By the Bay
Where: The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, Md.; 410-745-2200.
What’s special: On the edge of the Miles River on the Eastern Shore, the Inn at Perry Cabin exudes
serenity and elegance. The handsome rooms feature luxurious bedding and high-end bathrooms,
and the inn has beautiful common spaces, excellent cuisine, and terrific service.
Its restaurant, Sherwood’s Landing, is the only AAA four-diamond restaurant on the
Eastern Shore. The Linden Spa, named for the trees lining the hotel’s driveway, offers
rejuvenation and wellness treatments. The inn is pet-friendly, and you can easily
stroll into the charming town of St. Michaels.
The deal: Receive a $50 resort credit per day and one room-category upgrade based on availability
at check-in. No minimum stay is required. Rates start at $355 a night.
When: Valid Sunday through Thursday from May 1 through July 28, 2013.
Midtown, Downtown—All Around Town
Where: Library Hotel Collection (Hotel Elysée, Library Hotel,
Hotel Giraffe, and Casablanca Hotel), New York, N.Y.; 212-201-1155.
What’s special: The Library Hotel Collection’s four boutique properties in Manhattan offer great
locations close to shopping, restaurants, and other attractions; the Library Hotel
and Hotel Giraffe also have outdoor seating so you can be part of the New York atmosphere.
The Library, at 41st Street and Madison Avenue, is steps away from the New York Public
Library, Grand Central Terminal, and Bryant Park. The Hotel Giraffe, at 26th Street
and Park Avenue, is near the Empire State Building and Union Square. Hotel Elysée,
on East 54th Street, is close to Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and Bryant Park.
And the Casablanca Hotel, at 43rd Street and Broadway, is steps away from Times Square.
All four offer free wi-fi, evening wine and cheese, and free continental breakfast.
The deal: The Tax Amnesty Package, a 15 percent savings on the best flexible rates (a deal
normally offered during tax season), is extended for Washingtonian.com readers through
the summer. Rates per night, before the discount, are as follows: Hotel Elysée starts
at $279, the Library Hotel at $319, Hotel Giraffe at $329, and Casablanca Hotel at
$339. All include taxes. Use the code “taxbreak” when booking.
When: Book between May 1 to 15 for stays in July and August 2013.
On the Beach
Where: Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama Island; 855-582-2926.
What’s special: An easy, direct flight away, this property offers a white-sand beach, three pools,
a spa, a fitness center, horseback riding, tennis, and golf. Island activities include
swimming with dolphins, exploring Gold Rock Beach at Lucayan National Parks, and water
sports including boating, jetskiing, kiteboarding, and parasailing. Just steps from
the resort is the Treasure Bay Casino, where you can try your luck.
The deal: Pay $99 a night for an ocean-view
room, plus receive free breakfast for two each
day at Willy Broadleaf—in all, a 65 percent savings. To book, visit their website.
When: Valid May 1 through 31 for travel through November 15, 2013.
Swing Into Summer
Where: Barefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.;
800-548-9904.
What’s special: In the heart of Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand, Barefoot Resort is a 2,300-acre complex
that has four world-class golf courses (Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, and Davis
Love III), bike trails, walking paths, and swimming pools. Dining choices include
everything from California Pizza to Joe’s Crab Shack to the House of Blues. Starting
May 1, there’s free shuttle service to the beach on weekends; starting the Saturday
of Memorial Day weekend, the shuttle service is daily.
The deal: The Buy Three and Get the Fourth
Round Free Package includes three nights’ lodging,
four rounds of golf, cart fees, and taxes. Golfers can play
each course only once,
and the free round must be played after noon on any day during
your stay. Mention
Washingtonian.com when booking to get free daily breakfast as
well. The price per
person is $425, a $32-a-day savings, and is based on four
golfers sharing a two-bedroom
golf villa for three nights. Additional nights and
accommodation upgrades are available
for an extra charge. Book at their website.
When: Valid May and June 2013.
Winetasting in the Finger Lakes
Where: Radisson Corning Hotel, Corning, N.Y.; 607-962-5000.
What’s special: The Radisson Corning Hotel is in the historic downtown Gaffer District, where buildings
date to the 1800s. Guests are within walking distance of the Corning Museum of Glass,
which contains nearly 50,000 objects representing 3,500 years of glassmaking. You
can see demonstrations and take short classes (20 to 40 minutes) in glassworking (book
before you come). Just a half hour or so away are wineries, including Dr. Frank’s
Vinifera Wine Cellars, Pleasant Valley Wine Company, and Heron Hill Winery. There’s
also biking and hiking in the area, and the hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center.
The deal: The National Wine Month Package includes accommodations, two adult tickets to the
Corning Museum of Glass (ages 19 and under free), one bottle of Finger Lakes Wine
(Dr. Frank’s Salmon Run Chardonnay or Pinot Noir), one $25 voucher for use in the
on-site Steuben Bar or Grill 1-2-5, and two vouchers for breakfast in Grill 1-2-5.
Discounted room rates start at $189, a $100 savings. Book at their website with the code CFLWC.
When: Valid May 2013.
