Local Deals for Hartford-New Haven

Travelzoo subscribers can coast through the New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound on a two-hour cruise set on a tall ship named Quinnipiack. For $25 for one person or $49 for two -- both more than half off -- select one of four sailing options that include a non-alcoholic drink per person:

An elegant retreat within the AAA 5-Diamond Mayflower Inn & Spa, the Mayflower Inn Restaurant is a "destination restaurant" that Zagat calls "heaven on Earth." For $89, regularly $166, Travelzoo subscribers can relish dinner for two at this Washington jewel.

High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge is an "elegant lounge" with "upscale" fare (The Westerly Sun) that's far from your average bowling alley. It features custom-made furniture, a grand piano and chandeliers throughout. Visit the Foxwoods Resort Casino hot spot that earns 4.5 stars from TripAdvisor users with offers starting at $25.

Nestled among the hills of the Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery earns 4 stars from both TripAdvisor and Yelp reviewers. For nearly half off the regular price, Travelzoo subscribers can spend a day tasting local vintages and listening to live jazz "against a backdrop of spectacular views" (Fodor's) in Millbrook, NY.

Spend a day paddling down the upper section of the Delaware River with this exclusive Local Deal from Cedar Rapids Kayak & Canoe Outfitters. For $39, Travelzoo subscribers can spend two nights camping and a day rafting in Barryville, only 90 miles outside New York City. This trip regularly costs $68 per person.

Tucked among the birch groves on 60 serene acres near Kennebunkport, Maine, lies an upscale retreat that Conde Nast Traveler calls "a fantasy summer camp." This exclusive $479 package at the rarely discounted Hidden Pond resort cuts an unheard-of 60% off current prices.

Leaf peepers, hikers, covered bridge-seeking romantics and shoppers will find plenty of their favorite things while staying at the Glen Oaks Inn near Jackson, N.H., for nearly 45% off current rates. This bed-and-breakfast retains all the charm guests will expect from a New England inn built in 1850 -- plus a scrumptious daily country breakfast. 

Make your way to the Berkshires' Litchfield Hills, which Fodor’s calls “some of the most spectacular and unspoiled scenery in Connecticut.” Settle in for a midweek stay at the charming Litchfield Inn with this exclusive $149 package that includes a $75 dining credit, regularly $314.

Visit the waterfront restaurant Zagat praises as an area "hot spot" and rates "very good to excellent" (21). For $49, two people can dine at the OpenTable Diners' Choice winner, Vito's by the Water in Windsor, regularly $103.

New York Magazine gives Paint Nite a 2013 Best of New York award for Best Friend Date, saying it "elevates the popular BYOB drinking-and-painting concept." For $25, regularly $45, Travelzoo subscribers can flex their creative muscles during a two-hour Paint Nite event in Hartford.

Hilltown Wilderness Adventures owner Marla BB and her team of Alaskan Husky racing dogs have been featured on Animal Planet and PBS-affiliate WGBY. Head to DAR State Forest to spend a day in the life of a professional dog musher. For $149, regularly $365, one person can go on a three-hour dogsledding adventure that includes:

Explore Vermont's Green Mountains while staying at one of New England's Best Historic Inns of 2011 according to Yankee Magazine. Lounge about The Dorset Inn with this exclusive, Travelzoo-negotiated deal that knocks 45% off regular rates and includes peak summer travel into July.

Travelzoo subscribers can treat themselves to a day at Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun with this Local Deal: Choose up to $200 worth of any spa services for $99. While at "one of the finest [spas] in the state," according to Fodor's, you can also make use of the pool, hot tub, sauna, relaxation lounge with refreshments and fitness center.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $124, accelerate down straightaways and take turns in a real race car like the one driven by Wallace, a racing legend who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. This two-hour "Qualifier" package at the Stafford Motor Speedway saves $125 on the regular price.

For $99, regularly $249, get behind the wheel of a Ferrari or Lamborghini on a private course with this Local Deal from Gotham Dream Cars, an experience that recent Travelzoo subscribers said accomplished "a long-time dream."

Luxuriate at a courtly manor inn that “makes you think of times gone by,” according to Conde Nast Traveler. Experience the epitome of elegance at the AAA 5-Diamond Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, Conn., where Travelzoo has negotiated a deal that offers as much savings as the hotel has accolades.

New England Magazine says Woodbury Ski Area is picturesque and "the perfect place for a peaceful, solitary ski getaway for you and your whole family." For $19, take to the slopes with an all-day lift ticket for one person, normally $39.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Hudson Valley in a helicopter with this Local Deal from United Aviation Academy. For $149 per person, take to the sky with an hourlong flight lesson, an experience that's regularly $399.

"The Sty of the Blind Pig," winner of a New York Drama Desk Award, is heading to Hartford this week, and tickets to 10 performances are now 50% off.

Make the choice to be spontaneous when staying in Riverhead, Long Island, the gateway to the "East End." Explore the wineries of the North Fork, or relax on the beaches of the South Fork, and make this hotel the home base with a deal that saves more than 45%.

New England Magazine says Woodbury Ski Area is picturesque and "the perfect place for a peaceful, solitary ski getaway for you and your whole family." For $21, take to the slopes with an all-day lift ticket for one person, regularly up to $42.

Nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Play, the comedic play "The Mother-F#@*&R With the Hat" opens at TheaterWorks in Hartford, and tickets for nine different shows are now 50% off.

Charter a private Cirrus SR22 aircraft for an ultimate VIP experience to the destination of your choice. For $499, Travelzoo subscribers get a roundtrip flight for up to three people from Kavoo SkyLimo for half off.

Within the walls of a 150-year-old Greek Revival inn in East Hampton, a group of stylish Swedes have created what Concierge.com calls the “most appealingly forward-looking hotel in the Hamptons.” We’ve put together an exclusive package at c/o The Maidstone that saves readers nearly $90 on current prices.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus' 143rd edition, "Built to Amaze," is a modern twist on circus classics: feats of strength, ability and courage. Take in the stunts with this Local Deal for as much as 50% off tickets to performances in Hartford.