The travel deals that are available right now are simply incredible--or cheap if you prefer. The catch is that they are time-sensitive, and require mid-week stays in off season. I try to steer more travelers to these deals I find, especially in California where prices tend to be a bit higher, but alas, those with time on their hands are less willing to spend their precious dollars on deals just yet. What a shame!
With summer arriving in the U.S. soon, I suspect the prices will be soft, though last year's travel should have been a tip off to the coming storm. Staycationing turned popular, local destinations into cattle calls for those sleeping at home at night, then going on drive tips during the day. This year should provide more of the same. Places where the prices are trying to hold include the new luxury resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, where they've yet to release their hotel inventory to the online booking services. With rooms and packages hovering around $700-1000 per night, its clear to see they are targeting an audience not impacted by the economy.
There are some tips that will help you find nice rooms at low prices. Location is not worth the sacrifice of quality, so we tend to shop for nice places with great locations--and explore them more. One soft spot in the armor for now is in Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Ranch. You just can't beat their renovated rooms, luxury golf, great chefs on site, and oak-studded hills for a getaway to sweep you away. It's on my short list of places to go this spring. But spring is coming fast and all bets are off for our summer tourist season.
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