Millennium Magazine recently shared a round up of 10 Black Friday + Cyber Monday deals, but when you thought it couldn’t get any sweeter, here are even more fun and exciting destinations to travel to this season.
Winters is near and with people taking more precautions social distancing, staying indoors, the urge to getaway some place with plenty of fresh air and open spaces is bound to happen. So why not get a head start and make plans to be ready when boredom and the mundane starts to sets in.
DOMESTIC
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About the property: The brand-new Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale brings a fresh energy to the downtown area with a unique design inspired by the local yachting culture and famed riverfront just a few blocks away. The 238-room property features artwork, architecture, lighting and a nautical color palette showcasing its theme of life on the water. Plus luxe amenities that include a sleek, sky-high pool with fire pits and private cabanas, a modern American restaurant & bar featuring global culinary influences with prime people watching, a fitness center with Peloton bikes, a Champagne vending machine, pet-friendly amenities, and more.
Offer: Book the Hyatt Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer and save 20% off rates + a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne and an optional en-suite Peloton session. Offer is valid is available for booking between November 9 – December 6, 2020 for stays between November 10, 2020 – April 4, 2021. This deal has a 24-hour cancellation period. For more information, visit www.hyatt.com. Offer is refundable with a one-night deposit and 24 hour cancellation policy. *offer is brand-wide, but Champagne + Peloton are exclusive perks for guests of Hyatt Centric Las Olas, offering added value for its guests.
Barnsley Resort | Adairsville, Georgia
About the property: Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Resort is a hidden gem for a romantic, adventurous or family-friendly escape. The 3,000 acre resort-meets-playground offers charming cottage-style accommodations, 55-room Inn, and a variety of on-site adventures including horseback riding, introduction to archery lessons, shooting clays, award-winning golf, miles of hiking trails, Spa, and gorgeous gardens, all complementing the 1840s Manor House Ruins. With three on-site restaurants ranging from fine-dining at the 19th century farmhouse, Rice House Restaurant, to pure Southern comfort food at Woodlands Grill and al fresco dining at the Beer Garden, guests can feast their eyes (and appetite!) on some of the freshest ‘garden-to-table’ cuisine in Georgia.
Offer: Enjoy 25% off best available rates when you book from November 16 through Cyber Monday November 30, 2020. Valid for travel November 29, 2020 – April 1, 2021. Rates do not include resort fee and tax. Blackout dates apply. To book visit: https://www.barnsleyresort.
Playa Largo Resort & Spa | Key Largo, Florida
About the property: Just an hour’s drive from Miami is Playa Largo Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection Hotel occupying 14 prime beachfront acres. Aiming to bring a taste of the beach indoors, Playa Largo’s chic nautical design makes use of indigenous materials like driftwood, coral rock and capiz shells, giving it that signature Keys’ vibe. Ideal for guests of all ages, Playa Largo has something to keep everyone entertained including beach cruiser rentals, a freeform pool edged by palm trees, hammock pods, basketball, tennis, and water sports like parasailing, snorkeling and kayaking. Add privacy can be found in The Hammocks, an enclave of 10 bungalows and a three-bedroom beach house nestled amongst gumbo limbo trees. Guests here are treated to daily breakfast baskets, private kitchens and access to the bungalow ambassador, along with all of Playa Largo’s signature amenities like the marina-facing restaurant Sol by the Sea and Ocean Spa.
Offer: Enjoy 30% off Bungalows, Bay Front Suites, Corner Bay Front Suites, and the Presidential Suite; 25% off Partial Bay View Rooms; 20% off Resort View Rooms when you book Nov. 27-30, 2020. To book, visit www.PlayaLargoResort.com and use code LPR. Valid for travel Dec. 1, 2020 – Oct. 31, 2021; blackout dates apply.
Hilton Aventura Miami | Aventura, FL
About the property: The new, soon-to-open Hilton Aventura Miami will bring refined luxury and vibrant South Beach lifestyle to the Aventura area. With 208 guest rooms each offering sweeping views of South Florida, multiple dining concepts including Muse lobby bar and Gala, the hotel’s full service restaurant, Hilton Aventura Miami is slated to be a standout destination for leisure and business travelers. Other highlights include an 8th floor yoga studio, rooftop pool, and Executive Lounge with premium perks. Located near South Florida’s white sand beaches and attractions, such as the Aventura Mall, Hard Rock Stadium and the Gulfstream Park Casino, entertainment is limitless in Miami’s most affluent suburb.
Offer: 30% off best available rates for bookings on Friday, November 27 and Monday, November 30, for travel from February 18, 2021 – July 31, 2021. Use code BFCM2020 to book at www.hiltonaventura.com. Booking can be changed or canceled at no charge up to 24-hours before the scheduled arrival date.
INTERNATIONAL
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa | Cancun, Mexico
About the property: Just a hop, skip and a jump from most major US cities, Cancun lies at the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. Drawing inspiration from Mexico’s natural beauty, the award winning JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa unveiled a $40 million renovation of all 447 ocean-facing guest rooms with unparalleled water views. The new interiors feature authentic Mexican textiles, Herringbone floors, Mayan-inspired wood accents, rainfall showers and free-standing soaking tubs complete with lavender bath salts. Coupled with palm-studded grounds, beachfront cabanas, free-form pools, Bali-style day beds, three international restaurants, and a Mayan-inspired spa, JW Marriott Cancun is the perfect spot to say “adios” to 2020.
Offer: Book the “Stay Longer, Experience More” offer and save an average of 30% off BAR and receive a daily $50 USD resort credit. Rates starting at $172/night. To book, visit www.jwmarriottcancun.com and enter code D3Q. Three night minimum length of stay required. Valid for travel now through May 31, 2021.
