Last-minute travel deals
Winter adventure; Explore central France; Discover Portland
Winter adventure
Winter packages at the historic Homestead resort in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, home to a natural mineral-water spa, start at $229 per couple through March 13. Package includes unlimited on-site ice-skating and skiing. thehomestead.com
Explore central France
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Stay in the Loire Valley at the 16th-century hotel Le Clos d’Amboise for as little as $186 a night. A current package includes entrance tickets to two castles, champagne, unlimited access to the hotel sauna, and breakfast daily. Valid through April 14. leclosamboise.com
Discover Portland
Twenty-five Portland, Ore., hotels are offering $72 off room rates plus complimentary breakfast and coupons for city dining and shopping when you book stays of at least two nights. Offer good through March 31. travelportland.com
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