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Retreat to an elegant mountain resort in the Austrian Alps this summer. Stay at the 4-star Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort, a renowned Design Hotels property, for only $153 per night for three nights. You’ll save over 30% on seasonal rates, plus receive daily breakfast and all applicable taxes.

The designer behind Hotel Kitzhof combines traditional alpine materials with contemporary lines to create a ruggedly upscale space. Enjoy views of the snow-capped Alps from the lobby’s panoramic windows, local specialties in four hotel restaurants, and unique cocktails at the Kitz Lounge. The property also features an indoor swimming pool, a spa, fitness facilities, and a garden. All rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet, leather armchairs, flat-screen TVs, and desks made from antique wood.

Hotel Kitzhof is just a five-minute walk from Kitzbuhel, a medieval town renowned for its picturesque cobblestone streets, incredible vistas, and world-class outdoor sports, including mountain biking, hiking, tennis, and golf.

To book, visit the Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort website and enter your travel dates. Rates for the Design Hotels 3FOR2 Promotion will appear; pricing is listed in Euros. Or, call 800-337-4685 and mention the same promotion.

See our Austria destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Travel Deals, Decoded

May 22nd, 2012 by Liz Webber

travel dealsWe’re always on the hunt to find you the very best travel deals. Yet, we know it’s easy to get caught up in the industry jargon and skip over a good deal – or worse, book an offer without fully understanding all the conditions only to get a nasty surprise later. Here’s a handy deal dictionary to decode all the offers you see.

Based on double occupancy: Many hotels base their rates on two people staying in one room. Extra fees could apply if you want the kiddos to stay in the same room, too.

Rack rate: This is the official price a hotel says it will charge at a given time, without any discounts or special offers. Though few people end up paying the rack rate, hotels and deals sites like to use it as a base to make the actual rate seem like huge savings.

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The Riverside Hotel Fort Laudredale FloridaFor a last-minute Memorial Day Weekend trip, head to sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida for three nights starting at $313. For those who plan in advance, this offer is valid through September 30.

Stay at the historic Riverside Hotel – the only hotel on glitzy Las Olas Boulevard – in a traditional guest room with either a king or queen bed, vintage 1930s decor, cable TV, same-day dry cleaning service, and Wi-Fi access. For $76 more, upgrade to a spacious executive tower room with a king bed, contemporary furnishings, and a balcony overlooking the city.

As an added bonus, the Riverside Hotel adds in the following savings: 25 percent off services from a local salon, 20 percent off dinner at the hotel’s Indigo restaurant which features Classic American Cuisine, buy one get one free ice cream from popular confectioner Kilwins, and half off beer, wine, or cocktails at the hotel’s Golden Lyon Vintage Pub.

The Riverside Hotel provides guests with many amenities such as an outdoor pool with food and beverage service, a fitness center, onsite restaurants, bars and lounges, a business center, and riverside boat slips. Read more

Vancouver has become known as one of the most beautiful cities on the globe and has topped the list of the world’s most livable city since 2007. Discover this stunning and vibrant city on a two-night stay for just $239 – more than 40% off current pricing. This great rate also includes many extras such as daily breakfast and dinner, a two-day ticket for the hop-on-hop-off Vancouver trolley, a free shopping shuttle, and complimentary wine.

You’ll stay at the 4-star River Rock Resort and Casino in Richmond, just a few minutes from Vancouver Airport and only eight miles from downtown Vancouver. The upscale property has a 24-hour casino, several restaurants, and a spa. All of the elegantly decorated guestrooms feature king beds, spacious bathrooms, and a separate sitting area with a sofa bed.

To book your getaway, visit Only Canada Tours’ website. Rates are valid for travel May-September.

See our Vancouver destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Royal Plaza Lake Buena VistaWith summer — and school break — just around the corner, it’s time to start planning a great getaway for the whole family. These money-saving deals are suitable for a group, whether you’re taking the kids to Orlando for some theme park hopping, planning your next family reunion on a cruise, or hiding out at a Caribbean resort where little ones stay free. We found those deals and more, good for travel throughout summer and fall, starting from just $87. Book soon to lock in the best savings.

$87+ Orlando: Disney-Area Hotel w/Breakfast, Save 50%

$389+ Weeklong Mexico Cruise to Cabo, Save 45%

$599+ 5 Nights at Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort w/Air; Kids Stay Free

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Get away to Chicago this summer, when temperatures rise, baseball’s in season, and the parks are in full bloom. Stay steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile at the 4-star MileNorth Hotel, where rooms start at $187 per night – including over the Fourth of July. Book this deal and you’ll save over 20 percent on the hotel’s current rates.

Enjoy spacious and contemporary accommodations, including high-speed Internet, flat-screen TVs, and stereos with MP3 capability. MileNorth also features an upscale restaurant, C-House, and a rooftop bar and lounge, C-View, where you can enjoy views of downtown Chicago.

