Escape to the beach on a budget by taking advantage of these incredible beach hotel deals!

Stay in a Luxury, Private Island Retreat near Miami for $152 and up

Grove Isle Hotel & Spa is an elegant retreat on a private island just minutes away from Miami Beach that offers awe-inspiring views of Biscayne Bay, a signature spa, and world-class, ocean-inspired dining. If you book your stay at Grove Isle through Perfect Escapes, you’ll get daily breakfast for two, a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, 12pm early check-in and 4pm late check-out, and a complimentary bottle of champagne, wine, or sparkling cider. Rates start at $152 per night. This offer is available through September 20, 2011.

Complimentary Upgrade at the Ocean Key Resort in Key West – From $255

The Ocean Key Resort & Spa is a sun-filled luxury resort that features island-style art, hand-painted furniture, and oversized bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Located between Key West Harbor and Mallory Square, where historic Duval Street begins, this scenic resort offers an unforgettable old town experience. If you book your stay at the Ocean Key Resort through Perfect Escapes, you’ll enjoy the following perks at no additional cost: daily breakfast for two, complimentary upgrade to the next available room category, and a 4pm late check-out and 12pm early check-in. Rates start at $255 per night. This offer is available through September 20, 2011.

Stay Fri and Sat, Get Sun Free at Palmetto Shores Resort in Myrtle Beach

Palmetto Shores is an oceanfront Myrtle Beach resort that is located on the Grand Strand. This family-friendly resort features four pools, two hot tubs, oceanfront wooden swings, a weight room, a zero entry kiddie pool, two small kiddie waterslides, and mushroom waterfalls. If you stay Friday and Saturday night at Palmetto Shores between November 26, 2010 and January 31, 2011, you’ll get Sunday night free.

Save on 2011 Travel to Breezes Bahamas Resort – From $113 per person, per night

Breezes Bahamas is a super-inclusive resort on beautiful Cable Beach in the Bahamas. This resort is equipped with a full-service fitness center, three freshwater pools, a bubbling Jacuzzi, and much more. If you book your stay at Breezes Bahamas by November 30, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011 using the promo code EBB111, you’ll secure rates from $113 per person, per night.

Last Minute Sale at 5-Star Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico – All Suites for $129

Located in northeast Puerto Rico on Coco Beach, the Gran Melia Golf Resort is a five-star beachfront resort and golfer’s paradise. The resort features the world-renowned YHI Spa and a Tom Kite-designed golf course. Currently, the Gran Melia is holding a last minute sale: all suites are available for only $129 per night (reg. $199 per night) if you book your stay by December 19. Children under 12 stay free.

Thirsting for more than the usual backyard cookout this Fourth of July weekend? Check out these 8 Fourth of July weekend beach hotel deals to celebrate our nation’s independence in the sun, sand, and surf this year.

1. 2-for-1 Discount on Turneffe Atoll Adventure Tours in Belize

Take a weeklong Caribbean tour based at the Turneffe Flats Resort to enjoy activities like snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, dolphin watching, kayaking, and hiking around Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Atoll. With this 2-for-1 discount, you’ll save $1028 off the regular price for two people. This offer is only valid for departures between June and August 2010. Click here for more information.

2. Nightly rates Starting at $97 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida

On Fourth of July Weekend, guests at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa can participate in a karaoke contest and a plethora of other activities, including volleyball tournaments, waterslides, live music performances, fireworks cruises, and dive-in movies. Rates start at $97 all summer and Florida residents get a special 15 percent discount. Click here for details.

3. “Red, White, & Boom” Packages Starting at $510 at the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida

From July 2-7, 2010, celebrate our nation’s birthday in style at the Island Grand and Sandpiper Suites. Included in the “Red, White, & Boom” package are accommodations for three nights, a buffet for two on Sunday, July 4th, and all of the benefits included in the resort amenity fee. If you decide to extend your stay, you’ll get up to 50% off on July 5-7. For reservations and information, call toll-free (866) JUST LET GO (587-8538) or visit www.JustLetGo.com.

4. Book the Scuba Diving Package at the Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas and Receive 5% Off

A small, family-run resort, Small Hope Bay Lodge is cozy and inviting. In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, Small Hope is offering a 5% discount when you book their 7 day/8day scuba diving package by June 30, 2010. The package includes three scuba diving sessions per day, a night dive, and all amenities. If you ask for the Nassau Airfare Special when you book your package, you’ll also receive free round trip airfare between Nassau and Andros. Click here for further details.

