CRUISE OUT OF BIG APPLE’S CORE
Hotel deal has quick access to New Jersey beach,
Two new packages in the Big Apple get you out of the “core” and on to local islands and beaches for a little urban R&R.
The Andaz Wall Street’s “Sand & the City” deal includes one night’s accommodation plus two roundtrip tickets on the Seastreak Ferry to Sandy Hook Beach, right down the river from Manhattan in neighbouring New Jersey. The Seastreak ferry zips over to Sandy Hook from New York City’s Pier 11, one block from the hotel, several times a day in about an hour or less.
The Sand & The City package also includes use of the hotel’s beach towels and beach chairs, subject to availability. The package runs until Sept. 26 and prices start at $255 (all prices U.S.) per night. See the Offers link at andazwallstreet.com.
Just a few blocks north, the Gild Hall hotel has a Manhattan Island Hopping package. Starting at $269 per night, it includes trips to Liberty Island (home of the Statue of Liberty), Ellis Island and Governors Island, plus one night’s accommodation, continental breakfast and late check-out. See the Offers link at thompsonhotels.com/hotels/gildhall.
Celebrate summer with Marriott More than 30 Marriott properties across the U.S. are taking part in the new “Celebrate Summer” promotion.
Discounted hotel rates start at $129 (all prices U.S.) per night, plus resorts are offering up to $100 in daily credit.
The credit can be applied to spa services, rounds of golf, dining and on-property shopping. Bookings must be made by Sept. 7 for travel through Sept. 30. Blackout dates may apply. Participating hotels include the Gaylord Palms Resort in Florida, the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa in South Carolina and several JW Marriott hotels in destinations including Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
See celebratesummer2015.com.
Park, dine and stay in Seattle The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle has great views of Elliott Bay. The sightlines to the city aren’t bad, either. Available through Sept. 30, the hotel’s “All That Glitters” package includes overnight accommodation in a city-side room plus 50 per cent off valet parking and a $50 (all prices U.S.) dining credit for the hotel’s Six Seven restaurant. Prices start at $299 per night. See the “Packages & Offers” link at edgewaterhotel.com.
Summer special in Boston Summer rates at the Westin Boston Waterfront start at $215 (U.S.) per night and come with a free room upgrade to the next best available room category. Guests also get free Wi-Fi and free parking plus late check-out (3 p.m.) on Sundays. The special summer rates are based on single or double occupancy and subject to availability. Rooms must be booked in advance. See westinbostonwaterfront.com/summer2015.
Best buy of the week Royal Palms Resort & Spa in Arizona has a “Luxe Lounging” deal starting from $149 (all prices U.S.) per night.
The price represents a savings of 57 per cent. Guests get a $25 dining credit, two $40 spa credits, two welcome cocktails and a free room upgrade. The deal is good through Aug. 31 with some blackout dates. See the Offers link at royalpalmshotel.com. Kathryn Folliott is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Prices quoted are subject to change and availability. Follow @KathrynFolliott.