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INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND AVAILABILITY 2008

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on the Thursday before President’s Day weekend, making it a perfect excuse to take a few days off for a truly romantic getaway. All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve by calling us at 212-988-2611.

TURKS & CAICOS

• The biggest draw of Parrot Cay, located on a private island, is its air of seclusion and award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat Spa. From Miami and New York, there are direct flights to Providenicales, a thirty-minute speedboat ride from the resort. There’s a five-night minimum.

ANGUILLA

• The acclaimed Malliouhana, which sits on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, has a five-night minimum during this time. www.malliouhana.com.

BAHAMAS

• Located on a private island, Kamalame Cay is perfect for those seeking adventure, privacy and a focus on wellness with yoga and meditation classes.

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

• Surrounded by protected mangrove preserves and natural lagoons, the brand-new Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, is easily accessible from the East Coast (you fly into Cancun). There’s a five-night minimum between February 14 and 18.

• Paraiso de la Bonita is a tranquil 90-suite resort some fifteen miles south of Cancún. Children under sixteen are not allowed and most couples come for total relaxation—especially at the 22,000-square-foot spa. www.paraisodelabonita.com.

MIAMI

• The Tides South Beach has forty-five stylish guestrooms, designed by Los Angeles-based Kelly Wearstler, including seven suites and three penthouses with decks. www.tidessouthbeach.com.

LOS ANGELES

• The supremely romantic Hotel Bel-Air is surrounded by gorgeous gardens.

MALDIVES

• Eco-chic Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili occupy private islands in the Indian Ocean; Fushi has a lush jungle setting while Gili has sexy over-the-water accommodations. www.sixsenses.com.

CONNECTICUT

• Winvian, a whimsical yet cozy retreat in rural Connecticut, is ideal for a long weekend of great food (the chef trained under Ducasse) and hikes in the surrounding countryside. Guests stay in sumptuous, individually designed cottages. www.winvian.com.

• For a pampering weekend focused on healthy cuisine, spa treatments and yoga and Pilates classes, the renowned Mayflower Inn & Spa has availability with a three-night stay required.