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Travel Deals: Fall Foliage Plus Off-Season Europe & The Caribbean

Locations in this article:  Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Rome, Italy

Have you been following along to our Daily Deals? Every night, we’re sharing with you the day’s hottest offer. And on Thursdays we’ll share even more in our weekly travel deal column. This week, we have offers from the Caribbean through Europe with plenty of offers for girlfriends (and guy friends), families and more.

Book Early, Get Your Fifth Night Free  in the Caribbean

Don’t wait until Christmas to hit the beach? Enjoy St. Maarten’s fabulous beaches with first-class amenities  at the Westin St. Maarten. Of you book, now the resort is offering deals starting at $189 per night,  20 to 40 percent off regular rates, for travel before December 18, 2012.  The deal includes your fifth night free, daily breakfast for two and a complimentary upgrade (based upon availability) at check-in. For more information call 011-(599)-543-6700 or visit online.

Enjoy the Golden Years

September is National Grandparents Month and the Red Roof Inn is offering everyone over the age of 55 a 15 percent discount throughout the month. In order to book and receive the discount call 800-733-7663 or visit online and provide the booking code: 607564.

It’s Leaf Peeping, Pumpkin Season

In Jackson, New Hampshire, it’s the annual Return of the Pumpkin people. The Lodge at Jackson Village is bringing you into the fun  starting in October at $119 per night. The price includes breakfast buffet with homemade pumpkin bread, Pumpkin People map, homemade cookies and hot, spiced cider in the afternoon. To make reservations call (603) 383-0999. To learn about the Pumpkin People, check out their website.

Girlfriend Pampering

Looking for some time with your girls in the sun? Right now, La Posada de Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico is offering a special package to all about getting the girls together to  get pampered. From now until December 20, 2012 book for $299 and receive a double room, two 50-minute full body massages,  two 50-minute custom facials, two 50-minute custom facial and two spa manicures. For reservations call (855) 823-0356 or visit online.

Los Angeles Hotel Savings

Experience Los Angeles like a local when you stay in this city’s historic Miracle Mile at the Hotel Wilshire. The modern 55-room and 19-suite boutique hotel has two packages designed to let you take advantage of the city this fall. The Grove Shopping Package has rates that start at $329 per night/double occupancy. Aside from accommodation, the promotion includes a $100 American Express gift card to The Grove, overnight valet parking, late checkout, and a Grove goodie bag. Go green to save with the Los Angeles Green Parking Package starts at $209 per night/double occupancy and includes complimentary overnight valet parking with proof of driving an electric vehicle. The Hotel Wilshire also offers two charging stations for electric vehicles. For more information visit them online or call toll free 855-419-9777

Guy’s Getaway in Las Vegas

Say goodbye to the wife and kids and take off for some bromantic savings in Las Vegas. Book before the end of the year for a deal valid through the end of 2013 at The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas. The Ultimate Guys Getaway package has beer specials and much more. The deal includes luxury suite for two nights at The Venetian or The Palazzo, $50 food and beverage credit to Lagasse’s Stadiu, free admission to LAVO, prix-fixe dinner for two with Cicerone Beer pairing and beer flight with Cicerone following dinner at Public House and a$50 beverage credit at the Bourbon Room. Rates start at $219 per night. Click here for more information and to book.

8 Days & 6 Nights on Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Thinking of Italy? Then stop thinking about the summer and start thinking about the winter. Central Holidays is now offering a 8-day, 6-night air and land package through Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast Winter Getaway is available for departure on December 2, 2012, January 13, 2012, February 3, 2013 and March 2, 2013. All package offers include round trip airfare from New York’s JFK to Rome on Alitalia Airline, 6 nights at the Hotel Villa Romana in Minori, breakfast & Dinner daily and full-day excursions to: Sorrento, Pompeii and Positano (including lunch in Sorrento, Paestum, Capri and more. Rates start at $1999 including air. For more information, call 800-935-5000 or visit them online.

Falling Foliage Prices in Vermont

We’re coming up on peak foliage season in Vermont, but you can still find savings if you know where to look. Amtrak is offering 20 percent travel to Vermont stations on Vermonter through October 30, 2012.  And that’s just the beginning. To travel smart, go midweek. Both the Wildflower Inn in Lydonville and the Red Clover Inn & Restaurant in the scenic central Vermont lakes region are offering midweek deal packages.  There are culinary rebates with meal savings and maple syrup to bring home, gas rebates, discounted room rates and more. Find out how the leaves are turning by calling the fall foliage hotline at 1-800-VERMONT. Click here to see all the hotel and travel savings.

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