From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Capella Ixtapa – Every 2nd night free

31 March 2010

Until 31 May 2010, the lovely Capella Ixtapa set above the rock cliffs, is offering every 2nd night free for up to 14 nights.  Do the math, half off. Each of the 59 suites overlooks the Pacific; just like you will be as soon as you get there.

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Spring Shopping in Milan – Principe di Savoia

30 March 2010

Possibly our favourite hotel in Milan, the Principe di Savoia, has a Spring Package until 11 April 2010. Rates from Euro 295 / night (min 2 night stay) Breakfast 2 cocktails at the bar Scrub treatment at the Spa Daily limo shuttle service And if you need gifts for kids, be sure to go to [...]

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Winter Escapes – Peninsula Tokyo

29 March 2010

The Peninsula Tokyo has winter rates until 30 April 2010 for JPY 49,000 ($530) / night (including breakfast, internet and newspaper).  Then choose from one of the following: Upgrade to next category of room Hotel credit of JPY 10,000 ($110) Special Peninsula Gift (champagne, chocolate, teddy bears, afternoon tea for 2 in the Lobby or [...]

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San Juan Water and Beach Club Offers

26 March 2010

On the beach in Puerto Rico, the San Juan Water and Beach Club is now part of the Morgans Hotel group with advance purchase rates starting from $169 / night. Just when you thought it was getting warmer out in New York and Europe….it’s freezing again.   Join the boricua’s and our favourite one, J Lo.

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Sunday Lunch at Corrigan’s London

24 March 2010

Sunday lunch is a British tradition. The highly acclaimed Corrigan’s Mayfair has a brilliant menu and stylish decor.   Try the Vietnamese Oysters to start and maybe followed by the lamb.  The Sunday lunch menu is only GBP 27 for 3 courses. Or be your drunken self at the weekday lunch menu for the same price [...]

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Fairmont Beijing – 2nd night free

22 March 2010

Cultural or business trip coming up in Beijing?  Check out the new Fairmont Hotel there and get the 2nd night free until 31 August 2010. Don’t forget your President’s Club card. Though we suggest you wait until the sandstorm has cleared up; this isn’t a beach holiday.

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Andaz Liverpool Street London

21 March 2010

We are not generally fans of the Hyatt hotel chain but we do like their boutique concept in the Andaz hotels.  The London location used to be the Great Eastern Hotel and continues on as the Andaz in chic form. Better yet, rates start at around GBP 135 / night.  Admittedly at the fringe of [...]

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Fairmont Barbados – Winter Offer

17 March 2010

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados has sunny winter rates from $469 / night until 15 April 2010 (tax day for the Americans).  So why not celebrate in a tax haven? Then you can find another bank to put your money into rather than UBS.  Tax evasion isn’t what it used to be.

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Sunset Marquis Los Angeles Deals

16 March 2010

The Bed and Breakfast deal at the Sunset Marquis in LA has one bedroom Superior Suites from $295 / night. Or maybe the Lovers Escape package which includes: a Dozen roses arrangement Couples massage Complementary Valet Parking (this is LA after all) 2 welcome drinks at Bar 1200 or restaurant Health Club privileges for two [...]

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Family Package in Venice – Gritti Palace

15 March 2010

Take the kids to Venice, just not the ones in strollers unless you like to carry them up and down the countless bridges. The Gritti Palace, a Starwood hotel, is offering a family package until 30 April 2011. Kids aged 12 and under eat compliments of the Hotel Gritti Palace at Restaurant Club del Doge [...]

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