Mexican independence is September 16 (no, it’s not Cinco de Mayo) — so it makes sense that for this week’s roundup of travel deals, we focus on Mexico. One hotel in San Miguel de Allende is offering an especially colorful way to celebrate independence this month. September is also a time to enjoy savings on spa treatments at Velas Resorts in Mexico, while November is when film buffs head to Los Cabos International Film Festival, with special hotel packages available. And Barcelo hotels is offering a 30% discount at one of its hotels through mid-December. Details on all of these special travel deals below.
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Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The Deal: Viva Mexico package
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico hotel is celebrating Mexican independence throughout the month with a Viva Mexico vacation package that includes two nights of accommodations with a trio of sensory amenities inspired by the colors of the Mexican flag: green (a 60-minute facial treatment by Tata Harper for two people at Spa Matilda), white (in-room gourmet culinary treat from the hotel’s restaurant, Moxi) and red (a bottle of red wine from a vintner from Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe region). The two-night package rate starts at $780 for a Deluxe room. Taxes are additional.
Valid for Travel: Through September 30, 2014; not available Sept. 12-15.
Info & Reservations: www.hotelmatilda.com
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Velas Resorts
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
The Deal: Spa Month
What Makes It Cool: Three Velas Resorts Mexico beach properties — Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, in Riviera Nayarit — have declared September as Spa Month. They’re offering a selection of treatments for $99 each, which is a savings of up to 50%. Casa Velas’ special menu includes the 50-minute Honey Exfoliation Scrub, which uses honey crystals to remove dead cells and impurities from the skin surface. At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, guests can choose from a 25-minute back or tired legs massages, or Face and Head Acupressure, a balancing, relaxing and therapeutic massage applied to strategic points along the face, head, and neck, helping to decongest sinuses and stimulate vitality and longevity.
Valid for Travel: September 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.velasresorts.com
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Hacienda Encantada
Los Cabos, Mexico
The Deal: Los Cabos International Film Festival packages
What Makes It Cool: The first annual Los Cabos International International Film Festival takes place November 12-16, and this Mexico hotel is offering a special discounted package. Nightly room rates range from $160.65, with breakfast included, to $322.49 with an all-inclusive meal plan, based on double occupancy. Upgraded room categories, including 0ne and two-bedroom suites and Presidential Suite options, can be booked at similar savings of about 15%.
Valid for Travel: November 10-18, 2014.
Info & Reservations: To redeem this special offer, book online at https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?HotelID=14342&ProdID=579506&killcookie=1&LanguageID=1 for the Bed and Breakfast plan or https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?HotelID=14342&ProdID=579507&killcookie=1&LanguageID=1 for the All-Inclusive plan.
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Barcelo Maya Beach Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: Barcelo Plus Offer
What Makes It Cool: Save up to 30 percent at this all-inclusive Mexico beach resort, with a free airport-hotel transfer, when you stay at least five nights.
Valid for Travel: Through December 17, 2014.
Info & Reservations: http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en_US/hotels/Mexico/Riviera-Maya/hotel-barcelo-maya-beach/offers.aspx