Hot Deals
More stay, more save
The Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa in Saratoga Springs, NY, has a "stay more and save more" package for February. "The longer you stay, the less you pay," the site says From Feb. 19 – 26, their package lets guests save up to 25 percent across the board, on accommodations, dining and spa services. Those booking three nights get 25 percent off their entire stay, including the room, spa treatments at the resort’s historic Roosevelt Baths & Spa, and all meals at the full-service Putnam’s Restaurant and Bar. Those who reserve two nights receive 15 percent off on the room, spa and resort dining. With the Saratoga Season’s Package, special rates on a three-night getaway start at $75 plus tax per night for accommodations and $79 plus tax for spa services (a 60-minute massage and a mineral bath).
10-day Greek Island trip
Gate 1 has a 10-day Greek Islander trip with a flight, stays in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, daily breakfast, and ferries from $1,399. Travel is between April 16-October 15. "Get a flight from NYC (other cities available at an additional rate), 8 nights’ accommodations (2 nights in Athens and 3 nights each in Mykonos and Santorini), breakfast, and ferries within Greece — without the headache of planning it all yourself," says Gate 1.
Hawaii escape deal
Aston Hotels & Resorts is offering low winter rates at 25 resorts on 4 islands. Rates start at $103 for travel now-March 31. Why Hawaii? "Temperatures in the 80s, spectacular whale watching — who wouldn’t want to be in Hawaii right now?" answers the site. Ashton offers a wide variety of price points with everything from budget hotels to upscale suites and condos with kitchens.
By David Wilkening
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