Good Americans Travel

I feel it is my patriotic duty to stimulate the economy. What is more American than using an American Express to do just that? Ritz Carlton hotels has teamed up with Amex to offer some pretty sweet deals when you book and pay with your Amex card.
The "City Escapes" package is available at the Ritz- Carlton's metropolitan locales, such as NYC, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Denver among others. It includes a room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, valet, and internet. If you stay 5 nights, you only pay for 3; and if you stay 7 nights, only pay for 4.
The "Resort Vacation" package is available at the Ritz-Carlton's resort properties such as Bachelor Gulch (Vail, CO), Laguna Niguel, Maui, St. Thomas, and Key Biscayne just to name a few. This package is the same as City Escapes, but with the additional opportunity to stay 3 nights and pay for only 2; and includes "Ritz Kids" activities.
This offer is valid through 12/31/09 and may just be the perfect way to spend a winter weekend in luxury!

Say No to Spray Tans!

Everyone seems to be so worried about the state of the economy and healthcare reform. I have more important things on my mind this fall, like how I will maintain my tan. After hours of research, I think I may have found the solution- Mexico!
Occidental Grand Xcaret is an all-inclusive Mediterranean style resort located along the Riviera Maya coast and is adjacent to the pristine eco-archaelogical Xcaret Park. The property is kid-friendly and offers 11 restaurants, a fitness center, and beach butlers.

The price from Dallas is $449 per person and includes: round-trip airfare, 6 nights at the resort, all meals, drinks, and non-motorized watersports. This deal is good for departures through December 20 and is available until it sells out. Contact Jenny Phillips at www.travelbyjen.com or call 1-800-603-3178 for further details and booking instructions.

Hotels.com Sale

Hotels.com has a sale of up to 50% off for travel now through October 19. Here are a sampling of some of the great deals: Las Vegas Hilton $50 Ambiance Villas Cancun $53 Ambassador Hotel, New Orleans $55 Scottsdale Villa Mirage $76 Washington Court Hotel D.C. $99 Villas de Santa Fe $110 Hotel Adagio, San Francisco $123 Grand Hyatt San Antonio $ 164 On the Ave Hotel, NYC $219 Check out over 2,000 properties featured in this sale in over 100 destinations. Reservations must be made directly through hotels.com by October 12.

Weekend Getaway at The Ritz Miami!

The Ritz- Carlton, Coconut Grove Miami is offering up to $400 hotel credit when you book a weekend "Reconnect Package".

• Stay in deluxe accommodations for two nights and receive a $100 credit, extend to three nights and receive a $200 credit.
• Elevate your stay to a suite for two nights and receive a $200 credit, extend to three nights and receive a $400 credit.

This offer is valid for Thursday through Sunday night stays until December 30, 2009. If you book 21-days in advance, rates begin at $149 per night!