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Here's some great news for people who haven't planned their winter vacations yet: Starwood's Winter Getaways offer has been extended. Just book by November 24 and save up to 50% off stays at participating Starwood hotels and resorts through March 9, 2009. No matter where on this beautiful blue planet you feel like visiting, you'll enjoy big savings on your winter break. Fancy a trip to Asia? A few days at the luxurious Sheraton Suzhou Hotel & Towers (pictured) might be just what the doctor ordered. Rates start at CNY 680 per night for this unique destination that combines ancient Chinese grandeur with exquisite Suzhou garden features. Located just an hour from Shanghai, this ancient city combines the best of old and new China, with ancient gardens, modern skyscrapers, and some of the best shopping in the region. But whatever destination you choose, you'll enjoy it that much more knowing you're getting a great deal, so book your trip now and start packing those bags.

As the weather gets colder, it's important to remember that the best way to stay warm is to keep moving. And as far as I'm concerned, the best way to keep moving is by taking a trip somewhere you've been wanting to visit. If you've put off planning your winter getaway until now, you're in luck, because Starwood is offering up to 50% off stays at some of the finest properties in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, and Australia. Perhaps you'd like to visit the Big Apple over the holidays? Rates at the chic and stylish W New York - Union Square start at only $309, while the Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square has rates starting at just $199 a night. That's a pretty good deal considering the hotel's location in the center of the known universe. But maybe you're the type who prefers the beach to the city. In that case, take a look at the Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, which boasts rates from $199. Great deals are available at hundreds of properties around the world, so check the deal page and plan your trip today. But hurry, because you must book by November 17 for stays between November 13, 2008 and March 1, 2009.

You love to travel, but you're also aware of the impact, travel has on the environment. Here's your chance to use some of those extra Starpoints to help save the Earth. Starwood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Sustainable Travel International, an organization devoted to promoting responsible travel and supporting sustainable development around the world. Starwood has been involved with these efforts for years, but this new initiative allows Starwood Preferred Guest members to quickly and easily make an impact on an individual level. All it takes is a few thousand Starpoints. Every 4,000 Starpoints donated is worth $50, with a maximum donation capping out at 16,000 points. That's an easy $200 you just put toward reducing carbon emissions, supporting renewable energy projects, and promoting fair trade. We all know how easy it is to jump on a plane and end up in paradise. Now we can also say how easy it is to help offset some of that carbon released into the Earth's atmosphere during that flight. And maybe next time, after we've donated our 16,000 miles to STI, we'll use the rest on a trip to Africa and discover the beauty of one of the regions where global warming poses the most immediate threat.

If you've ever felt like you could capture the essence of a place in words or pictures, this just might be your big break. Le Méridien is looking for creative attachés to help celebrate culture and creativity in the City of Light at their signature event, ONE NIGHT PARIS. Two winners and their companions will have an opportunity to experience the creative side of Paris in a one-of-a-kind journey curated by Flavorpill. Creative attachés will capture their Parisian experiences in a travel journal that Flavorpill will complement with your images from the trip. Upon your return, the story will be published on lemeridien.com. Winners and their guests will enjoy three nights at Le Méridien Etoile, November 30 through December 3, 2008; round trip air transportation; VIP access to ONE NIGHT PARIS; a creative itinerary to discover Paris, curated by Le Méridien + Flavorpill; a digital camera; and a $500 gift card. Sound intriguing? Submit a story that describes why you're the perfect creative attaché, along with a relevant photo, before midnight on October 22, 2008, and start dreaming of the perfect night in Paris.

Detroit has many striking buildings, but the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit might just be the grandest of them all. After all, the opulent edifice just emerged from a top-to-bottom $180 million renovation, restoring it to its original 1924 grandeur while adding the latest in modern amenities for today's discerning traveler. Guests will find 455 luxurious guest rooms and suites in the majestic Italian Renaissance-style hotel - a member of the National Register of Historical Places - as well as three signature restaurants, 39,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, an indoor heated pool, and much more. In celebration of its recent grand reopening, guests can take advantage of several special offers. Weekday (Sunday through Thursday) rates start at $299 for the first night and just $19.24 for the second night, while Friday and Saturday night stays start at $209 for the first night and $19.24 for the second and third nights. Click here to book your stay at Detroit's most exciting new destination. Stays must be booked by October 15, 2008 for stays October 15 - November 30, 2008. Reserve your room now to be a part of this historic event in Detroit architecture history.