5. Save up to $300 on a Four-Night Stay at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel

After its $50 million renovation, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is ready to show off its stunning new look. Through September 30th, guests at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel receive a fourth night free and a $100 food & beverage credit. Summer rates start at $199 per night, so this deal translates to savings of up to $300 on a four-night stay. Click here for more information about this package.

6. Get a $50 per night resort credit and Luxury Accommodations for only $159 per night at the Costa d’Este Resort in Vero Beach, Florida

Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the Costa d’Este Resort in Vero Beach, Florida is one of the top 10 celebrity-owned resorts in the world. Take advantage of the “Sea and Be Scene” package this 4th of July weekend to get luxury accommodations starting at $159 per night, a resort credit of $50 per night, and a $100 voucher good for future stays of two nights or more. The resort credit can be used at the cabana bar, spa, or Oriente, the resort’s Cuban-fusion restaurant. To place a reservation, call 877-562-9919.

7. Kids Stay Free at the All-Inclusive Velas Resorts in Mexico

From June 1st to August 31st, two children 12 and under can stay and eat free when occupying the same room as their parents at the Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, while children 16 and under can stay and eat free at the Riviera Maya resort. Nightly rates start at $190 at the Velas Vallarta Suite Resort in Puerto Vallarta, $394 at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya, and $425 at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Amenities include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals, a fitness center, a kids’ club, evening entertainment, gratuities, activities for adults and children, and much more. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Velas Resorts at 1-888-323-4294 or visit www.velasresorts.com.

8. Save 15% at the Kalinago Beach Resort in St. George’s, Grenada

The Kalinago Beach Resort in St. George’s, Grenada is offering a 15% discount off of rack rates between June 20th and July 15th. Located on the white sands of Mourne Rouge Beach, the Kalinago Beach Resort boasts luxurious accommodations, panoramic views, and a tranquil atmosphere. Visit www.kalinagobeachresort.com or call 473-444-KALI (5254) for more information about this offer.

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Lindsey Wallace has negotiated some truly amazing special rates at Shangri-La Villingili in the Maldives, including ultra-private, 2,350-square-foot hideaways ordinarily cost $3,096 per night, but just $598 through Wallace: a discount of over 80%, according to Truth.Travel.

$59 & up per night for Ski & Stay Packages at Loon Mountain Resort. Spread out over 336 acres, this mountain resort offers an impressive 55 trails winding down 2,100 vertical feet. The resort features 10 ski lifts and five lodges and cafes for dining, daycare facilities, a skiing and snowboarding school for adults and children, and equipment rentals.

House of Travel is offering a 24-night cruise priced from $4975 a person, including all main meals, most entertainment onboard, port charges and government fees. Holland America Line Cruise departs Rotterdam on August 26. Available until sold out.

Rock-bottom Hotel Deals today include just $69 a night for a San Francisco Union Square Hotel, and that is including breakfast. You’ll be steps from world-class shopping and restaurants, as well as the historic cable car line to take you to Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Ghirardelli Square.

Las Vegas is very, very cheap to visit right now. According to MSNBC, you can get round-trip airfare on Southwest Airlines, four nights at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino, fuel surcharges, and hotel taxes, from $152 per person—plus about $30 in airport taxes.

Kate Hamman of SmarterTravel details all the ways you can visit the Caribbean this spring for under a $1,000. She includes tips on cheap airfare, hotels, and even vacation rentals.

Jet off to the base of the Baja California Sur and stay at the splendid AAA Four-Diamond Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos for a mere $196/night. From now through December 22, the stylish resort is offering a stay-for-four, pay-for-three deal that equates to 25 percent off.

If you’re interested in Barbados, American Airlines Vacations and the Barbados Tourism Authority are offering free companion air on four-night packages to the Caribbean island. For example, two travelers pay $899 total for round-trip air from Washington Dulles, a standard studio at the Worthing Court in Christ Church and taxes according to the Washington Post.

£54.70 & up a night in La Palma, Spain. The hotel Sol La Palma offers quality service with a warm welcome in elegant surroundings. Equipped with modern facilities, this property is an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.

