Pay the high temperature. Wish for a cool Texas summer: Starting June 2, guests at the three Four Seasons properties in Texas pay the high temperature of the day on their second night. The Big Chill package is available at the Austin, Houston and Dallas properties. Terms vary. For example, at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin, the rate in mid-July is $349 a night. If the thermometer peaks at, say, 96 the following day, then the total for two nights is $512, with tax. The special also includes such perks as room service-delivered ice cream and an in-room movie. Book from May 1; valid on check-ins through Aug. 26. General info: 800-819-5053,
China on the cheap. Pacific Delight Tours has a special promotion on a trip to China with a Yangtze River cruise on Victoria Cruises. The nine-night Journey to China starts at $1,699 per person double and includes four nights in a superior stateroom with a private balcony, departing from Yichang; all intra-China flights; deluxe hotels in Beijing and Shanghai; meals; shore excursions and entrance fees; and taxes. Three departures each in September and October. By comparison, the company has a similar trip (only difference is two nights in Xi’an) for about $600 more per person. Info: 800-221-7179,
Summer cruise to Copenhagen. Oceania Cruises is offering discounts on 2012-13 cruises booked by June 30. Deal varies by itinerary. For example, the 14-night Northern Interludes cruise between London and Copenhagen departing June 18 has two-for-one pricing, bonus savings of up to $3,000 per cabin, and free round-trip economy air from Washington Dulles or business-class air for $1,398 round trip per person. Fare with free economy air now starts at $5,021 per person double; brochure rate was $12,542. Info: 800-531-5619,
Compiled by The Washington Post
