<div>This week features the best getaways from around the globe selected, of course, with New Yorkers in mind. Better yet, each one of the specials we're featuring offers serious savings.</div><div><br /></div><div>On that note, our favorite find of the week is a bunch of airfares to the West Cost for this weekend selling for as little as $208 with all taxes and fees included. Keep reading for more details on this deal, as well as an overview of all our specials, or <a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers">click through for details on how to book each one</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Note</i>: all flights listed are nonstop, roundtrip, and include taxes and fees.</div><div><br /></div><div>__________________________________</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers">The Top 10 Travel Deals of the Week</a></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Paris Exchange:</b></a> A software engineer and his American Lit professor wife (real airheads, right?) are looking to swap their absolutely perfect looking 2-bdrm apartment in the 10th for a Brooklyn or Manhattan apartment in April/May for one month. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Tokyo Swap:</b></a> A flexible Yokohama apartment swap is available anytime in Feb, March or August of 2010 for 5, 7 or 10 days. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Up to 40% Off Costa Rica Dream House:</b></a> This modern home (pictured) in Dominical, Costa Rica, looks like the perfect fancy - but affordable - vacation for 6 friends. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Upstate Ski Getaway</b></a>: Stay two weekend nights in a kitchenette room in one of our favorite inns upstate and get lots of perks including cocktails, ski lift passes and more for just $380. A bargain.</li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Active Budget Adventure in Thailand:</b></a> For a seriously active and affordable getaway, consider this $400 8-day trek through Thailand's beautiful Northern hillside country.</li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>San Francisco 4 Star for Less:</b></a> Stay in one of San Francisco's most centrally located hotels for just $129/night through May.</li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Bangkok Bargain:</b></a> A new luxury hotel that's supposed to rival the nicest in town has lowered its rates by 30% to $121 night through March 31st, 2010. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Luxury in Tuscany:</b></a> There's a private sale and you're invited. Get 30% off rooms at a super deluxe looking villa in Tuscany through March. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Last Minute West Coast - This Weekend! </b></a>Leave Saturday for Las Vegas from JFK, return Monday or Tuesday, and pay just $218. Ditto for Los Angeles, with options for departures on both Friday and Saturday. </li><li><a href="http://www.jauntsetter.com/travel_deals/our-top-10-travel-deals-picked-especially-for-new-yorkers"><b>Long Weekend in Barcelona: </b></a>Tickets to Barcelona leaving Newark Thursday, 2/18 and returning Monday morning on 2/21 are just $509 with this unadvertised fare.</li></ul><div><br /></div></div></div>
<div><div>This week's travel deals put the spotlight on getaways from around the globe selected, of course, with New Yorkers in mind. </div><div><br /></div><div>Better yet, all the fascinating destinations we're featuring are offering some of the best savings we've seen in awhile on everything from adventure tours to hotel packages.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our favorite find? A bunch of airfares to the West Cost for this weekend selling for as little as $208 with all taxes and fees included.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>On that note, as always, all our listed flights are roundtrip, all-fees-and-taxes-included and non-stop unless otherwise noted. We detest stopovers!</div><div><br /></div><div>____________________________________________</div><div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Vacation Swaps</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b>Paris Exchange:</b> Paris apartment swaps are one of the most popular items on our site, and so we're bringing you <a href="http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/swp/1572723909.html">another abode up for grabs in The City of Lights</a>. A software engineer and his American Lit professor wife (real airheads, right?) are looking to swap their 2-bdrm apartment in the 10th for a Brooklyn or Manhattan apartment in April/May for one month. Their apartment sounds and looks really lovely - <a href="http://www.homeexchange.com/show.php?id=120315. ">check out photos and get more information here.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tokyo Swap</b>: A flexible swap is available with another brainy couple (one half the duo lectures at a Japanese University), this time in Yokohama. Their two-bedroom apartment has tons of amenities, including bikes and a traditional Tatami room. Desired dates are anytime in Feb, March or August of 2010 for 5, 7 or 10 days. <a href="http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/swp/1566529531.html">Get more info on the swap here.