Legoland California water park set to open in June 2010 at Legoland California on 5.5 acres inside the Carlsbad kiddie park. Located in the northern part of the park between the Lego Factory Tour and the Adventurers’ Club, the water park will require a separate $10 charge tacked on to the regular admission price.

Last Minute Vacation Packages include $369 for 4 Nights at Bahamas All-Inclusive Resort, and that includes Airfare from NYC. Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino is located on Nassau’s famous Cable Beach. It comes complete with gourmet restaurants and a 35,000 square-foot Vegas-style casino. Close to town for shopping and nightlife and is a good choice for singles, couples and families, at a price that’s hard to beat.

Myrtle Beach Golf Package with airfare from $499. DirectAir is currently offering a remarkable golf package in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from $499. The March Golf Madness deal is valid Thursday to Sunday from March 1 through March 31, and includes a 3-night stay at the Legends Resort with daily breakfast, two afternoon rounds of golf with carts, and all-day use of the practice facility with unlimited balls.

$449 for 5 Nights at Dominican Republic All-Inclusive resort, with airfare from Miami included. The buildings are low rise Mediterranean style, amid Caribbean style thatched roofs and cobblestone walkways, comfortably blending with the surrounding mountain ranges and the sparkling silvery hues of the ocean. This resort is all you want in a vacation, from sunning and snorkeling to tennis or jogging. Fantastic food, unlimited drinks, an exciting disco and bars, and best of all, the friendliest service in the world.

$572 & up for a London vacation. If you’re looking for something to do, check out these exciting London sightseeing tours. You could choose a visit to Stonehenge, take an open top bus tour of downtown London, daytrip to Paris, and more. Or embark on the Gems of Britain escorted tour which departs from London and takes you throughout England and Scotland.

$89 a night for Riverfront Chicago Boutique Hotel. The property is uniquely located along the Chicago River, just minutes from the famed Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Theatre District. Bonus: The hotel is including $20 food and beverage credit with this deal for use at the hotel’s Cafe 71 or for room service.

$690 & up for Los Cabos All-Inclusive 4-Star Getaways with airfare included. Say hello to savings of up to $150 with an air and hotel vacation to the new Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, where you’ll enjoy Barceló’s exclusive All-Inclusive Plus program, available only through Continental Airlines Vacations.

£86.45 & up a night for a Palma De Mallorca 4 Star accommodations at the Hotel Tryp Bellver, part of the Sol Meliá chain. This four-star hotel is splendidly set on the Paseo Maritimo promenade of Palma de Majorca, with panoramic views of the marina, the bay and the cathedral. This hotel has an ideal location for leisure clients as well as the business travellers, set in one of the most important commercial and business districts of Majorca in an area well-known for its beauty and entertainment.

Universal Orlando is one of Central Florida’s largest and most popular theme parks.  Three of the attraction’s on-site hotels are offering special perks to all guests and “stay longer -save more” packages to families that want to book an extended stay.

The three hotels offering this deal are the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.  All three properties hold an AAA 4-diamond rating.

The stay longer – save more deal awards long-term guests with extra nights at no additional charge.  Guests who book five nights will only have to pay for three.  Reserve a room for four nights, and you can receive three additional nights free.  That’s a total of seven nights at one of America’s best theme parks for the price of four nights.  The promotion runs until March 26th.

Aside from offering your wallet a break, these Orlando hotel deals also give guests a convenient way to bypass the long lines that plague Universal (and every other popular theme park in the world).  The Universal Express Pass, free for guests at the two Loews  and the Hard Rock Hotel, allows park-goers to skip the standard lines and speed through the special express lanes instead.

The hotels at Universal are also running Springtime specials (March 26th – June 9th) that offer up to 25% off of a 5 night stay.

Each of the three hotels offer a different theme.  Loews Portofino Bay resembles a luxury Mediterranean  resort while the Royal Pacific resort offers a tropical resort experience that wouldn’t be out of place on the South Pacific’s most popular islands.

View the overview of each hotel and the details of the stay longer – save more promotion at the Universal Orlando web site.

Hawaii can be one of the most expensive wintertime destinations in the US.  Airfares and pricey resorts can quickly spoil the most well-planned travel budget.  However there are discounts, pr0motions and 00 that can make a vacation in the 50th state much more affordable, even during the high season.

Aston Hotels and Resorts, with properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, is offering one of this winter’s best deals.  Rates at Aston’s hotels and resorts will be discounted up to 40% this winter.  That means prices as low as $89 per night.

