Best Travel Deals of the Week: $100 off W Hotels, Stay in Vegas for $60 a Night

Today marks the start of Mardi Gras, when you can live it up before eight long weeks without your favorite indulgence. One way to pass this painful time is to anticipate the moment you will reunite with red meat or mixed drinks. Will it be under the shade of a beachside palm tree in the Caribbean or in a ringside seat during a boxing match in Las Vegas?

This week's deals include a Caribbean cruise for two as well as stays in Las Vegas, Orlando, and Chicago. Low rates are also available from Southwest Airlines at W Hotel properties in New Orleans, New York, and Arizona. So bookend your season of fasting with some fast living by taking advantage of these travel deals. If these destinations aren't on your radar, check out our daily travel deals. And please note that travel deals expire quickly and prices may change, so be sure to check before you book.

1. 
6-Night Carnival Cruise for 2
   
Vendor: Priceline via Travelzoo
   Price: From $618
   Lowest By: $20
   Expires: February 24

   Is It Worth It?: Two months without sweets will have you beach-ready for a Caribbean vacation. Show off your slimmer self in Fort Lauderdale, FL, before embarking on a trip that includes stops in Key West, FL; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

   This roundtrip cruise begins November 25, and double occupancy is required. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Book by February 24.

2. 
$100 off W Hotel Packages
   Vendor: Southwest Airlines Vacations
   Discount: $100 off with a $50 credit via coupon code "W100"
   Expires: February 24
 at 7 pm ET

   Is It Worth It?: Plan on returning to New Orleans to reclaim some of the dignity you lost in pursuit of Mardi Gras beads? Book now and take $100 off W Hotel packages throughout the United States and receive a $50 W Hotel credit. Reserve a room at hotel properties in New Orleans, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, New York, and Scottsdale, AZ.

   Some conditions, restrictions, and blackout dates apply. Book by February 24 by 7 pm ET and travel by March 29.

3. 
Stays at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
   Price: From $60
   Lowest By: $15
   Expires: April 1

   Is It Worth It?: It was good to be the King, right? Relive some of the gluttony of your reign over Mardi Gras with a free upgrade to a Grand King Room in Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Be the first to stay in these luxurious rooms on The Strip and enjoy your sinful stay in Vegas.

   Book by April 1 for stays through December 28. Blackout dates and additional taxes and fees may apply.

4. 
Stays at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando
   Vendor: BookIt
   Price: From $71.20
   Lowest By: $18

   Is It Worth It?: Take advantage of continuous shuttle service to Walt Disney World and visit the Magic Kingdom with the kids. Or shuttle them off with the grandparents while you relax by the pool at the extravagant Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort.

   Some dates may be excluded, and additional taxes and fees apply. This offer is valid for stays through December 31.

5. 
Stays at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago
   Vendor: BookIt
   Price: From $104
   Lowest By: $48
   Expires: February 21


   Is It Worth It?: If your travel plans include a trip to Chicago, consider settling in at the luxe Hard Rock. The hotel is situated on Michigan Avenue — aka, the Mag Mile — within a stone's throw of Millennium Park, the Bean, and the oft-overlooked Chicago Cultural Center. But if the Hard Rock isn't your speed, BookIt offers discounts on other Chicago hotels starting at $69 per night.

   Book by February 21 for stays through March 31. Some dates may be excluded and additional taxes and fees may apply.

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