We use tons of online tools to find the most competitive travel deals on the Internet. Then we hand pick the very best specials for our favorite people: New Yorkers. 

Our favorite finds this week? A super-discounted rate (saving $400!) at a perfect little spot on the most laid back island of the Florida Keys, plus lots of low airfare to a handful of other beach destinations.

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Super Spa for Super Cheap: [via TravelZoo] From now through September, stay at the luxurious Claremont Resort and Spa in Northern California's Berkeley Hills for just $99 a night, which is half off regular summer rates. The hotel has incredible views, comfortable and stylish accommodations, and a delicious breakfast (which you can partake in for an extra $10 - usually it's an extra $30). But the real reason to go to the Claremont is for the spa; this sprawling oasis combines techniques, philosophies, and treatments from every culture to best serve your relaxation needs, with over 100 services to choose from. It's been voted "Top US Urban Spa" by Vogue, as well as one of the "Top 20 Spas in the Country" by Elle magazine. So definitely indulge in a massage or other treatment - after all, you'll be saving big bucks on your room. Click here to read more.

Low Key Florida Escape: [via TabletHotels] Forget Miami, forget Key West. If you're looking for a Florida that's less about clubbing and more about some actual under-the-sun relaxation, we've found the perfect spot for you - Islamorada Key. (Islamorada, by the way, is also the sport fishing capital of the Caribbean, if you're into that sort of thing.) Tablet Hotels has alerted us to a great property there, right on the beach - Casa Morada - and for the next two weeks, you can stay in one of the Casa's beautiful suites for just $189 a night, down from the regular rate of a whopping $589! Revamped from a quiet seaside motel, Casa Morada offers minimal modern design peppered with Mexican antiques and a touch of luxury, plus more hammocks than you can count. Each suite has a private garden or terrace, DVD player, and a selection of books - some suites even come with open air jacuzzis. Perfect for your much-needed R&R. Click here to book this incredible deal.

Discounted Digs in Chicago: [via TravelTicker] From now through August 31st, stay at the Whitehall Hotel in Chicago for $111 - a 39% discount off the regular rate of $182! This European-style boutique hotel is perfectly located in the heart of downtown Chicago, and offers "an inspiring blend of classic hospitality with urban panache."We're not quite sure what "urban panache" means, but we do know we'd enjoy all The Whitehall's copious perks: Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy terry robes in the bathrooms, 24 hour room and concierge service, and three dining options including a pizza bar and lounge where the Beatles once enjoyed a tipple. There's also a touch of over-the-top luxury here including a complimentary car for guests to use on shopping trips, overnight shoeshines, etc. The Whitehall was voted "one of the eight great small hotels of the U.S." by Fortune magazine, and with this deal, we think now's the time to check it out. Click here to get the best discount rates.

Swank Seattle Hotel Sale: [via TravelTicker] From now through October 4th, stay at the W hotel in Seattle for as little as $139 on select weekends, and $169 on all other weekends (which is still a 30% discount off regular rates), including the 4th of July and Labor Day. This is a great deal considering the perks of staying at a W, including an incredible location (in the center of the downtown area, right next to Pike Place Market) and delicious dining options (like Earth + Ocean, an award-winning spot offering fresh regional fare). There are also extra highlights such as a luxury fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a check-out kiosk where you can print your boarding pass to avoid airport hassles, and the W's mostly literal "whatever whenever" service. Click here to get more info about this deal, including a list of all $139-priced weekends.

