BusinessHappenings Travel Zoo – Local Deals! By: Susan Keysor Espenschied Date: October 19, 2013 Orange County Local Deals All(29) Activities (13) Getaways (1) Restaurants (9) Spas (6) $169 — Newport Beach 5-Star Escape incl. $60 Credit Source: Island Hotel Newport Beach Retreat to the 5-star Island Hotel Newport Beach, “a suitably stylish hotel in a very chic neighborhood, [that] caters to luxury seekers” (Fodor’s) for $169 nightly. More » $35 — Learn to Cook: Chef’s Class w/Dinner & Book, Reg. $70 Source: 118 Degrees Follow the culinary lead of Jenny Ross: health food pioneer, cookbook author, and owner/executive chef of Costa Mesa’s top-rated organic eatery 118 Degrees. More » $75 — Private Powerboat Rental for up to 6, Reg. $150 Source: Long Beach Boat Rentals For 50% off, a group of up to six people can cruise along the Long Beach Harbor with a two-hour private boat rental. More » $199 — Four Seasons Spa Day w/Massage & Facial Source: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Named a top U.S. spa by Conde Nast Traveler, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village invites Travelzoo users to indulge with a massage and facial. More » $29 — Christy’s on Broadway: Brunch for 2, Half Off Source: Christy’s On Broadway Save 50% on Sunday brunch for two with drinks at Christy’s on Broadway, owned by Sonny Bono’s daughter Christy Bono. More » $39 — Wine Tasting Class for 2 w/Food Pairings, Reg. $100 Source: Oak Mountain Winery For less than $20 a person, two can learn the art of wine tasting with a one-hour class at Oak Mountain Winery. More » $139 — Viceroy: Spa Day w/Massage & Pool at Conde Nast Pick Source: Estrella Spa at Viceroy Palm Springs Spend the day at Estrella Spa at the Viceroy Palm Springs — ranked among Conde Nast Traveler’s top U.S. resort spas — for 45% off. More » $39 — 4-Time OpenTable Winner: Dinner for 2 at The Federal Source: The Federal Bar The Federal Bar, with its “grandiose setting of dark woods, intricate chandeliers and plush booths” (Gayot), has won four OpenTable Diners’ Choice awards. More » $35 — Newport Beach: Kayaking & Lunch for 2, Reg. $110 Source: Newport Fun Tours Cool down from the summer heat with an afternoon kayak excursion from Newport Fun Tours, which has a 90% positive rating from Travelzoo subscribers. More » $79 — ‘Best of OC’ Massage or Facial w/Pool, Reg. $165 Source: Pacific Waters Spa at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa Named the Best Spa of 2013 by Riviera magazine, Pacific Waters Spa invites Travelzoo subscribers to unwind with a massage or facial for 50% off. More » $55 — Vintage Steakhouse: Romantic Dinner for 2, Reg. $115 Source: The Vintage Steakhouse The Vintage Steakhouse is a “treasure [that] offers chops that are as excellent as the setting is charming,” raves Zagat. More » $14 — Newport Sunset or Evening Cruise w/Drink, Reg. $30 Source: Cruise Newport Beach Sail along the coast and toast the sunset with this deal from Cruise Newport Beach. More » $89 — Spa del Rey at The Ritz-Carlton: Massage or Facial Source: Spa del Rey at The Ritz-Carlton Robb Report hails Spa del Rey as a “new oasis in Marina del Rey.” For under $90, treat yourself to a massage or facial at this luxurious spa. More » $59 — Hip Viceroy: Dinner & Drinks for 2, Half Off Source: Citron at Viceroy Palm Springs Travelzoo subscribers can “feel like a movie star while dining poolside under chic striped umbrellas” (Zagat) at Citron at the Viceroy Palm Springs. More » $40 — South Coast Winery: Tour & Tastings for 2, 50% Off Source: South Coast Winery Resort and Spa Ranked the Best California Winery by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, South Coast Winery Resort and Spa also boasts a 4-star rating from TripAdvisor. More » $89 & up — 5-Diamond Island Hotel: Spa Day w/Pool & Bubbly Source: The Spa at Island Hotel Newport Beach The Spa at the AAA 5-Diamond Island Hotel Newport Beach “understands the nuances of real hospitality,” raves the LA Times. More » $25 — Queen’s Bakery: High Tea & Dessert for 2, Half Off Source: The Queen’s Bakery Cafe For less than $13 a person, two can sit down to an afternoon tea with desserts at this “Costa Mesa hidden gem” (Orange County Register). More » $35 — Top-Rated Winery: Tour, Tastings & Pairings, Reg. $75 Source: Leoness Cellars This Temecula winery tour and tasting at earns rave reviews from subscribers, who praise the “gorgeous surroundings” and “knowledgeable” guides. More » $69 — Top-Rated OC Spa Packages, 50% Off Source: Suphattra’s Retreat Recent Travelzoo users praise Suphattra’s Retreat in Orange, calling the spa experience “awesome … [from] start to finish” with a “warm, inviting and exotic” ambiance. More » $55 — Gemmell’s: ‘Top 10 OC French’ Dinner for 2, Reg. $114 Source: Gemmell’s Restaurant Zagat calls Gemmell’s Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor a “French-Continental gem” with a “homey, romantic setting.” More » $29 — Temecula Winery: Tour, Tastings & Class, 70% Off Source: Europa Village Starting at $29 per person, Travelzoo subscribers get an exclusive wine-tasting and tour experienceincluding 12 tastings and appetizers, regularly $108. More » $59 — Brio: 5-Course Dinner for 2 w/Bellinis, Reg. $143 Source: Brio Tuscany Grille Save $80 on a five-course dinner for two with Bellinis at Brio Tuscany Grille, where “Italian flavors are given a California twist” (Orange County Register). More » $65 — Newport Private Cruise for up to 9 w/Bubbly, 55% Off Source: Newport Fun Tours For 55% off, Travelzoo subscribers can coast through Newport Bay with up to eight friends and a bottle of bubbly during a 90-minute electric boat cruise. More » $35 — ‘Decadent’ Organic Tasting Menu for 2, Reg. $72 Source: 118 Degrees – Costa Mesa 118 Degrees offers “an array of decadent dishes that stimulate the eyes [and] the taste buds,” (OC Weekly). More » $199 — Open-Water Scuba Certification Course, Reg. $575 Source: Beach Cities Scuba Beach Cities Scuba “was born out of a love of diving,” states the OC Register, which calls it a “top learning facility” with four Orange County locations. More » $45 — Newport: Brunch or Sunset Cruise w/Drinks for 2 Source: Deo Juvante Yacht Charters Two can enjoy the morning sun together or toast to the night with a choice of a two-hour brunch or sunset cruise for more than 60% off. More » $39 — Queen Mary: Paranormal Ship Walk for 2, Half Off Source: The Queen Mary: Paranormal Ship Walk The Queen Mary “has become a hot spot for paranormal activity,” reports the L.A. Times. For half off, two can explore this historic ship’s haunted locations. More » $39 — Deep Sea Fishing Day & Lunch Off Catalina, Reg. $82 Source: Freelance Newport Beach Reel in a range of in-season fish with a ten-hour deep sea fishing excursion in coastal waters off Catalina Island with Freelance Newport Beach. More » $29 — Newport: Paddleboard Rental w/Organic Juice, Reg. $66 Source: Balboa Fun Tours For $29 per person or $55 for 2, spend three hours paddleboarding in Newport Bay and receive an organic, fresh juice. Previous articleRED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! “A Healthy Me is Drug Free” Bergeson BarkNext articleNiguel Hills students have the opportunity to volunteer at the 35th Annual Boo Blast Carnival at Moulton Elementary School on Saturday, October 26, 2013 Susan Keysor Espenschiedhttps://alisolagunanews.whatisyourverse.com LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! 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