On the southern coast of France, Marseille is booming with festivals and events with its designation as European Capital of Culture in 2013, voted by the European Union. For $111 (85€) per night, stay at a 4-star hotel when the city is at the height of excitement.

Saving 50% on current rates, this offer is valid through April 30 and includes:

• Breakfast for two
• Guaranteed upgrade to a room with partial sea view
• Free Wi-Fi

In France’s oldest city, Villa Massalia is a five-minute walk from the city’s popular beaches of Prado, while down the street Parc Borely is a green sanctuary for locals. Stroll the Vieux Port and sample seafood stew, bouillabaisse or steal panoramic views of the city from the basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde

Not available on: March 25-28; April 3-4 17-18

Note: A two-night minimum stay is required.