hrough Dec. 15, travel agents who book
clients at the Claridge Hotel in Miami Beach for
the low rate of $99 per night will earn 20%
commission.
The rate is based on double occupancy and includes continental
breakfast for two.
For agents to qualify, reservations must be made directly
through the hotel by calling (888) 422-9111 or (305) 604-8485 and
mentioning package T/A Super 20.
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With grandparent travel on the rise, the
Jefferson hotel in Washington created the
Generation G package, offering a room savings of
25% for grandparents taking grandchildren on a weekend getaway
through the end of the year.
Valid Friday and Saturday nights, the Generation G plan is
priced at $299 per room for two seniors and two grandchildren. A
second room can be booked for 50% off the full nightly rate.
Also covered in the package is a prepaid calling card for
checking in with mom and dad, a disposable camera, a photo album,
one in-room movie with popcorn, a kid's cookbook to take home, four
tickets to the IMAX theater, a boxed lunch and breakfast for
four.
The Jefferson
Phone: (800) 235-6397
Web:www.loewshotels.com/hotels/washington_jefferson/
GDSs: All systems
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Clients can get an inside look at the secret world of covert
operations at the International Spy Museum through
the Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.'s weekend
package, available through Dec. 31.
The I Spy plan, priced at $189 per room, single
or double, includes overnight accommodations for two in a deluxe
guest room, two tickets to the International Spy Museum and a
welcome spy gadget.
In addition, children under age 16 can stay free in their
parents' room; additional tickets to the International Spy Museum,
including children's tickets, can be purchased through the hotel
concierge upon arrival.
Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
Phone: (877) 202-5411 or (202) 628-7177
Web:www.kimptongroup.com
GDSs: All systems
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and
Porsche North America teamed up to offer the
Tour de Fairmont, a driving package designed to
give clients a glimpse of the California coastline.
Clients booking the Tour de Fairmont plan will stay two nights
each in the Fairmont San Francisco and the
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and can
choose from Porsche's new Cayenne sport-utility vehicle, the
Boxster or the 911 to transport them between the two
properties.
The Tour de Fairmont package starts at $7,990 per couple and
includes accommodations, use of the Porsche rental car during the
guest's stay, a tank of gas, a welcome gift and valet parking at
each hotel.
Clients also will receive Porsche-recommended driving routes
between the two hotels, as well as a picnic lunch for two.
Commission, at 10%, is paid on the entire package price. A
minimum 25-day advance booking is required.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Phone: (800) 441-1414
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Do you have clients who want to get away from it all? Book them
into the Harbor Court Hotel's Ticket to Heaven
package, available through Oct. 15.
The overnight plan, priced at $149 per room, single or double,
features deluxe accommodations and offers guests the chance to get
away to nearby Angel Island in San Francisco Bay (park admission
for two is covered).
Also included in the cost is transportation to and from Pier
41 via historic trolley car, two Blue & Gold ferry tickets
to Angel Island, two bottles of water and granola bars.
Harbor Court Hotel
Phone: (346) 0555 or (415) 882-1300
Web:www.harborcourthotel.com
GDSs: All systems
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The Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton,
Fla., created the Summer Sun Recovery package,
available through Oct. 31.
The two-night plan -- designed to counter the effects of the
sun's rays -- includes deluxe accommodations, two vitamin C-rich
spa treatments, two mineral baths, two days' use of the resort's
spa and fitness center and a welcome amenity.
The package is priced at $975 per room, double, or $670 per
room, single.
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Phone: (888) 495-BOCA
Web:www.bocaresort.com
GDSs: Apollo, Galileo and Sabre
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The Westin New York at Times Square, which
marks its first year of business Oct. 18, is inviting guests to
help celebrate.
In the tradition of the first anniversary gift of paper, guests
who bring a new or "gently used" book to the hotel can take
advantage of anniversary rates through Oct. 18.
When booking weekday stays, ask for the "book"
rate, starting at $199 per night; when booking weekend
stays (Fridays through Sundays), ask for the "bookend"
rate, starting at $179.
The Westin New York at Times Square
Phone: (888) 627-7149
Web:www.westinny.com
GDSs: All systems
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The Malta Tourist Office created a six-night
package to Malta this fall that is offered by five operators with
departures valid Sept. 15 to Oct. 31.
The package, priced from $999 per person, double, includes
accommodations at a four-star hotel, breakfast daily, airport
transfers and roundtrip air from Boston, Newark, New York (Kennedy)
and Washington (Dulles).
To book the plan, contact the following operators:
• Academic Tours, phone: (800) 875-9171; Web: www.academictours.com
• Amelia International, phone: (800) 742-4591; Web: www.ameliainternational.com
• G.W.T., phone: (800) 868-7498; Web: www.travelgwt.com
• Mediterranean Destinations, phone: (800) 247-3323; Web: www.ibrcusa.com
• Scenic World, phone: (800) 952-0226; Web: www.scenicworldtour.com
To contact reporter Kimberly Scholz, send e-mail to [email protected].