This week, my favorite travel deals and discounts take us from the southern reaches of Chile (Patagonia, to be exact), where you can get a 40% discount on travel with kids, to the sunny climes of Mexico‘s Riviera Maya and the “Isla del Encanto,” Puerto Rico — where you can find last-minute hotel savings of 34% and special features as part of a new business travel program. Savings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are also on tap this week. (If you’re a U.S. citizen traveling to Chile, you don’t even need a visa anymore, which can save you a nifty $160!)
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Rosewood Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: Fourth Night Free
Why It’s Cool: Simple and sweet: Get a free night of accommodations at this Mexico beach hotel, when you pay for three nights.
Valid for Travel: Book through April 25 for travel May 1-October 31, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.rosewoodhotels.com
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Singular Hotels
Chile
The Deal: Family discounts in Patagonia
Why It’s Cool: The Singular Patagonia hotel offers child-specific programming, as well as a 40% savings for traveling tikes. Family-friendly Chile expeditions include trekking to the Milodon caves to see where the pre-historic giant once lived; horseback riding to Lake Sofia with real life gauchos; a boat tour on the Fjord of Last Hope to discover the Serrano Glacier; and a nature walk through Torres del Paine. In addition to the wild and adventurous, The Singular has created a Kids Cooking Class. For families taking advantage of the Full Board option ($1,320 double occupancy), a child 5-11 yrs old is an additional $200 per night in an additional bed in the same room, while teens 12-17 can get their own room for $400 per person per night full board (2 kids max). For those families just wanting the Bed & Breakfast option ($360 per room per night), kids 5-11 are only an extra $100 in the same room and teens 12-17 receive a rate of $220 per night for their own room – both representing a 40% savings compared to the adult pricing.
Valid for Travel: Based on availability.
Info & Reservations: www.thesingular.com
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Starwood Hotels
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil & Vieques, Puerto Rico
The Deal: Weekly Savings
Why It’s Cool: Move fast for savings from Starwood, which is offering last-minute discounts at two hotels: the Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort in Rio de Janeiro, and the W Retreat & Spa, on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. The Brazil hotel is offering 20% savings — room rates starting at $217 per night, with SPG member rates starting at $206. Rates at the W Retreat start at $329 ($313 for SP members), representing a 34% savings.
Valid for Travel: Book by Saturday, March 22, for travel through the next six weeks.
Info & Reservations: www.spghotescapes.com/beach
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El San Juan Resort & Casino
San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Deal: Premier Corporate & Business Program
Why It’s Cool: This Puerto Rico beach hotel is offering a new program, aimed at business travelers, that includes a bunch of discounts: a 20% discount at the hotel’s lobby bars and Chico Lounge; one free dessert per main course order at La Piccola Fontana; 20% off food and beverage at Yamato; 10% off at Galeria Trattoria; 20% off at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ; one free dessert at Meat Market Miami; $20 off $100 or more on Spa Services and $10 credit on $50 or more on Salon Services at the Eduardo de Paris Salon & Spa; 10% off all watches at Jorge Bared; and 5% off daily, weekly, and monthly rates plus free car-class upgrade at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Valid for Travel: Based on availability; just stay on one of the two new “corporate floors,” which have a corporate lounge for private check-in.
Info & Reservations: www.elsanjuanresort.com
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