Marriott Cancun Resort | Cancun, Mexico
About the property: The mysticism of Mexico’s ancient history and world-class Marriott service seamlessly come together at Marriott Cancun Resort, an ideal destination for weekend getaways, family vacations and memorable couples escapes. Located in the heart of Cancun with the Mexican Caribbean as the backdrop, Marriott Cancun Resort is an expansive beachfront oasis known for its roster of international restaurants, prime oceanfront real estate and airy new lobby. In between soaking up the bird’s eye views from its ocean-facing rooms, guests can lounge beneath the beachfront palapas and fill up on tasty Mexican street food at the trendy SacBe Beach Shack. This bohemian beach bar gives guests all of the #TulumVibes with its hanging bar stools, macrame hammocks, driftwood rod ceilings, hand-painted artwork and live DJ sets.
Offer: Book the “Stay Longer, Experience More” offer and save an average of 30% off BAR and receive a daily $50 USD resort credit. Rates starting at $109/night. To book, visit www.marriottcancunresort.com and enter code D3Q. Three night minimum length of stay required. Valid for travel now through May 31, 2021.
Il Salviatino | Fiesole, Italy
About the property: Originally built as a humble farmhouse then refurbished by some of Florence’s elite families over the years, Il Salviatino is a luxuriously restored Renaissance villa set within the sloping hills of Fiesole, yet only a stone’s throw away from the Florence city centre. Surrounded by a lush, 12.5-acre private park, the villa was built in the 15th century and for centuries was used as a cultural gathering place for artists, performers, and intellectuals. Now a 41-room luxury hotel boasting some of the most stunning views of the Tuscan capital, Il Salviatino’s unique atmosphere, where original frescoes and hand-stitched leather furnishings sit alongside the most modern technologies, make it an alluring retreat for the most discerning of travelers.
Offer: Those who make a reservation from November 23-30 and book a minimum of two nights can take advantage of Il Salviatino’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer for 40% off the best available rate, a welcome drink, daily breakfast, afternoon tea time, free access to the wellness center and fitness room, and shuttle service to and from Florence. Rates start at $322/night in a Superior room. Valid for travel from May 13 through November 27, 2021. To book, visit salviatino.com or email reservations@salviatino.com.
Caribe Hilton | San Juan, Puerto Rico
About the property: Travelers looking for the ultimate Caribbean getaway that’s just a short plane ride from most major US cities should head to Caribe Hilton, one of Puerto Rico’s most beloved and iconic resorts. From cooling off in the oceanfront swimming pools and exploring with on-site snorkeling and ’snuba’ to practicing your backhand at the Monica Puig tennis center, indulging at the spa and on-site dining options, guests staying at Caribe Hilton can enjoy a much-needed vacation in a gorgeous, tropical setting. Don’t leave without trying the classic Piña Colada – it was invented at the Caribe Hilton, after all.
Offer: Book the ‘Dream Away’ offer and receive up to 15% off the best available rate as well as early check-in and check-out; subject to availability. Valid for travel now through October 31, 2021; blackout dates apply. To book, visit www.caribehilton.com/offers/
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino | Palm Beach, Aruba
About the property: Discover a captivating tropical paradise at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Overlooking the sandy white shores of Palm Beach, the 414-room resort boasts the largest accommodations on the island, with exceptional resort amenities to match.Try your luck at the thrilling 24-hour Stellaris Casino or relax and take a swim in the Caribbean’s famed turquoise waters. Sip on specialty cocktails in private cabanas at the H2Oasis adults-only pool or pamper yourself with a soothing massage at the full-service Mandara spa. Indulge tastebuds with the flavors of the Caribbean with nine on-site restaurants and bars, including the resort’s signature toes-in-the-sand dinner at Atardi.
Offer: Book three nights to receive 30% off the best available rate, or book four nights or more to receive 35% off the best available rate. Visit www.ArubaMarriott.com and use code L9Z. Bookable from Black Friday, November 27, 2020 through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2020. Valid for stays between November 27, 2020 and October 31, 2021; blackout dates apply.
Oasis Coral Estate Beach, Dive & Wellness Resort | Curaçao
About the property: Set atop a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Oasis Coral Estate Beach, Dive & Wellness Resort is a secluded retreat on Curaçao’s southern shores. Designed around wellness, the resort offers everything from sunset yoga classes beside the infinity pool to scuba diving lessons from its on-property dive shop. Between the resort’s villa-style accommodations, and two seaside restaurants — Karakter, a beachfront hangout, and Koraal, the rooftop terrace — guests never have to leave. The property also houses 8, an experiential spa with open-air treatment rooms allowing the island’s constant trade winds to flow through. On the menu are things like Thai, chakra-balancing, and stress-fixing massages. Guests can also relax in the infinity pool, Igloo Room, Sahara Room and Rainforest Steam Room, along with two cliffside jacuzzis.
Offer: Save 25% off when you book Nov. 27 or Nov. 30. Valid for travel from Dec. 1, 2020 – May 30, 2021; blackout dates apply. Rates start at $124/night. To book visit, https://www.oasiscoralestate.
Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino | Curaçao
About the property: The newly renovated Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino is the ultimate spot to unwind and enjoy the island’s year-round 80° temperatures. Set on its own private beach and offering a sparkling infinity pool, beach club, two bars and the acclaimed Caribbean restaurant, Nautilus, Renaissance Curacao is the ideal spot to soak in the Caribbean sun and enjoy island life. Located just steps away from the iconic Queen Emma Floating Bridge, Handelskade and Rif Fort, an area with dozens of small shops and delectable restaurants, this resort provides easy access to the island’s top attractions. Offer: Guests can save up to 25% off bookings from Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2020. Valid for travel from Nov 27, 2020 – Dec 21, 2021 (blackout dates apply).