Women Make Better Travel Planners
To celebrate the spirit of adventure, travelers embrace near and far-flung journeys. Now they can support female-owned and operated entrepreneurs in Mexico City and Portugal too.
Casa Delphine (San Miguel de Allende)
Opened in April 2019, Casa Delphine is a thoughtfully curated five-suite boutique hotel set on a quiet cobblestone street just minutes from the main plaza in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. Owned and beautifully designed by Los Angeles designer Amanda Keidan, the spacious suites feature cantera fireplaces, hand designed furniture from local artists, warm accents, eclectic textures and colors and balconies that overlook the private courtyard and more. Guests can enjoy majestic panoramic views of San Miguel from the Spanish hacienda-style private two-floor rooftop suite. With its great room, dining room, private courtyards and herb garden, Casa Delphine is the perfect setting for private dinners, mezcal and wine tastings, celebrations and guests can take over the entire hotel for bigger events.
The Deal: Get a free night if you book 2 nights or more from now until September 1st, 2019. Enjoy 15% off room rates Sunday through Thursday for the entire month of September. Rates start at $235USD per night double occupancy in August and $265USD per night, double occupancy in September. For information, visit www.casadelphine.com or reservas@casadelphine.com.
Wild Terrains (Mexico City and Portugal)
Wild Terrains is a boutique travel company specializing in small, curated group trips for women. Focusing on vibrant and culturally rich destinations for the creative-minded, Wild Terrains is the only travel company leading women-only group trips that support female entrepreneurs in Mexico City and Portugal. All trip itineraries include accommodations at female-owned hotels, meals prepared by up-and-coming female chefs, and experiences that connect travelers with local women entrepreneurs, artists, and designers. Wild Terrains recently launched Portugal with new trips starting in September and just announced dates for all 2020 trips for both destinations.
The Deal: Receive $150USD off any Wild Terrains trip with code ENDOFSUMMER at checkout. Expires September 30th, 2019 at 11:59pm EST. Limited to one use per customer. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer and cannot be applied to any previously booked trip. For information, visit www.wildterrains.com or hello@wildterrains.com.
On Foot Holidays (Europe)
UK-based On Foot Holidays offers a boutique range of 32 off-the-beaten-track, self-guided walking holidays throughout Europe, in areas rich in cuisine and culture. Explore the rural backwaters of Europe with one their walking holidays – all with their own particular charms and personalities. Each route is designed by a local who is on hand to help if needed and showcases an authentic Europe with its landscapes, cultures and traditions intact. In the most remote locations, stay in family-run B&Bs or farmhouses, share a home-grown meal with the hosts, and get to know the real heart and soul of a region. It’s a chance for a truly personal connection with a landscape and its people, when possibly the only person you’ll see all day is a shepherd and his dogs, until being embraced by the warm welcome of your next home away from home.
The Deal: On Foot Holidays’ 2020 trips can be bought at 2019 prices until October 31st, 2019. Booking early means there is a better choice of accommodation available on most routes, so the chances of getting your preferred start date is greater. For more information, visit www.onfootholidays.co.uk or walks@onfootholidays.co.uk / +44 1722 322652.
The Liming, Bequia (St Vincent and the Grenadines)
To Caribbean locals, liming means ‘the art of doing nothing’. At The Liming, Bequia, this leisurely way to pass the time comes with added luxury. Set on the tiny island of Bequia, this boutique hideaway is refreshingly off the beaten track compared to the larger islands. With lush gardens, a private marina and views towards Canouan and Mayreau, The Liming instantly rewards you for going that bit further. The Liming, Bequia is made up of just 11 stunning private villas – the perfect spot to relax and recharge in complete privacy. Spacious and modern in design, every room is perfectly positioned for soaking up the sea views. You’ll have your own personal infinity pool or hot tub, if you’re staying in one of the larger villas. Bequia feels like a world of its own, just waiting to be discovered.
The Deal: Guests can enjoy liming for even longer with the resort’s “Stay for 7 nights, pay only for 5” special offer. Valid for bed and breakfast stays from November 9th – December 16th, 2019 and March 1st – April 30th, 2020, this offer must be booked by September 30th, 2019.Guests receive a $50 credit for dinner per person per week. Rates start at $550USD per night in double occupancy on a bed and breakfast basis. For more information, visit www.thelimingbequia.com or email reservations@thelimingbequia.com.
Bettoja Hotels (Rome)
Your trip to Rome is not complete unless you participate in a cooking class with renowned Chef Federico Alessandri. Five-generation hospitality group, Bettoja Hotels with three hotels located within walking distance to each other in Rome, is proud to announce its exclusive “Chef in a Day” special offer, a private cooking class and full 5-course Italian dinner with Chef Federico Alessandri. The lesson comprises of instruction in making 3 different pastas (one pasta long, one short, and one stuffed), accompanied by 3 exquisite sauces. A traditional second course of meat* with a side dish of vegetable, followed by a delicious dessert. Fine Italian wines are included. The lesson will take approximately 5 hours, including the meal. More than just the recipes, basic cooking methods are taught along with creative presentation of the plates with unforgettable tricks and tips shared throughout the lesson. Chef Federico Alessandri has trained under Michelin Star mentors and cooked for the rich and famous.
The Deal: “Chef in a Day” includes a private cooking class and dinner with the Chef in his home located in Rome’s historical quarter of Trastevere, exclusive breakfast at Roof Garden “La Terrazza” on the 10th floor of Hotel Mediterraneo Hotel, room upgrade based on availability upon arrival, late check-out of 3 pm. The special offer is valid at all three Bettoja Hotels with rates starting at 340 euros per night in double occupancy with a two-night minimum stay. For information, visit www.bettojahotels.it or booking@bettojahotels.it.
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa (Saint Lucia)
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa is one of the most popular all-inclusive, adults-only boutique hotels in Saint Lucia, a Caribbean treasure offering seclusion, beauty and mesmerizing views. With just 26 suites (only three are identical), old Caribbean charm is coupled with modern luxurious resort amenities. Highlights include the Windsong restaurant and lively C-Bar overlooking the infinity pool, and the peaceful Ti Spa. The unconditional all-inclusive covers all meals and beverages including room service, daily food specials including a daily lobster dish (when in season), premium drinks, a stocked in-room bar (with full size bottles), over 20 wines from the wine list by the bottle for breakfast, lunch or dinner, gratuities/tips and Wi-Fi.
The Deal: Book the resort’s “Days of Summer” special package offering 50% discount from Bed and Breakfast rates and 45% discount from All-Inclusive rates. Plus, if you book five nights, the last night is completely free. Valid for stays from now until December 23rd, 2019 and must be booked by December 23rd, 2019. Bed and Breakfast rates start at $786.21USD per person based on double occupancy for five nights. All-inclusive rates start at $1,379.04USD per person based on double occupancy for five nights. For information, visit www.calabashcove.com or info@calabashcove.com.