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5 Hot last-minute holiday deals around the world
Horseshoe Bay Resort – Texas
Horseshoe Bay Resort invites families to ring in 2010 in the Texas Hill Country, less than an hour from Austin. With budget-friendly nightly rates starting at only $99 per room, Dec. 30, 2009 to Jan. 4, 2010, guests can toast to the New Year and take the elevator home. The 7,000-acre lakeside resort offers a full schedule of events and specials for the entire family, ranging from parties and games to tennis and spa offers, to celebrate the new decade all weekend long.
On New Year’s Eve, mom and dad can say goodbye to 2009 at the Ballroom Celebration, with an open bar until 1:00 a.m., party favors, photo booth, Wii station, balloon drop, champagne toast as the clock strikes 12, and even a midnight snack. Parents won’t need to worry about hiring a babysitter, with separate parties for kids, tweens and teens: the Fun Fiesta Fantastico, for children ages four to 10, and High School Musical Charade, for tweens and teens ages 11-17.
For overnight reservations and information, book online at hsbresort.com with use promotion code HL1.
Occidental Grand Aruba – Aruba
Celebrate the holiday spirit with Kiril Kulish, the 15 year-old, Tony Award-winning actor and dancer from the hit Broadway show “Billy Elliot,” whowill be featured in a complimentary performance of The Nutcracker at the Occidental Grand Aruba during the holidays! Guests Enjoy a Live Performance of the classic ballet, the island’s only free beach party, culinary delights, and other holiday-themed events. All-inclusive holiday rates start at $357 per person (a savings of up to 20%) for travel December 23, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Occidental vacations are all-inclusive, so all activities are included and travelers can keep their wallets in their pockets, and there are no surprises at check out. Guests can also try their luck in the on-site casino, relax by the free-form rock pool or explore the island and its culture during their visit.
For more information or to book an Occidental Grand Aruba vacation, visit www.occidentalhotels.com.
Royal Hideaway Playacar – Mexico
The first of its kind to win the AAA Five-Diamond Award, this adults-only, all-inclusive resort, located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region, is offering every other night free for travel now through December 22. In addition, the resort has reduced rates and minimum night stay requirements for the holiday season (five nights when traveling Dec 20 – 26 and four nights when staying Dec 27 – Jan 3). Royal Hideaway Playacar vacations start from $300 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and include unlimited meals and snacks, with six á la carte specialty restaurants, a new interactive Chef’s Table and 24-hour room service, unlimited drinks featuring premium alcoholic beverages, a selection of house wines, juices and soft drinks, daily resort activities, evening entertainment, DVD library, non-motorized water sports, and all taxes and gratuities.
For reservations at Royal Hideaway Playacar, visit www.royalhideaway.com .
Hilton Arc de Triomphe – Paris
This year, Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris is offering a new twist on holiday fun. This month, the deluxe Art Deco hotel will transform its popular Andalusian Patio into an outdoor snow bar. Beginning December 9th, the 8,600 square-foot space – one of the largest open-air hotel gardens in Paris – will feature snow-covered Christmas trees and a chalet bar. Cocktail waitresses dressed in fashion forward Santa outfits will serve canapés and a variety of drinks at holiday happy hours. With the hotel’s Festive Package, guests can also enjoy additional seasonal indulgence at the deluxe Art Deco hotel, including complimentary access to Spa Mosaic’s Hydro Zone featuring a hydro-tonic bath, steam room or sauna and is valued at 50 Euros (about $74) per day.
For more information about the package, visit www.hilton.com.
Rome Cavalieri – Rome
The Waldorf Astoria Collection is offering rates starting at 250 Euro per night* for a single garden-view room over the Christmas holiday, inclusive of breakfast daily and VAT – one of the better offers for Rome during the Holidays. During the Christmas and New Year week there is a bevy of complimentary activities and offerings for families, including: Christmas Choir, nightly live music, chocolate making classes for kids and visits from Santa Clause. Special Christmas and New Years Eve dinner celebrations will also be available for guest booking at two of our restaurants, the three-star Michelin La Pergola and the L’Uliveto. There are also a variety of additional food and beverage-focused activities in La Pergola, L’Uliveto and the Tiepolo Lounge throughout the Christmas week that guests can reserve at an additional cost.
For additional information, visit: www.romecavalieri.com.
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