$249 - Waterfront 2-Night Escape w/Gourmet Dinner, Reg. $663

The Deal

Watch cruise ships float by from a waterfront room at the Hotel Maya, praised by USA Today for its "bright, bold colors (and) exotic appeal." Today's Local Getaway offers two nights at this chic Long Beach hotel and a host of other extras for $249. Valued at $663, this package for two includes:

- Two nights in a Waterview Balcony room (reg. $518)
-A three-course dinner for two at the oceanfront Fuego Restaurant, where "diners feel like they've arrived at their holiday destination in Mexico," according to Gayot ($85 value) 
- A welcome bottle of sparkling wine - Complimentary parking ($30 value)

Arrive Sunday-Wednesday to get this deal, or visit over the weekend for $70 more. Travel any day from Aug. 28 - Dec. 31, 2011.

At Fuego, guests can dine on Latin-inspired dishes, including a variety of ceviches, filet mignon with ancho chilli sauce and dulce de leche cheesecake. The Southern California Restaurant Association awarded chef Victor Juarez the Golden Sceptre Award for outstanding food and service.

Set on 14 landscaped acres, the hotel boasts tennis and volleyball courts and a pool with floating cabanas. It is walking distance from the Queen Mary, while downtown Long Beach is 15 minutes away and accessible by a free shuttle that stops at the hotel. 

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