Book by: ASAP
Travel by: Through September
The deal: Whatever kind of art you’re into, there’s nothing like heading to the city to spend the day at your favorite museum. Now you can do just that for less with the great museum promotions currently on offer at two upscale hotels in Jupiter, Fla., and Boston. Rates start from only $169/night.
Jupiter Beach: A day at the museum package from $169/night
Located on a pristine stretch of coastline on the northern tip of Palm Beach County, the family-friendly Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa comes with lighted tennis courts, a restaurant, lounge, fitness center and beachfront poolside dining. For a fun family getaway this summer, we suggest the resort’s Day at the Museum package. The offer includes oceanview accommodations, breakfast and two adult tickets to see “The Music behind the Magic: Disney-1928-Today” at the Norton Museum of Art (tickets for kids age 7-17 cost $6.50 and kids under 6 enter for free). This exciting show runs from June 9 through Sept. 9 and explores the role of music in Disney’s successful history and its impact on popular culture. Rates for this package start at $169/night on weekdays and $189/night on weekends.
Boston: Museum of Fine Arts package at the Colonnade from $259
Situated in Boston’s hip Back Bay neighborhood, the upscale Colonnade Hotel is ideal for a posh city stay within easy walking distance to major art museums, parks and trendy restaurants. Book one of the hotels 285 stylish guestrooms, outfitted in soothing chocolate brown and purple décor, and head out to explore Beantown’s fine cultural attractions. One not-to-miss institution is the Museum of Fine Arts, located just a few T stops away. From $259/night, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Hotel package at the Colonnade Hotel includes a deluxe overnight, breakfast for two, and two general admission passes to the MFA Boston. Spend the day exploring the museum’s phenomenal 450,000-piece collection of European, American and Egyptian artworks and then head back to the hotel’s hip rooftop pool bar for sunset cocktails and live music.
The dollars: Based on double occupancy. Taxes and fees are additional.
The catch: Be sure to check the museum’s hours of admission prior to booking either of these packages.
Booking details: For the Jupiter package, visit www.jupiterbeachresort.com or call 1-866-943-0950.
For the Boston deal, visit www.colonnadehotel.com or call 1-800-962-3030.
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