Community Corner
New York, New York...and CT Too!
Do not panic. There's still a chance that you can get away from all this dirty, gray snow and ... well, go somewhere else where there is dirty, gray snow.
Let’s be honest here. It’s Presidents' Weekend. The kids have officially started vacation. At this point in the game, there’s slim pickings when it comes to a getaway. New York, anyone? Or how about ... Connecticut?
New York: Travelzoo always has great deals. Check out this bargain: Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street, where for $159 per night guests can wake up one block away from the Empire State Building. This deal is valid Feb. 17-18, 20-21, 24-28.
Book by Feb. 23 through www.travelzoo.com.
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New York: And here’s another one. For $199 a night, you can be part of the downtown scene at the W New York Downtown. The special also includes two cocktails per person per night as well as two appetizers to share (valued at $84—holy cow!)
Book by February 23 through www.travelzoo.com.
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Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun has a family-friendly package that’s worth checking out. Rates start at $308 per package per night for two adults and two kids. In addition to a night at the casino’s hotel, you’ll get a family four-pack of tickets to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration; two $10 vouchers to Kids Quest and Cyber Quest, Mohegan Sun's kid-centered playland and arcade; and breakfast for two adults and two children at Sunburst Buffet. Mention code PTFAM when booking. Call 1-888-777-7922.
Shelton-cation: Okay, it may not be a trip to the Caribbean, but sometimes we just need a change of scenery and an indoor pool. Check out the Hotel Sierra in Shelton. They have a “Sip and Savor” package which includes “luxe accommodations,” two cocktail vouchers and one appetizer voucher at The H Bar. www.hotel-sierra.com.
Over the river and through the woods: Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures. It’s been a heck of a winter so far. Why not call up Grandma/Aunt Mary/ Cousin Bob/ Your Old College Roommate and see if they’d be interested in guests for the weekend? Tell them you’ll bring the wine.
