Last-minute travel deals
No April fool; Grapefruit League; Chinese import
No April fool
Rooms at San Francisco’s eco-chic Orchard Hotels can be had for $1 per night throughout April. Must book on Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. PST using the promo code ‘Fool!’
Contact: Theorchardhotels.com
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Grapefruit League
Baseball fans going to see their team in training can get a 25 percent discount and a free “Fan Tool Kit” at the Intercontinental in Tampa. Good through April 4; mention code “ILQGA.”
Contact: Intercontampa.com
Chinese import
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China Spree is offering five nights’ lodging in Beijing, plus round-trip flights from San Francisco, for $588. Must book by March 31 for departure on Nov. 15, 22 or Dec. 6.
Contact: Chinaspree.com
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