Celebrate music in downtown Nashville.
While Opryland seems to vacuum tourists directly from
the airport, Nashville’s downtown district is experiencing
a rebirth. Fueled by clubs bearing the names of musical
legends, nearby business hotels open up their suites to
honeymooners on the weekend at ridiculously low rates.
Wyndham’s historic Union Station hotel offers honeymooners
a fourth night free. Wyndham Union Station, 1001 Broadway,
Nashville, TN37203. 615-726-1001. http://www.wyndham.com/
hotels/BNAUS/main.wnt
Find your Love Shack in the Catskills. Rock stars used to only invest in restaurants. Bucking tradition, Kate Pierson from the B-52’s has opened her own kitschy, fun motor lodge in the Catskills. Weekend room rates run about $200, but you can get half-price rooms if you book during the week. Kate’s Lazy Meadow Motel, 5191 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper, NY 12457, 845-688-7200. http://www.lazymeadow.com
Treat your sweet tooth in Hershey. About
a two hour drive from Philadelphia lies the town that
Chocolate built. The original Hershey chocolate factory
still churns out tasty morsels, and it’s been surrounded
by resorts, attractions, and even a theme park. Hershey
owns its own hotels, and they dole out some serious discount
coupon books for local restaurants in addition to their
already reasonable honeymoon packages. Hershey Accommodations,
800-HERSHEY. http://www.hersheypa.com/
accommodations
Catch a show in Toronto. First time visitors to Canada’s business capital often remark that it’s just like a clean, friendly version of New York. In fact, many top Broadway shows stage road productions in Toronto before sending them across North America. With the great exchange rate, you can see a show and stay in a nice hotel for the same price as a hot theatre ticket in New York. T.O. Tix, Yonge & Dundas Streets, Toronto, 416-536-6468. http://www.totix.ca
Just pick a date and throw the dart. Consolidators have revolutionized the travel businesses by letting hoteliers and airlines dump last minute inventory at break-even prices. It’s not uncommon to book a round trip flight and three-star hotel (or better) for three nights for under $300 per person. You just won’t know where you’re going until a few days before you leave. Site59, http://www.site59.com
