Last-Minute Holiday Vacation Deals to Book Right Now
From the Caribbean and Mexico to California and Hawaii, from Florida to North and South Carolina, here are the best ways to have your merriest Christmas ever... at the beach! Check out these fun and festive finds.
CARIBBEAN AND MEXICO
Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama Island
The Package: Holiday Getaway
From now until Dec. 31, 2016, you can take advantage of Grand Lucayan’s Holiday Getaway package, which includes:
An all-inclusive stay for two at Grand Lucayan’s Lighthouse Pointe
Non-motorized water sport rentals
Access to holiday events such as Caribbean Night Buffets and Movie Nights Under the Stars
The Holiday Getaway package starts at $176 per person, per night, with travel dates between Dec. 21, 2016 and Jan. 1, 2017. A minimum 3-night stay is required. For more information or to book your stay, call (242) 350-5470 or visit grandlucayan.com.
2087 Unico Hotel Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Package: Pre-Opening Sale
Be one of the first guests to visit this oceanfront, adults-only hotel with this special offer, which includes:
An all-inclusive, adults-only getaway, with select spa and beauty salon treatments, excursions, golf, and more
Personalized in-room amenities made with local ingredients
A personal El Anfitrión-replacing the traditional butler service-to serve as a local host
An in-room crafted mini bar, stocked for personal preference
Shoe cleaning, ironing, and steaming services
Spa tub preparations, customized aromatherapy, and a pillow menu
Free high speed wi-fi
24-hour room service
The Pre-Opening Sale is bookable now through Dec. 31, 2016, for travel from March 1 through Dec. 22, 2017. Rates start as $186 per person, per night, with a minimum 2-night stay required. For more information, call (855) 212-4192 or visit unicohotelrivieramaya.com.
SOUTHEAST
24 North Hotel Key West, Key West, Florida
The Package: New Year’s Rest & Recovery
Book now-or before Dec. 30-for a 2-night stay over New Year’s Eve as part of the hotel’s Rest & Recovery package, which includes:
A bottle of La Marca Prosecco to enjoy at the hotel or take home as a souvenir
New Year’s Party favors to help get the party started
A complimentary shuttle to and from Old Town to ring in the New Year
Access to the Hangover Hospital: Code Blue therapy on-property New Year’s Day to revitalize and recharge
A complimentary Hair of the Dog cocktail-no explanation needed
Late checkout (at 4 p.m.) so you can rest and recover all day
The 2-night stay from Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017 starts at $799; a minimum 2-night stay is required, but you can book a longer vacation if you just can’t pull yourself away.
For more information, call (305) 320-0940 or visit 24northhotel.com.
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Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast, Florida
The Package: Hammock for the Holidays
Give yourself a post-holiday treat this year with this discount:
Up to 30 percent savings on stays lasting five or more nights.
This offer is valid for travel dates from Nov. 1, 2016, through March 16, 2017. The offer is subject to blackout dates and availability, and additional restrictions may apply. The discount is based on the length of your stay. Reservations can be made now through March 16, 2017, and rates start at $147 per night. For more information, visit hammockbeach.com.
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
The Package: Stay, Save & Be Merry
Make the most of the holiday season with these discounts, which include:
Luxurious oceanfront accommodations
15% off the resort’s best available rates
A $10 gift card to use during your stay
This deal is available now through Dec. 30, 2016, starting at $338 for a 2-night stay.
For more information, call (904) 261-6161 or visit omniameliaislandplantation.com.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida
The Package: Rock Star New Year’s Eve Hotel Package
This trip is for anyone who wants to ring in the new year right. It includes:
A 3-night stay in the Fillmore Suite
Two Deluxe pool-view rooms
Four tickets the 50-Yard Line Suite at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, including VIP transportation
A $1,000 credit to Kuro Japanese restaurant
A pool cabana with a $250 food and beverage credit
A $500 Rock Spa credit
This package is based on availability, and you must arrive on Dec. 30 or 31. Book now through Dec. 15, 2016. Rates start at $20,017 for a 3-night stay. For more information, call 1-866-502-7539 or visit seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
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The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
The Package: Home Suite Home for the Holidays
Visit this historic hotel with a luxurious holiday package that includes:
A 6-night stay in the Hepburn Suite
A personal interior designer to decorate the suite for the holidays and to match guests’ home
The Private Chef’s Dining Experience with wine pairings for up to four at Café Boulud
Daily breakfasts with a choice of in-room service or dining at Café Boulud
A personal shopper and gift wrapper
A horse-and-carriage ride through downtown West Palm Beach and along the Intracoastal Waterway
A tour of the holiday lights and the best decorated sights with a personal driver
Nightly turndowns, including gourmet hot chocolate, a candy-cane dessert, and more
This home-away-from-home package is available now through Jan. 31, 2017, with a 6-night minimum stay required. The suite and Chef’s Dining Experience are based on availability at the time of booking, and 14-day advance booking and 14-day cancellation are required. Rates start at $24,200 for a 6-night stay. For more information, call (561) 655-7740 or visit thebraziliancourt.com.
The Gates Hotel Key West, Key West, Florida
The Package: New Year’s Rest & Recovery
Book from now through Dec. 30, 2016, for a 2-night stay on New Year’s Eve, which includes:
A bottle of La Marca Prosecco to enjoy at the hotel or to take home as a souvenir
New Year’s Party favors
A complimentary shuttle to and from Old Town to ring in the New Year
Access to the Hangover Hospital: Code Blue therapy on-property New Year’s Day to revitalize and recharge
A complimentary Hair of the Dog cocktail
Late checkout (at 4 p.m.) so you can rest and recover all day
The 2-night stay from Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017 starts at $799; a minimum 2-night stay is required. For more information, call (305) 390-0930 or visit gateshotelkeywest.com.
