Celebrate in Bermuda, save in New York, or ditch the in-laws in Newton

December 21, 2008|Real deals

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the first successful British settlement of Bermuda with a Compliments of Bermuda 400th Anniversary Offer. The package, available at both the Southampton and Hamilton Princess, features a $200 resort credit for a two-night stay, a $300 credit for three nights, or a $400 credit for four nights or more. The credit is good at any of the hotels' restaurants, the Willow Stream Spa, jet-ski excursions, golf, and other activities. Guests also get a Bermuda 400th Anniversary Passport, good for up to $1,000 in savings throughout the island. Through March 31, rates start at $229 at the Southampton and $259 at the Hamilton Princess, with a minimum two-night stay required for the offer.

Visit www.fairmont.com/hamilton or www.fairmont.com/southampton or call 800-441-1414.

Elude the in-laws

Santa isn't the only one who visits this time of year. Consequently, the Hotel Indigo Boston-Newton Riverside is offering an Escape the In-Laws package that includes overnight accommodation, breakfast for two, and a Family Decompression Kit with aspirin, aromatherapy oil, and a bottle of wine. The package begins at $129 and is available through Jan. 14.

Visit www.newtonboutiquehotel.com or call 877-8-INDIGO (846-3446).

NYC savings

The Hotel Gansevoort, in New York's trendy Meatpacking District, says its Don't Break the Buck package represents a 20 percent savings. Included are accommodations, an American breakfast for two, two hot toddies on the hotel's rooftop, an in-room movie, and a music CD. Prices start at $365 a night.

Visit www.hotelgansevoort.com or call 212-206-6700.

Midweek skiing bonus

Mount Washington Valley's Midweek Ski Packages cater to outdoor enthusiasts on a budget by combining accommodations with a flexible ski pass honored at 12 ski resorts and cross-country centers, with getaways starting at $59 per person per night (at the Colonial Motel in North Conway). Some include a free breakfast and/or free skiing.

Visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and look for Book Your Midweek Vacation under Snow Much Fun or call 800-367-3364.

It pays to call

Windstar Cruises maintains that the best way to choose a cruise is by talking to a travel professional. To show that they are serious, the company is sending past and prospective cruisers a $100-per-person shipboard credit to redeem with a travel agent for any 2009 sailing when booked by Jan. 31. (You can also call 800-258-7245 and ask that the offer be e-mailed to you.) Windstar, which has a three-ship fleet of yachts, is also suspending its fuel surcharge for 2009 sailings.

The cruise line's website is www.windstarcruises.com.

RICHARD P. CARPENTER

Most prices quoted are for double occupancy, minus taxes and fees. Offers are subject to availability. Richard P. Carpenter can be reached at carpenter@globe.com.