San Francisco. Home to the Golden Gate Bridge, the de Young, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, some of the nations finest shopping and dining, and of course, 14Trips! Maybe we’re a little biased, but it seems like if there’s one American city everyone can agree is a joy to spend time in, it’s the city by the bay.

Today’s deal of the day is perfect for an impromptu visit to our fair city. Hotel Nikko is a real gem of a property, located right in the center of everything worth doing, and their winter rates are quite a bargain. Save 15% when you book your trip before March 31, 2008, and you can score a room at this elegant and understated SF staple for just $169 per night. Use the cash you’ll save to do some shopping in Union Square (where they recently opened a Barney’s NY) or take BART (conveniently just steps from your front door) over to Berkeley for a decadent meal at the famed Chez Panisse.

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Today’s deal of the day, a winter spa package in Zell am See, Austria, is an excellent value on a first-rate establishment in an incredible location. What more could you ask for?

Rooms at the meticulously designed Mavida, a Design Hotels property, are sophisticated and understated; perfect for the discriminating modern traveler. And beyond your room you will find a plethora of activities to distract you, and a renowned wellness facility and spa to bring you back to center after a long day of excitement and stimulation.

The area boasts excellent skiing and the powder in Zell am See as of this writing is ripe for the cutting. Plus there is plenty of shopping and sightseeing to keep even the most ambitious traveler busy.

The spa and wellness facilities, all of which are included in this package, are comprehensive, with everything from Finnish sauna to instructed fitness classes. Be sure to inquire when you book which classes and activities require advanced sign-up.

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No need to explain why today’s deal of the day is an incredible value. Five nights at an all-inclusive luxury resort in the ultimate relaxation destination, Punta Cana, would be a bargain at $769. But with airfare included? Well, that qualifies as an outright steal.

On the beautiful East Coast of the Dominican, the new Grand Oasis Punta Cana is both elegant and conveniently located. A stone’s throw from the golf courses and airport, and even closer to the breathtaking beaches, you’ll never have to venture far from your stylishly appointed suite to find something to do. And if you’re planning a family vacation, the property is kid friendly as well.

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Nobody would categorize today’s deal of the day, a two nights for the price of one offer at the opulent Peninsula New York, under “wallet-friendly.” But when you’re putting down the kind of cash that rooms at this paragon of New York luxury can command, getting a free night is like landing the steal of the century.

Located in the heart of Midtown, you really couldn’t find a more conveniently located hotel than the Peninsula if you tried. And you’d be hard pressed to find a more beautiful one as well; the building itself, a 23-story, 1905 landmark building, has recently been restored (to the tune of $45 million), but retains many of it’s original architectural features and design flourishes. Truly a marriage of modern luxury and classic elegance.

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