http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/travel/columns/whatsthedeal?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealWhat's the Deal?en-us1514020http://www.washingtonpost.comhttp://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gifhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56446-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56446-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting at $379 per night for a family of four , including room, meals, beverages and taxes. The "Key to Paradise" package is available for couples May 1-Dec. 19; children ages 5 to 11 stay and eat for free May 16-Dec. 19. Usual rate for the all-inclusive deal is about $625 per night per couple, and meal plan for kids typically starts at $98 per child per day. Info: 800-826-9430, www.ritzcarlton.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37388-2005Apr8.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37388-2005Apr8.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Purchase a $10 " Get More Europe " card from Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts and receive one free night with a four-night stay in any of 140 hotels in 39 countries, free breakfasts , 25 percent off meals at hotel restaurants and 25 percent off a second room . Deal is good June 1-Aug 31. For example, five nights at the London Portman Hotel with breakfast costs about $847 with the card plus 17.5 percent taxes; five nights' room typically starts at about $1,233 plus taxes. Info: www.getmoreurope.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18948-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18948-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Budget and Avis are offering one-way rental car deals out of Florida and Arizona . Rent a minivan, for example, from any of about a dozen airport locations throughout Florida and drive it to Baltimore or Washington starting at $14.95 a day. With taxes, a two-day rental from Miami to Washington is $47; typical one-way rate is about $269. Deal is good through June 30. Ask for discount U030191 at Budget (800-BUDGET-7, www.budget.com) and K169502 at Avis (888-777-AVIS, www.avis.com).]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1016-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1016-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., is celebrating its 50th anniversary with discounted rates and a $50 daily resort credit per room May 23-June 16 and Sept. 1-Oct. 3. A three-night package for two is $519; usual rate is $670. Taxes are 6 percent extra. Book at 800-628-9988.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47381-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47381-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Book a six-, eight- or 10-day Eurail Selectpass through STA Travel for unlimited travel in three, four or five European countries and get an extra day of travel free . For example, a three-country, six-day youth pass that starts at $267 is good for seven days. Buy by March 31 for travel up to six months in advance. Info: 800-477-8364, www.statravel.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7508-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7508-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT The Ice Hotel Quebec and Hilton Quebec are offering a " Frosty Ice Package " until April 3 that includes one night at each hotel with breakfast starting at $238 single or double occupancy. Deal applies for Sunday-Thursday stays. Taxes of 15 percent and a $2-per-night fee are extra. Priced separately, Ice Hotel rates typically start at $420 for two per night, and the Hilton starts at $152. Call 877-505-0423 to book.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53373-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53373-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming is offering a " March Madness " sale that has nothing to do with basketball. Four adults get four nights in a Teton Village two-bedroom condo with three-day lift tickets starting at $340 per person; usual rate starts at $475 per person. Taxes are an extra $26. Deal is valid March 1-April 4. Info: 800-443-8613, www.jhresortlodging.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35256-2005Feb18.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35256-2005Feb18.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, W.Va., has a package rate for its "Wild Thing Weekend" March 4-6. The deal -- which includes two nights' lodging with breakfast, two-day ski lift ticket and two-day ski equipment rental -- is $159 per adult plus about $14 taxes, a savings of about $61. A family of four with two children ages 6 to 12 pays $318 plus taxes. Info: 800-622-4121, www.canaanresort.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17219-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17219-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT High school juniors or seniors doing campus visits can take a parent along for free on Amtrak. Register at 888-99-VISIT or www.campusvisit.com/amtrak for a discount code that can be used when reserving through Amtrak (800-USA-RAIL, www.amtrak.com). Student and parent must travel on the same itinerary; seven-day advance purchase is required. Offer not valid on Acela Express or Metroliner; blackouts apply.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63768-2005Feb4.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63768-2005Feb4.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin with the Merrion Hotel's " Shamrock Package, " available March 11-20. The $507- per-couple package includes overnight accommodations, welcome cocktail, full Irish breakfast and two grandstand tickets for the St. Patrick's Festival Parade. Priced separately, the room is about $507, and each parade ticket is $78. Info: 800-223-6800, www.merrionhotel.