Local Deals for Long Island

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%.

"For more than 20 years Michael Anthony Toscano has been attracting Long Island food lovers to his restaurants" says The New York Times. With this Local Deal for $25, Travelzoo subscribers get $50 to use toward anything on the menu "at his latest endeavor in Wading River."

For $45 per person, regularly $103, Travelzoo subscribers can escape to the Hamptons for a paddleboard tour and lesson in the waters of Southampton.

Travel in style on the Hampton Luxury Liner, a high-end coach praised as "first-class" by New York Magazine. Visit wineries in the North Fork of Long Island where Travel + Leisure says vineyards are "producing top-notch wines that are showing up on menus across the country" with this Local Deal for $79 per person, regularly up to $175. For $145, make it a trip for two.

Newsday names an excursion with Vintage Bicycle Tours one of the 50 Best Things to Do This Summer, and with this Local Deal for $75, take a full-day ride around wineries in the North Fork of Long Island, where Travel + Leisure says vineyards are "producing top-notch wines that are showing up on menus across the country."

Wine Enthusiast Magazine names Long Island wine country a 2013 Wine Travel Destination, saying it is "unlike any region in America." For half the regular price, Travelzoo subscribers can spend an afternoon sipping award-winning wine at Osprey's Dominion Vineyards on the North Fork.

Based on Freeport's Nautical Mile, Freeport Water Taxi & Tours carries guests along the Nassau County South Shore on a 44-foot catamaran. For half the regular price, Travelzoo subscribers can relax on a 90-minute sunset cruise.

As Long Island reaches the end of its eastern stretch -- past the split of its forks and past the Hamptons -- it arrives at Montauk, a "newly hip fishing town" that "still retains its old-fashioned charms," according to Travel + Leisure. Travelzoo readers can recess to this quiet cove this spring with an exclusive deal at the historic Montauk Manor that saves more than 60% compared with peak summer rates.

With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can get on the water this summer with Port Sailing School of Port Washington. For $79 (regularly $260) per person, head out onto Manhasset Bay for a three-hour small group sailing lesson.

The New York Times calls the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City "a stirring celebration of ... rich aviation heritage." For $21 (regularly $42), two can take part in that celebration with museum admission, a film or show at the Dome Theater or JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium, and a carousel ride.

Angle for catches like fluke, weakfish and bass with this half-day fishing excursion for $45, regularly $100. This trip for two people departs three times daily from Captree State Park, and includes everything you need for a day on the water: a fishing license, bait and tackle.

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%.

The '80s are back at The Paramount in Huntington this spring. Tickets are 50% off to see Grammy winners Living Colour, heavy metal parody group Steel Panther and Scottish rock band Big Country.

Boasting sales of 6 million albums worldwide, the popular Irish ensemble Celtic Woman comes to Greenvale's Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for one day only on Saturday, March 23. Travelzoo subscribers can see the quartet perform traditional Irish tunes along with fan favorites like "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow" for 50% off with this Local Deal.

Zagat praises the cuisine at aMano Osteria & Wine Bar and calls chef Tom Schaudel's Italian dishes "tantalizing," and a local Patch article says the chef "has created a cuisine wherein you savor each course."  For $55, regularly $106, indulge in dinner for two with drinks at this Mattituck osteria.

Long Island Newsday praises the food and ambiance at Deco 1600 Restaurant, saying the "service was as warm as the fire's glow," and Zagat calls attention to the "cool" art deco vibe and Italian cuisine. For $49, regularly $102, two can linger over dinner with drinks at this hot spot inside Carlyle at the Palace.

Breathe in the ocean air with an overnight escape to what The New York Times praises as a "beachfront hotel [with] stylish design, resortlike ambiance, and a terrific restaurant."

Zagat says Mill Creek Tavern "lures you back like a magnet" with its large menu and friendly atmosphere. For $39, regularly $80, two can savor a three-course dinner at this Bayville gem that The New York Times says has all "the earmarks of a popular neighborhood spot."

Launching a new service last month, Bolt Bus is now offering nonstop service between Manhattan and Long Island. For $7, regularly up to $30, Travelzoo subscribers can get a roundtrip ticket between Manhattan and Huntington, Riverhead or Ronkonkoma on Long Island.

