Photo courtesy of Casa de Campo Resort and Villas.
Paradise in the Caribbean Sea
Where: Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, Dominican Republic; 866-818-4966.
What’s special: Set on 7,000 acres of lush greenery and colorful blooms, Casa de Campo Resort offers the only private beach in the country, five pools including a swim-up bar, an infinity pool for adults and family pools, tennis, horseback riding, a shooting center, snorkeling, kayaking, rowing, polo and fishing lessons. Seven different dining options range from Peruvian to Mexican and Italian. With three courses, golf takes center stage; the star is the Teeth of the Dog, carved from the rugged rock and coral of the Dominican coast. Adding to the resort’s long list of amenities, in 2023 it debuted an 18,000-square-foot spa. Guests booking treatments can spend the day in the spa and indulge in the hydrotherapy circuit – sauna, steam room, vitality pool and cold plunge – as well as a café, gardens and outdoor pool. Additionally, in 2023, the Premier Club opened with 58 deluxe rooms and suites and one 2,168-square-foot Presidential Suite. Other accommodation options include elite rooms, suites and private villas.
The deal: Washingtonian readers receive 20 percent off all spa treatments. Room rates start at $325 per night. When booking your spa treatment, mention Washingtonian.
When: Valid for stays until September 30, 2024.
Virginia Lux
Where: Keswick Hall, Keswick, Virginia; 434-979-3440.
What’s special: Just a two-hour drive from DC, Keswick Hall is a landmark resort built in 1912 in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont. After being closed for two and a half years to undergo a multimillion-dollar transformation, it reopened in 2021. The resort features a new signature restaurant in partnership with celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at the helm and a new spa and wellness center. The Horizon Pool, a focal point of Keswick Hall, is an 80-foot long, T-shaped infinity pool that overlooks the Full Cry Golf Course and the mountains in the distance. In addition, all the guest rooms were remodeled and they added a new wing with 42 rooms. The 198-acre estate also offers guests a championship golf course, a coffee shop, pickleball, tennis, plenty of places to relax and sip a cocktail, as well as hiking and equestrian trails. If guests can tear themselves away from the resort, there are tons of places to visit just 15 minutes away, including Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the University of Virginia, wineries, breweries, and downtown Charlottesville.
The deal: Washingtonian readers receive a free breakfast at Marigold by Jean-Georges for two (a $60 value). Room rates start at $479. To reserve, mention this article when you call 434-979-3550; or if booking online, include a note in the ‘additional details and preferences’ section.
When: Valid for stays until April 2024.
Visit the country’s newest national park
Where: Adventures on the Gorge, Fayetteville, WV; 855-379-8738.
What is special: Adventures on the Gorge is located adjacent to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the nation’s newest national park, in southern West Virginia. Guests can stay in cabins in the woods—which range from rustic to luxurious—and enjoy the region’s many outdoor adventures. The resort also features restaurants and bars, gift shops, on-site hiking trails, and an outdoor pool.
The deal: “Washingtonian Readers Deal” includes 10 percent off all indoor adventures, including TreeTops Zipline, Canopy Tours, TimberTrek Adventure Park, New and Gauley River Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling, Guided Hiking and Guided Mountain Biking. The Kaymoor Suite Cabin, which sleeps four, starts at $109.50 weekdays through April 30 and $239 on summer weekdays. Other cabin options are available. For an idea of activity levels: Half-day rafting on the Lower New River (beginning in April) is $109 before discount, half-day summer rafting is $119 before discount. To reserve, click here or call 855-379-8738. Use discount code Adventure10.
When: Valid for non-holiday bookings between March and December 31, 2024. Blackout dates: May 27, July 4, and September 2. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2024.
Florida Sunshine
Where: Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Miami Beach, Florida; 305-538-3373.
What’s special: Located along the Miami Beach boardwalk, this oceanfront resort is in the heart of the Mid-Beach neighborhood on 39th Street and Collins Avenue. The Art Deco property, originally opened in 1940 and inspired by the glamor of the European Rivera in the 1940s, was remodeled in 2018. The modern hotel has retained the Art Deco decor with its original terrazzo floors in the foyer and a wrap-around mezzanine balcony overlooking the accommodation area and living room. Guests have access to an expansive pool deck featuring two pools (adult and family only), a beach, lobby bar, farm-to-table Italian cuisine at Donna Mare, and beachfront food and beverage at Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill.
The deal: Washingtonian readers receive a 10% discount on the room rate, free valet parking and a bottle of sparkling rosé on arrival. Room rates start at $259 before discount. To book, click here.
When: Valid for stays through December 2024. Blackout dates apply.
