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Located in northern Florida just due south of St. Augustine is the Four-Diamond Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast – a sprawling property that abuts the vast Atlantic Ocean and contains world-class accommodations, golf, as well as an immense 91,000-square-foot water pavilion with pools, slides, and a lazy river. And, from now through August 31, 2011, ShermansTravel.com readers can soak up some Florida sunshine for 50 percent less than the going rate. Starting from $73 per person, per night (inclusive of taxes and fees), visitors will enjoy overnight stays in a spacious three-bedroom suite and receive complimentary daily breakfast for four.

THE RESORT: Comprised of sumptuous one- to four-bedroom suites, condominiums, and vacation homes, the Hammock Beach Resort beckons those looking for a stress-free getaway. Adventures and activities abound at the eco-friendly property – offering guests access to a 10,000-square-foot spa, tennis center, marina, 6.5-acre waterpark complex, 9-hole putting course, and for those golf aficionados, two award-winning championship courses.

THE VALUE: This deal saves ShermansTravel.com readers a jaw-dropping 50 percent off standard rack rates.

THE CATCH: Sunscreen not included.

THE DETAILS: To book, visit www.hammockbeach.com and use the promo code SMARTLX or call 877-647-9601. Travel is valid through August 31, 2011. Prices are subject to availability. The deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or specials. Additional restrictions may apply.

WE’VE GOT MORE: For more trip-planning advice and information, see our Florida Travel Guide.

Book a flight to the Sunshine State with our Travel Search price comparison tool.

On a tight budget but want to see how the other half vacations? Take a look at our Top 10 Luxury Beach Hotels For Less.

There are few more definitive ways to embrace winter than whisking through fresh powder while skiing down the majestic Teton Mountain Range, and the Spring Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming has made it very easy to do. Skiers booking the minimum four-night deluxe hotel stay as part of the Ski Free Package (rates start at just $87.50 per person/night) will receive a complimentary three-day lift ticket at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort! Guests will also receive daily breakfast and complimentary shuttles to the resort and town. Additionally, those who mention ShermansTravel.com when booking have the exclusive option to upgrade their Ski Free Package to a four-bedroom mountain villa, the ideal accommodations for large groups, for $1500/night.

THE VALUE: Full-day lift tickets during high season are $91, which alone is more expensive than the starting nightly rate of the Ski Free Package!

THE CATCH: The starting price of $87.50 can increase depending on the time of ski season. For the cheapest fares, book in late-November to early-December and late-March to early-April.

THE DETAILS: Book your vacation at www.springcreekranch.com or call 800-443-6139 for travel between November 27, 2010 and April 3, 2011.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find great, low rates on flights to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Take a look at our Spotlight on Jackson Hole backcountry skiing.

The season premiere of the CBS hit, Survivor: Nicaragua, has contributed to something other than viewership ratings. Filmed on the southwest Pacific Coast of this verdant Central-American country, the television show has spurred a tourism buzz, beckoning travelers to explore the rainforests, unmarred beaches, and incredible biodiversity that exists just 14 degrees north of the Equator, neighboring Costa Rica. Offering their own version of a Survivor Package, from $657 per person, Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Eco-Lodge is located on the grounds of a Pacific Lowlands reforestation area and coexists with a nature reserve, estuary, and the endemic inhabitants of this region such as howler, spider, and capuchin monkeys, and sloths.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 3 nights in a private casita
• Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more
• Fisherman for a Day Tour
• Kayak Tour and Nature Walk Tour

THE VALUE: The rustic Eco-Lodge casitas feature a king bed, sofa, private deck with a hanging daybed and views of the open ocean. Plus, you can catch some of Nicaragua’s dry season when traveling in November.

THE CATCH: Taxes and gratuities of 15 percent are not included.

THE DETAILS: Email reservations@morgansrock.com to book the Survivor Package and stay through November 30.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on airfare to Nicaragua.

Read up on more adventurous getaways in the Adventure Travel blog.

Escape to the romantic island of New Castle, New Hampshire this fall and relax before New England’s majestic transition to fall. The Wentworth by the Sea is offering a fall foliage package that includes a two-night stay, breakfast for two each morning, $50 spa credit at the full-service Wentworth spa, and complimentary dessert for two with purchase of an entrée ? all for just $478! The historic Wentworth is situated directly on the harbor and just outside of Portsmouth, and offers additional amenities including waterside dining, tennis, golf, indoor and outdoor pools, and a marina!

THE VALUE: With the Fall Foliage package, rooms start at $239/night ? up to $80 cheaper than standard rates.

THE CATCH: Taxes and gratuities are not included.

THE DETAILS: This package is valid through November 24 and can be booked at www.wentworth.com, using the promo code FLP.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find great flight deals to the Northeast using our Travel Search price comparison tool.

