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We all want to get away right now. The good news is that there are some amazing deals on vacations this week, and resorts are more willing to be flexible with dates and even allow you to book now and choose your dates down the line. This means that even if a vacation isn’t feasible right at this moment, you can plan ahead and get a great deal for travel this summer or fall. Travelzoo, which hosts some of the best travel deals anywhere on the internet, is loaded with great deals right now. Here are our three favorites, but be warned — they sell out fast!
Chill in a Riviera Maya all-inclusive resort for three nights, $799 for 2
Photo: Travelzoo
When to travel: Before December 21, 2021
Fully refundable: Yes
The beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Maya sound oh-so-good after a year of being cooped up at home. Now is the time to book, with hot deals flowing that allow you to travel later, when you’re ready. This Travelzoo deal is so rare that it’s bound to sell out fast. It’ll cost $799 for you and a partner to escape for three nights to the luxurious, beachside Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa in Cancun. That’s nearly $500 in savings, plus you rest easy knowing the deal is fully refundable and you can choose your travel dates later.
The hotel is all-inclusive and located north of Cancun and away from the hustle and bustle of the city’s Hotel Zone. Relax in a beachside cabana along the turquoise waters with access to five pools, an outdoor cantina, and because you’re booking through Travelzoo, you’ll receive a free bottle of wine to enjoy in your Deluxe Ocean View room. You can even upgrade to a one-bedroom villa with a kitchenette for just $200 more.
Kids under 12 can stay free and will love the resort’s floating aqua park. You and your partner will love the unlimited food and drinks from menus spanning the globe — the resort’s restaurants prepare Japanese, Greek, Mexican, and other popular cuisines every day. By booking now, you know you’re getting the best deal possible, even if you don’t travel until summer or fall.
Why this deal is unique:
- $799 for two people, a nearly $500 savings
- All-inclusive food and drinks, plus a bottle of wine for the room
- Five pools, floating aqua park, cabanas, and a hammock
Seven nights in a Thailand beach resort for two, $345 megadeal
Photo: Travelzoo
When to travel: May 1-October 31, 2021
Fully refundable: Yes
You read the above headline correctly — this megadeal from Travelzoo let’s you spend an entire week on a Thailand beach, with a partner, for only $345. This is nearly 70 percent off the normal rates and you can choose between two epic locations: the Moracea Resort in Khao Lak for $345 or the Mandarava Resort in Phuket for $469.
No matter which you choose, the waters of the Andaman Sea await, as does daily breakfast for you and your partner and an afternoon cocktail once you return from the beach. You’ll also receive one complimentary Thai set dinner during your stay and a 60-minute massage for each of you.
This deal will sell out fast — so book now and choose your dates once you’ve had time to let the excitement settle in. (Can’t decide which resort to choose? Book a week at both and they’ll toss in a free transfer between the resorts, as well as 30 percent off your airport transfer.)
25 percent off at the Hawaii Hilton Waikoloa Village through 2021
Photo: Travelzoo
When to travel: Through December 20, 2021
Fully refundable: Yes
The Hilton Waikoloa Village is one of the largest beach resorts in Hawaii, and also one of the most popular. It’s easy to see why — at this luxury spot on the Big Island you can snorkel in the on-site lagoon, relax on the shores of Waikoloa Bay, and the resort is right by the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course. Oh, and you can also swim with dolphins here, an experience worth the nightly rate in itself if you ask us.
Travelzoo is offering a deal for a Palace Resort View room between $209 and $240 per night, depending on your dates, which is a 25 percent savings. (Quick travel hack: Join Hilton Honors before booking to save an additional 10 percent.) The rate is for two adults. 