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Now through Dec. 31, 2010, Loews Hotels is rewarding travelers who book 45 days or more in advance with an Advance Purchase discount of 20 percent.

The discount applies to business or leisure stays in all room categories at Loews 18 properties in the U.S. and Canada, including web exclusive rates on www.loewshotels.com

Advance Purchase reservations must be paid at time of booking, are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

The Advance Purchase discount is available online at www.loewshotels.com and by calling 800-23-LOEWS.

The discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offers or rates and is not available at the Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando.

Traditional reservations can still be made at rack rates with normal cancellation policies.

For reservations or more information, call 800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is ushering in the New Year with savings for travelers that stay grounded in 2010.

More than 30 of Kimpton’s nearly 50 hotels will offer 15 percent off the best available rate when guests book the “Ride the Rails” rate code in advance and show their train ticket at check-in.

Participating Kimpton hotels are located in Alexandria, Arlington, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Starting rates vary by market and reservations must be made in advance by calling 800-KIMPTON or at

www.kimptonhotels.com/promotions/ride-the-rails.aspx  

by navigating to the hotel of choice, and entering RAILS in the rate code box.

The Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is offering nightly room rates starting at $107 through March 31.

The property is located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line and close to several of San Francisco’s major attractions.

For more information, call 800-233-1234 or visit www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.com

Funjet Vacations launched a Sunsational Sale with vacations starting from $239.99.

All destinations from all departure cities are on sale for bookings through Feb. 18 for travel Jan. 30 to Aug. 31.

Special hotel offers may include free nights, free value-added inclusions and free guaranteed room upgrades, in destinations like Cancun/Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Orlando.

In select destinations, Funjet Vacations is offering buy one get one free tours and excursions and 20 percent off National and Alamo car rentals.

Sample vacation package and pricing include: Cancun — Flamingo Cancun Resort, all-inclusive, three stars, suitable for families, three nights reduced from $799.99 to $499.99, kids stay, play and eat free; Riviera Maya — Gran Bahia Principe Coba, all-inclusive, four stars, suitable for romance, three nights reduced from $964.99 to $579.99 with honeymoon inclusions; Punta Cana — Iberostar Punta Cana, all-inclusive, four stars, suitable for families, three nights reduced from $799.99 to $529.99. Jamaica — Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, all-inclusive, four stars, suitable for beach lovers, three nights reduced from $999.99 to $579.99; Oahu, Hawaii — Aston Waikiki Beach, three and a half stars, suitable for families, three nights reduced from $709.99 to $659.99, including two-for-one Luau and kids stay free; and Las Vegas — Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, three stars, suitable for active travelers, three nights reduced from $299.99 to $239.99.

Funjet Vacations Mexico and Caribbean hotel-only and air/hotel vacations include roundtrip/airport hotel transportation and in Cancun/Riviera Maya, Vallarta, Los Cabos, Jamaica or Punta Cana. Vacationers will receive a free “Experience More” Card with exclusive discounts and offers at participating retailers.

Funjet Vacations is the flagship brand of the family-owned Mark Travel Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee.

Funjet Vacations is celebrating 36 years of business in 2010.

Individual and group Funjet vacations are via nonstop charters and scheduled airlines to hundreds of destinations including Mexico, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, Hawaii, California, Florida and Europe.

Travelers can choose from air-inclusive, hotel-only or air-only vacations and add tours, attractions and shows to their vacation package for added value and convenience. For reservations click the Funjet banner above.

Two Luxe Hotels Los Angeles properties are offering a Deluxe Eat and Sleep package Feb. 1 through March 31. Included are a welcome amenity, a $25 food and beverage credit, morning newspaper and overnight valet parking from a nightly room rate of $229 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard and $279 at the Luxe Rodeo Drive.

For more information, call 866-589-3411

or visit www.luxehotels.com

Beginning July 1, LAN Peru — an affiliate of LAN Airlines — will initiate operations to Peru out of San Francisco.

