ON A BUDGET
With deals like these, let's splurge a little
Forget the airline tickets and passports. All you need for these trips is an overnight bag.

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BY MADELEINE MARR
mmarr@MiamiHerald.com
ASIAN OASIS: The Mandarin Oriental's Fantastic Florida Escape package lets you revitalize with daily breakfast for two; 20 percent off select spa treatments; 20 percent discount at the property's Shanghai Tang boutique; and free valet parking. Doubles from $269. Until Sept. 30. www.mandarinoriental.com
DAYCATION: Lounge like a celeb for a day at Four Seasons Hotel Miami, which is inviting neighbors to access the pool Friday through Sunday for just $25 per person. Cabana packages are $150 and include mineral water, fruit platter and one cocktail per person. Call 305-381-3037 on weekdays or 305-381-3190 on weekends; www.fourseasons.com.
CITY SLICKERS: Take in always-hopping Coconut Grove while staying at The Sonesta Bayfront. Their summer special: $119 for a double room and complimentary valet parking. 800-SONESTA, 305-529-2828, www.sonesta.com; promo code: FLA.
BUY, BUY, BABY: Grab the credit card and take advantage of the Regent Bal Harbour's proximity to fabulous shopping. Fifteen percent discount is given on the best available room rate, plus two cocktails at the View Bar. Enter promotion code FLARES when making your reservation at www.regentbalharbour.com through Sept. 30. 800-545-4000, 305- 455-5400.
SAND AND SHORE: At Four Points by Sheraton Miami Beach, the Escape to Miami Beach package saves residents 15 percent off the hotel's best rates year round (from $125 a night). Book online at www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints or call 866-716-8105 and mention SET No. 351186.
KID STUFF: Miami Metrozoo, Miami Seaquarium and Wannado City have announced a Summer Savings Pass, which gives unlimited admission to all three parks until Aug. 30. Cost is $19.95 per person, plus the purchase of a regular-priced general admission at one of the three parks. Annual pass holders can get it for $9.99. Visit www.summersavingspass.com.
MONROE COUNTY
KASH & KARRY: Got access to a printer? Because KeysKash is back through mid-October. Scroll for your location, then pick a category where you feel like saving. Deals include a one-hour massage for $40 by a local Key West outfit; $100 for a sailing class in Key Largo; and $7.50 for a beer and burger at Lobo's Mixed Grill in Key West.
Hotels are also in on the gig -- and the longer you stay the more you save. For example, boho downtown KW spots like the Key West Palms and the Banyon Resort give up to 20 percent off if you hang around for more than two nights. More info: 1-800-FLA-KEYS, coupons at www.fla-keys.com. One per person.
GO WEST: Seeking a more upgrade experience? At the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa, through Sept. 30, being a Floridian nets you a reduced rate on a double room (from $250), daily breakfast for two and 25 percent off spa services. Book by May 31. http://keywest.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/offers.jsp; 305-809-1234.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
TIME OUT: Now's the time to take that long put-off vacay to the legendary Breakers. From May 26-Sept. 30, rooms start at $225 per night, with free stuff like unlimited tennis, fitness class and golf ($35 per person cart fee) and all local calls. Stay Sunday-Wednesday and they'll throw in continental breakfast (Monday-Thursday mornings); free valet parking; as well as free food and summer camp for kids 12 and under. www.thebreakers.com, 888-BREAKERS (273-2537).
Travel editor Jane Wooldridge contributed to this report.
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