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Stay at an upscale hotel on the shores of one of San Diego’s biggest attractions, Mission Bay. Book three nights or more at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina and pay only $104 per night – a savings of 30% on current rates.

The Regency Mission Bay boasts its own full-service marina with jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, sport fishing, and whale excursions. It’s also only a quarter-mile from two of San Diego’s most popular spots, SeaWorld and Mission Beach, and three miles from the charming Old Town San Diego. The hotel features three pools and a poolside bar, a fine-dining restaurant, an eco-friendly spa, and a waterfront fitness center. Rooms include patios or balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, LCD TVs, and iPod docks.

THE VALUE: Save 30% on current pricing at this upscale San Diego hotel on Mission Bay.

THE CATCH: Temperatures are a bit too cool for swimming this time of year. Luckily, these rates are valid through the end of 2012, so you can take advantage in the warmer spring and summer months, too.

THE DETAILS: Visit the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina and enter the Corporate/Group Number 89936.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to San Diego. Then plan your trip using our San Diego Travel Guide.

Book a room at one of 15 Loews Hotels locations in North America on Cyber Monday, November 28, and get 20 percent off! Choose from locations such as the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, nestled on a 15-acre peninsula, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on South Beach, and the Loews Hotel LeConcorde in Quebec City, Canada. Other locations include New York, New Orleans, Denver, and Santa Monica. So whether you’re looking for relaxation on the beach, a cultural experience, or a quick getaway, this sale provides a plethora of options. Guest will also receive free in-room internet throughout the stay. Travel is valid November 29, 2011 – March 31, 2012.

THE VALUE: Save 20 percent at hotels coast-to-coast over a four month travel window!

THE CATCH: The Cyber Monday sale will run from 12:01 am – 11:59 pm (EST) on November 28, 2011. Prices differ by hotel.

THE DETAILS: To book your stay, visit www.loewshotels.com.

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Set in San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp District, Kimpton’s stylish Hotel Solamar offers 4-star appeal, a trendy rooftop pool deck, complimentary evening wine hours, and a location convenient to many of the beachfront city’s top attractions. For one day only – today, November 16 – travelers who act quickly can snag steeply discounted rates of just $100/night. That’s a savings of 43 percent off of standard rates! Travel is valid during select periods overlapping the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, though slightly lesser, but still highly attractive savings of 35 percent off can be nabbed for travel any other day through January 31.

THE VALUE: The design digs and hot-spot location of the Hotel Solamar are a signature of the hip Kimpton brand. Standard rates start from $175/night, making this $100/night promotional rate a savings of 43 percent for select periods of travel in November and December. Or, save 35 percent off your stay on other days through the end of January. 

THE CATCH: You’ll have to act in a jiffy and be up for traveling during holiday periods – this 24-hour sale ends at 11:59pm tonight, and is only valid on travel from November 20 through November 25, or from December 18 through December 25.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.hotelsolamar.com or call 877-230-0300 and use rate code S24.

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For trip-planning tips and information, see our San Diego Travel Guide.

Escape to sunny San Diego, California this holiday season and stay at the Omni San Diego Hotel, linked to Petco Park stadium, located on the edge of the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.With the “Say No to Snow” package guests can have the best of both worlds with sunny weather and holiday cheer. Room rates start from $139 per night, a savings of 35%! Included in the package is complimentary valet parking, margaritas for two at McCormick & Schmicks, a guide to all the holiday happenings in the city, a 10% off Macy’s gift card for holiday shopping, and of course, sunscreen for enjoying the year-round sunshine. Reinvent the holiday season by relaxing and catching some rays at a nearby beach or exploring the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Travel November 20 through January 5, 2012.

THE VALUE: Save 35% on accommodations and receive over $60 in added amenities.

THE CATCH: Book soon, rooms are filling quickly!

THE DETAILS: Visit www.omnihotels.com to book your stay.

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JetBlue is back with another roundup of sales fares, this week offering tickets from more than 40 domestic and Caribbean airports  for November and early December flights for as little as $44 each way. Travel is valid from November 8 to December 15 (with November 18 to 28 blacked out for Thanksgiving, natch).

Sample one-way fares:

• Austin to San Francisco: $104
• Boston to San Diego: $149
• New York to West Palm Beach: $89
• Oakland to New York: $149

THE VALUE: Savings vary by route, but after the holidays the cheapest JetBlue flights we found from Austin to San Francisco were $134 each way; from Boston to San Diego are $235; from New York to West Palm Beach are $99; and from Oakland to New York are $214.