The reason that this is such an attention-grabbing promotion is because so many different locations and resort-types are included.  Centrally-located hotels like the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel (from $91 per night) offer visitors a chance to stay in the center of Oahu’s beach and tourism scene for a very reasonable price.

On the opposite end of the spectrum are the Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages on Kauai.  These deluxe cottages offer garden views, a level of seclusion and privacy not available in hotels, and a reasonable price tag of $176 per night.

With rental condos, villas, suites and standard hotel rooms available at resorts bearing the Aston name, this state-wide promotion truly falls into the “something for everyone” category.

The 40% off deals can be booked now for travel between January 3rd and March 31st.

To make a reservation or to check if Aston has a hotel or resort in your favorite corner of the Hawaiian Islands, visit the company’s web site, call 1-866-774-2924 or inqure about Aston properties at your travel agent’s office.

Belize is fast becoming a hot-spot for eco-tourists and romantics who are tired of the usual Caribbean resort scene.  The Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort offers the quintessential Central American eco-adventure experience.  It is also a romantic and remote alternative beach destination for travelers heading to the Caribbean to escape the cold of winter.

Kanantik features 25 beachfront cabanas that blend rustic Mayan design with the feel of a classic Mediterranean resort.  The resort includes over 300 acres of jungle inhabited by native wildlife.  A nearby jaguar preserve offers a chance for guests to experience the wildlife of this untouched natural area up close.

A recently launched promotion will make this eco-vacation option even more affordable than usual.  Standard cabana rates are $300 per night.  Guests who book three nights will receive a fourth night free.  That’s a savings of $300 or 25% off the total bill.  Those who book five nights will receive two additional nights free, for an overall savings of $600.  The promotion lasts until April 2010.

Kanantik is an ideal destination for nature lovers and couples seeking a romantic getaway.  Families with older children are also welcome (children over the age of 13 are permitted on the resort).  In addition to the jungle tours, there is plenty of wildlife swimming in the waters off of the coast near the resort.

To book a vacation and take advantage of the “free nights” promotion at the Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort, visit the destination’s web site.

Las Vegas-Grand Canyon helicopter tour now 41% off. The four-and-a-half-hour tour includes a helicopter ride (45 minutes each way) with views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip en route between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Guests will also get a ride on a horse-drawn wagon to the Grand Canyon West Ranch where they’ll be served a western meal and be entertained by cowboys.

USA Today is reporting that, effective today through Jan. 4 2010, travelers can buy tickets for the 48 contiguous states and Canada at the last minute without necessarily paying more. The airlines that waived their advance purchase requirements are American Airlines, United, Delta, Northwest, US Airways, Frontier, AirTran and Midwest.

$99 a night for this Atlanta 4-Star Boutique Hotel. The property features a state-of-the-art fitness center and the re-concept-ed Terrace restaurant, offering farm fresh American cuisine. The hotel also offers complimentary evening wine receptions and coffee each morning.

$384 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Costa Cruise Lines. Offer is good through January 15th for travel from January 24th through January 31st, and visits the islands of Saint Thomas, San Juan Port, and Grand Turks before returning to Port Everglades, FL.

$149 a night for an AAA 4-Diamond Top-Rated Dallas Hotel. The Palomar is listed on the Conde Nast “Hot List” (2007) and the “Best Dallas Boutique Hotel” by Citysearch. It’s located in downtown Dallas and rooms include FREE wireless Internet access, goldfish, and a plasma TV.

$119 per person each night at this Florida Gold List Resort. The offer includes a free round of golf for one person per night at the resort, a $95 value. Both golf courses at the Marriott Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa were voted by readers of Corporate and Incentive Travel Magazine as a “Greens of Distinction Winners”.

Adults-Only Mexico Resort from $359 a night in Riviera Maya, Mexico this winter. For a limited time only, this opulent all-inclusive beachfront resort is slashing its nightly prices to $120 off standard rates! Plus, El Dorado Royale is giving its guests $500 worth of resort credit. Just be sure to book soon. Although travel is valid from January 4 through February 28, this offer expires December 22.

