Time flies when you’re having fun and with Memorial Weekend only a couple of weeks away, can someone say TRIP!! Many of you may already have plans to fly to Mexico, PR, or some other tropical destination but for those who waited till the last minute–like me– to plan a quick getaway. As for me, I’m always down to go somewhere, so in honor of procrastinators or if you weren’t sure if you wanted to spend the dough, here are a few locales that won’t break the bank but give you a reprieve from the daily grind. Have fun!!

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BALTIMORE:

Baltimore is home to many special offerings such as the “BEST OF BALTIMORE VACATION PACKAGE“, which includes a stay at the Brookshires Suites Hotel, a welcome bag, $25 gift card and optional items such as the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Spirit Dinner Cruises. Cash-strapped visitors can keep busy with Baltimore’s list of “50 Free Things to Do”

MYRTLE BEACH SEASIDE RESORTS

With its beautiful, spacious condos at six properties located across the Grand Strand on the gorgeous Carolina coastline. Family-friendly North Myrtle Beach is the site of Prince Resort, Towers at North Myrtle Beach, Avista Resort, and Seaside. Throughout the spring they are advertising stupendous deals through Travel Zoo, Travelocity, and other travel destination web sites. All four properties are ocean front with amenities that include fabulous water playgrounds (pools, lazy rivers, and hot tubs), access to the ocean, and much more.

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE ROLLS OUT LAUDERDEALS:

LauderDEALS includes DISCOUNTS at popular hotels, 2-FOR-1 OFFERS ranging from outdoor recreation to spa treatments to golf and an opportunity to enjoy scuba diving through a NEW “LEARN TO DIVE” PROGRAM that combines e-instruction, certification, free dives and free hotel stays. LauderDEALS offers include hotel upgrades and discounts on breakfast, parking and spa treatments at The Atlantic Hotel, plus, 20 % off rates at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort and breakfast for two and complimentary parking at the Hollywood Beach Marriott Hotel. Plan your next trip at: www.sunny.org/Lauderdeals,

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort is a key attraction on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, Northwest Florida.  Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
offers summer specials including “Stay Five and Get One Night Free” promotion, which is good starting May 26th throughout the summer, hot dates and reduced rates, summer rates are starting at $169 a night including breakfast at the Bayside Inn. Activities include free rental of bicycles, canoes, kayaks, tennis courts; free fitness center access, free children’s activities (in season) and complimentary resort-wide tram service.-

VIRGINIA

For drivers, Virginia is conveniently located off interstates 95 and 64. Travelers can stay in a hotel or B&Bs for very affordable prices.
* Maymont Park is a truly unique family getaway. Observe extraordinary wildlife such as two black bears, and take a stroll through beautiful Italian and Japanese gardens - for FREE and the nature center - great for kids! If you don’t read about anything else, please read more about Maymont. It’s the best.
* Virginia State Capitol - Founding fathers meets superb architecture meets Civil Rights (a Civil Rights memorial was erected on the Capitol grounds in 2007). Can’t forget the James River - kayaker’s dream. Only city in the U.S. with Class IV rapids going through downtown!

CANADA

Spa Eastman, a member of Destination Spa Group, nestled in the heart of the Eastern Townships in Quebec is an easy drive from New York. From May 23rd to July 2nd, our promotion “A Greener Peace Awaits You” might just be the kind of offer you are looking for. Reserve a minimum 5-night stay and receive a 50 % discount on the second package!

THE ISLANDS

DOMINICA

Known as “The Nature Island” and located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica has volcanic origins with mountains reaching heights of nearly 5,000 feet, rainforests and more than 365 rivers, waterfalls, boiling lakes and pristine coral reefs. Enjoy activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking/trekking, whale dolphin and bird watching, sailing and fishing.

CALIBISHIE LODGES - Save 10% on all reservations when you book your accommodations with Calibishie Lodges. Rates begin at $114 per night, per lodge, and based on double occupancy. For more information call: 767-317-1843, or visit www.calibishie-lodges.com. This promotion is valid throughout 2010, use promo code: “Anniversary Promotion” when making your reservation.

DOMINICA SEA VIEW APARTMENTS - Receive 10% off on all reservations. Rates begin at $78 per night, per apartment, based on double occupancy. For more information call: 767-316-9258, or visit www.dominicasseaviewapartments.com. This promotion is valid throughout 2010; use promo code: “Anniversary Promotion” when making your reservation.

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