From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Business Class Sale to Johannesburg

31 January 2010

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 [...]

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Hidden Gem – Egerton House Hotel London

29 January 2010

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 [...]

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Villa d’Este Spring Rate Special – Lake Como

27 January 2010

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 [...]

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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong – Winter Break

26 January 2010

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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Cap Juluca – Free nights

25 January 2010

Cap Juluca in Anguilla is offering the 4th night free or 7 nights for the price of 5 (until 31 January and then again from 1 March – 4 April 2010).
This Leading Small Hotel of the World offers the beach or Anguilla’s only golf course to keep you on par.
They will make you feel like [...]

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Valentine’s Day Special in London – Hotel 41

24 January 2010

Rediscover romance at the highly rated Hotel 41 in London.  Their Valentine’s package is valid for the month of February and includes:

A two night stay in a beautifully appointed room or suite
A bottle of Pink Champagne on arrival
Romantic turndown (We aren’t sure what this really is. Does someone come up to you and say, “You [...]

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Trump Las Vegas Suite – $99 / night

21 January 2010

More deals in Sin City.
Trump Las Vegas has weekend rates from $99 /night through 31 March 2010.  The rate includes a $50 spa credit and 4pm late checkout (Promo Code – SUITE ESCAPE).
At least this Trump hotel is open; Trump Soho, not so much.

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NYC Restaurant Week – 25 Jan – 5 Feb

21 January 2010

For all you gourmands, Restaurant Week(s) is back this winter from 25 January – 5 February in New York City. Lunch for $24.07 and dinner for $35.
Choose from places like:

Ajna (formerly Buddha Bar)
21 Club
China Grill
Indochine
Lure Fishbar
Mercer Kitchen

Try a few and spice up your life.

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Four Seasons Buenos Aires – 4th night free

19 January 2010

Located in the lovely Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires, get the 4th night free at the Four Seasons until 7 January 2011.   Go antique shopping in San Telmo or a tango lesson.
Be sure to visit one of our favorite steak houses in town, La Cabana.
Don’t cry for me Argentina…

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Singapore Airlines – Business Class Discount

18 January 2010

Planning a trip to Asia, Australia or India?
Book now through 31 March 2010 and get discounted Business Class fares on Singapore Airlines for departures from New York, Newark, Los Angeles and San Francisco.  They have the widest seats of any airline.
Just don’t bring any chewing gum.

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