Take off to sunny Palm Springs over high-demand dates -- including weekends and Christmas -- and stay at a 4-star resort for 50% off rates at comparable hotels. Stay at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa for $99 (US$99) per night through Dec. 27.

Both of the resort's 18-hole championship golf courses were listed by Golfweek as "Top 20 Best Municipal Courses" in the country. The resort sits 15 miles from downtown Palm Springs and 30 miles from Joshua Tree National Park.

As part of this deal, get half off an appetizer with the purchase of a beverage and relax with 20% off a 60-minute treatment in the on-site spa (excluding special offers and manicures/pedicures). Soak in the sun or go for a dip in the resort's three pools. All guestrooms, which underwent a multi million dollar renovation this fall, feature a private balcony.

Note: The resort charges an additional $28 (US$28) daily resort fee, which covers self parking, fitness classes, Wi-Fi, local calls, bottled water, resort bicycles and golf bag storage.

Not available on: Nov. 3, 15-18, 22-23, 29; Dec. 7, 8