Stay for three or four nights Dec. 18-31, including Christmas and New Years Eve, for $79 per night at the Element Lexington hotel, just outside of Boston, MA. Element is a new concept hotel by Westin offering open-layout public spaces and eco-friendly design, and this offer includes a full hot breakfast daily (and there are additional last-minute Christmas travel deals here on BestTravelDeals.net).

Save Up to 20% on a Ski Vacation at Steamboat, Colorado with the Champagne Powder Family Package Sale offering up to 20% off lodging, lift tickets, and ski rentals, plus a $100 resort credit, and a $25 American Express Gift card. The discount applies to all Steamboat lodgings, including premium accommodations such as the Steamboat Grand and the ski-in/ski-out Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

AirTran’s near-system-wide sale has returned once again with rock-bottom domestic fares starting from as little as $39 each way for those who book before December 10th.

Downtown Columbus 4-Diamond Hotel, $99 a night right now. This hotel is nearby Nationwide Arena, the Convention Center, as well as popular Columbus museums, theaters and attractions.

$99 a night deal at the Minneapolis City Center Hotel, connected to shopping, entertainment and dining through the city’s famous Skyway system. Guests will also find popular attractions, including the Metrodome, Target Center and historic Theatre District nearby.

$65 a night in Las Vegas near The Strip, that’s 50% OFF the normal price for the holidays. The M Resort will celebrate this holiday season with a special lighting ceremony of a 109-foot-tall Christmas tree, a hand-made gingerbread display in the lobby and special holiday dining menus.

Stay minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld with a $29 per night deal now at an Orlando Hotel, good into March.

$318 Special to Mexico. This is an all-inclusive vacation package to Mazatlan, Mexico, that knocks $200 off the regular cost of peak season travel.

$90 a night for holidays in Boulder, with Parking. Outdoor activities are just a few minutes away at El Dorado Springs, twenty miles to Eldora Ski Resort and forty miles to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

$79 a night for a Dallas-Area Resort on the shores of Lake Texoma. This resort boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, plus a spa, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis and more.

$81 a night resort lodgings in the Cascade Lodge at ResortQuest Whistler. A two-day lift ticket to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains is included when you book a three night stay.

Never skied before? Not to worry, Lake Tahoe is offering a “Learn to Ski and Board Weekend,” and you have nine resorts to choose from. First-time skiers and boarders get a beginner lift ticket, group lesson and gear rental for $25 per person. Be sure to check out the great deal on vacation rentals for the cheapest Lake Tahoe lodging!

The 3 Day Sale from Air New Zealand ends today. Save 20% on any fare from any city in the USA to anywhere Air New Zealand flies in New Zealand or Australia this Holiday Season.

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa offers 2009/2010 Ski Package, which includes 2 adult lift tickets for Snow Valley Ski Resort, 2 $25 certificates to the Spa of the Pines, discounts on dining and more.

Speaking of skiing, Tom Robbins highlights the best ski deals in Europe, Canada, and the US in his article in today’s The Guardian. Check out what he lists as The Best December Ski Deals.

Toronto hotels offers deals up to 30% off when you stay for 3 nights or more and travel from now through Jan. 15th, 2010.

Romance in Aruba, from $2,100 for 5 Nights, featuring custom-designed Colonial West Indian furnishings including four-poster beds, marble bathrooms and spacious balconies and patios.

A Winter Caribbean Vacation for 40% Less at the Radisson Aruba Resort. Stay five nights and get a $150 beverage credit at the resort; stays of six nights or more get a $200 credit.

Support Canada in Vancouver in 2010 with Vacation Packages from C$689. Watch Canada go for glory next year! Stay in Vancouver where the action is, or, if you’re looking to save a bit, check Canadian hotel deals for the latest low prices in other areas.

Top five Christmas travel deals from USA Today. Highlights include London, Las Vegas, and Madrid.

$79 & up for 4-Star Downtown Los Angeles Hotels. Affordable areas near LAX with convenient freeway routes to key sights.

$149 & up for a luxury San Diego Hotel. The US Grant is located in historic downtown Gaslamp Quarter, and is near many top beaches, shopping, and dining.

$75 & up for 4-Star Washington D.C. Hotels near Capitol Hill. The country’s political epicenter is home to many national monuments easily accessible from where you choose to stay.

$200 Instant Savings on 5+ Night Curacao Vacation Packages. Travel to Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao now through April 1, 2010, including holidays. Book now though, this Sale ends next Wednesday, Dec. 9th.