Named one of the 10 Best Aquariums for Kids by Parents magazine, the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center features one of the Western Hemisphere's largest living coral reef displays, a 120,000-gallon shark tank and year-round sea lion shows.

Zagat calls Mac's Steakhouse a "powerhouse," rating its American cuisine "very good to excellent" (23), and The New York Times says this Huntington standby "breaks the mold" of normal steakhouses, serving grass-fed beef that's dry-aged for 28 days. For $55, savor a dinner for two with drinks, regularly $112.

Celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Katie Couric frequent The Living Room Restaurant at c/o The Maidstone, which The New York Times praises for its "striking" decor and "groundbreaking" food. For $69, regularly $138, Travelzoo subscribers can indulge in dinner with drinks at this East Hampton restaurant Zagat rates "excellent" (25).

The certified instructors at Danny Waizman Flight School and Aircraft Rental have been teaching New Yorkers to fly for more than 15 years. Work toward earning your own wings with a private flight lesson from this Farmingdale-based flight school.

Zagat hails the "eclectic eats" at Cirella's at Saks Fifth Avenue, and The New York Times says this Huntington Station spot is "a cafe ahead of the pack" noting its "extensive sushi menu" and "stylish" interior. For $15, Travelzoo subscribers can look over the entire lunch menu and order $30 worth of food and drinks for two people.

The New York Times praised the "vibrant food" and "energetic atmosphere" of Chi Dining Lounge, and Zagat rates the fusion cuisine of this Westbury hot spot "very good to excellent" (25). For $59, two can savor a dinner with drinks, regularly $120. For $115, get the same deal for a group of four.

Perched over the sweeping, peaceful meadows of the Berkshires, an 18th-century bed-and-breakfast is giving Travelzoo readers an exclusive $349 retreat that cuts nearly 60% off current prices. Spend two nights at the Old Inn on the Green weekdays through March, and dine on a four-course dinner for two at the inn's acclaimed, AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, along with a tasty three-course lunch at the charming Southfield Store Cafe and daily breakfast. Weekends are also available.

With its uncrowded beaches, protected coves and nonexistent traffic lights, Shelter Island has long been a secluded sanctuary for the city-weary. Escape the hustle and bustle to a romantic boutique hotel where "the bar has been raised," praises The New York Times. With this exclusively negotiated Travelzoo deal, stay at La Maison Blanche for $99 per night weekdays through Dec. 26 and Feb. 19 - April 30.

Defined as "The Gate City" of New Hampshire, Nashua is a "charming, old-fashioned community" where the "low-key downtown has classic redbrick buildings along the Nashua River," according to Fodor's. With this exclusively negotiated Travelzoo deal, guests can stay behind castle walls in a Tudor-style fortress where rates are slashed by more than 45%. Visit daily through February, including weekends, for $99 per night.

For $169, Travelzoo subscribers can take to the skies during an introductory helicopter training flight from Global Aviation Corp. with ground instruction and flight time, a package that is regularly $295.

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.

Famous zookeeper Jack Hanna's live show and a new staging of the children's classic "The Little Prince" are coming to NYCB Theatre at Westbury this January. Tickets to both family-friendly shows are now nearly 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers.

The Paramount Comedy Series presents the "Ha-Ha-HOLIDAY Show" next weekend, and tickets are now 50% off. Rob Falcone (HBO, Comedy Central), Dan Naturman ("The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien") and British comedienne Sherry Davey headline the comedy showcase.

This December, bring the family to "Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite" at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets are half off for Travelzoo subscribers to the retelling of Tchaikovsky's classic featuring the popular Nickelodeon bunnies.

Two-time Grammy Award winner Travis Tritt plays Christmas favorites at The Paramount next week. With this Local Deal, tickets are 50% off for the one-night performance.

Zagat praises the decor and views of this "high-end Long Beach jewel" and rates the cuisine at Atlantica "very good" (20). For $49, Travelzoo subscribers get $100 to use toward any food and beverages on the menu.