The company will offer four flights per week to Lima on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. LAN Peru’s new service from San Francisco to Lima offers passengers connecting service to multiple destinations in the region including Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile.

San Francisco will become LAN Airlines and its affiliates’ fourth U.S. gateway, in addition to New York, Los Angeles and Miami.

For more information, visit www.lan.com

Horizon Air is offering Double Miles for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members who travel on Horizon’s new direct flights between San Jose or Sacramento and Spokane and between San Jose and Sacramento, March 26 through May 31.

Mileage Plan members who register for this offer will earn 1,302 miles each way between Sacramento and Spokane, and 1,493 miles each way between San Jose and Spokane.

Because Mileage Plan members earn a minimum of 500 miles each way, the Double Miles total between San Jose and Sacramento is 1,000 miles each way.

Horizon will operate two daily flights between the three cities.

One flight from Spokane will operate nonstop to Sacramento and continue on to San Jose, and a second flight from Spokane will operate nonstop to San Jose and continue on to Sacramento.

This new service includes two daily roundtrip flights between San Jose and Sacramento, facilitating same-day business trips in each direction between the two cities.

Fares between San Jose or Sacramento and Spokane start at $120, while fares between Sacramento and San Jose start at $29. All flights will be operated with 76-seat Bombardier Q400s.

Big Sur resorts and attractions are rolling out deals to celebrate the Feb. 3 release of the U.S. Postal Service’s new Express Mail stamp that features Bixby Creek Bridge.

The 78-year-old landmark paved the way to this wilderness best known for harboring authors and artists.

This architectural marvel, one of the top 10 highest single-span bridges in the world (714 feet long, 320 feet span), now serves more than 2 million vehicles annually.

Completed in 1932, Bixby Creek Bridge introduced automobile travel to Big Sur and kicked off a tourism boom for travelers plying the 90-mile stretch of seascapes and craggy coastline.

Today, the region boasts nine State Parks, 15 inns, ancient redwoods, waterfalls and beaches.

Marking the stamp’s debut, area hotels have teamed up to offer a “Bixby Bridge Package” this winter. Big Sur River Inn offers accommodations, breakfast and dinner for two starting at $160 double occupancy.

Treebones Resort, sporting 16 upscale yurt accommodations, is offering a two-night mid-week stay with breakfast at 20 percent off, starting at $124 double per night.

The Post Ranch Inn, boasting eco-luxury digs overlooking the sea, features two nights’ accommodations, two one-hour spa treatments, dinner at Sierra Mar and daily breakfast starting at $2,120, double.

Ventana Inn & Spa offers a $250 double rate including a complimentary upgrade and $50 resort credit. Julia Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park offers cottages at Big Sur Lodge, including breakfast and guided hike with bag lunch for two, at $180, double.

Packages exclude taxes and are based on availability, restrictions and black-out periods. For more information, visit www.SeeMonterey.com

San Francisco’s Taj Campton Place has announced a two-night Leave Your Heart in San Francisco package, valid throughout February.

Included are champagne and strawberries upon arrival, daily breakfast for two at the Campton Place Restaurant, special bath amenities and a wine tasting and dinner at Campton Place Restaurant.

The package is priced at $550 per couple.

To book the package, call 415-781-5555 or email reservations.campton@tajhotels.com

For more information, call 866-969-1825 or visit www.camptonplace.com

L’Auberge Carmel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., is offering a Made for Romance package for Valentine’s Day that starts at a nightly room rate of $415 per couple.

Included are a split of champagne upon arrival; natural, fresh fruit essence water at check-in; daily, European-style breakfast for two; nightly turndown service with a special treat; valet parking; and preferred seating in Aubergine restaurant.

Aubergine is also offering Valentine’s menus on Feb. 14.

A five-course menu is available at the first seating for $125 per person ($220 with wine pairings).

An eight-course menu is available for the second seating for $150 per person ($260 with wine pairings). Prices do not include taxes or gratuity.

For more information, call 831-622-5907
or visit www.laubergecarmel.com