ASW Travel Deals: London, NYC, Miami, Maui, Racing in Baja, Hiking Moab and More
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Active Escapes, Quiet Getaways and More
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Some people do yoga on vacation; others go for the occasional run. This week we're thinking a little more... adventurously, from active escapes at Travaasa Hana in Maui to racecar driving in Baja and hiking Moab with the experts at Austin-Lehman Adventures. And after all that action, chill out with stays at the new Dream South Beach, the gorgeous Pavilions Phuket and other luxe resorts worldwide. (Image: The Pavilions Phuket - on sale Fri, July 31.)
Sales this week
Starting Tuesday at Noon BST
- Dream South Beach
- Travaasa Hana - Hawaii
- Esencia Estate - Riviera Maya
Starting Tuesday at 8pm BST
- AVIA Hotel - Long Beach, CA
- Hotel Las Palmas - Mexico
Starting Wednesday at Noon BST
- Last-Minute London and NYC
Starting Wednesday at 8pm BST
- Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort
- Sofitel - Philadelphia
Starting Thursday at Noon BST
- Hotel Derek - Houston
- Arches to Moab
- Spirit Ridge, British Columbia
Starting Friday at Noon BST
- Hotel Allegro - Chicago
Starting Friday at 8pm BST
- Vidago Palace - Portugal
- The Manor On Golden Pond - NH
- Candia Maris Resort - Crete
Starting Saturday at Noon BST
- Round Hill - Jamaica
- Fairmont Royal Pavilion
- Experience Baja, Two Ways
- Maca Bana - Grenada
Starting Sunday at Noon BST
- Alila Sothea - Cambodia
Starting Sunday at 8pm BST
- The Pavilions - Phuket
- Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
- Anantara Bophut - Koh Samui
Starting Monday at 8pm BST
- The Madison - D.C.
- Grand Hyatt Atlanta
- Hotel Bellevue - Washington
- The Adolphus - Dallas
Art Deco Meets Modern at South Beach Newcomer
Dream South Beach
Now Live
This South Beach newcomer lives up to the hype. Set in two landmark Art Deco buildings on Collins Avenue, right behind the former Versace Mansion, the boutique hotel has 108 sleek guestrooms washed in blue and white, and access to soft, sandy beaches, a restaurant helmed by chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a hip rooftop pool scene.
Maui's Memorable Journey
Travaasa Hana - Hawaii
Now Live
Reinvented from the former Hotel Hana Maui, the brand new Travaasa Hana combines - in concept and name - travel and pravaasa ("memorable journey" in Sanskrit). The mix of adventure, relaxation and truly experiencing a destination are hallmarks of Travaasa. With the beauty of Hana, Hawaii, all around, it's hard to imagine a better marriage of purpose and place.
The Royal Ferrari Hideaway
Esencia Estate - Riviera Maya
Now Live
It's rare to find a luxury resort as down to earth as this Condé Nast Traveler Hot List alum. Sitting on 50 wild acres of jungle by the beach, this striking Italian-style villa has white sand-colored interiors that match the serene beach outside. The Duchess of Ferrari originally built this tropical hideaway on Mexico's fabled Yucatan Peninsula in the early 1990s to entertain her globetrotting friends. It has since been remade as a 29-room boutique wonder, where that local culture is so intrinsic to the design that it can be found in the minutest details.
A Barefoot Hideaway in Zihuatanejo
Hotel Las Palmas - Mexico
Now Live
On a nine-mile stretch of Playa Blanca, just 20 minutes from downtown Zihuatanejo, Hotel Las Palmas is unique escape between lush rain forest and the open Pacific Ocean. All 10 suites were individually designed by Enrique Zozaya in a sleek, modern-tropical style and capture the unspoiled views on private terraces and balconies. With the soaring Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the distance and sleepy fishing village of Barra de Potosi close by, the Hotel Las Palmas is a true barefoot hideaway in a quintessentially Mexican setting.
Minimalism to the Max in Long Beach
AVIA Hotel - Long Beach, CA
Now Live
There's a lot to love in Long Beach. It's the sixth largest city in California (with nearly half a million people), one half of the western hemisphere's largest port, and it's finally coming into its own as a magnet for travelers. The modern, 138-room AVIA Hotel sits at the epicenter of all the action. And the cheery Long Beach lovers staffing the property are happy to highlight the best of the city.
Last-Minute London and New York City
It's hard to imagine, but true: Summer will slip away before you know it. Which means it's time for a mini-getaway to one of your favorite cities. And this is the time to go - the streets are quieter, the parks are in bloom and concerts, movies and performances are staged nearly every day. We've got last-minute availability at the Landmark London and three Manhattan standouts: the elegant Hôtel Plaza Athénée, the family-friendly Roger Williams and the über-sleek Thompson LES. Choosing can be tough when the options are so good.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Starting Wednesday 27/7 at 5pm BST
The Landmark London
Starting Wednesday 27/7 at 5pm BST
Thompson LES
Starting Wednesday 27/7 at 5pm BST
Hotel Roger Williams
Starting Wednesday 27/7 at 5pm BST
Mediterranean Style in South Florida
Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort
Starting Wednesday 27/7 at 8pm BST
Located 20 minutes north of Miami Beach in the heart of Aventura, Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club mixes country club charm with the sleek styling of a boutique hotel. The 392-room property is home to two Raymond Floyd-designed golf courses and the Laguna Pool, which features a water slide, a lazy river and cabanas outfitted with TVs and refrigerators (this is Miami, after all). With its family-friendly vibe, Turnberry Isle falls somewhere between Grossinger's in the Catskills (at its legendary height) and a posh island resort.
French Service Meets American History
Sofitel - Philadelphia
Starting Thursday 28/7 at Noon BST
In the city's former stock exchange building, the 306-room Sofitel is retrofitted with streamlined rooms and an intimate brasserie. This Philadelphia gem is where French and American style come together - think Shaker quilts next to spacious marble bathrooms - in the French Quarter of an All-American destination.
Adventures in Utah with Austin-Lehman
Arches to Moab
Starting Thursday 28/7 at 8pm BST
Epic renderings of sandstone and the frothy beauty of the Colorado River form the backdrop for Austin-Lehman's six-day exploration of the Utah desert in and around its fabled adventure capital, Moab. Guests hop on bicycles, bound down the river in rafts, clamber into 4x4s, and, of course, hike into some of the most jaw-dropping geology on the planet. Evenings are as relaxing as the days are active, with a fixed homebase - a lodge set against red-rock cliffs that happens to have its own winery.
And so many more...
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