Local Deals for Providence

Stroll along some 39 miles of beach shoreline in Warwick -- taking your pick of salt or fresh water -- and discover the allure of Rhode Island's second largest city. With this exclusive Travelzoo deal for two, stay overnight at the NYLO Providence / Warwick set along the Pawtuxet River, and save 55% on current rates.

With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can escape to Westport Rivers Vineyard, which was awarded the Best of New England for its wine tastings by Yankee Magazine. For $29, regularly $65, two can sip and swirl wines along the Coastal Wine Trail at the award-winning vineyard that's been praised by The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

With this Local Deal, step aboard the Voyager III for one of the best whale-watching cruises in Boston (WGBH A-list). For $23 per person, regularly $36, set sail from the Boston Harbor for a 3-3.5-hour whale-watching cruise and spot marine life including finback whales, humpback whales and basking sharks.

Langworthy Farm Winery is both a bed and breakfast and vineyard where the "main activity is sipping wine," according to Boston Magazine, which featured it as one of its 52 Weekend Getaways. For $29, regularly $44, Travelzoo subscribers can sip wine and sample chocolate less than a mile from the ocean in Westerly, R.I.

"Spring and summer are the best times for whale watching in Massachusetts," according to USA Today. With this Local Deal, set out into the Atlantic for a four-hour whale-watching cruise with Newburyport Whale Watch during prime season. For $29 per person, regularly $50, Travelzoo subscribers can get up-close views of whales and other marine life. This tour departs from Newburyport, less than one hour north of downtown Boston.

Boasting sales of 6 million albums worldwide, the popular Irish ensemble Celtic Woman comes to Providence this Friday. Travelzoo subscribers can see the quartet perform traditional Irish tunes along with fan favorites like "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow" for more than 45% off with this Local Deal.

For $99, rejuvenate with a day at Spa Epoché, located in the AAA 4-Diamond Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel & Spa. With this deal, Travelzoo subscribers save 50% on a customized spa visit that includes two spa treatments at this Aveda Concept Spa & Salon, which uses award-winning Aveda skin care products featured in Elle, Cosmopolitan and Allure.

Slip away to a Massachusetts inn that Fodor's hails as "one of New England's quirkiest hotels." This exclusively negotiated deal at The Porches Inn, located in the northern Berkshires, is $99 per night for weekday stays through April and knocks 40% off current rates.

For $35 per person, take a horseback trail ride through the bluffs and trails in Plymouth, less than an hour from downtown Boston, with this Local Deal from Cowboy Jim's Western Adventures. Regularly $75, this hourlong experience includes a guided tour with a brief introduction to riding from licensed instructors with more than 25 years of experience.

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.

Travelzoo subscribers in New England can improve their handicap all season long with a golf pass for $45, regularly $64.95. The pass provides savings at 16 courses and also includes seven full rounds of golf – which equates to less than $7 per round.

Escape to "a slice of wine country in Shrewsbury," according to The Worcester Telegram and Gazette, with this Local Deal for Zoll Cellars. For $30 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can save 50% on a three-course cannoli and wine tasting led by owner and pastry chef Frank Zoll, who worked at establishments including New York City's Tavern on the Green and the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

For $99, cruise through Narragansett Bay in Newport aboard the 92-foot Majestic while savoring a luxe Valentine's Day five-course dinner complete with flowers, truffles and a Champagne toast. Regularly $175 per person, this three-hour sail with Newport Majestic Cruises also boasts views of the waterfront and dancing after dinner. Or for $195, go with your sweetie this holiday and get this same deal for two people.

Named the Best of Rhode Island 2010 Readers’ Pick by Rhode Island Monthly, Toscana European Day Spa utilizes organic products from Eminence Organic Skin Care and Sothys. For $69, receive a 60-minute European or gentleman’s facial and signature manicure, regularly $120.

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.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia's production of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella" is "full of enchantment," says The New York Times. The magic unfolds at Veterans Memorial Auditorium during the company's first appearance in Providence, and tickets start at $19 for Travelzoo subscribers.