Luxury Weekends
Where: The Greenbrier, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.; 855-453-4858.
What’s special: The Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark, has been welcoming guests since 1778. In addition to traditional resort activities—three great golf courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bowling, biking, tennis, and a spa and fitness center—it has falconry, an off-road driving adventure, a canopy zipline, a tour of the Cold War-era bunker designed to hold members of Congress in the event of an attack, and, the resort’s newest addition, a 103,000-square-foot underground casino.
The deal: The Greenbrier is hosting a series of theme weekends in March, including Wellness Weekend (March 7 through 9), Antique Treasures Weekend (March 14 through 16), Art Enthusiasts Weekend (March 21 through 23), and Women’s Weekend (March 27 through 30). Visit their website for more information. Rates start at $219 a night (room only) for all weekends except Women’s, which is a three-night package starting at $1,640 for two guests sharing a room and includes a long list of activities (welcome reception, demonstrations, lectures, and meals). Mention Washingtonian.com when booking to get a two-for-one deal at the wine-tasting held Friday evenings at 5, a $40 savings. Those who can’t make the tasting receive a free bottle of wine. To book, call 855-897-3339.
When: Valid through March 2014.
Romantic Getaway
Where: Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, 36205 Snake Hill Rd., Middleburg, Va.; 540-687-3333.
What’s special: This luxurious inn sits on 265 acres of pastures and woodlands in Northern Virginia’s horse and wine country. The 18 elegant guest rooms and suites are done up in English and French country styles. The inn offers vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the restaurant features a farm-to-table menu, and a spa is available for massages and facials.
The deal: The Romantic Getaway Package includes overnight accommodations, choice of Champagne or wine upon arrival, chocolate-covered strawberries, a four-course dinner for two in the restaurant, candlelit turn-down service, and late checkout (1 PM). Rates start at $455 midweek, $505 weekends—at least a 15-percent savings off regular rates. Mention Washingtonian.com (both when booking and again at check-in) to get a free room upgrade (a $30 value), subject to availability.
When: Valid through March 31, 2014.
Fifth Avenue Luxury
Where: The Peninsula, 700 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.; 212-956-2888.
What’s special: The Peninsula, on New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue, is known for its exceptional service, posh rooms, and restaurants. A rooftop oasis with spectacular views houses a fitness facility, yoga studio, indoor pool, and a Forbes five-star-rated spa. For more great views, you can have a drink at Salon de Ning, a beautiful rooftop bar. The Peninsula is close to shopping, restaurants, Central Park, and the theater district.
The deal: The Manhattan 25th Anniversary Retreat includes overnight accommodations; daily continental breakfast for two (juice, pastries, and coffee or tea) via room service or in Clement restaurant; a $75 dining credit in Clement; use of the fitness center, sun terrace, and swimming pool; 30-percent off any treatment at the Peninsula Spa; 4 PM late checkout; free in-room wired and wireless high-speed internet access; and a daily local newspaper. Rates start at $545 for a minimum of two nights, a savings of more than $200. Washingtonian.com readers also receive a free bottle of wine. In addition, everyone who books online gets to draw for a gift upon check-in; these include cocktails, room upgrades, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Book here or, if you call, use the booking code WASH14.
When: Valid through March 31, 2014.
Fun in the Sun
Where: El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, 1000 El Conquistador Ave., Fajardo, Puerto Rico; 888-543-1282.
What’s special: Guests at this luxury resort—a Waldorf Astoria property—can swim in one of seven pools (including a water park), play tennis (on four clay and three hard courts) or golf (on a challenging hilly course), hit the fitness center, or be pampered at the Waldorf Astoria spa. Take a short catamaran ride to the resort’s private 100-acre Palomino Island, where you can relax in a lounge chair on the white-sand beach, snorkel, scuba-dive, or go windsurfing, sailing, or horseback riding. The resort offers 23 restaurants, bars, and lounges, from gourmet to casual, many with ocean views, including the sultry Chops Steakhouse.
The deal: The Family Escape Package includes accommodations, complimentary kids’ meals, a $50 nightly resort credit, and daily buffet breakfast for four. Nightly rates start at $259 at El Conquistador Resort and $309 at Las Casitas Village, a savings of more than 30 percent. Mention Washingtonian.com when checking in to receive two free tickets to the Coqui Water Park, a state-of-the-art aquatic playground with an 8,500-square-foot pool, a speed slide, a tube slide, a body slide, a rope bridge, and a lazy river—a $40 value.
When: Valid through April 10, 2014.
