
With the holidays behind you and the New Year full of promise, you can look for ways to save money and enjoy top rated experiences. Thanks to Travelzoo, we’ve compiled a list of our Top 5 deals for the New Year available for a limited time. Each day you can check in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deals section to find new offerings. Choose from travel, hotel stays, dinners, spa days, wine tasting, sunset cruises and much more.
Spa Day at The Amadeus Spa at Fairmont Hotel
At the Amadeus Spa at Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, you can treat yourself to massage, facial and pool time for just $89, (reg. $206).
The offer includes a 45-minute Amadeus massage, a customized full-body treatment that incorporates a combination of techniques; a 45-minute executive facial that includes cleansing, exfoliation, a customized mask and massage; and use of the resort's rooftop pool and hot tub. Full use of spa amenities, including steam room and relaxation room and complimentary valet parking too.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Amadeus Spa at the Fairmont Newport Beach, at 4500 MacArthur Blvd. in Newport Beach.
Laguna Beach Oceanfront Escape
Take in the cool breezes and spectacular ocean views just 15 steps from the beach at the Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach with a deal saving more than 45%.
For $99 per night you can stay in a Village Deluxe Queen room, Sundays-Thursdays; for $129 per night you can stay in a Partial Oceanview room with two beds, Sundays-Thursdays; for $159 per night stay in a Beachfront room with a king bed, Sundays-Thursdays. A two-night package is also available for $199 for Village Deluxe, $259 Partial Oceanview, $319 Beachfront room; arrive daily, including over weekends. Valet parking (reg. $24 per day) is included as well as an appetizer at the hotel's restaurant and free Wi-Fi access.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach is at 647 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Top Rated OC Spa Package at $69
At Suphattra’s Retreat in Orange you can choose one of the following spa packages for just $69: A 60-minute aromatherapy massage and 60-minute European facial (reg. $210); a 60-minute European facial and deluxe gel manicure (reg. $145); or a deluxe gel manicure and pedicure. The offer is good now through Feb. 9, 2014.
Suphattra’s Retreat is at 3070 W. Chapman Ave. in Orange.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Haven Gastropub Dinner in Pasadena
At Haven Gastropub in Pasadena enjoy a dinner for two with drinks (flights of Haven Brewing beers or two wine flights) at just $59 (reg.$130).
Choose any two items from snacks, soups, oven-to-table or ruffage, such as smoked baby back ribs or mac 'n' cheese with black truffles. You can also choose from any two items from flatbread, land & sea or burger haven, like jumbo prawns wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon with cheesy grits; or roasted pork belly with polenta and chanterelle mushrooms. End the dinner with any two desserts, including sticky toffee pudding and house-made doughnuts. You can laso opt for a $109 for dinner for four with drinks (reg. $260). Valid at the Pasadena location only.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Haven Gastropub is at 42 S. De Lacey Ave. in Pasadena.
Terranea: Oceanfront Dinner for 2
At mar'sel at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, two can sit down to a four-course tasting dinner with a glass of wine (up to $15 value) per person for just $125. (reg. $206).
The first course (to share): cheese and charcuterie for the table; second course, choose from black kale salad Fra' Mani salami, ricotta salata, crushed olives, pepperoncini, oregano vinaigrette; or slow-braised Idaho pork cheek barley "risotto," roasted mushrooms, soft-cooked egg, black truffle butter; or albacore crostini with pickled pearl onion, avocado, and olives.
For the third course, choose between Maple Leaf duck breast, with butternut squash puree, winter greens, pomegranate, crushed almonds; or hanger steak, roasted Brussels sprouts, pancetta, apple, horseradish creme fraiche; or slow-cooked lamb Bolognese; or orecchiette pasta with Gioia ricotta cheese, winter greens, and olive oil bread crumbs. The fourth course, choose from honey buttermilk panna cotta streusel, pomegranate and baked apple tart with sweet whipped, vanilla bean caramel.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
mar'sel at Terranea Resort is at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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