Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Getaway

Ever thought about attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?  The NYLO NYC’s Parade Pack makes that trip easy and fun! Ideally located within walking distance of all the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade action, the Upper West Side boutique hotel is offering a complimentary Parade Pack for all guests staying with them from November 26-27, 2014.

The perfect take along snack pack for anyone attending this year’s parade, the NYLO Parade Pack includes:
  • A NYLO-branded thermos filled with guests’ choice of hot cocoa or hot cider
  • A variety of breakfast treats, including fresh apple cider donuts, KIND Bars, apples and more
  • HotHands hand and feet warmers
  • A map of NYC, highlighting the parade route and designated balloon blow-up locations
For guests that wish to take a Parade Pack with them to watch the balloons be blown up the evening before the parade, all Parade Packs will be available for pick-up at the front desk beginning at 3pm on Wednesday, November 26.

In addition to the Parade Pack, NYLO NYC is offering a variety of packages during the Thanksgiving holiday, including:
  • Dog Days @ NYLO in partnership with Rachael Ray Nutrish, which waives the $40 dog fee and includes a package of Rachael Ray Nutrish Mini Soup Bones, a bag of Rachael Ray Nutrish Savory Jerky, a NYLO-customized bone shaped bag holder, toy and a map of the best dog-friendly activities and parks in the neighborhood

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Fall Travel Deals

Now is a great time to take a trip...before the holiday season.  Here are a few recommendations:

Fall in Love Promotion at South Seas Island Resort (Captiva Island, FL)
Framed by the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, South Seas invites couples to enjoy a romantic escape this fall with their “Fall in Love with Captiva…Just Escape” package. As part of the promotion, couples receive a $100 credit to be used on anything from a relaxing visit to the spa to a romantic dinner. In addition, couples enjoy daily breakfast for two at the resort’s signature Harbourside Bar & Grill overlooking the Yacht Harbour and Marina. Those looking for additional savings may take advantage of the included resort voucher booklet for exclusive savings on cabana rentals, rounds of golf, water sports, island cruises, and more. Package rates start at $169 per night, and are available now through December 18, 2014. www.southseas.com

$199 Rates at Boca Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Boca Raton, FL)
For those looking for a chic beachfront escape this fall on the sunny Atlantic coast of Florida, fall rates start at $199 a night at Boca Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, a savings of 20%. Located in the heart of South Florida’s Gold Coast, the Boca Beach Club provides endless ways for guests to enjoy the water, sand and sea. Coming this fall, guests can ride the wave at South Florida’s first FlowHouse as a complement to the resort’s comprehensive surf school, Surf Boca. In addition, young travelers experience all the fun of the resort’s new Quest Club, a daily-supervised recreational program, featuring everything from kids’ beach boot camp and yoga to stuffed Mizner monkey making and themed treasure hunts. www.bocabeachclub.com

Mexican Independence Day Promotions at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, the “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is offering families two special promotions when traveling by Dec. 11, 2014. Inclusive of complimentary stays for two children ages 2 through 12, and a 50% savings on teens sharing their parent’s suite, the Pool View Special includes a 10% savings at the resort’s boutique and a $50 spa or golf credit that can be used at the resort’s Leading Spa of the World, Marina or Vista Vallarta Golf Courses. Valid during the month of September only, guests receive a third night stay complimentary, in addition to all the offerings of the Pool View Special, with the 3rd Night Free Promotion. Also included is one Dolphin Encounter per adult per stay with Vallarta Adventures. Nightly entertainment offerings at the resort for the national holiday include a Mexican Fiesta, Themed Dinner Show, DJ, Mariachi, Mexican folkloric night with live music and native arts and crafts, and more. Nightly rates start at $375 per person with the 3rd Night Free Promotion, and at $281 per person with the Pool View Special. A minimum of three-night stay applies to both packages. www.vallarta.grandvelas.com

Splash into Fall at El Conquistador & Las Casitas Village, Waldorf Astoria Resorts (Fajardo, Puerto Rico)
Dramatically set atop a 300-foot cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, it’s always summer at El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, Waldorf Astoria Resorts in Puerto Rico. Splash into fall with the resorts’ Summer Splash Package, that includes four passes to Coqui Water Park, the resort’s state-of-the-art aquatic playground, plus a $50 resort credit per night. The resort credit can be used toward any number of resort activities, such as rounds of golf on the renowned Arthur Hills 18-hole golf course, spa treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa, watersports on the resort’s 100-acre private island, and more. An easily accessible sun-drenched vacation – no passport needed – the Summer Splash package is available through Dec. 18, 2014. Nightly rates start from $169 at El Conquistador Resort and from $219 at Las Casitas Village. www.elconresort.com www.lascasitasvillage.com