Last-minute travel deals
Holidays in the capital; Lone Star art; South American adventure
Holidays in the capital
The Renaissance hotel in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle is offering rates as low as $99 Nov. 20–27 and Dec. 22–26 for stays that include Thanksgiving or Christmas night. Book 14 days in advance with promo code HOL. renaissancedupontcircle.com
Lone Star art
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Stay in uptown Dallas’s Ritz-Carlton and explore the city’s growing arts district. This package includes deluxe accommodations from $399, with breakfast and admission to various museums, including the Dallas Museum of Art. ritzcarlton.com
South American adventure
Hike to ancient Incan sites, experience the hacienda culture of the Andean highlands, and visit the Cotopaxi volcano during a five-day trekking trip in Ecuador. Tour begins and ends in Quito. From $950 per person for groups. adventure-life.com
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