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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.

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

If you're seeking new ways to beat the heat this summer, consider slipping away for a refreshing vacation on St. John, a serene island that offers an array of water sports in its sparkling Caribbean waters. For a limited time, you can experience invigorating adventures amid the wonders of the Virgin Islands with a six-day, five-night vacation package at The Westin St. John Resort & Villas. A retail value of $4,500 during peak season, you can vacation at this resort for just $1,995. To learn more about this offer or to view the complete details of participation, please call 888.294.0616 or click here.Whether you prefer relaxing strolls along powdery white sand beaches, exhilarating underwater excursions or the culinary delights of tropical cuisine, the pleasures of St. John will renew your spirit when you stay at The Westin St. John Resort & Villas.

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.

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

The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns this weekend to Maui for its 27th year. During this four-day culinary extravaganza, you may discover some of the world's top gastronomic trends and enjoy an array of exciting gourmet events. This year's festival brings together top master sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders for themed tastings, seminars and gala evening events. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting seminars, winemaker dinners and a golf tournament are but a few of the highlights of this festival. The festival will be held through June 29, 2008, with tickets available here. After each day of culinary delight, unwind in spacious and inspired accommodations at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas or The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas North.

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, which means there's an awful lot of it to explore. Whether you're looking for scenic beaches, snow-capped peaks, or cosmopolitan cities, you're sure to find it in this pristine nation in the great white north. Get started on your own Canadian grand tour this year with Starwood's Canada Day 2008 sale. Book by Canada Day (July 1) and save up to 40% off regular rates for stays at participating Canadian hotels and resorts between June 18 and December 30, 2008. Those fond of the great outdoors might enjoy a few days at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, which offers the best of Vancouver's urban delights along with panoramic vistas of the coastline, distant mountain ranges, and Stanley Park. Would you like to practice your French? Then check into the W Montréal, which is located in the historic Banque du Canada building, just steps from Old Montreal. For those who really want to indulge, the Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler (pictured) is hard to top. This four-season resort has it all, from the Avello Spa & Health Club to four stellar nearby golf courses and the fascinating Aubergine Grill, where diners have a fantastic view of the action in the show kitchen. The seconds are ticking away to lock in great rates for Canadian escapes this year, so visit Starwood's Canada Day 2008 page today and let your northern dreams take flight.

Dallas is always hot in the summer, but this year the place positively sizzles with excitement as one of the most elegant and stylish new hotels the city has seen in years opens its doors. The Joule, a Luxury Collection Hotel is now welcoming its first guests, ushering in a new era in design, ambiance, and comfort on Main Street in downtown Dallas. Those interested in being among the first to explore this dazzling new destination are in luck, as the Joule, a Luxury Collection 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. That's as good a reason as any to check out the restored 1920's neo-Gothic facade, striking lobby, and ten-story tower. Don't miss the jaw-dropping rooftop bar and pool, which is cantilevered over the street below and has a Plexiglas window to provide amazing views to those both in and out of the water. Chef Charlie Palmer's new restaurant, Charlie Palmer at the Joule, is a perfect place to relax at the end of the day, savor some spectacular American cuisine, and think about where you'd like to travel next.

Maxime Francis is the Interactive Marketing Manager of Global Web Services for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

If you're like me--lazy and it takes weeks to unpack and clean your clothes, even though your trip itself was only 3 days, then you'll love what Flylite has to offer. Better yet, if you are a frequent business traveler, this will take all of the stress of planning, packing, unpacking and cleaning your clothes, so you can focus on the important details of you business trip: the business.

Flylite basically acts as your personal travel assistant. Here's how it works. They clean, steam and store your clothes, including polishing your shoes, before scanning and storing all of your items into a virtual i-Closet. Each trip, you can virtually pack your suitcase by dragging and dropping clothing icons after which Flylite delivers the bags to any US destination. After each stay, Flylite picks up the bags, cleans the clothes and stores everything for the next trip.

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.