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Treat yourself to a luxurious getaway without breaking the bank this summer. With rates as low as $134 a night, the 4-Diamond Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida, invites travelers to experience the resort’s luxurious facilities at a 25 percent discount on current rates. Arrive on the following dates and stay for three nights or more, including weekends:

• July 15, 22- 26, 29-31

• August 1, 5-8, 14-16, 19-22

Other dates through September 30 are available from as little as $15 more a night.

The luxurious Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club is located close to Clearwater, an area known for its warm weather and pleasant breezes. The elegant resort boasts a private 72-slip marina, an 18-hole private golf course, a 12-court tennis complex, a 5,000 square-foot fitness center, and more. In addition, five restaurants, and a salon and day spa create the perfect getaway destination. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property is situated on the water in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Tampa Bay. All 347 guestrooms were recently updated and offer luxurious amenities such as premium bedding and flat screen TVs.

St. Petersburg attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches as well as the Salvador Dali Museum, Fort De Soto Park, and the St. Petersburg Pier. Or, rent a bike and discover more of the city, which was voted one of the Top 10 Cities for Cycling by ShermansTravel.

To book this offer, call 800-228-9290 or use rate code ZZ1 when making reservations online at www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com.

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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.

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Escape to a stylish boutique hotel in Miami this season while paying an unusually low price. Stay three nights at the 4-star Mayfair Hotel & Spa and you’ll receive the fourth night free. This means that on select dates in July, you’ll pay $112 per night for four nights and save over 35% on room rates earlier in the season. Comparable hotels in the area would cost you up to $100 more during this time.

Located in the lively and artistic Miami neighborhood of Coconut Grove, the Mayfair features a rooftop pool with views of Biscayne Bay, private cabanas with sofas and flat-screen TVs, and poolside cocktails and dining. The hotel also offers a full-service luxury spa, a 24-hour fitness center, an Italian trattoria, and an Art Deco-style bar. The hotel is within walking distance from downtown Coconut Grove, complete with sidewalk cafes, bookstores, galleries, and boutiques.

Stay in a Mayfair Suite at this rate, which includes a king-sized bed with Egyptian-cotton linens, a private furnished balcony with a Japanese spa tub, an LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a marble bathroom. The hotel is only five miles from downtown Miami.

Rooms are available at this rate on select dates in July. They are available for slightly more ($114-$121 per night for four nights) throughout June, July, and August – including weekends. Visit the Mayfair Hotel & Spa to book this deal. When booking, go to “Select a Room Inclusive Package” and then choose the “Why Don’t You Just Stay One More Night?” package. Or call 800-433-4555 and mention the same package.

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Cramming four (or more) people into a standard-size hotel room can put a serious cramp on your vacation style. If you’re traveling with kids in tow, check into one of Sterling Resorts’ Florida condo rentals in Panama City Beach, Destin, and along the beaches of South Walton. From beachside cottages to four-bedroom suites, these properties offer conveniences like full kitchens and washer/dryer units alongside hotel-grade amenities like Gilchrist and Soames bath products and private balconies. Through October 31, prices are slashed 30 percent on three-night stays at select properties.

THE VALUE: Rates start at just $129/night. You’ll also get unlimited DVD rentals and a discount card good for savings at area spas, restaurants, and attractions.

THE CATCH: There is a three-night minimum stay to secure the discount.

THE DETAILS: To book, visit www.sterlingresorts.com or call 888-506-9396.

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For general trip-planning information see our Florida Travel Guide.

Bummed out by the sudden cooling of temperatures? Head for warmer climes with jaw-dropping rates at Florida hotels in Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Sanibel and Captiva Islands. On top of that, these LXR Resorts & Hotels will throw in a bottle of wine, dinner for two (up to $75 value), and 20 percent off spa treatments or a $25 spa credit. The package is available through November 17.

THE VALUE: Here’s a sample of rates at participating properties:

• $79/night: Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center (Fort Lauderdale)
• $89/night: Miami Beach Resort (Miami Beach)
• $99/night: Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa (Walt Disney World, Orlando)
• $149/night: South Seas Island Resort (Captiva)

THE CATCH: A two-night minimum stay is required. Daily resort fees are not included. Blackout dates may include holidays and weekends.

THE DETAILS: Book via the website, or call 888-886-5111 and mention “Fall Escape.”

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Start your summer with some sizzle with Marriott’s “Get It While It’s Hot” offer at a wide range of the brand’s Florida properties. Starting at just $74/night, the deal encompasses hotels from Miami to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach, and everywhere in between. The special rates run May 15 to September 30; book from April 25 to May 13.

THE VALUE: Score rates up to 25 percent off at 31 JW Marriott, Renaissance, and Marriott hotels.

THE CATCH: Rates vary significantly by location, and even with the discount can run as high as $200/night or more.

THE DETAILS: Click here to see a list of participating hotels then use code F9L to book online or by calling 800-228-9290.

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For general trip-planning information, see our Florida Travel Guide.