RELEASE YOUR INNER COWBOY
Discounted rates at a rugged Colorado ranch,
Four dude and guest ranches in Colorado’s Grand County, nicknamed the Dude Ranch Capital of the United States, are offering Canadian guests $100 per person (all prices U.S.) off the cost of a weeklong stay, for travel in the spring, summer and fall. The ‘Maple Leaf Special’ is available at Bar Lazy J Ranch, C Lazy U Guest Ranch, Drowsy Water Ranch and Latigo Ranch, located about 160 kilometres west of Denver in the Colorado Rockies . All-inclusive pricing covers food, drinks and activities like river rafting, horseback riding and fly fishing. It’s been a while since Billy Crystal saddled up for City Slickers but if you ever wanted to try here’s your chance. See duderanch.com/canada.
SEE ‘N STAY IN THE CITY
The Westin Harbour Castle has a new promotion for anyone heading into Toronto for a special event this summer, or just looking to make a big night out easier with a hotel stay. The property is offering a discounted rate from $139 per room, per night to guests who can show tickets for a Toronto event scheduled within 48 hours of their stay, for anything from concerts to sporting events. The deal runs through Sept. 2 and members of Starwood Preferred Guest can earn Starpoints with their stay. Pre-payment is required. See westintoronto.com.
INSTANT SAVINGS IN THE BAHAMAS
The Instant Savings deal to Nassau / Paradise Island in the Baha- mas gets you $300 back on a stay of six or more nights, or $200 back on four or five-night stays, for vacations booked by May 20 and travelled by June 20, and again Aug. 9 - Nov. 3. Participating properties include Atlantis Paradise Island and Sandals Royal Bahamian. See nassauparadiseisland.com/save-300.
Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho is having a one-day flash sale on May 6, offering its best rates of the summer for travel May 27 – Sept. 2. Rates lead in at $89 (all prices U.S.) for Sunday through Friday nights and $109 for Saturday nights, plus guests receive perks including two free drinks upon arrival and $20 resort credit per night. Reservations require a non-refundable deposit. See hotelvalleyho.com. Kathryn Folliott is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Prices quoted are subject to change and availability.