Another Luxury Choice in Vegas

Vegas is already decadent.  Aria has introduced a new level of luxury to their hotel. "Tower Suites"

This introductory offer, includes a $200 resort credit when you stay 2 or more nights. The special offer code is ARIATS15. The offer needs to be booked by the end of December but you may travel until the end of May 2016.

The tower suites rooms are available at $250 per night, at non peak times. Up to $650 or more at New Years.

A good price for a "normal" room is $119 per night.

One of the most notable perks with these new suites at Aria is that luxury airport transportation included with your reservation.

Let's dream a little....

Have you noticed that I hardly every write on the weekends? It's because I own a restaurant and am completely consumed by it Thursday thru Sunday. Monday is my catch-up day and if I get an evening off it's typically a Tuesday. So since I have a little free time to pursue my travel hobby tonight, I thought we might dream a little.

I always write about bargain travel. It's "my thing."( I can go when the price low.... meaning I am very budget conscious and just want to get the best value I can for my money. If I can find 5 star travel experiences and pay 2 star price, just by being flexible with dates and/or using points then I feel like a winner.) But, just for the sake of a little amusement on my night off, let's pretend money is no object.

I've spun the calendar and landed on Sunday, December 6th. It's not a holiday or anything, so the prices should be pretty average.  Let's see what it would cost to stay a Sunday night in a variety of fancy hotels around the world.

1. Plaza Hotel (Fairmont Chain) New York City.

2. The Langham Hotel in Chicago, Illinois  

(Only USA Hotel on Trip Advisor's Top 25 Luxury Hotel List) 

3. Trump Hotel, Toronto Canada

4. Four Seasons Hotel, Paris France

5. Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Nevada

Shown in US dollars

6. Park Hyatt, Sydney Harbour Australia

Need a Romantic Getaway right NOW?

I've never seen any Sandals Resort so cheap. This is Sandals St. Lucia. OMG. Typically, a week at either of the Sandals here are $2500 plus taxes, per person.

It is a luxury 5 star vacation, with dining, beverages, tours and water sports included.

If you've never had a honeymoon, or simply put it off, this might be the perfect opportunity to surprise the Mrs. with an island getaway. Be spontaneous! Take her away THIS weekend.

Book at Air Canada, or with your favourite travel agent.

Don't forget to read the reviews and decide for yourself which resort is the best fit.

If you collect aeroplan points, you can redeem in multiples of 12,000 for $100 off these packages.

If you'd rather wait two weeks, and go on Thanksgiving instead, October 11th-18th, plan to spend and ADDITIONAL $1500 or more per couple for the exact same vacation.  Or if you'd prefer Christmas (December 20-27th, plan to pay $3800 more, or double.)

Same vacation, different dates, half the price.... well, that's a bargain worth writing about.