The Gates Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
The Package: Vitamin-Sea
Celebrate the New Year with a package that offers renewing sun and sand and includes:
A private daybed by the pool for the day, with cold pressed juices
Vespa rental for entire stay
Sunrise yoga on the beach
A sailing excursion for two
Bicycle rentals for two
2-night accommodations
To take this refreshing trip, book by Jan. 15, 2017. This trip is based on availability, with a 2-night minimum stay. Travel dates may be from Jan. 2 through Feb. 15, 2017, with a starting rate of $814 for a 2-night stay. For more information, call (800) 445-8667 or visit gatessouthbeach.com/offers/.
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TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, Florida
The Package: Stay & Play Holiday Gift Package
If golfing is the way you celebrate, try this trip, which includes:
One round of golf on THE PLAYERS Stadium course, including a cart, practice balls and a forecaddie
One round on Dye’s Valley course (on the day of arrival only)
A 1-night stay at Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa
This package is available from Dec. 15, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, (with some blackout dates) and starts at $650 per golfer. For $100 per person, availability can be extended through March 31, 2017. For more information, visit tpc.com/sawgrass/holiday.
Emerald Isle Realty, The Crystal Coast, North Carolina
The Package: Nick of Time Bookings
Get a discount on your dream trip to Emerald Isle with these discounts, which include:
Ocean and/or sound-front rental accommodations
Vacation rental deals from 10 to 20 percent off the advertised rate
Access to area holiday activities such as Santa by the Sea, the Crab Pot Drop New Year’s Eve countdown, the Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla, the Penguin Plunge, and more
This discount is available from now through Dec. 31, 2016; rates vary per property, and not all properties are participating. This discount is not valid with existing weekly rate discounts. For more information, call an Emerald Isle Realty reservationist at (866) 586-6980 or visit crystalcoastnc.org.
Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina
The Package: Bubbles & Bliss New Year’s Eve
Make the most of your NYE with this exclusive package, which includes:
Luxurious accommodations in an Inn Room, a Guest House, or a Cottage
A welcome bottle of champagne and chocolate truffles
A Bubbles and Bliss four-course dinner, wine, and dancing in the Wilson Ballroom
Breakfast at Jessamine’s
Complimentary valet parking
This bubbly New Year’s celebration is bookable now through Dec. 30, 2016 for arrival on Dec. 31, 2016. Rates start at $850 per night, based on double occupancy and with taxes, resort fees, and service charges not included. For more information, call (843) 706-6500 or visit montagehotels.com/palmettobluff.
The Package: Festive Memories
Celebrate the season with this merry package, which includes:
Accommodations in an Inn Room, a Guest House, or a Cottage
A special festive arrival amenity
Daily breakfast ($60 credit)
A cozy throw for cuddling
Two complimentary cocktails from Octagon Bar and Gathering Place for enjoying by fire pits
Festive activities such as Saturdays with Santa, Chestnut Roasting, Holiday Game Room, Elves’ Workshop, Twelve Cocktails of Christmas, and more-see the full calendar here.
For this trip, a 2-night minimum stay is required, and taxes and resort fees are not included. Festive Memories is available now through Dec. 31, 2016, starting at $350 per night. For more information, call (843) 706-6500 or visit montagehotels.com/palmettobluff.
The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The Package: The Getaway Package
Make a true coastal getaway with this discounted package, which includes:
Up to 15 percent off already-reduced nightly and weekly rates for homes and villas
Dinner and lunch entrees for two at Coast or Links
Bicycles for two for the full duration of your stay
A $50 resort credit for stays of seven or more nights
A portrait session on the beach by certified professionals at Memory Lane Portraits and a 15 percent discount on a la carte portrait orders
10 percent off spa services at LeSpa of Sea Pines
Two hours of tennis per day at The Sea Pines Racquet Club
Preferred golf rates at The Sea Pines Resort’s championship golf courses, including Harbour Town Golf Links
This trip is available from now through Feb. 24, 2017, starting at $145 per night for three nights in a 2-bedroom deluxe villa. For more information, call (866) 561-8802 or visit seapines.com.
WEST COAST
Hilton Waikoloa Village/Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island, Hawaii
The Package: Christmas Dinner
Polish off your stay in Hawaii with this dinner, which includes:
A complimentary glass of champagne for adults
Kona salt brined turkey, honey glazed ham and slow cooked angus prime rib carving stations
Live entertainment
Complimentary self parking during the event
Reservations are required. The dinner is Dec. 25, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Ballroom. Prices start at $89 (including one glass of champagne) for adults, $39 for children ages five through 12, and complimentary for children aged four or younger with paid adult. For more information, call Hilton Waikoloa Village at 1-800-886-1234 or the restaurant for reservations at (808) 886-1234, ext. 54, or visit hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/resort-experiences/upcoming-events.
The Package: New Year’s Eve Dinner
This fabulous island-style meal includes:
Seafood on ice, including oysters, shrimp, and poke
Hawaiian roasted whole pig and Hawaiian salt crusted angus prime rib carving stations
Live entertainment
Complimentary self parking during the event
Reservations are required. The dinner is Dec. 31, 2016, from 7 p.m. through 10 p.m. at the Water's Edge Ballroom. Prices start at $89 (including one glass of champagne) for adults, $39 for children ages five through 12, and complimentary for children aged four or younger with paid adult. For more information, call Hilton Waikoloa Village at 1-800-886-1234 or the restaurant for reservations at (808) 886-1234, ext. 54, or visit hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/resort-experiences/upcoming-events.
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