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The breathtaking terrace at Casa Palopo, a seven-bedroom hotel on Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan.
HEAD TO D.C. FOR HALLOWEEN
Discover the hidden secrets of the nation’s capital during a stay at the Mayflower Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel.
Steal: The “Haunted on the Hill” package this fall includes rates from $ 334 per night. This price includes: complimentary breakfast for two daily in Edgar Bar & Kitchen, two tickets to D.C.’s “Halloween Ghost Tour” and a pumpkin-shaped bowl full of treats. Available from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3.
Experience: The hotel’s eerie past includes mysterious flickering lights, stalled elevators and guests from the past standing in the balcony of the ballroom. Around town, visit the steep steps made famous in the movie “The Exorcist,” located in Georgetown at 36th St. and M St., NW. Take a White House tour and you might spot the ghosts of Presidents past. The hauntings in the Capitol building could include many former members of the U.S. House of Representatives and other government officials, officers who served during the Revolutionary War and workers who died during the building’s construction.
Book it! To make your reservation, visit online at RenaissanceMayflower.com or call 1-800-228-9290.
GUATEMALA’S GREAT
Discover the “Land of the Eternal Spring” while lodging at Casa Palopo this fall. Home base for this trip is an exclusive seven-bedroom hotel on the shore of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan.
Deal: The “Colorful, Cultural Guatemala” package includes: a one-night stay and walking tour in Antigua, six nights at Casa Palopo on Lake Atitlan, welcome cocktails and bites on the hotel terrace, a boat tour to the towns of Santiago and San Antonio Palopo and private transportation to and from Guatemala City. Rates begin at $ 370 per night, based on double occupancy, with taxes and gratuity included — for a minimum seven-night stay. The offer is valid for travel through Dec. 31.
The Mayflower Renaissance Washington D.C. has a Halloween-related promotion.
Experience: Spend a day exploring the picturesque, historical city of Antigua before heading to the main hotel on Lake Atitlan. There you’ll marvel at Casa Palopo’s brightly colored stucco walls, a collection of original Guatemalan paintings and artifacts, and panoramic views of the lake and three majestic volcanoes. With 12 indigenous Mayan towns surrounding the lake, a boat tour will submerge you in Guatemala’s vibrant visuals and traditions.
Book it! Email reservations recepcion@casapalopo.com or call 1-888-479-6026.
BROADMOOR’S BEST
Learn to cook, practice the art of the sommelier, take up dancing and enjoy leisurely rides through the Colorado countryside at The Broadmoor this winter.
Steal: The “Spectacular Winter Savings” package starts at $ 95 per night, per person. Included: complimentary dining for children under 10 when accompanied by a paying adult, access to the Broadmoor movie theater, a 15% discount on select retail purchases in Broadmoor-owned retail shops, 30% discount on published suite rates, and free hotel weekend activities for all guests. This offer is available for bookings Nov. 1 through April 30, 2014.
Experience: Guests can choose among a plethora of cooking and sommelier classes, dance classes, golf lessons and fly-casting instruction. There’s also horseback riding, biking, walking and running trails with a wide variety of itineraries. Take a quick stroll around Cheyenne Lake or enjoy the more extensive excursions to Cheyenne Canyon.
Book It! Visit broadmoor.com or call 1-800-755-5088.
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