Modern Design Den, Over 50% Off: [via DealBase] One of our favorite deal sites, dealbase.com, has given us access to their exclusive promotional rate at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco. From now through August 31st, stay for just $95 per night - a savings of over 50%. Just steps from Union Square and Nob Hill, the Clift Hotel is centrally located and offers wonderful views of the city. Its rooms are the epitome of stylish comfort, if a bit mid-90s in their aesthetic; darkly lit rooms have Phillipe Starck-designed furniture, fluffy down comforters and cashmere-soft throws, which make for a comfortable stay. The hotel's bright, open bathrooms are also stocked with agua by Korres bath amenities, always a lovely perk. And should you not want to venture far for food or fun, you're in luck. The Redwood Room is always a nice spot for a nightcap, and the hotel is also home to the San Fran outpost of renowned eatery Asia de Cuba, a delicious Latin-Asian fusion restaurant that's a tad over-the-top (the centerpiece is a huge, cross-shaped communal table made entirely of hand-etched Venetian mirror). An homage to modern design - with furniture by Eames, Renee Marguerite, even Salvador Dali - the Clift Hotel is by far one of the cheapest "trendy" SF lodgings we've seen in a while. See for yourself here, or click here to learn how to book this deal.

Dutch Caribbean Dream: [via Travel Ticker] We recently found this package to Curacao (part of the Netherlands Antilles), which starts at around $950 per person, and then takes a $400 dip when you enter the promo code CURNOW400 when booking. This puts the trip at around $537 (again, depending on dates) for round trip, nonstop airfare plus five nights stay at the Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club hotel, a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. The package also includes a $140 food and beverage credit, and a $100 off coupon if it rains during your stay (how's that for a silver lining?). The Lodge offers complimentary kayaking and yoga, and can take you sea diving through a sunken airplane, among other daily jaunts. You can also rent bikes, get a massage on your private patio, or hop on the complimentary public transport to downtown Willemstad. If you like the sound of this vacation, hurry up and book - the sale ends Sunday!

Airfare Sale to Sunny Locales: Friendly, roomy Jet Blue is having a "Life's A Beach" sale for travel between July 14th and October 6th, to all our favorite sunny destinations. We found way cheap fares: $248 to Cancun, $269 to Nassau, $292 to Bermuda, $305 to St. Maarten, $306 to San Juan, $317 to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and $326 to Aruba. Phew! Sound enticing? Click here to book - this sale ends June 26th!

Free Night in the Windy City: [via DealBase] The city so nice we've featured it twice - if you plan on heading to Chicago for a long weekend, this might be the deal for you. Stay 2 discounted nights at the Fairmont Chicago hotel and get the third night free. This package also includes $50 toward food and beverages, a $50 spa certificate, discounted parking, and free meals for kids under 12 (if you have any of those). The Fairmont is a AAA 4-diamond landmark, and was awarded "Exceptional Service and Amenities" on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List and Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels list. According to dealbase.com, this is the best 5-star offering in Chicago they've seen all week. And it's all yours through September 8th - click here to get more info and to book.

Get-Up-And-Go Utah Spa Sale: [via Travel + Leisure] We think the Red Mountain Spa in Utah might challenge your idea of what "spa" really means. This spot is less relaxation, more rejuvenation - and through August 31st you can experience it for just $119 a night. Included are all meals, unlimited fitness classes and daily guided morning hikes, lifestyle classes at the Wellness Center (think cooking, tai chi, etc.), and the use of resort facilities such as indoor and outdoor pools, bicycles, walking trails, and strength and cardio equipment. And yes, you can get some sedentary soothing as well - Red Mountain has tons of massage options, as well as a full service salon. They also have a restaurant with healthy food options that actually look good (think lots of fresh fruits, veggies, fish, etc.) and beds that look to us like huge fluffy clouds - perfect for post-spa slumber. While the spa and surrounding area is pretty sleepy (i.e. boring), we went here with our mom and can recommend it as an affordable, easy Mother-Daughter Getaway. Click here to get more deal details and to book.

Discounted European Airfare: Delta Airlines is having a big sale on fares to Europe this fall - and now's the perfect time to plan a getaway! We found lots of low rates across a wide number of dates: $463 to Dublin, $560 to Berlin, $567 to Frankfurt, $617 to Madrid, and $641 to Milan, just to name a few. Book by June 29th for travel between August 17th and October 24th. Click here for more details on the sale.