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Discerning travelers looking for a deal this Black Friday / Cyber Monday, don’t despair. Pursuitist is back with its annual look at the best offerings at luxury hotels and resorts around the world. We’ve organized by State, Country and Brand, in alphabetical order, and will add to the list as we see new deals that fit our criteria.
ALASKA
Waterfall Resort is offering FREE FLIGHTS with their “Gift Wrap a Fishing Trip” deal for a value up to $750 to guests who book here starting Black Friday through December for travel during the 2016 summer season (June 11 – August 12). Complimentary airline tickets can be paired with any Land Package for two or more nights, with all-inclusive rates starting at $3,580 per person. The package includes:
- Complimentary roundtrip airfare to Ketchikan, AK (limit up to $750)
- Combine with Kids Rate for 15% Off AND free airfare!
- Roundtrip sea plane between Ketchikan and Waterfall Resort
- Oceanfront lodging in historic cabins or lodge rooms (double occupancy)
- Hearty all-you-can-eat Alaskan fare
- Full service guided sport fishing on 25’ heated cabin cruises (four guests per boat)
- Use of high-end rods, reels, all-weather gear and all other fishing equipment
- Professional fish cleaning, cutting, vacuum-packing and fishing to take your catch home
- Onsite Alaskan Airlines agent to check-in bags and fish boxes
- Ground crew in Ketchikan International Airport to assist with transfers
- Daily housekeeping and resort services; Free Wi-
Fi hot spots
Airline baggage fees, Alaska State fishing license and gratuities not included. Bookable on www.WaterfallResort.com.
BRANDS
Abercrombie & Kent
Relax this year with Abercrombie & Kent’s Holiday Sale. For five days, beginning on November 30, A&K is offering savings up to 50 percent on luxury private travel in 2016, to destinations around the world, starting from just $1,495. Savvy gift-givers can delight the travellers on their list (or themselves) with exclusive, privately-guided journeys to some of the world’s most inspiring sights, including the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, Petra, Angkor Wat, and the Masai Mara, among others, in the company of expert A&K local guides. While savings of up to $3,100 are available beginning November 30 at 8 a.m. CST through December 4 at 4 p.m. CST, departure dates are limited.
Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels is the largest operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States offering guests authentic experiences within each property’s local destinations. Black Friday through Cyber Monday, 11 different Destination properties are offering special deals – from San Diego to Vermont, Phoenix to Virginia – there is something for everyone for bookings between December 2015 and April 2016.
Sound mind, sound body –This Cyber Monday, Canyon Ranch is offering an unforgettable wellness deal that doesn’t require leaving your families and turkey dinners for the unnecessary stressors of holiday shopping. With the purchase of an online gift card, guests will receive up to 20% back in the form of a voucher. Vouchers can be used toward the purchase of a Canyon Ranch package, as an additional service allowance to an existing Canyon Ranch package, toward the purchase of a SpaDay or retail purchases Valid only on online gift card purchases on November 30, 2015. For gift card, standard terms apply. Vouchers are valid January 3 – December 23, 2016.
Marriott Hotels
Marriott has announced a limited-time offer from Black Friday through Cyber Monday that includes up to 25% off rates on stays occurring between December 11, 2015 and January 17, 2016. Discounted rates are available at over 2,000 participating hotels and resorts across 11 brands in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Marriott Rewards members will enjoy the benefits of loyalty by receiving an additional 5% off (up to 30% discount), as well as the extra benefits already available to them, including free in-room Wi-Fi and mobile check-in through the Marriott Mobile app. This exclusive offer is only available by booking direct on Marriott.com/cyber or calling 888-236-2427. Rewards members use code 39B. Participating hotels within Marriott’s portfolio of brands include JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Delta Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites.
Trump Hotels
Available Black Friday through Giving Tuesday, enjoy 30% off all suites booked between 11/27 and 12/1, 2015, for stays 1/1/16 through 3/31/16, brand wide. Locations are available in New York City (Central Park and SoHo), Chicago, Toronto, Miami, Las Vegas, Waikiki, Panama and Doonbeg. For each stay booked, TRUMP HOTELS will donate $10 to the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving(R) holiday campaign. You’ll also enjoy a welcome amenity, early check-in and late checkout based on availability.
BAHAMAS
Atlantis Resort
Offering up to 50% in savings, Atlantis’ “Black Friday / Cyber Monday” deal will run from November 24 at midnight through Monday, November 30 (Cyber Monday) and includes a resort credit up to $500 when booking a four-night minimum stay. This once-a-year-deal is valid for travel between December 1, 2015 through November 22, 2016 (blackout dates apply) and rates start as low as $128/night.
Deep Water Cay
With a deal too good to be true for a private island Caribbean vacation, Deep Water Cay is offering guests who book four or more nights for two along with the meal plan on Black Friday or Cyber Monday will receive one additional night as well as an entire day of meals for free. This special deal also includes welcome “Cuba Libre” cocktails featuring Havana Rum and a pair of fine Cuban cigars. This offer is only valid for new direct bookings by calling reservations at (888) 420-6202 or emailing reservations@deepwatercay.com on ether Friday, November 27th or on Monday, November 30, 2015 and mentioning this Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal. Valid travel dates are from12/1/15 through 2/29/16 and from 7/1/16 through 8/14/16, and is based on availability. This offer does not include any scheduled activities, transportation, taxes resort service fee or additional alcoholic beverages.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
The private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands is offering 25 percent off their best available rates from Black Friday to Cyber Monday for stays Dec.11 to Jan. 17, 2016.
