The deal
It's tax time, again, and, more than ever, the financial stress of the year has confirmed yet another certainty: You need a vacation. The troubled times make us all want to get away from it all, unplug, and de-stress — without sinking further into debt. Fortunately, we've found a liberating number of travel discounts, rebates, and write-offs that can help you get out of town quick. Check out these tax-themed offers for guilt-free getaways at resorts in Aruba, Chicago, Curaçao, Puerto Rico, and more, from just $161/night.
Even in these tough times, a luxury vacation is not out of reach. Excellence Resorts is currently offering a special promotion at three of its luxury resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Travel this April 8–12 and save up to 40 percent at the posh Excellence Playa Mujeres, Excellence Riviera Cancun, or Excellence Punta Cana. These romantic all-inclusive resorts include unlimited drinks, all meals, and activities like horseback riding, free bike rentals, and yoga and cooking lessons. Rates start at just $161/night, but you’ll want to book soon for best availability.
Wish you could write off your hotel stay like those Wall Street fat cats? At the popular Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, guests actually can ‘write off’ the first night of their vacation with this special offer. Rates with breakfast included start at $270/night, providing you with a savings of more than 30 percent off regular rates for rooms. This deal must be booked by April 15, and a four-night minimum stay is required.
Situated on 500 acres of prime Puerto Rico beachfront, the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa provides the perfect setting for a stress-free post-tax getaway. Explore the breathtaking scenery and waterfalls of the nearby El Yunque rainforest, or while away your the hours at the resort’s sprawling pool and Mandara Spa. Rates for rooms with private balconies start at just $305/night, but you can now save even more with the resort’s special Vacation Stimulus package. From now through June 30, guests who reserve two consecutive nights will receive the following two nights at no additional cost, plus a $100 food and beverage credit per stay.
Situated on 500 acres of prime Puerto Rico beachfront, the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa provides the perfect setting for a stress-free post-tax getaway. Explore the breathtaking scenery and waterfalls of the nearby El Yunque rainforest, or while away your the hours at the resort’s sprawling pool and Mandara Spa. Rates for rooms with private balconies start at just $305/night, but you can now save even more with the resort’s special Vacation Stimulus package. From now through June 30, guests who reserve two consecutive nights will receive the following two nights at no additional cost, plus a $100 food and beverage credit per stay.
Receiving your tax rebate after a long, hard year is definitely something worth celebrating. In keeping with the refund theme, the Ritz-Carlton Chicago is giving guests a cash back rebate with the Experience More package, available through April 30. Guests are awarded a rebate with each night of their stay: $150 with any one-night stay or $325 on stays of two nights or more. The extra bucks mean more opportunities to dine out, see a show, or shop the Magnificent Mile. Suites receive $200 back for one night or $425 on stays of two nights or longer. Nightly rates at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago start at $425/night.
The dollars
Based on double occupancy. Taxes and fees are additional.
The catch
You still have to file, or skip town for good.
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