THE CATCH: This is a one-day sale, so snap up these fares before they disappear; taxes, fees, and the rest still apply.

THE DETAILS: Visit the JetBlue deal page to book tickets.

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Book a sweet escape to San Diego this October and stay at the iconic The US Grant for $199 a night with their “Sweet Indulgence Package.” This limited time package in partnership with Sprinkles Cupcakes honors the hotel’s 101st birthday and is a value of around $150 a night compared with current rates.

The package includes accommodation in a Superior Room, two freshly baked Sprinkles Cupcakes in your room during your stay, and a Sprinkles Cupcake Mix Kit to take home to relive your festive memories.

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is conveniently located in the center of downtown San Diego. The palatial property boasts 270 sophisticated guestrooms, including 47 opulent suites, each exquisitely appointed with original artwork, marble baths and Italian linen bedding.

The hotel is in walking distance to many of San Diego’s premier attractions including the Westfield Horton Plaza retail and entertainment complex, and the Gaslamp Quarter’s vibrant nightlife and myriad restaurants. It also houses one of the city’s top restaurants, the Grant Grill, which serves market-fresh regional California Cuisine in an Art Deco-inspired setting.

THE VALUE: Stay at San Diego’s most iconic hotel and save 40% on current rates.

THE CATCH: Hurry, the offer is only valid for travel through October 31.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.usgrant.net or call 1-866-716-8136 to book. Mention code 101BDAY.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our San Diego Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights, packages, and more travel deals.

If baseball doesn’t float your boat, check out a World Series competition that just might: the America’s Cup World Series, a world-class regatta that makes its third stop in San Diego from November 12 to 20.

The third stop of the series that began in Portugal in August, the event will provide an opportunity for sailing enthusiasts and landlubbers alike to watch the world’s top sailors in action. They’ll take the helm of the sleek, AC-45 and AC-72 wing-sailed catamarans, dubbed the world’s fastest boats, on a thrilling route right through San Diego Bay, with multiple waterfront viewing locations that allow spectators to see the on-the-water action up close.

This is the first time the high-tech boats will be raced in the United States, and the only U.S. stop on this year’s competition. Fortunately, deals are flowing in a number of hotels in the city. Jump on them now, before they sail away. Read more

Lugging around heavy winter coats and armfuls of shopping bags is a drag every year when the holidays roll around, so why not ditch the cold and sleet for Southern Cali? The Omni San Diego is offering a “Say No to Snow” package from just $139 per night – a nearly 50 percent savings – throughout the holiday season. From November 20 through January 5, book the package and score overnight accommodations, two peppermint margaritas at the onsite McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant, a free bottle of sunscreen, complimentary valet parking, and 10 percent off at Macy’s.

THE VALUE: Under normal circumstances, rooms cost nearly twice as much.

THE CATCH: Rooms are based on availability, but expect the holidays to fill up quickly.

THE DETAILS: Call 619-231-6664 and ask for the “Say No to Snow” package to book.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our San Diego Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights and other hotel deals.

Many cities offer all-inclusive discount passes on sightseeing, but what if you just want to see a handful of attractions? Do you really need the pricey pass? Introducing Go Select, a new service from Smart Destinations that allows travelers to pick and choose which sights they most want to visit – with savings of up to 36 percent off regular admission.

Go Select is currently offered in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Oahu, San Diego, and San Francisco, with Los Angeles and Seattle coming soon. All the top attractions are included, from New York’s Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty Ferry to Chicago’s Field Museum and Navy Pier to the San Diego Zoo and Legoland California. The more attractions you add to a pass, the more money you save.

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With its near-perfect weather, world famous zoo, and miles of beaches and boardwalks, San Diego, California is the an ideal summer destination for families. The 4-star San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina offers the Family Adventure package starting from just $199 per night. Included is a room with a private balcony overlooking the marina or skyline, four San Diego Zoo passes or four trolley tour passes, one in-room movie per night, two-hour bicycle rentals for four, and kids under 12 eat for free with paying adults! The package brings the whole family together for the ideal San Diego experience, with the hottest local attractions mere minutes from the Sheraton’s San Diego Bay location. Travel now through September 30, 2011.

THE VALUE: The four zoo tickets are a $140 value and the trolley tour tickets are a $102 value! And the two-hour bike rental for four is valued at $56!

THE CATCH: Rates subject to availability.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.sheratonsandiegohotel.com to book the package and choose rate plan FAMFUN.

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Use our San Diego Travel Guide to find even more to do in this sun-filled city!