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Weekly UpdatesMarriott Hotels
For the next two weeks, Marriott is offering unprecedented summer savings with its new ODeal of the Day,O with up to 60 percent off leisure rates. MarriottOs Deal of the Day rates and packages can be found exclusively on the companyOs Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/marriottintl and www.Marriottdealoftheday.com. Starting Monday, June 1, 2009, Marriott will list one new ODealO each day, for 24 hours, only at resorts in the Caribbean, Hawaii and California. New deals will be announced daily at 7 a.m. EDT, Monday through Friday, with the last deal announced June 12. This MondayOs inaugural Deal of the Day is from the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort. Guests can book a room with a private balcony for USD 120 per night -- a 55 percent discount -- for stays of three nights or more through July 31, 2009. www.Twitter.com/marriottintl or www.Marriottdealoftheday.com. May 30, 2009
Marriott Hotels
The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is offering Advance Purchase Rates from USD 129 to USD 209 per room, per night through Sept. 30, 2009. Celebrate summerOs holidays at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. From June 28 to July 6, 2009, rates start at USD 139 per room, nightly, and from Sept. 3 to 9, 2009, rates start at USD 129 per room, nightly. Be sure to use code ADP at the time of reservations. www.marriottworldcenter.com. May 30, 2009
Privilege Aluxes Resort
The new Privilege Aluxes Resort is inviting travelers to experience the celebrated Whale Shark Festival on Isla Mujeres with an exclusive four-night OWelcome the Whale Sharks 2009O package. The annual festival, which takes place on Isla Mujeres July 1 to 5, 2009, is an eco-tourism event that calls attention to the endangered whale shark species as their migratory path brings them to the tropical waters surrounding the Yucatan Peninsula. Valid on reservations made for stays June 29 to July 5, 2009, the OWelcome the Whale SharksO package includes a four-night stay at USD 518.40 per person -- 20 percent off the standard rate. Accommodations include a superior-class room, a private terrace Jacuzzi, ocean and city views and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, LCD TV and iPod capabilities. www.whalesharkfest.com, www.privilegehotels.com. May 30, 2009
Stamford Crest Suites
Not all rooms are equal even within the same category at this five-star, Swiss-owned hotel, with some of the "classic" rooms past their prime + in need of a facelift. However, a big standout is the hotel within the hotel concept of the 29 Stamford Crest Suites located on the top floor of the tallest hotel in Asia. Ideal for a quickie break away, these gorgeous suites pack plenty of fab factor, so much that you might not leave your room. The views are amazing + each Stamford Crest Suite is a substantial 70sq meters with iPod docking station, Bose theater sound system, plasma TV over the bath, which is built for two, complimentary in-room beverages, espresso maker, and complimentary breakfast + cocktails in the private lounge. Plus all the usual goodies associated with luxe Asian hotels. Rates tend to drop on weekends, so be sure to check for specials. So pack for a weekend of pampering with someone you like a lot! Tip: remember to load up on the toiletries/soaps as the Stamford Crest Suites are stocked with Bulgari products! www.Swissotel.com May 26, 2009
The Strand
The Strand, a new 177-room hotel in ManhattanOs fashion district, will debut August 2009. Housed within a contemporary metal and glass structure on 37th Street off Fifth Avenue, the hotel is a new build designed by New York architect Gene Kaufman. Among the highlights are public spaces adorned with vintage fashion photography from the Cond Nast archives; a restaurant making its New York debut (A Fish Called Avalon, the South Beach dining fixture for 20 years); and an open-air rooftop bar that features a retractable roof and views of the Empire State Building. Rack rates for the hotel will start at USD 325. Other special features of the hotel will be a multi-use event/meeting space accommodating up to 350, a fitness center with massage services, and a well-stocked library and espresso lounge with a daily selection of international newspapers. www.thestrandnyc.com. May 30, 2009
Travel Impressions
Travel Impressions is offering a four-day/three-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina in San Diego from USD 599 per person double occupancy, including an Alamo car rental. The offer is valid on new bookings made for travel now through Sept. 7. The vacation package includes hotel accommodations for three nights, four-day compact Alamo car rental and hotel tax. Black-out, weekend and holiday peak season surcharges apply. Airfare is available from gateways nationwide and can be easily added to the cost of the hotel package. Travel agents earn a 1 percent bonus commission when booking Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina travel packages online with Quest for Agents via www.travelimpressions.com May 28, 2009
United Vacations
United Vacations is offering clients who purchase a three-night or longer air/hotel vacation package to Las VegasO best resorts up to two tickets for their choice of Cirque du Soleil shows or the all new Disney's OThe Lion King.O This offer is available for bookings made June 1 through 6 p.m. CST on June 22, for travel June 21 through Sept. 30 (excluding arrivals on July 3, July 4 and Sept. 5). Participating shows include: OOO by Cirque du Soleil; OZumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du SoleilO; OKEO by Cirque du Soleil; OLoveO by Cirque du Soleil; OCriss Angel BelieveO from Cirque du Soleil; and DisneyOs OThe Lion King.O Participating hotels include Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York and Luxor. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis so customers are encouraged to book early for best availability. www.vaxvacationaccess.com/uv. May 28, 2009
United Vacations, Sheraton Hotels
United Vacations is offering a vacation sale to Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, which includes special savings of up to USD 200 off as well as additional savings at select properties in destinations throughout the world. The offer is valid for bookings made by 6 p.m. CST on June 15 for travel through Feb. 28, 2010. Promotion code GROW must be used at the time of booking to receive the savings. The total discount will be based on the cost of the vacation package -- save USD 200 on vacations of USD 4,000 or more, USD 100 on vacations of USD 2,200 to USD 3,999, or USD 50 on vacations of USD 1,300 to USD 2,199. United Vacations offers over 30 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in a dozen destinations from around the world, many of which are offering money-saving vacation specials. www.vaxvacationaccess.com/uv. May 28, 2009
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