy!

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