Best Deals 12.07

Deal of the Month

With this T+L exclusive, save 35 percent at the Hotel Healdsburg (800/889-7188; hotelhealdsburg.com), set on the western edge of Healdsburg’s historic plaza in the heart of northern Sonoma wine country. What’s Included Three nights in a deluxe guest room; a chef’s tasting menu for two at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen; two 50-minute spa treatments at the Spa Hotel Healdsburg; a bottle of Sonoma sparkling wine upon arrival; plus daily breakfast and valet parking. Cost $1,088, double, from December through January, excluding New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, and January 19 and 20.

More Caribbean Getaways

Aruba Indulge package at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino (800/233-1234; aruba.hyatt.com). The Deal Five nights for the price of four; an automatic upgrade; and a $250 resort credit. Cost From $1,260, double, December 1–21. Savings 36 percent.

Grenada Winter Escape package from Laluna (473/439-0001; laluna.com). The Deal One night in a semi-detached cottage suite; a private one-hour couples’ massage; and a three-course candlelit dinner for two on the beach. Cost $584, double, through February (excluding December 19–January 10). Savings 48 percent.

St. Lucia Winter Sun Special Reader package from Discovery at Marigot Bay (758/458-5300; discoverystlucia.com). The Deal Five nights in a Resortview room; a one-hour spa treatment per person; a 30-minute powerboat mini-cruise to Soufrière and the Pitons; and a 12-mile rain-forest bike ride. Cost From $2,184, double, through March 31, excluding December 21–January 6. Savings 20 percent. For more on the region, see "The Ultimate Caribbean."

From December 2007 By Alexander Basek

Bhutan

Best of Bhutan package at Uma Paro (975-8/271-597; uma.como.bz). What’s Included A five-night stay in a superior room; two guided walks through the Paro Valley, with a picnic lunch; and a morning trip to a local monastery. Cost $3,512, double, from December through February. Savings 20 percent.

Dallas

Jet Set to Dallas package from the W Dallas—Victory (877/822-0000; whotels.com). What’s Included A one-night stay in a Wonderful room; breakfast at Craft Restaurant; and passes for two to Ghostbar, the hotel’s exclusive rooftop lounge. Cost From $319, double, through February 25. Savings 29 percent.

Geneva

Gift to You package from Le Richemond (41-22/715-7702; lerichemond.com). What’s Included Four nights for the price of three in a deluxe room; round-trip airport transfer; daily breakfast; and two massages in LE SPA. Cost $750 per night, double, through March 31 (excluding March 3–6). Savings 21 percent.

Hawaii

Hawaiian Holiday package at the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel (800/262-8450; kbhmaui.com). What’s Included A three-night stay in an ocean-view room; daily breakfast for two; and one sunset sail for two, with cocktails. Cost $989, double, December 1–21 and January 1–February 8. Savings 20 percent.

Mexico

Seaside Seclusion package at the Tides Zihuatanejo (Playa La Ropa; 866/905-9619; tideszihuatanejo.com). What’s Included A four-night stay in a Lagoon suite; a chef’s gourmet-menu tasting on the beach; and a private tequila tasting with a "tequila maestro." Cost $3,707, double, through January. Savings 20 percent.

New Zealand

Indulgence package at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay (64-6/875-1900; capekidnappers.com). What’s Included A three-night stay in a Ridge Suite or a Lodge Room; daily breakfast and dinner; two 50-minute Swedish massages; and a private wine tasting at Te Awa Winery. Cost $4,103, double, December 15–March 30. Savings 20 percent.

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