Peter Island Resort & Spa
Mention BVI Cyber Monday when booking to receive a complimentary bottle of champagne. Peter Island also offers 7-night stays for the cost of 5 or for the cost of 6 nights in a junior suite. For reservations, call 1-800-346-4451. Offer is valid from January 4 to December 19, 2016 and bookable on Cyber Monday only.
CALIFORNIA
The Ranch at Live Oak/Malibu
Starting Monday, November 30 through Monday, December 14, please mention Wellness16 to receive 20% off all stays in December and January.
Mondrian, West Hollywood
Walk outside Mondrian’s signature, thirty-foot mahogany front doors and, just steps away from the hotel, visitors can explore some of the world’s most sought-after fashion boutiques and celebrity-frequented restaurants and nightclubs or experience the live music at some the world’s most iconic music venues, including The Roxy and House Of Blues. Book on Cyber Monday and enjoy 30% stays through March 31, 2016; blackouts apply.
COSTA RICA
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Costa Rica
Enjoy up to 50% off with rates from $150/night for travel August 21 through December 17, 2016 with code CYMO.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington, DC is a luxury boutique hotel located in the nation’s capital with 95 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 22 sophisticated specialty suites, and a multitude of modern onsite amenities. On Cyber Monday, book any room type at The Jefferson and receive 20% off our best available rate for travel through February 29, 2016.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club will offer the first 10 guests that call starting at 10 AM on Cyber Monday a rate of $100.00 per night for a Junior Suite during the first week of September 2016, as well as a 10% discount on food & beverage and spa offerings. This rate is 10 times less than the current standard rate in honor of the resort’s 10th Anniversary. The rate is inclusive of tax and breakfast, valid for three nights, and based on double occupancy. Additional nights are bookable at $300 a night. *This offer is valid for travel dates Friday, August 26th to Sunday, Sept 4th, 2016 – restrictions apply.
FLORIDA
Turnberry Isle Miami Resort, Golf & Spa
Book two nights and get the third night free, plus a $50 nightly resort credit at Turnberry Isle Miami on Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Also enjoy the following added benefits during your stay:
- Kids ages five and under eat free at CORSAIR (children’s menu)
- 50% off golf for young adults age 16 & 17
- Free golf play for kids ages 15 and under after 2:30 pm and 50% off before 2:30pm(One comp junior per paying adult)
- 20% off pool cabanas
- 10% off selected children’s programs
** For stays on select dates through October 31, 2016. Nightly rate will be discounted to reflect the third night free. Based on availability. Advanced purchase rate is nonrefundable. Other restrictions apply.
NEW YORK
The Peninsula New York
This Five Star New York City hotel is celebrating by offering travelers up to 30% off room bookings, spa treatments, dining offers and gift cards in advance of the busy winter travel season. Available exclusively online from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, use promotional code NYCYBER. This offer is valid for stays beginning December 13, 2015 through April 3, 2016, some blackout days apply.
MEXICO
The Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas
The majestic Resort at Pedregal lies on Cabo San Lucas’ most coveted parcel of land – an extraordinary, 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Starting Black Friday, receive 30%-40% off hotel rooms, suites, residences and Presidential Suites when booked between Friday, November 27 – Friday, December 4 *Valid for travel from June 15, 2016 through October 15, 2016 on three-night minimum stays from Sunday through Wednesday. Based on availability, blackout dates apply. Book at http://www.theresortatpedregal.com or call +52-624-163-4300.
PUERTO RICO
Condado Vanderbilt in San Juan
Condado Vanderbilt, the historic Grand Dame Hotel built in 1919 and located beachside in the hip and urban Condado District of San Juan, is offering a 50 % savings on suites (rates normally start at $450 – $3,500) with a travel window of January 3, 2016 to December 23, 2016 (blackout dates fromFebruary 11 – 14, 2016). Book directly online.
ST LUCIA
The Landings
The luxury all suite beach resort is offering up to 50% off in savings, and includes: accommodations in One-, Two or Three-Bedroom Marina View Villa Suite, breakfast daily at the Beach Club Restaurant, a guide to Pigeon Island National Park (available on Tuesdays and Thursdays), a guided hike to Monde Du Cap (available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), and two children stay and play for free. Rates start at USD $295 per night, plus service charge and taxes. The Black Friday/CyberMonday deal is available for travel from November 27, 2015 through March 20, 2016. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.
UNITED KINGDOM
Room rates at this posh Knightsbridge hotel start at just $480 a night (that’s a 50% discount) and the offer includes an Afternoon Tea for two, two West-End theater tickets and a full English Breakfast. The offer is valid to book on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the code BLACK and is valid for stays from January 1, 2016 to March 30, 2016. Guests can follow this link to book online.
The latest post from a Pursuitist guest writer.