Perks & Packages
fresh-air fun
Baja California, Mexico
Air from L.A. to La Paz; five nights' accommodations (two in a hotel in La Paz, three camping); three days' sea kayaking with all meals, equipment, naturalist-led excursions, and guides; a Mexican-cooking class; and a beachside Halloween party. When Oct. 29-Nov. 3 ($2,495 per person, double). Contact AdventureWomen, 800/804-8686, adventurewomen.com.
Cape Cod, Mass.
One night in a mansion room at Ocean Edge Resort & Club, in Brewster, Mass., overlooking Cape Cod Bay; 18 holes on the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; an hour-long golf lesson for two; two club rentals; free use of the driving range; two welcome cocktails; lunch for two at Linx Tavern; and breakfast for two at the Ocean Grille. When Until Oct. 31 ($825 per room, double). Contact Ocean Edge Resort & Club, 800/343-6074, oceanedge.com.
Dallas, Tex.
One night at the InterContinental Dallas hotel, a 30-minute flight over the city in a biplane, breakfast, and late checkout. When Until Dec. 30 ($459 per room, double). Contact InterContinental Dallas, 972/386-6000, intercontinental.com.
Ecuador
Air from Miami to Quito; all local transportation; two nights at the Hotel Dann Carlton Quito with breakfasts; a city tour; four nights at the all-inclusive San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve; a visit to the Otavalo market; a choice of a horseback ride, a mountain-bike tour, or a bird-watching trip; and more. When Until Dec. 6 ($1,369 per person, double). Other gateways D.C. (add $100), New York (add $120), L.A. (add $200). SS Not available. Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.
Englewood, Colo.
Two nights at the Inverness Hotel, two tickets for indoor skydiving (includes classroom and prep time, gear, a four-minute flight experience, and a souvenir DVD), two 50-minute massages, a bottle of pinot noir, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a DVD rental. When Until Dec. 30 (from $620 per room, double). Contact The Inverness Hotel, 800/832-9053, invernesshotel.com.
Hawley, Pa.
Two nights in the Pocono Mountains at the Woodloch Pines Resort, all meals, and a two-hour survival course with lessons on how to make a fire, find food and water, and build a shelter. When Sept. 2-Oct. 31 (from $390 per person). Contact Woodloch Pines Resort, 800/966-3562, woodloch.com.
Highlands, N.C.
Two nights at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 70 miles southwest of Asheville; an eight-hour guided fly-fishing trip to the French Broad, Davidson, or Tuckasegee rivers with equipment, transportation, and lunch; souvenir flies; and a tackle box. When Until Dec. 31 (from $559 per person, double). Contact Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 866/526-8008, oldedwardsinn.com.
Logan, Ohio
One night in the Hocking Hills at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, breakfast, a three-hour zip-line canopy tour, a five-course dinner, a spa treatment, and a yoga class. When Until Oct. 31 (from $249 per person, double). Contact The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 800/653-2557, innatcedarfalls.com.
Orlando, Fla.
The first four women to book this package and mention GG will receive a Think Pink Putter! One night in a three-bedroom villa at Ginn Reunion Resort, two rounds of golf, a pedicure, a cocktail, a tote with a visor and golf balls, and access to the water park and tennis courts. When Until Oct. 31 ($224 per person, based on a group of four). Contact Ginn Reunion Resort, 888/418-9611, reunionresort.com.
Orlando, Fla.
Three nights at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld; two glasses of champagne; admission to Discovery Cove for two, including a 30-minute swim with dolphins; and a seven-day pass for two to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa. When Until Dec. 31 (from $1,014 per room, double). Contact Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, 888/220-3323, renaissanceseaworld.com.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Three nights at the all-inclusive adult-only Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, in Marina Vallarta; a six-hour canopy tour through the rain forest (including zip lines, hanging bridges, and wilderness instruction in the Sierra Madre mountains); and a 50-minute sports massage. When Until Dec. 20 (from $945 per person, double). Contact Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, 866/529-8813, hotelcasavelas.com.
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing
A six-night sailing around the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a 40-foot yacht that sleeps up to five, and sailing certification courses with an ASA-certified instructor. The price covers fuel, mooring and dockage charges, and linens and towels. Buy your own groceries, or you can add $210 for a meal plan that includes all breakfasts and lunches, snacks, nonalcoholic drinks, and four dinners. When Until Dec. 31 (from $1,299 per person, double). Contact Barefoot Yacht Charters, 784/456-9526, barefootyachts.com.
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Two nights in a cabin with two double beds at El Capitan Canyon; a BBQ kit including salmon, salad, rice and grilled veggies, s'mores, and a bottle of Happy Camper wine; four wineglasses; and four 55-minute massages. When Sunday-Thursday Sept. 1-Dec. 31 ($1,095 per package, quad). Contact El Capitan Canyon, 866/352-2729, elcapitancanyon.com.
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Two nights at the Canary Hotel, a morning yoga class, a hot springs hike-and-soak tour, a foot massage, martinis, a bottle of wine, and a slice of mud pie for dessert. When Sept. 2-Oct. 31 ($984 per room, double). Contact Canary Hotel, 805/884-0300, canarysantabarbara.com.
Sonoma, Calif.
Two nights in a cottage at Landmark Vineyards, a picnic lunch with wine, and a private tour of the estate with a viticulturist. When Until Dec. 31 ($800 per room, double). Contact Landmark Vineyards, 707/833-0053, landmarkwine.com.
Stowe, Vt.
Two nights at the Trapp Family Lodge, breakfast and a three-course dinner daily, an Anichini robe, a fitness class or guided trek, and a one-hour massage. When Until Oct. 31 ($660 per person, double). Contact Trapp Family Lodge, 802/253-8511, trappfamily.com.
Tucson, Ariz.
Six nights at the Tanque Verde Ranch, with all meals and activities (horseback riding, team penning, roping classes, and guided hikes), and a massage. When Oct. 27-Nov. 2, Dec. 1-7 ($2,000 per person). Contact Tanque Verde Ranch, 800/234-3833, tanqueverderanch.com.


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