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44816-2005Jan28.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44816-2005Jan28.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT  Fifteen bed-and-breakfast inns and cottages in the Point Reyes National Seashore area of Northern California have a "Whales and Wildlife" promotion this winter. Guests who stay two nights Sunday-Thursday get the third night free through the end of March; March 27 blackout applies. Taxes are 10 percent extra. Info: 800-539-1872, www.ptreyes.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26701-2005Jan21.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26701-2005Jan21.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Half Moon Montego Bay in Jamaica is celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering a fifth night at the 1954 rate of $50 a room. Guests also receive a food and beverage credit of $50 per room, or $100 for weeklong stays. Rates start at $390 a night for the first four nights. Deal good through April 15 (blackout dates Feb. 10-26). Book by Feb. 28 and request the 50Plus rate. Info: 800-626-0592, www.halfmoon-resort.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9677-2005Jan14.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9677-2005Jan14.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT The Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitor's Council in Northern California is spearheading a lodging discount promotion this winter. For example, a three-night stay at a one-bedroom unit in Pelican Condominiums is $687 instead of the usual $874; taxes are 10 percent extra. Details: 800-833-3494, www.santacruz.org.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56544-2005Jan7.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56544-2005Jan7.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT Four Virginia ski resorts are offering a $299 season pass good for unlimited midweek skiing. The pass can be used from Sundays at 12:30 p.m. through Friday evenings at Bryce, the Homestead, Massanutten and Wintergreen. Passholders also get $10 discounts on full-day weekend lift tickets. Weekday lift tickets are $35 to $47. Info: 800-932-5827, www.virginia.org/winter/SkiPassflyer.pdf.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36560-2004Dec30.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36560-2004Dec30.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT The Hilton Brussels City in Belgium has a winter sale rate of $128 for stays of two nights or longer through Feb. 27. The rate includes breakfast, taxes and fitness center access. Three-day advance booking required. Usual rate is about $191. Info: 800-HILTONS, www.brussels-city.hilton.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22575-2004Dec23.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22575-2004Dec23.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa , the first new resort to open in Tucson in 18 years, is offering a grand opening rate of $189 to $249 per night. Discounted rates apply from opening day, set for Jan. 1, through Jan. 31. Regular rates will then start at $379 a night. Taxes are 11.5 percent extra, plus $1 a night. Info: 520-792-3500, www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7802-2004Dec17.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7802-2004Dec17.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT On Via Rail Canada, companion tickets are free in economy class or discounted by 75 percent in sleeper class if one traveler is at least 60. For example, the three-night trip from Toronto to Vancouver with a double sleeper berth costs $667 for a senior and $291 for a companion of any age, plus $64 in taxes. If you're willing to rough it in sleeper-less economy, the trip costs $361 for two, plus $25 in taxes. Deal expires Feb. 28. Info: 888-VIA-RAIL, www.viarail.ca.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55401-2004Dec10.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55401-2004Dec10.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT The Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Northern California is "Wild for Nature." Twenty-seven hotels and a dozen nature tours and attractions are discounted . For example, a room at Marina Dunes, a beachfront hotel adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, is $119 a night, plus 10 percent tax and $15 dunes restoration fee; normal rate is $162. Promo is good Jan. 1-Feb. 28. Info: 888-221-1010, www.wildfornature.montereyinfo.org.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32037-2004Dec3.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32037-2004Dec3.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT More than 100 restaurants will participate in " Dine-About-Town San Francisco " during January, offering three-course prix-fixe menus at $21.95 for lunch and/or $31.95 for dinner . Info and reservations: 415-391-2000, www.sfdineabouttown.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14855-2004Nov26.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14855-2004Nov26.html?nav=rss_travel/columns/whatsthedealFri, 15 Apr 2005 21:21:49 GMT TravelCell is offering a free global cell phone rental for a week or a free companion phone with each paid rental, on orders placed by Jan. 31. The phones typically rent for $29.99 a week. Calls cost extra. Order at 877-CELL-PHONE, www.travelcell.com. Use promo code COM1104 for free companion phone, FWF1104 for free week's rental.]]>