October 2009 Archives

Get the Third Night Free at Any Joie de Vivre Hotel in California

California-based Joie de Vivre hotels is offering a third night free at all of its 35 properties through spring 2010. The hotel brand is known for its hip collection of small hotels in California, most of which are in the Bay Area.

W Hotels in New Orleans at 30% Off This December

The Courtyard at the W French Quarter in New OrleansNew Orleans may be most associated with the early-spring celebration of Mardi Gras, but the winter holidays are a great time to visit, too: The weather is mild, the crowds scarce,...

Fly for as Low as $31 on Virgin America This Halloween Weekend

How's this for a Halloween treat? Virgin America is offering some of its lowest fares on flights this Halloween weekend

Fly to Tahiti from Los Angeles for $738 Roundtrip

If dreary autumn weather has you dreaming of a warm vacation far, far away, check this out: Air Tahiti Nui is offering round-trip flights between LAX and Papeete for $738.

Go Wild For African Safari Deals Up to 25% Off

If you think than an African safari is the type of trip that's out of your financial reach, it's time to think again.
Save 40% this winter at the ski-in, ski-out Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor GulchThere's no time like the present for planning your ski vacation; after all, some U.S. ski resorts are already seeing their first flurries. Here's a deal in Beaver Creek, Colorado,...

New Kimpton Hotel in Philadelphia Offers $137 Introductory Rates

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, Kimpton Hotels' first hotel in Philadelphia—and a LEED registered one, at that—is offering discounted introductory room rates.

50% Off Every Second Night At Starwood Hotels on Maui, Hawaii

Through Starwood Hotels' Better Tomorrows deal at its three Maui resorts, you'll get 50% off every second night's stay (with a four-night minimum) at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, or the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa.

Fly Halloween Day on JetBlue For $31 Each Way

Every remaining seat on every flight from JetBlue departing Halloween Day —that's October 31, 2009—is on sale for only $31 one way. With taxes and fees, that comes out to just $41.60 one way.

Two Chic Mexico City Hotels at 25% Off

We've seen some deals alone Mexico's coastline this fall, but what about Mexico City? Turns out two funky Design Hotels properties in the country's capital are offering discounts if you book in October.

Save Up to 45% When Flying Qantas Business Class To Australia

Qantas has just made it way more affordable to spring for seats at the front of the cabin, putting seats in business class on sale by as much as 45% for flights through September 24, 2010.

Save $100 Per Night at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George, New York

The historic Sagamore, whose Main Hotel was recently renovated to include 37 new rooms, as well as a new lobby and dining room.If you're looking for an autumnal Northeast getaway at a storied, full-service resort with time for a round...
Some of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts locations are taking the 30% off the top of their published rack rate. But we were able to pinpoint a couple where the markdown comes off the even lower best available rate, so your price is even better
Not only do we like this deal's low low rates (with rooms starting as low as $54 per night after taxes), but also the $50 credit toward any resort activity, 2-for-1 Grand Spa & Health Club passes, and two complimentary drinks at MGM Grand's four bars.
Club Med's Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Florida resorts are currently offering a stay-seven-pay-for-three deal that reduces your bill by almost 60%

Big Savings This Winter at 20 Starwood Hotels in New York City

Twelve properties in Manhattan and several others in the NYC metro area are offering significant discounts for fall and winter travel.

Save more than 60% on 2010 Alaskan Cruises

Regent is not only repeating this year's great deal of two-for-one fares and free unlimited shore excursions, but is now taking an extra $500-$1,000 off per person from the cost of the trip.

Get a Free Companion Ticket on British Airways

When you travel on a transatlantic flight on British Airways on or before January 29, 2010, you'll get a free companion ticket to be used with the next ticket you purchase.
If you love sitting down to a great meal at a palatable price—and who doesn't?—you're in luck. Over the next few weeks there are some appetizing deals to be had during restaurant celebrations in Los Angeles, London, Chicago, and New York City.

Save Up To 35% At San Francisco's Hotel Vitale

Ah, San Francisco. The land of sourdough, cable cars, and now, courtesy of Travel Ticker, up to 35% at the handsome Hotel Vitale.

Sail Europe or the Caribbean During Thanksgiving for 45% Off

Windstar Cruises is offering huge discounts on 13 seven-day sailings in the Caribbean and Europe between now and mid-December, including two over the Thanksgiving holiday.

About Deal of the Day

The deals featured here have been rigorously scrutinized by Wendy Perrin and Paul Brady. We've done the math for you, adding in the hidden charges—taxes and all mandatory fees—so that you don't have to. Remember, it’s not a real deal until we say it is.