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Travel Deals: The Top Six Spring Sales

Locations in this article:  Honolulu, HI Melbourne, Australia New York City, NY Sydney, Australia

This spring, we’re seeing sales across the board. There are the expected offers, like spring skiing discounts. as well as some unexpected perks, like discounted rates in New York and Hawaii. Here are the top six spring sales to take advantage of this week.

1. Aloha Oahu

This spring, go Modern in Hawaii, where The Modern Honolulu limited time rates. You can book a city- view Room of Oahu for only $289 a night. Or you can upgrade to a Partial Ocean View Room for only $339 a night. Rates are based on double occupancy. No minimum stay required. Book online at the Modern Honolulu.

2. Steamboat Savings

Spring skiing is big savings in Steamboat, Colorado. Available until closing day, April 14, you can take advantage of the SnowSaver where you’ll get 20 percent savings on lift and lodging when you purchase three nights of lodging and a three-day lift tickets. Then from April 1 – 14, if you purchase a one-day lift ticket and one-night lodging, you’ll receive 50 percent off the second day and night. Click here for more details.

3. Saving 60 Percent Off Vail Resorts

We’re nearing the end of Vail Resorts 96-hour sale. You have until 11:59pm on March 22 to take advantage of this sale with savings up to 60 percent off Vail Resorts and RockResorts destinations.

The 96-hour sale lets you book at Vail Resorts properties:

  •  Colorado (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone)
  • Lake Tahoe (Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood)
  • Wyoming (Grand Teton Lodge Company)

You can also book at RockResorts’ collection:

  • Colorado (The Arrabelle at Vail Square and The Lodge at Vail in Vail; The Osprey and The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek; One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge)
  • Jamaica (Half Moon in Rose Hall)

Book online. Note some blackout dates apply.

4. NYC City & Spa Savings

You don’t need to run away from the city to de-stress. Instead, combine city and spa. Right now, at The Hotel Wolcott in midtown Manhattan rates start at just $200 a night and offer 15 percent discounts to the J’amie Day Spa, where you can have a mini facial, 15-minute foot reflexology, a 10-minute scalp and neck message, and eye brow and lip waxing for just $77.

To book, visit the hotel’s website or call 212-268-2900.

5. Book Early for Outback Savings

Travelers to Australia from the US often start in Sydney or Melbourne, but don’t venture further. This year, you’ll save by hitting the Outback.

  • Outback Your Way has worked with select tour operators to put together travel packages with savings up to  $530.

There are several package options, but don’t miss the Ghan Gold service. This legendary train takes you  from Darwin to Alice Springs. If you book six months in advance, you can save $500 off the regular rate of $2,177. The Ghan package now runs $1,650 per person, double occupancy, and includes:

  • Gold Service on the Ghan between Darwin and Alice Springs,
  • Two nights’ accommodation in Darwin
  • Two nights’ accommodation in Alice Springs
  • Complimentary off-train excursion in the Katherine Gorge,
  • Indigenous Wildlife Spectacular Tour
  • Complimentary tour of Alice Springs
  • Tour of West MacDonnell Ranges

6. $90 Resort Credits for Turning 90

In California, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is celebrating it’s 90th anniversary this year. Right now, you can take advantage if a two-night package with a $90 resort credit for guests. The 90-Year Legacy Package
includes a $90 resort credit, a room upgrade, gourmet chocolate on arrival and two complimentary heritage cocktails. Rates start at $339 per night for two-night stays between Sunday – Thursday. The package runs until December 31, 2013.

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By Lily J. Kosner for PeterGreenberg.com