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><div>____________________________________________</div></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Vacation Rentals</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Up to 40% Off Costa Rica Dream House:</b> This modern home (pictured) in Dominical, Costa Rica, looks like the perfect fancy - but affordable - vacation for 6 friends. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool, amazing design, and tons of luxurious perks, this house normally rents for $2,975. Now, however, rates are just $1,850 a week, or $88/night per couple, till April. <a href="http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p181805">Check out lots of photos here</a> or <a href="http://www.manucr.com/villas-for-rent/the-pavilion-villa-rental-dominical.html">the owner's website here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>____________________________________________</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i><b>Packages + Tours</b></i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Upstate Ski Getaway: </b>The Roxbury Inn's <a href="http://www.theroxburymotel.com/Promotions/">Two-Fer-Two Winter Ski Weekend</a> package is too good to miss. Stay two weekend nights in a kitchenette room, get two top shelf cocktails at the Public Lounge, and get a voucher for buy-1-get-1-free ski lift tickets at neary Plattekill Mountain. The price? Just $380 - or $560 if you want to add in two Swedish massages at the inn's onsite spa. <a href="http://www.theroxburymotel.com/Promotions/">Get more details here.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Active Budget Adventure in Thailand:</b> We've traveled with GAP Adventure travels in Southeast Asia and can vouch for this tour company's small group trips - especially in destinations off-the-beaten path. For a seriously active and affordable getaway, consider this 25% off special on an 8-day Hilltribe trek through Thailand's beautiful Northern countryside for just $400 for early March departures. <a href="http://www.gapadventures.com/trips/northern-hilltribes-and-villages/ATHV/2010/?start-date=2010-03-01">Get more details here.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>____________________________________________</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><i>Hotel Deals</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>San Francisco 4 Star for Less:</b> [via <a href="http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/69980403-737847/">Travelzoo</a>] Stay in San Francisco's <a href="http://www.intercontinentalsanfrancisco.com/">4-Star Intercontinental Hotel</a> for just $129/night through May. We've stayed at this hotel and while it's nothing <i>super</i> fancy - nor does it have a tremendous amount of character - this is a hell of a deal for such a centrally located, upscale hotel. We paid much more last time we stayed, and regular rates usually start at $179/night. For valid dates and more details, <a href="http://hotels.travelzoo.com/california-hotels/737847?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email_top20">click here.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bangkok Bargain</b>: A new luxury hotel that's supposed to rival the nicest in town has lowered its rates by 30% to $121/night through March 31st, 2010. While the special that originally offered this rate is "officially" over, technically you can still book rooms at this super affordable price. <a href="http://www.lebua.com/bangkok/packages/">Click here to make your reservation.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Luxury in Tuscany</b>: Tablet's latest private sale is offering <a href="http://www.tablethotels.com/privatesale/Sale?roomType=854&rateCategory=15901 ">30% off rooms at a super deluxe looking villa in Tuscany</a> through March. While rooms aren't cheap ($406/night), we think this destination would be the perfect beginning to an almost-spring honeymoon. Less tourists, more value and lots of Italian food and wine at the ready. Not a member of Tablet? Not to worry - just send an email to invites@tablethotels.com and you will receive an invitation via email with instructions to gain access. Be sure to include your first and last name in the request.</div><div><br /></div><div>____________________________________________</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><i>Flights</i></b></div><div><br /><ul><li><b>Last Minute West Coast - This Weekend! </b>Leave Saturday for Las Vegas from JFK, return Monday or Tuesday, and pay just $218. Ditto for Los Angeles, with options for departures on both Friday and Saturday. Craving a little time in San Francisco? Then pay just $208 for flights leaving on Friday or Saturday, returning Monday or Tuesday. <a href="http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/deals_offers/web_fares/index.jsp">These fares are sure to sell out quickly, so head on over to Delta and book as quickly as possible!</a></li><li><b>Long Weekend in Barcelona: </b>Tickets to Barcelona leaving Newark Thursday, 2/18 and returning Monday morning on 2/21 are just $509 on Continental with this unadvertised airfare. It's hard to find a ticket to Europe this cheap - ever - and we love the idea of heading over to Spain for a long weekend of three full days and nights of fun. <a href="http://www.kayak.com">Hurry and search on Kayak </a>for this deal - it could disappear at any time! </li></ul><div><br /></div></div></div></div>
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