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Do those new airline checked-bag fees have you down? Do you find yourself cramming everything you can into an overstuffed carry-on just to avoid the hassle and extra expense of checking a proper suitcase? If so, you're going to love the "Love Your Luggage" package at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, Arizona. Go ahead and check a bag, because guests at this luxurious resort need only to show proof of a luggage charge to be reimbursed $25 per person, up to $50 per guest room. You might appreciate the extra luggage space, because the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass has it all. You'll want your lucky golf pants for a round on one of the resort's two championship golf courses. A swimsuit is essential for a dip in one of the sparkling swimming pools with waterfalls and a 111-foot water slide designed to resemble the nearby Casa Grande ruins. Western wear is always in fashion at the nearby 1880's Western Town, Rawhide, which is accessible from the resort by boat (pictured). And dinner at the signature restaurant Kai - which serves food grown right on the Gila River Indian Community - is a perfect occasion to flaunt some of your more stylish evening wear. Offered from $169, the package includes one night in a traditional guest room and is valid through December 31, 2008. To take advantage of the "Love Your Luggage" package, click here or call 602-225-0100 and mention the LUGGAGE promotional code while booking.

Everybody needs some Vegas time now and then, and if for you the time is now, you're in luck. The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, a Sheraton Resort is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next six weeks. The Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino is one of the hottest new properties on the strip, with more than 2,500 unique, comfortable, and chic rooms and enough entertainment options to keep you smiling for weeks. Try your luck in the gorgeous three-acre casino, with its soaring 75-foot ceiling. Grab a drink at the aptly-named Heart Bar, located in the heart of the casino, and don't miss some of the hottest restaurants in Vegas as KOI, Spice Market Buffet, and the Strip House tempt your taste buds with mouthwatering morsels. The late night scene is off the charts at Privé, a hip mezzanine lounge that attracts some of city's most beautiful and interesting people. Of course, Vegas is just one of dozens of Starpicks destinations this week, so take a gander at the list and see where you find yourself.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is emerging as a destination for vacation as well as business travelers, with international events like the Bahrain Grand Prix and world-class cultural attractions drawing visitors from Europe, North America, and beyond. If you've never been to this beautiful island kingdom, here's a good chance to check it out: the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends. Located in the capital city of Manama, the hotel is just minutes from business and diplomatic centers as well as the city's best museums, shops and restaurants. Start off with a visit to the National Museum, which contains artifacts from the nation's 6,000 years of history and is currently exhibiting a spectacular show on masks. Continue to the Souk (market), where you'll find great bargains on gold jewelry, spices, perfumes, and clothing. The Arad Fort, meanwhile, is a sight to behold day or night, with impressive crenelated stone walls and towers designed to keep the fiercest invaders at bay. After a day of exploring, you'll appreciate a hearty meal at the Sheraton's Al Raouche restaurant, which has Lebanese cuisine, or the Soie Chinese restaurant, for a taste of the Far East. As you enjoy a drink and a live show at the An Nada cocktail lounge, you'll wonder why you didn't come to Bahrain sooner. New Starpicks properties are posted every Tuesday, so visit Starpicks.com for the latest deals.

Lucy Williams is an Orlando-based writer for Starwood Vacation Ownership and thelobby.com's expert on the subject.

You're invited to experience a celebration of wine and spirits in Beaver Creek, Colorado from August 7 through 9, 2008. The Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival will feature San Francisco-area celebrity chefs as well as the winners of the San Francisco International Wine Competition and World Spirits Competition. You can expect an exciting array of events, including tastings, food pairings, a wine auction, cooking classes and much more. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Rockies when you attend Walk & Wine, a guided hike from the Beaver Creek Hiking Center followed by a wine pairing luncheon. Or check out Fly Fish/Eat Fish, an event where you can fish the Eagle River with an experienced guide, plus taste over 40 award-winning wines, spirits and dishes from celebrity guest chefs at the festival's finale. To purchase tickets, visit here. After each day of wining and dining, return to comfortable and spacious accommodations when you stay at Sheraton Mountain Vista in Avon, Colorado.

There's nothing like swimming, floating, and splashing around in water to get your mind into a happy space, and there are few better places to do that than the CoCo Key Water Resorts. Conveniently located in Sheraton hotels in Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Danvers, Massachusetts, they're a great way to enjoy an amazing indoor collection of pools, water slides, and recreation areas during the day and then have some sweet sleep in a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed at night. If that sounds interesting, here's a little extra enticement to visit: through December 31, 2008, stays at participating Sheraton hotels come with four passes to CoCo Key Indoor Water Resort, so you're guaranteed a hassle-free escape into a watery paradise and a relaxing evening to follow. The Sheraton Chicago Northwest, the Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel, the Sheraton Cincinnati North Hotel, and the Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel all await you with comfortable furnishings, the latest amenities, fine restaurants, and, oh yeah, indoor water parks with features like the Barracuda Blast two-person raft slide, Adventure River, and a Palm Grotto spa. It's wet and wild fun for the family. Click here to plan your aquatic adventure, or call 1-866-716-8103 and mention promotion code WPK.