The Westin Verasa Napa is located in the heart of America's premiere wine-growing region, with some of the country's finest vineyards just a short drive away. With easy access to a host of luxurious spas, challenging golf courses, and fine restaurants, it makes a perfect destination for a weekend getaway. In fact, that's what the Escape to the Napa Valley package is all about. Weekend rates start at $165 and include breakfast in bed or at the Bank Wine Bar and Cafe and a 4:00 p.m. late check out, if available. It's a great way to check out one of Starwood's newest properties, located on the banks of the serene Napa River and a short walk from the many attractions of downtown Napa. Spend your day touring nearby wineries, and when evening rolls in, take in a performance at the Napa Valley Opera House. It's the very best of Northern California, all in one place. Click here to take advantage of this tantalizing offer, or to check out some of the other great deals at this singular Napa destination.

Anchorage is a spectacular summertime destination, with long, sunshine-filled days and plenty to do around town. If you need a little extra incentive to make the trek up north, try this on for size: the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa is offering a special Bed & Breakfast Package that makes it easier than ever to take in the beauty of America's largest state. The package, which starts at just $259 per night, includes overnight accommodation in rooms featuring the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, as well as a continental breakfast buffet for two in Jade, the hotel's exciting new restaurant. The Sheraton Anchorage has it all, from a 24-hour fitness facility and business center to sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool. And, starting on August 18, the hotel will welcome its brand new full-service spa, ICE, which offers pampering massages and treatments for both men and women. To take advantage of the Bed & Breakfast package, click here or call 1-866-716-8126 and mention rate plan SUMMERBB.

There's nothing like swimming, floating, and splashing around in water to get your mind into a happy space, and there are few better places to do that than the CoCo Key Water Resorts. Conveniently located in Sheraton hotels in Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Danvers, Massachusetts, they're a great way to enjoy an amazing indoor collection of pools, water slides, and recreation areas during the day and then have some sweet sleep in a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed at night. If that sounds interesting, here's a little extra enticement to visit: through December 31, 2008, stays at participating Sheraton hotels come with four passes to CoCo Key Indoor Water Resort, so you're guaranteed a hassle-free escape into a watery paradise and a relaxing evening to follow. The Sheraton Chicago Northwest, the Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel, the Sheraton Cincinnati North Hotel, and the Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel all await you with comfortable furnishings, the latest amenities, fine restaurants, and, oh yeah, indoor water parks with features like the Barracuda Blast two-person raft slide, Adventure River, and a Palm Grotto spa. It's wet and wild fun for the family. Click here to plan your aquatic adventure, or call 1-866-716-8103 and mention promotion code WPK.

How does a grand getaway to a beautiful locale this May sound? Time is running out to take advantage of special rates at some of Starwood's greatest properties, so choose your destination and then start packing. Book by April 21, and enjoy some of the most exciting destinations, relaxing resorts, and hidden gems this May, at tantalizingly low rates. If a Caribbean beach retreat is your cup of tea, you might want to check in to the Westin St. John Resort & Villas (pictured). Rates start at $349 for this island paradise, where you're free to do anything you like, or nothing at all. Perhaps a western town is more your thing. The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona has rates starting at $319, which means you could be relaxing in one of nine sparkling pools, playing a round of golf, or savoring some of the best food in the southwest in no time. If Canada's your thing, how about a springtime jaunt to Montreal? Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel has rates starting at 179 Canadian dollars, while the chic W Montréal starts at 209 Canadian. With so many options, it can be hard to decide, so check out the list of destinations and get ready for an adventure this May.