Avoid The Post-Holiday Funk With Travel Steals & Splurges

Dec. 28, 2007 - The holidays are over, the temperature is cooler and the post-holiday funk is setting in. More people are depressed in January than in any other month, which makes it the perfect time for a getaway on any price point. Escape the post-holiday blues with the following getaways, guaranteed to brighten moods in the New Year; with starting rates ranging from steals as low as $199 to splurges at $519.

 

STEALS

New York, NY
Deemed the Grand Dame of Madison Avenue since 1924, white-gloved porters whisk guests through the traditional revolving doors of the Roosevelt Hotel, where they are immediately transported to the grandeur of old New York, starting at $199*. The Roosevelt Hotel is located right in the thick of things - steps from Fifth-Avenue shopping and Park Avenue, and a straight shot to the hip East Village and Lower East Side's restaurants and bars. Call (888)-TEDDY-NY or visit www.theroosevelthotel.com.

Tampa, FL
Located in the heart of a vibrant city, Tampa's newest luxury hotel, InterContinental Tampa embodies a contemporary yet casual sense of elegance with the flair of Florida style and sophistication, starting at $209*. From attractions such as Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium to the thrill of major league sports and the exciting nightlife of Ybor City, guests will find the city of Tampa an ideal place to play and relax. Call (866) 915-1558 or visit www.intercontampa.com

SPLURGES

Rio Mar, PR
Situated on a 500-acre hideaway nestled between the tropical El Yunque National Rain Forest and a mile-long stretch of secluded beach on the Atlantic Coast, Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, A Wyndham Resort, offers a winter getaway starting at $269*. A beach resort sheltered by a rainforest; reminiscent of a sprawling Spanish plantation home; a "no customs, no passport, no problem" place where adventure reigns and the transition from everyday to "in-this-moment" is seamless. Call 1-888-4RIOMAR or visit www.wyndhamriomar.com.

Naples, FL
The only true beachfront, boutique resort on the Gulf Coast to rival the élan of South Beach,
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is the perfect getaway starting at $519*. The "Frostbite Relief" program offers guests a warm reprieve with cozy resort credits of $100, $200 and $300 for any two, three or four-night stay, respectively. Capturing a spot on the coveted Condè Nast Traveler Gold List, the stylish escape features a soft white beach with private Beach Butlers, crisp white cabanas along a cascading falls pool, David Leadbetter Golf Academy with a Cupp golf course and exotic SpaTerre. Call (800) 237-6883 or visit www.laplayaresort.com.

*Rate for a one-night stay, based on double occupancy; subject to change. Excludes taxes and gratuities. Advanced reservations required. Rate non-transferable. Offer not available for groups or in combinations
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