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Our Top Travel Deals of the Week, Picked Especially for New Yorkers

travel deals of the week
September 01, 2010
We've rounded up our favorite travel deals this week, picked especially for discerning New Yorkers, including everything from a discount on a JOW-recommended spa, to a last-minute cozy cabin getaway for Labor Day.

Our favorite find? An apartment swap in Buenos Aires this fall. Give up your Manhattan lifestyle and head to Argentina for an adventure in the trendy Palermo Soho neighborhood.

Keep reading for more details on this and on all other our deals below.

And remember: Unless otherwise noted, all flights listed are nonstop, roundtrip, and include all taxes and fees.

Happy jaunting!

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Airfares + Car Rentals

Vermont Roadtrip: [via Travelzoo] Did our Lake Dunmore Trip Pick strike your fancy? If you're thinking of flying into Burlington, now is the time to go. Budget is offering 35% off rental cars throughout September, from Burlington and other New England locations. For just $188 including taxes, you can rent a compact car for 5 days.

Puerto Rican Steal: If you're looking for an easy escape that will feel worlds away, take advantage of unadvertised fares to San Juan on JetBlue and American for as little as $231. Search on Kayak or Fly.com for select dates through November. 

Bail for Bermuda: Take advantage of unadvertised fares that are just $285 on Continental between Newark and Hamilton, Bermuda. While lots of dates are available throughout the fall, our sample dates included an ideal departure on Thursday, September 16th, with a return on Monday, September 20th. Long weekend in the Caribbean anyone?

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Swaps + Packages

The Argentine Apartment: In case you missed it on our blog, check out this Buenos Aires apartment swap for October 29th to November 8th. Located in the hip Palermo Soho neighborhood, you can skip hotel costs and indulge in the cafe culture and boutiques.

Runaway Spa Day: Ready to relax and spoil yourself? Thanks to RueLaLa, you can spend two nights mid-week this September at the luxurious Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts, at up to $400 off the usual price. All meals, luxury amenities, a $260 spa allowance, and unlimited resort facilities are including in the $1,992 price for this JOW-recommended escape just three hours away.

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Hotels + Vacation Rentals

Taj Mahal Treat: To celebrate the reopening of their Palace Wing, Mumbai's famously luxurious Taj Mahal hotel is offering three nights in one of the wing's Luxury Grande Rooms for the price of two. For just $1,007 (normally, it's $1500), you'll also enjoy 24-hour personalized butler service, access to the Palace lounge, and internet access. Book now on their site for dates through October 31 with the Timeless Celebrations offer. Note that the discount is applied at check-in.

Jungle Fever: We already gushed on our blog, but it's not often that you can find a truly amazing property in the heart of the Belizean on sale for $100 off its standard price. Once again, Jetsetter brings us a fantastic deal, this time on the Ka'ana Boutique Resort, a responsible eco-resort in Belize, with rates starting at $155/night. Act quickly though, as this sale ends Friday.

Last Minute Labor Day Rentals: Still haven't made plans for this holiday weekend? Consider this rustic, one-bedroom country cabin in the Catskills, for just $575 for all three nights of Labor Day weekend. Breathe in the fresh air and escape the city's madness on 30 private acres without Wi-Fi, TV, or much cell phone reception. Red Cottage Homes has also five other rentals available this weekend, one with its own tennis court. 

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