Sorry I’ve been MIA. Bad blogger! I’ve had a few big things pop up (like a little party for 600 of my closest friends that went rather well.)

What else is up? Well lately, I’ve been minorly obsessed with everything vacation-related. The first five months of the year are difficult for those of us who don’t happen to be in school. No real holidays for five whole months! Memorial Day can’t come fast enough.

Amber Valetta for Vogue, I want to be you right now.

There are so many cool trips out there for your perusal, and I’ve found two awesome sites that feature luxurious vacays aplenty for super-discounted prices. We’re talking first-class, five-star international destinations.

LuxuryLink.com is my new favorite site to drool over. It offers special rates via auctions at the most incredible resorts in the entire world. And there are LOTS of options. You can find trips for two nights for two people or villas for eight people for a week. All have different perks, like spa credit, included meals, butlers, yoga classes, transportation and more, all at jaw-dropping prices.

The site offers “Buy it Now” options and auctions for stays 4-6 months out, but the real deals come when you flirt with the vacation auctions with nearing expiration dates. If you have airfare and wait it out, or are flexible enough with your schedule, you could score a three-night stay for two in a Premium Room at the Ista Amritsar in Punjab, India, for example. Did we mention the package is $206?

Check out this vacation porn.

Ista Amritsar in Punjab, India. Only $206 for three nights.

Ready for adventure?

My dream vacay is a trip to the Viceroy in Bali, Indonesia. Can you imagine having breakfast on this balcony? This five-night stay for two includes a king bed, private indoor pool, roundtrip air transfers to the hotel, welcome drinks and cool towels, chilled Champagne upon arrival, a choice of continental, American or Asian breakfast each morning, one six-course dinner for two, comped non-alcoholic minibar consumption, a 120-minute couples massage, private shuttle service to and from town and free Wi-Fi.

Free Wi-Fi? Sign me up.

Viceroy in Bali, Indonesia. The current bid is $2,040 for five nights.

Drooling on my keyboard right now.

Another cool site is Rue La La, boutique sale site that offers different brands of men’s and women’s clothing, home decor, and vacays. Each sale is available for a limited time only, and offers huge cuts off of the retail price.

The site is invitation-only, but guess what? You’re invited.

The Capella El Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas is where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.  A three-night stay in an Ocean View Room with $100 credit to the Auriga Spa will set you back only $1,766 (retail value: $2,354) and the five-night stay with $200 to the Auriga Spa is only  $2,974 (retail value: $3,966). Stays include a private terrace, private infinity pool and breakfast each morning.

Capella El Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, $2,974 for a five-night stay for three

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…

Another deal available now is at the The Waikiki EDITION in Waikiki, Hawaii. For anywhere between $1,208-$1,324 (retail: $1,740-1,917) you can have three nights for two in a lavish Ocean View Room with views of the Oahu oceanfront, pools and yacht harbor; complimentary use of a pool bed for one day of your trip, an included deluxe rental car, and much more. Prices vary based on stay dates.

The Waikiki EDITION

Where’s my floppy hat?

Where are you traveling (or pretending you’re traveling) this Spring?

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