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Travel Deals: Coast to Coast Spring U.S. Travel Savings

Locations in this article:  Providence, RI

We’re springing ahead! With the new time change comes new travel deals, and this week we’re spotlighting the best domestic offers. From chocolate experiences in Virginia to celebrating Easter in Sonoma or even a romantic getaway in San Antonio, this week’s spring travel deals will have you relaxing from coast to coast.

The Chocoholic Within Us

Will you travel for chocolate? The Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia is hosting the guests for the Art of Chocolate Festival from March 21 through March 24. The Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel package starts at $82 per night (based on double occupancy) and includes: overnight accommodations (from March 23-24), two tickets to Virginia Chocolate Festival, your choice of a bottle of red or white wine, a wine bottle stopper keepsake, a complimentary $50 food and beverage credit at City Dock Restaurant, and a late check-out. The Scope Exhibition Hall event from 10 am-  5pm is hosting the main event on March 24, where guests will enjoy a chocolate sampling extravaganza featuring local, regional, and national chocolatiers, a chocolate bake-off, and demonstrations. For reservations call 757.622.6664 or visit their website.

St. Patricks Day Savings

You don’t need to travel to Ireland to find a St. Patricks day deal. Across the country Red Roof Inn is offering 15 percent off their regular rates. The special began on March 14 and runs through March 20 2012. You can book online  or by calling 800-RED-ROOF (800-733-7663) and mentioning VP+number 604921. Click here to see the participating properties.

Easter Eggs in Wine Country

Take advantage of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa’s special offer April 4-9, with the Easter special package. The package includes 25 percent off the best available rate for stays of two or more consecutive nights, an additional 20 percent off of food and non-alcoholic beverages (which can be used at its Michelin Star restaurant, Sante), 20 percent off spa treatments in the 40,000 sq. ft. spa, complimentary daily yoga and fitness classes in Spa Fitness Center/daily guided hikes, an in-room welcoming bottle of wine upon arrival, and daily wine tastings presented by local winery in the lobby living room. For reservations call 877.289.7354 or visit them online.

Lone Star Romance

Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio has a romantic getaway starting at $314. Nestled along the banks of the River Walk, the Mokara four-star hotel includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for each guest at Ostra Restaurant and nightly sparkling wine and four chocolate truffles starting March 14 through December 31. For reservations visit their website.

Family Fun

Dave & Buster’s Family Blast Off Package wants you to let loose with the family during a spring or summer weekend. The package starting at $189 per night, based on four guests at Providence Courtyard by Marriott in Providence, Rhode Island now through August 17.  Families’ check-in includes a $40 Power Card to Dave & Buster’s, 30 percent off Marriott’s Full American breakfast buffet, a free movie and popcorn, and a welcome goodie bag with treats and munchies. The Marriott is also walking distance of the Providence Place Mall featuring over 170 stores. For reservations call 401.272.1191 or visit them online.

Desert Skiing

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe has a special during ski season, starting March 14-April 5. Rates begin at $570 per night for a minimum two-night stay including overnight accommodations for both nights, daily breakfast, two nights of accommodations in Taos Ski Valley, and two adult two-day ski passes for Taos Ski Valley. Click here for more information.

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By Tatiana Rodriguez for PeterGreenberg.com