Now is the time for a New state of mind. New York and New Orleans that is! January is rapidly coming to a close and there are some excellent promos and deals to both cities available right now. Just think, in New York you have theater, cuisine, art and history. In New Orleans you have cuisine, art history and of course the daily people watching theater on Bourbon street.Do I have to remind you that Mardi Gras is almost here? And of course their beloved Saints will be heading to the Super Bowl in Miami so the party in New Orleans is sure to be full blown! With the Big Apple and The Big Easy in mind (and a few other places as well), here are this weeks best travel deals:
Stay in New York's Upper Westside at the 4-Star Empire Hotel for as low as $149/night! (Valid while supplies last).
New York Vacation Packages and Deals
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Source! Save on New Orleans Hotels! (Ends 2/16/10)
Las Vegas Deals: flights, hotels, cars, vacation packages & more!
Spring for Europe and Save: Round-Trip Flights on Sale from $398!
I would be remiss if I did not pass on this press release from Morgans Hotel group in Miami for the Superbowl
If you got the dough to blow...
MORGANS HOTEL GROUP (SHORE CLUB/DELANO/MONDRIAN) IN MIAMI ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL TRAVEL PACKAGES
DELANO
Delano’s Ultimate Super Bowl package includes Limo service to/from the airport and game, 2 tickets to the Super Bowl (club level), 4 nights accommodations in a Bungalow at Delano, 24 hour personal poolside cabana including bottle service daily, dinner for 2 at Blue Door, table for four at The Florida Room including bottle service & access to all Morgans Hotel Group Super Bowl events. An array of Super Bowl gear featuring your favorite team.
Total for 4 nights: $46,000 - Guest Rooms for Super Bowl starting at $1150 per night.
About Delano: Located in the heart of South Beach and directly on the ocean, Delano is the ultimate world-class urban resort hotel and self-contained destination. In a completely original manipulation of space that blurs all “normal” distinctions, Delano boasts the first Indoor/Outdoor lobby, offering a seamless flow between a series of unique indoor and outdoor environments. Nine beautifully conceived areas are each distinct in form and function, yet together create the feel of an interwoven village where guests can find both a wealth of activity and a peaceful haven.
MONDRIAN
Mondrian’s Ultimate Super Bowl package includes: Limo service to/from the airport and game, 2 tickets to the Super Bowl (lower level), Bayview Suite, Access to Delano’s Beach throughout your stay, table for 4 at Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge including bottle service, Access to all Mondrian Super Bowl events, continental breakfast at Asia de Cuba daily, and An array of Super Bowl gear featuring your favorite team.
Total for 3 nights: $24,000 – Guest Rooms for Super Bowl starting at $1100 per night.
About Mondrian: Located on newly-fashionable West Avenue, Mondrian is a quiet enclave just minutes from the bustling center of South Beach, offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami.. The visionary style of designer Marcel Wanders is apparent from the moment you pull into the porte-cochere: guests walk through a grand entryway appointed with custom-designed furniture, lighting and accent pieces, evoking Wanders’ design homage of “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle”. Upon entering the soaring lobby, the floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Biscayne Bay.
SHORE CLUB
Shore Club’s fun in the sun Super Bowl package includes: Limo service to/from the airport, 30 minutes jet ski excursion for 2, access to all Shore Club Super Bowl events, Beach House accommodations, Private poolside soirée for 10 guests including hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and game viewing on patio,An array of Super Bowl gear featuring your favorite team.
Total for 3 nights: $34,000 – Guest Rooms for Super Bowl starting at $820 per night.
About Shore Club: Shore Club features a landmarked Art Deco lobby conceived as a calming transition to the labyrinth of gardens with secret passageways, alcoves and a succession of different outdoor 'rooms'. Anchored by the original polished terrazzo floor, this radiant space features a lit metal wall mural and white sheer curtains surrounding columns that are internally illuminated with colored light. Shore Club features the world renowned Skybar, Nobu & Ago.
**For personal assistance with exclusive packaging please contact Erin Macho at 305.695.3256 or Erin.Macho@morganshotelgroup.com. For general reservations please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com or call 800.606.6090 to book. All prices subject to local and state taxes. Subject to availability.
It was so fun watching the Saints beat the Vikings It reminded me that a little New Orleans break would be great fun. Maybe I can get some of the girls together and make it a girlication as those are good for my soul. Then again the allure of New York is always there too. I must see how I can make both happen. Perhaps a couple of long weekends over the next couple of months...before the Spring break higher airfares pop up! Remember traveling friends, life is a journey, stay packed!
