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February 9, 2010
Northern California Getaways of the Week
Garden Getaways
I have a confession to make. If I didn’t have to visit Northern California’s botanical gardens and preserves to review them for my travel guides, I probably never would have learned how amazing the places are. Until I actually visited the spectacular Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park and the mind-blowing Cornerstone Festival of Gardens in Sonoma Valley, I never realized how... entertaining the world of botany can be.
If you’re already a fan of gardens, you won’t need encouraging, but for all you too-cool-for-tulips types, trust me: A getaway to any of these five botanical gardens will turn your thumbs green in no time. Read full article >>
This Week's Best Local Hotel Deals
Wine Country
Napa Valley Lodge, Napa Valley
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$169
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Come experience the magic and romance of Mustard Season in Yountville, home of the Napa Valley Mustard Festival. Book now for special Mustard Festival weekday rates starting at just $169 Sun-Thu. Includes 20% off spa treatments, complimentary wine upon arrival, and much more!
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, Santa Rosa
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$79
up to 25% OFF
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Rates from $79 on weekdays with weekend & holiday rates from $99 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa. Or enjoy a romantic VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGE for $219 per couple that includes a King room, 4-course dinner, and breakfast buffet. Both offers include discount spa services and more.
Carmel Valley
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
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$265
up to 45% OFF
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Enjoy four-star accommodations and service for nearly half the price! Book now to get this special offer of $265 per night plus tax, which includes: complimentary glass of wine at check-in, in-room wine grotto, chef’s selection welcome amenity, WiFi, eucalyptus steam and sauna, bocce, croquet, and tennis.
San Francisco
Villa Florence, San Francisco
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$129
up to 40% OFF
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One of our top-selling hotel deals! Stay in luxury and style on Union Square for only $129 a night at the fabulous Villa Florence. Deal includes two tickets on Grayline Tours’ “Skyview City Tour” PLUS a VIP welcome amenity upon arrival.
Hotel Abri, San Francisco
from
$99
up to 40% OFF
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See SF in style with this exclusive LG deal: Only $99 (including weekends!) for deluxe lodgings amidst Union Square’s shops, dining, and Theatre District. Or for Valentine’s weekend, splurge on an Urban Suite w/FeatherBorne Bed and state-of-the-art amenities for only $30 more.
Lake Tahoe
Horizon Casino Resort, Lake Tahoe
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$59
up to 15% OFF
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Ski & Gaming Special! Stay in the heart of South Lake Tahoe at Horizon Casino and enjoy 15% off published rates, starting at $59 per night. Offer even includes discount ski lift tickets and $15 of free play for new Player’s Club members.
Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
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$139
up to 25% OFF
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Here’s a fantastic deal at one of the finest spa hotels on the coast: Only $139 (including weekends!) for a Inland View room, or $295 for an Ocean View room plus $25 resort credit. Ideal Cannery Row location is perfect for an activity-packed couples or fun family getaway. Limited rooms so book now!
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Package Deal!
$189
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Wow! UNLIMITED GOLF Stay & Play Package at the Half Moon Bay Lodge. Stay 2 nights & play unlimited golf for 3 days at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links’ two 18-hole championship golf courses. This exclusive offer includes room upgrade, dinner, golf cart, shuttle service, breakfast, and more!
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An Afternoon of Chocolate & Sparkling Wine at Bernardus Lodge |
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ATTENTION SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS!
Are you fed up with long weekend lift lines and brutal Sunday traffic when driving home from Tahoe? Then have we got a deal for you! Join our new LocalGetaways Sunday-Monday Ski Club and you’ll never have to wait in lift lines or traffic again. We’ve partnered with the 4-Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek to create an exclusive Sunday-Monday ski package at a price that nobody can beat.
Here’s how it works: On 5 Sunday-Monday stays throughout the ski season—Feb 21-22; Mar 7-8; Apr 11-12—the Resort at Squaw Creek is offering a very special offer of only $159 ($189 for February date) for a Deluxe Forest View Guestroom—a 45% discount off their standard rate. They’ve also included a Guaranteed Late Checkout of 4pm on Monday so you can ski all day, head back to your room to clean up and pack, and take the traffic-free highway to home.
But wait, it gets better: They’re even including FREE valet parking, so upon arrival on Sunday they’ll park your car and store your luggage so you can head immediately to the resort’s exclusive Squaw Valley ski lift. You’ll be on the mountain in minutes!
Additional Sunday-Monday Ski Club perks include:
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JOIN NOW!
How do you join our Sunday-Monday Ski Club? It’s easy—just book any room night during our special Ski Club dates and you’re automatically a card-carrying member with access to all of our member discounts. So pull out your day-planner right now and choose the Sunday-Mondays you want to ski this season (you can even book all five in advance!), then either click on the red Book Now button to the right to book online, or call the Resort at Squaw Creek at 800/327-3353 and request the "Sunday-Monday Ski Club" special offer. Rooms at this phenomenal rate are limited, so book now.
ATTENTION SKIERS with PETS!
Wag Hotels, located in West Sacramento right off of I-80 on the way to Tahoe, is offering a special promotion exclusively for members of our Sunday-Monday Ski Club: 25% off their 24-hour boarding fee, a 2-for-1 All-Day Play deal, and a free room upgrade. In less than 15 minutes you can drop your dog or cat off at Wag Hotels and continue on your way to Lake Tahoe! For more information or to make a reservation call 888/924-5463 and ask for the "Sunday-Monday Ski Club Special Offer". Note: Offer available only during Sunday-Monday Ski Club promo dates. Also available at Wag Hotel San Francisco location as well. Must present Sunday-Monday Ski Club member card upon checkout. Based on availability; restrictions may apply.
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February Getaway Giveaway: A romantic 2-night getaway package to
the Crescent San Francisco near Union Square, including a couples
massage, private cocktail mixology class, and parking (a $925
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Winery of the Month
Artiste Impressionist Winery and Tasting Studio
When visiting down-
town Healdsburg, a visit to Artiste tasting studio is a must. Winemaker Bion Rice blends grapes from different varietals, regions, and vintages to create his own unique works of art, which he refers to as "Impressionist Cuvees". The tasting studio doubles as a working art studio fashioned in the Impressionist era when painting was at its peak. On any given day you may see a professional artist painting a new wine label, and you can even approach the canvas yourself and try your hand with a brush and paint.
Mention LocalGetaways and receive 2 for 1 wine tasting ($10 value) PLUS 10% discount on wine purchases. Tasting hours: Thursday-Monday 11am-5:30pm
Click here to view a short video.
