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Leap Year Deals: Exclusive Savings at California Hotels

By Greer Wylder

February 26, 2024

Every leap year adds an extra day to February, and this month's bonus day brings additional savings at hotels across California to celebrate Leap Year. Enjoy deals ranging from 29% off standard rates and $29 pool passes to $29 discounts on stays after February 29th, offering a wealth of exciting savings opportunities for travelers during the Leap Year.The Steward: Leap Year SpecialNestled in Santa Barbara, California, The Steward is an exclusive all-suite retreat, perfectly placed between the ocean and mountains on the scenic central coast. This boutique hotel sprawls across nearly five acres of lush gardens, offering 87 suites that…

Christmas Decor Package + Boat Parade at Balboa Bay Resort

By Greer Wylder

December 11, 2023

Whether you're planning an Orange County staycation or hosting loved ones from out of town, Balboa Bay Resort's holiday decor package brings festive spirit right to your room. For just $250, the resort will transform your guest room with coastal-inspired stockings, garland, a 2-foot Christmas Tree, a yule log displayed on the TV, a curated Christmas playlist, a picture frame, and a beautiful flower arrangement—all of which you can take home with you as a keepsake.You can easily add the Christmas Decor Package to your room reservation online, but please note that a 5-day advanced purchase is required.Additionally, if you're…

Holiday Festivities at Pendry Newport Beach and SET Steak & Sushi

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2023

'Tis the season for festivities at The Pendry Newport Beach and SET Steak & Sushi. They have curated a lineup of holiday dining, luxury packages, and surprise-and-delight experiences for the 2023 festive season.Highlights of the festive season include:The More The Merrier (Winter Season): Celebrate the winter season by booking a suite at The Pendry Newport Beach and receive a complimentary second guest room. Available on select dates from November 26, 2023, through January 11, 2024. [Additional details and reservations here](insert URL).Tree Lighting at Pendry Newport Beach (December 1 at 6 p.m.): Witness the magic of the holiday season at Pendry…

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal at Bellanca Hotel/Tower23

By Greer Wylder

November 15, 2023

The biggest sale of the year for Southern California's boutique hospitality company, Eat.Drink.Sleep, offers 25% off room rates at all five of its hotels this year with travel dates available for the next year. This includes Tower23, voted as one of the top 25 hotels on the water in the US by TripAdvsior and its Wine Spectator award-winning destination restaurant, JRDN and Bellanca Hotel, recently voted #1 hotel on the Catalina Island by TimeOut and The Naughty Fox, Catalina Island’s lifestyle boutique hotel and restaurant with spanning ocean views. More about their portfolio of hotels can be found here.Book Dates: Friday, November 24, 2023 - Monday, November 27, 2023Travel Dates: December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024***What makes this sale particularly unique: the travel…

SoCal’s Waterfront Hotel Deals and Steals

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2023

While autumn foliage graces many parts of the U.S., Southern California keeps the summer spirit alive with its fantastic beach weather that extends through November. During this time, you can enjoy a "second summer" as the crowds disperse, and hotel rates become more budget-friendly, all while the pleasant temperatures persist in most coastal cities.A couple of fantastic places to experience this extended summer are TOWER23 in San Diego, recognized as one of the top 25 waterfront hotels in the U.S., and the Bellanca Hotel, a recently refurbished boutique waterfront gem on Catalina Island.Surf & Stay at TOWER23: When you stay…