Friday Travel Deal (on Monday)

Yes, you're getting your Friday Travel Deal on Monday, and the Monday Motivator will probably post on Tuesday. That's what sometimes happens when the Perk is on deadline, or out of the office, or both. To make up for the delays, below are two+ special offers. 

The first is for golf enthusiasts heading to the northern coast of Florida. The Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa is offering guests a chance to be the first to play on the newly enhanced Pete Dye course prior to the PGA Tour players' first chance to experience the course during The Players Championship in May.  The special "Play Before the Players Play" package starts at $403 per person (double occupancy) and is available Feb. 1 - April 15.

Included in the deal:
+ one-night accommodation in Marriott's new Revive guestroom
+ one round of golf on The Players Stadium Course
+ use of an experienced TPC Sawgrass forecaddie
+ two-hour Tour Academy experience, including swing analysis

To book “Play Before the Players Play,” call Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa at (888) 421-8555 or visit www.PGATOURExperiences.com.

The second deal is a set of packages and specials for gorgeous Santa Fe, N.M. No fewer than eight -- eight (8)! -- hotels, spas and sites are offering discounts and deals, including the charming Inn on the Alameda, a 2007 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List Award winner. To celebrate its 21st birthday, guests who book two nights between now and February 28 get a third night for a mere $21. The offer includes daily continental breakfast, complimentary parking, daily afternoon wine and cheese receeption, all day coffee service, complimentary local and toll-free telephone calls. Online bookings are not eligible for this special rate. To reserve, call (888) 984-2121 or (505) 984-2121.  www.innonthealameda.com

To see the other seven bargains, continue reading below.

Banya Spa - Mention this promotion when booking and save 10 percent on the full line of services available at this mid-town spa. (505) 474-4222; www.banyaspa.com

Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa - Three different packages offer savings on lodging at Bishop's, spa treatments at the resort's ShaNah Spa and Wellness Center, and skiing at nearby Ski Santa Fe. Prices range from $289/night for the Resort Ski Package, $399/night for the Resort Spa Package to $499/night for the Ski and Spa Package. Prices include all taxes, gratuities and resort fees. Deals are based on double occupancy (single occupancy package not available) depending on room choice and availability. (800) 419-0492; www.bishopslodge.com

El Rancho de Las Golondrinas - Free lecture series held at the Santurario de Guadalupe.
--February 22: "Blood and Thunder" Hampton Sides Talks about Kit Carson and the American West
--March 29: "Turcos and Dancing Bears, or How the Gypsies Came to New Mexico" A lecture by Orlando Romero. (505) 473-2261; www.golondrinas.org

La Fonda on the Plaza (a member of National Trust of Historic Hotels of America) - The "Chance for Romance" special includes two nights for one couple in a standard room, dinner for two in La Plazuela restaurant, including appetizer, entree and dessert. Champagne and chocolates on arrival, a 1/2-hour massage or spa treatmet for each person, and breakfast for two each day. The price of this package is $599 through June 28. Buy two, get one free. La Fonda's "Third Night Free" package includes three nights for two people in a standard room, with the third night free. Also, dinner for one at La Fonda's La Plazuela Restaurant is on the house. La Fonda's "Two for Two" package includes two nights for two people and a complimentary dinner for two at La Plazuela Restaurant. The price of this package is $449 until March 31. (800) 523-5002; www.lafondasantafe.com

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa - La Posada, A RockResort, invites skiers and spa enthusiasts to hit the slopes at 20 percent off with the "Ski, Dine, & Unwind" package, available now through April 14. Package includes two nights accommodations, two half-day lift tickets per person at Ski Santa Fe, one 60-minute massage per person at the Avanyu Spa, lunch for two at Fuego restaurant, resort fee and parking. Or choose the "Sensual Santa Fe" package. The indulgent retreat is available throughout the month of February. Package includes two nights accommodations in a deluxe suite, a welcome romance amenity upon arrival, a delectable five-course dinner for two with champagne toast at Fuego, an in-room 50-minute couple's massage, as well as candlelight and aromatherapy oils at turndown. Resort fee and daily parking is also included for a savings of more than 19 percent. (866) 331-7625;
www.laposada.rockresorts.com

Santa Fe Mountain Adventures - Winter Snowshoe Special--reserve snowshoeing for your party of four or more and receive a 20 percent discount off the regular price of $79 per person. The half-day outing includes gear, guiding and instruction, transportation, snacks and beverages. No experience is necessary. Round out the day with an enriching arts or cultural offering, such as a Southwestern cooking class, or try an Adventure Spa Day for the ultimate in adventure and rejuvenation. This offer is good through March 30 for new reservations and must be requested at time of booking. For complete (800) 965-4010; www.santafemountainadventures.com

Santa Fe School of Weaving - Santa Fe School Of Weaving/Miriam's Well, Santa Fe's Premier Yarn and Supply Store for weavers, knitters and spinners, is offering free design and composition advice, as well as technical support, with purchase of yarn and supplies. (505) 982-6312; www.sfschoolofweaving.com

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