$199 - Big Bend 4-Star Escape w/$130 in Dining & Activities

The Deal

For $199, escape to Big Bend country for a taste of the Old West blended with all the comforts of a 4.5-star resort. This exclusively negotiated package at Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa includes upgraded Deluxe accommodations, $80 one-time credit to spend on dinner and a $25 per person credit towards an activity. Two-night packages are $299.

The 27,000-acre resort is tucked between the majestic red mountains, extensive deserts and snaking rivers of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park along the border of the Rio Grande River. This unique destination is rich in Old West history and alive with an abundance of outdoor activities.

Standouts include horseback riding and lessons at its equestrian center, mountain biking, ATV adventures, golf at the new championship course, or a zip-line tour with an aerial view of the area's deep canyons and desert landscapes.

Deluxe rooms feature cowboy chic decor complete with cowhide rugs and rough-hewn saddles or Victorian decor with softer touches and clawfoot tubs.

With this deal, enjoy a savory dinner for two at the Candelilla Café. One of two on-site restaurants, Candelilla Café offers traditional Southwest cuisine with a twist and breathtaking Big Bend views. It's no wonder the the resort as named one of the Top 10 Gourmet Getaways by MSNBC.

How to get there: Located 200 miles from the nearest town, the resort’s unique location calls for a road trip along what Reader's Digest calls one of the Top 20 Most Scenic Drives in America.