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AFFORDABLE INDIA
AT
LEELA
KEMPINSKI Mumbai
India has always been one of
those destinations travelers have in the back of their minds, but don't
think they're ready to go just yet. Now the Leela
Kempinski Mumbai offers that chance at 50% off their regular rate for
minimum
3-night stays through March 31, 2010. You can now reserve a
Premier City View room for $182 single/$202 double per night, and if
you stay
six nights or more, the rate goes even lower to $176-$196 plus
discounts on
food, beverages and laundry.
This tranquil refuge from
the bustle of India’s largest city boasts
tropical gardens of palms, mango and banyan trees; 390 expansive rooms
and
suites; a spa featuring the renowned ESPA products; a large swimming
pool; and a
gym providing personal trainers. Its prime location…just five minutes
from the
international airport…is a plus for both leisure and business
travelers.
The
five-star Leela Kempinski Mumbai provides an ethnic feast at four
restaurants:
The Great Wall serving Chinese and Singaporean specialties; Stella for
Italian
dishes; Jamavar featuring authentic Indian cuisine; and Citrus, a
24-hour
brasserie. Six Degrees bar is a popular gathering spot for cosmopolitan
Mumbaiites. The ornate lobby, with gold touches extending to the domed
ceiling,
adds that genuine Indian essence, complemented by serenades from sitar
players that
definitely put guests in the right mood. www.theleela.com
FREE TOWNHOUSE
NIGHTS IN BELIZE!
Where? Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Cay
offers the
4th AND 5th
nights FREE during March. Pay for three and stay five: $209 per night
for a one-bedroom
townhouse; $279 per night for two bedrooms; or $349 per night for three
bedrooms accommodating up to six guests. It’s the ultimate affordable
escape
taking all the amenities with you!
The only member of Preferred Hotel Group in Belize, Las Terrazas is a great choice for families
or a
group of friends traveling together. The one-, two- and three-bedroom
townhouses are fully furnished homes, with central air, 42” plasma TVs,
DVD
player, iPod docking station, surround sound, phones and high-speed
Internet
access. And there’s a washer and dryer in each unit.
Spend the day around the resort’s 70-foot
infinity lap
pool and bar; being pampered in the Serenity Spa & Wellness Center;
plying
the surrounding sea in free kayaks and Hobie cats; or ogling some of
the most
spectacular underwater sights with on-premises White Sands Divers, a
5-star
PADI facility. At night, dine by the pool, on the rooftop,
or
schedule a private dinner au deux on the beach!
There’s also a lot to do away from this home
base.
Ambergris Cay’s main town of San Pedro is a delightful potpourri of tiny shops,
funky
artisans and an eclectic collection of restaurants. The mode of
transport on
its sandy streets is by golf cart. For a spot of true adventure, take a
snorkel
excursion to Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, or tour the
many
Mayan attractions on the mainland. Divers won’t want to
miss a
dive or two at the legendary Blue Hole. The resort is offering 10% off
all dive
and snorkel packages during March.
Las Terrazas is the ideal combination of
relaxation
and action, whichever way you want it. When traveling with a group,
that mix is
a must. www.lasterrazasresort.com
WALDORF ASTORIA
This
legendary hotel brand
just arrived in Orlando as the first newly built Waldorf Astoria
since the
original in New
York City.
Although its
stunning Bonnet Creek location is surrounded on three sides by Walt
Disney
World Resort, the luxury hotel operates in its own elegant fashion.
All
497 guest rooms,
including 169 suites, are spacious sanctuaries designed for relaxation
and
privacy. Many have balconies overlooking the panoramic grounds and
Bonnet
Creek. The celebrated Waldorf restaurants have traveled south as well:
Peacock
Alley, Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Oscar’s, Sir Harry’s Lounge and
Aquamarine. Peacock
Alley, dominating the heart of the main lobby, features small-plate
cuisine. Spa
by Guerlain offers 23 indoor and 6 outdoor treatment areas, a
relaxation
lounge, healthy foods and juices, plus signature spa apparel.
One
amenity that is not New
York-inspired is the Rees Jones designed championship 18-hole golf
course,
first ever on a Waldorf Astoria property. The Golf Package
is a great value. With rates starting at $239 per
night, guests enjoy unlimited golf and a $20 resort credit per person
to use
for dining, spa and other activities. www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com
Casita at
St. Regis, Punta Mita
At
first, this area welcomed
tourists who were moving north from the crowds in Puerto Vallarta. Now, the tide is centering on Nayarit in
its own
right. This new Mexican hot spot on the Bay of Banderas is known for quaint fishing villages,
adventure
sports and funky art colonies, but mainly for the ultra-luxe Punta
Mita
section. However, not all accommodations are in the luxury bracket. The
best
news is –
even the high-end resorts are offering deals.
Four
Seasons Resort Punta Mita
provides every amenity you have come to expect from this prestigious
brand, coupled with a genteel atmosphere and excellent service. Facilities include 3 pools, 4 restaurants,
two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf
courses, a
tennis complex, full-service Apuane Spa and a private resort yacht. www.fourseasons.com/puntamita
St. Regis Punta Mita Resort’s suite
rates start at $439 per night plus tax. La Tortuga children’s club entertains the
youngsters, while adults explore the Jack Nicklaus courses,
joined by
two restaurants, outdoor grill and bar, meeting facilities, a spa,
fitness
center, pool and butler service. www.stregis.com
Hotel des Artistes, in Punta de Mita town,  is the very chic
beachfront boutique property
of Chef Thierry Blouet who runs P. V.’s most famous Café de
Artistes, and now
Punta Mita’s winner, Café des Artistes del Mar. Oceanfront rooms
and suites, plus fine dining, craft shopping and spa massages. www.hoteldesartistesdelmar.com
Paradise Village Group, located on one of the Mexican Riviera’s
most
beautiful beaches in Nuevo Vallarta, is featuring a junior suite and a
round of golf or spa treatment for $45 p/person p/day. Two children
under 12 stay free sharing room with parents. Golf
at the
challenging El Tigre course; embark on aquatic adventures from the
Village
marina; try your luck at big game fishing. The resort offers 700
suites, 9
restaurants, a spa and a conference center. www.paradisevillage.com
Villa Corona del Mar, a AAA3-Diamond Bed & Breakfast
Hotel in Rincon de Guayabitos,
has 7 bedrooms and suites, plus a bungalow by the pool
featuring spacious rooms and kitchenette at $170 p/night for four.
The master suite in the main house
provides
360-degree views of the ocean and jungle. Other bedrooms start at $100
per
night. Continental breakfast, a tennis court, swim-up bar and bird
sanctuary round out the amenities. www.villacoronadelmar.com
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This spa oasis, set
among rolling lawns and swaying
palms, features traditional 