Leave the hotel and stroll down the Magnificent Mile, Chicago’s most famous stretch, with its upscale shopping, restaurants, and historic buildings like the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, headquarters for the Chicago Tribune. The theater district and Lake Michigan are also within easy walking distance. Plus, Chicago is celebrating its 175th birthday this year with special events throughout the summer, including an outdoor farmer’s market in Lincoln Market and bi-weekly fireworks at Navy Pier.

To book this deal, visit the MileNorth Hotel website; enter your dates and the promo code Mile20.

See our Chicago destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

This summer, explore vibrant neighborhoods or relax under a palm tree in white-hot Miami. Stay at the stylish boutique Hotel Urbano for three nights and receive the third night free. This means effectively you’ll pay only $87 per night a savings of over 30% on seasonal rates.

Hotel Urbano is a contemporary design hotel located in the high-class downtown area of Brickell, home to soaring skyscrapers and upscale shops and restaurants. It’s just two miles from Key Biscayne, a seven-mile-long barrier island with exceptional sea life and scuba diving opportunities, and three miles from the bohemian neighborhood of Coconut Grove. Stylish South Beach is eight miles away.

You’ll stay in a City View room at this rate, which offers iHome technology, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with premium channels, luxury bath products, and a walk-out balcony overlooking downtown Miami. Downstairs, enjoy rotating galleries by local artists, and Bistro Urbano, a full-service restaurant and bar with specialty cocktails and South Florida-influenced cuisine. Then lay out at the hotel’s luxurious outdoor pool, where private cabanas are also available.

To book this deal, visit the Hotel Urbano website and choose the Summer Travel Deal. The promotion code “3FREE” will appear in the booking engine. Or call 877-499-5265 and mention the same promotion. This deal is valid date between June 1 and September 30, including weekends and the Fourth of July. A minimum three-night stay is required.

See our Miami destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Enjoy sky-high views and low prices this season at the 4-star New Yorker Hotel. The property’s Tourist Delight Package offers rates as low as $199 a night for select dates in May and July – a great deal for an upscale NYC hotel in the summer. Plus, guests will receive free continental breakfast for two at the hotel’s Sky Lounge, which is located on the 39th floor overlooking midtown Manhattan (a $30 value) and tickets for Empire State Building‘s observation deck (worth $40). Stay on one of the following dates to get this great rate: May 27; July 1-5, 8, 15-16, 22, or 29-31. Other travel dates May 27 – September 30 are also available for more.

Conveniently located in Midtown, right across the street from Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker Hotel has attracted many stars over the years; from former President John F. Kennedy, to boxer Muhammad Ali, to Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Hudson, to inventor Nikola Tesla, who lived at the hotel for ten years. More recently, the upscale hotel has attracted fame in the form of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for consistent four-star service and the About.com Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Family Friendly NYC Hotel.”

During your stay, you will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, flat panel high-definition TVs with cable channels and free HBO, complimentary access to the hotel’s fitness center, and more. To book, visit the New Yorker Hotel website and scroll down to the Tourist Delight Package, or call 800-764-4680.

See our New York City destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Explore the lesser-known Southern Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to world-class scuba diving, sailing, and snorkeling. Stay at the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino from now through December 21 from just $129 per night — a savings of 30% on this hotel’s seasonal rates.

Situated on the Caribbean, the Divi Flamingo Resort serves as the perfect base for both an exciting scuba trip or a relaxing beach vacation. The Divi Dive Bonaire, a PADI five-star dive resort, is located directly on the property, and guests can book dive excursions 24 hours a day through the Flamingo front desk. Further excursions like guided snorkeling, kayaking, and sunset sails are also available.

For those more interested in kicking back, the Divi Flamingo features beach access, two freshwater swimming pools, a casino, and a spa and salon. Rooms offer garden or oceanfront views and private balconies.

Book online at the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino website or call 800-367-3484. This offer ends May 31.

See our Bonaire destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to the island.

Holidays are always a great excuse to take a trip with the whole family. Mother’s Day (May 13) is just around the corner and the 4.5-star, 4-Diamond Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate invites you to take a last-minute trip to celebrate this special day. Stay two nights over Mother’s Day weekend or the one after for $147 a night – a great rate that includes a Mother’s Day brunch for a family of four (two adults and two children, a value of $96), breakfast daily (worth $70), and 20 percent off spa services. With these extra you save more than $55 a night.

The warm and elegant Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is perfect for both a stay-in resort vacation and a visit to the theme parks via the Omni’s complimentary shuttle. Surrounded by two Greg Norman-designed golf courses, the property also features a spa, a family pool with waterslide, an 850-foot lazy river, a pool with private cabanas, five diverse dining experiences, and more.

To book, visit the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate website.

See our Orlando destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

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