Use our New Hampshire Travel Guide to help plan your weekend getaway.

Central Holidays has built an ideal European escape for those looking to maximize a week of vacation time. Travel to Greece for a night spent in Athens followed by a four-night cruise through the sublime waters of the Aegean Sea, with prices starting at $538! Begin your trip exploring Athens, a city overflowing with cultural and architectural significance, with the help of a local representative at your disposal. The following day cruisers will step aboard Louis Cruises’ MV Aquamarine for four nights of Greek Isle hopping. The Aquamarine will call on Kusadasi, Turkey and five stops in the Greek Isles: Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, Crete, and Santorini. Travelers have a final morning in Athens before returning to the United States.

THE VALUE: In addition to an interior stateroom aboard the ship and overnight accommodations in Athens, customers will receive breakfast in Athens; all meals and an entertainment program aboard the Aquamarine; and all transfers!

THE CATCH: While air-inclusive programs are available, the starting price of $538 is for land and cruise only.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.centralholidays.com to book your trip.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Know before you go with our Greek Islands 101 Guide.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best rates on flights to Athens.

Shelling out for kid care at a hotel is one of those inevitable costs that can add a significant chunk to your vacation bill and there’s nothing you can really do about it. Especially in a city like London, where grown-up fun (happening restaurants, brilliant theater) comes at a high cost anyway, paying for several nights of nanny care can really take its toll. Unless…you check into The Athenaeum

For a limited time, the luxe hotel in London’s Mayfair district is offering complimentary nanny service. And these aren’t just any nannies… Read more

One of the most cultivated enclaves in the Northeast, the Finger Lakes (11 in total) region of New York is known for its locally harvested wine, deep gorges, and rich culinary and music scenes – ideal for every type of traveler under the sun. Through October 31, seven bed and breakfasts situated between shimmering Keuka and Seneca Lakes are promoting a two-night stay, from just $259 per person, with daily breakfast, a $40 gift certificate (valid at local restaurants and wineries), VIP passport for free wine-tastings, and more.

THE VALUE: Participating bed and breakfasts offer elegant, rustic accommodations with luxurious perks like hot tubs, LCD televisions, and four poster beds.

THE CATCH: This package is based on double occupancy and is valid Sunday through Thursday, with some weekends available at the innkeeper’s discretion.

THE DETAILS: To book the Finger Lakes Escape Package, visit www.fingerlakesescapes.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out our Romantic Getaways blog for more scenic escapes.

Explore the area with our Finger Lakes Travel Guide.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find more low fares to the Finger Lakes.

The famously luxe Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort has recently rolled out one of those amenities that’s truly out of this world. Spread out over two islands in the Alif Dhall Atoll of the Maldives, the Conrad is known for (among other things) its underwater restaurant, Ithaa. The all-glass dining room is submerged 16 feet under the ocean and was the first of its kind when it opened five years ago. Dining here is an unforgettable experience in itself (everyone must wear sunglasses at lunch because it gets so bright). But to really step it up, the resort is offering a special opportunity in honor of the restaurant’s fifth anniversary.

Who wants to sleep (and wake up) with the fishes?

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The ShermansTravel Deals team hand-picks the special breed of deals that promises free perks ? no strings attached. Savor the last sunsets of summer and the cool days of fall on the Innisbrook resort golf course in Tampa. Rates at this luxury golfer’s paradise start from just $109 per night, and include deluxe guestroom accommodations, unlimited golf (at least one round guaranteed on the Copperhead course, considered one of the “Top Five” by PGA TOUR professionals), unlimited use of practice facilities, club storage and locker room service, unlimited fitness center access, and more. For more information, or to book the Classic Golf Package through September 29, visit www.innisbrookgolfresort.com.

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Summer’s coming to a close, so why not send it off with a proper Labor Day weekend getaway on Mexico’s Caribbean coast? Travelers can relax in luxury over the holiday weekend at the Catalonia Royal Tulum where room rates start at $162/night in conjunction with the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival on September 4, 2010. The all-inclusive Riviera Maya resort is adults only (really, no screaming kids at the pool or beach), and features a full-service spa; four bars, and seven restaurants offering a variety of international cuisine; and activities including snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, canoeing and kayaking, and much more. The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will be held in nearby Playa del Carmen, featuring world-renowned musicians Eddie Palmiera, Araya-Orta Latin Jazz Quartet, and India.

THE VALUE: The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is free, and accommodations at the resort include à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus unlimited drinks, daily activities, hotel taxes, and gratuities.

THE CATCH: Airfare is not included.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.hoteles-catalonia.com and enter your Labor Day weekend dates to find rates starting at $162/night.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find low rates on flights to the Riviera Maya.

Check out our Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen Travel Guides for all the need to know information on the region.