Pure Beach Restaurant - Aruba Phoenix Beach

The Caribbean offers a ton of sunny spots for Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Divi Resorts has some great deals for some fun in the sun. So keep the holidays relaxed and bring the family to the beach and let the resorts do the rest.

Divi Resorts has locations in Barbados, St. Maarten, Aruba  and Bonaire.  Each resort offers a different ambience. If you’re interested in some time with your honey, check out St. Maarten at Divi Little Bay. With private accommodations and access to fitness centers, tennis courts and water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling and swimming, there’s plenty of quality time to be had. St Maarten is also known as a great destination for culinary fans. With a population that is half French and half Dutch, the fusion eateries are plentiful and worth a try, even for the most fickle eaters.

Divi Little Bay Oceanfront Suite - St. Maartan

If you’re traveling with a flock, the Aruba Phoenix Beach resort has two bedroom suites starting at under $100 a night which include kitchends and large private balconies. Making meals as a family is a great way to conserve funds for activities like snorkeling, boogie boarding and kayaking. Or, if you prefer to eat out the resort offers a value coupon book with dinner discounts for the kids and free cocktails for Mom and Dad.

If you’re more of an adventure seeker, the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino has a full-service, PADI five-star diving center on site along with a Casino that opens nightly with slot machines, gaming tables and an open-air lounge. There’s also a full-service spa and two open-air beach restaurants.

Whatever your perfect tropical holiday is, Divi Resorts has an option. Discounts vary from site to site; you can see the full list here.

Mesa Verde means “green table” in Spanish. This Colorado oasis is known for the lush vegetation found around the park and the surrounding plateaus. Equipped with four restaurants, Mesa Verde National Park is known for celebrating organic and sustainable regional cuisine.

One of the parks restaurants, the Far View Lodge, recently announced the addition of Executive Chef Brian Puett, whose specialty is creating contemporary heritage foods from the original inhabitants of the Mesa Verde area, has created a to-die-for signature dessert “Napoleon Looking West.” This tasty treat consists of locally-grown seasonal fruit that is grilled, layered with sweet mascarpone cream, crispy wontons and given just a hint of java-caramel sauce. Sound good? Well now is the time to go and experience for yourself. 

Dinner with a View at Mesa Verde

 To celebrate the new flavor’s of Chef Puett, Far View will be hosting a series of workshops called “Taste of the Mesa.” These workshops will feature a chef’s demonstration and wine tasting along with a four-course Chef’s Table dinner with paired wines and a souvenir engraved wine glass. There will also be a guided, half-day tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites, cliff dwelling and farming terraces. The three-day package also includes two nights accommodations inside Mesa Verde National Park. Packages are available Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2009, and Oct.11-13, 2009.

Sunset in Mesa Verde

If you’re more of an explorer then a foodie, Mesa Verde can still be an excellent vacation destination. As a designated “top high-elevation hotel,” Far View Lodge is offering the “Soaring Savings” package. This package includes a one-night stay at the lodge, a half-day guided tour of Cliff palace and a continental breakfast for two at a 20% savings.

Ancient Ruins at Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde has a rich history that thousands of years old. In the 1760s and 1770s, European explorers founded the plateaus while finding a route from Santa Fe to California. Of course, the ancient Native American villages that surrounded the land masses weren’t discovered until nearly 100 years later. With wonderful rock formations and this rich history, the area is a photographers dream. Located in the southwestern corner of Colorado, the region has a Native American feel while maintaining the famous Colorado lushness. While you’re there, taking a walk through the Mesa Verde State Park can yield beautiful surprises – make sure you take a camera!

You’ll probably never have a better opportunity to visit the UK and stay at a lavish hotel in the heart of London than right now. Flights are cheap. And if you act quickly, you can find yourself in the lap of luxury for up to 50% off, but you have to act quickly, these deals are good for today only.

4* Radisson SAS Portland Square from £64

You have to book within 24hours. This hotel is 50% off normal rates from August 9^th through 31^st. Great location in the heart of central London, just a minute away from the shops of Oxford Street or the Speaker’s Corner of Hyde Park. This hotel offers excellent facilities to satisfy needs of both leisure and business travelers, with fully equipped fitness centre, restaurant, 24 hours room service, concierge services and complimentary high-speed wireless internet connection.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands – 4* – London from £52

You have to book now. This hotel is 50% normal rates from now until September. The Crown Plaza is a contemporary 4 star hotel offering luxury accommodation in London’s thriving Docklands area. The hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from the ExCel Exhibition Centre and close to Canary Wharf, London City Airport and the O2. The new Docklands Bar and Grill serves traditional British and European dishes as well as some delicious new creations — all at great value.

Bermuda’s pink beaches and deep blue oceans will look even better this year for travelers looking to save money. The island is celebrating its 400th anniversary. To make sure visitors are part of the celebration, the British Colony is offering a fantastic deal on some of its most luxurious hotels.

Stay four nights or more at 15 participating resorts and get a $400 credit at checkout. The deal is valid through August 21st. You must book by August 15th. Rates start at around $470 a night and include a free breakfast each day.

The resorts include 9 Beaches, Cambridge Beaches, CoCo Reef Bermuda, Elbow Beach Bermuda, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Fairmont Southampton, Grape Bay Hotel, Grotto Bay Beach Resort and many more.

Bermuda was discovered 400 years ago when an English fleet under the command of Admiral George Somers was headed to Virginia and veered off course during a storm. They sighted Bermuda and every year the anniversary of the sighting is celebrated as a national holiday.

Need help choosing a hotel? Check out these Bermuda hotel deals.

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