On the Water
Where: Tides Inn, Irvington, Virginia; 800-843-3746.
What’s special: Overlooking Carter’s Creek in Virginia’s Northern Neck, this resort offers serene
views. There’s lots to do on the water: learn to sail, test your crabbing skills,
take a cove cruise, or borrow kayaks, paddleboats, or canoes. You can also play golf,
relax at the spa, or bike around the area. Nearby, there’s the Chesapeake Bay Wine
Trail (including Ingleside Vineyards, Vault Field Vineyards, and Hague Winery), the
Steamboat Era Museum, and the town of Kilmarnock, with galleries and antiques stores.
The deal: Stay two nights and receive a $100 resort credit and a free room upgrade (depending
on availability). When reserving by phone, mention the promo code 100CR to get the
credit and mention this
Washingtonian article to receive the upgrade. Rates start at $175 a night.
When: Valid September 12 through December 31, 2012.
On the Beach
Where: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas; 888-877-7525.
What’s special: Atlantis resort offers three beaches, more than nine pools, a water park, and access
to the Dig—a fascinating “sunken ruins” marine-life exhibit on the island. You can
also scuba-dive, snorkel, swim with dolphins, golf, relax at the spa, play tennis,
and hit the casinos and nightclubs.
The deal: This
Washingtonian deal is tailored for families: Sign up for one Atlantis Kids Adventure (excluding
the Culinary Adventure) and get a second free, a value of up to $105 for a full day.
You also get a free family pass, good for up to four people per room, to Crush, a
nightclub for ages 13 through 17 that includes an Internet lounge, normally $25 a
child. Kids under 12 also get breakfast and dinner for free—normally $17.25 and $27,
respectively. Rooms start at $199 a night at the Beach Tower.
When: Book by September 30 for travel through December 25, 2012. When calling, mention
the
Washingtonian reader deal.
Sunshine State
Where: Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami, Florida; 800-713-6725.
What’s special: This Donald Trump-owned resort in the heart of Miami boasts five championship golf
courses, including the Blue Monster (home to a PGA Tour event), seven tennis courts,
a 48,000-square-foot spa with 33 treatment rooms, four pools, and a variety of dining
options.
The deal: The Family Fun Package includes daily admission to Camp Doral for kids age 12 and
under (normally $80 a day), a children’s welcome gift worth $25, free use of the driving
range, free golf for kids with a paying adult after 3 PM, and a $50 resort credit
per stay. The package starts at $139 a night and requires a two-night minimum.
Washingtonian readers can also receive a free room
upgrade, a $20 value, based on availability.
The total savings is more than $500. Book the deal online
here.
When: Valid through September 30, 2012.
America’s Walking City
Where: The Colonnade, Boston, Massachusetts; 800-962-3030.
What’s special: This contemporary hotel offers an ideal location: You can walk across the street
to the Prudential Building and visit the Skywalk Observatory, a bird’s-eye vantage
point with 360-degree views. The informative audio tour details Boston’s historic
and cultural points of interest. You can also walk to the Public Garden, to Newbury
Street (known as the Rodeo Drive of the East for its al fresco dining and high-end
shopping), and to museums and the Freedom Trail. Right outside the hotel is Boston’s
subway, the MBTA—or “the T”—which you can take to the John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library & Museum and other sights not within walking distance. A breakfast favorite
is Thorton’s, only a couple of blocks away.
The deal: The Boston Escape Package includes a free American breakfast for two (a $37.38 value)
and complimentary parking (a $38 value).
Washingtonian readers also receive free Internet access (a $13.95 value) and a bottle of wine (a
$35 value). Rates start at $299 a night. To get this deal, use the online booking
code Washingtonian.
When: Valid through December 2012.
