Deal of the Week

Reservations are now being taken for the fourth annual Seattle Super Saver program that includes discounts up to 50% at participating hotels, attractions, restaurants and shops from Jan. 1 to March 31, 1995. To take part, travelers must stay overnight at one of the 25 participating lodgings and make their reservations directly through the hotel or through Seattle Super Saver. Rates range from $49 per room per night at the WestCoast Vance (normally $95), to $140 at the Alexis Hotel (normally $185). Visitors will receive a discount coupon book when they check in. For more information, contact Seattle Super Saver, 520 Pike St., Suite 1300, Seattle 98101; tel. (800) 535-7071 or the Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau, tel. (206) 461-5840.

Free for the Asking

Mud or massage? Steam or sauna? Should I try a moor peat bath? “How to Spa Like a Pro: A Guide for the Uninitiated” from the Peaks at Telluride sets out to answer everything you’ve always wanted to know about going to a spa but were afraid to ask, including “Do I have to get naked in front of strangers?” (Only if you want to.) To obtain a copy of the 16-page, pocket-sized brochure contact Carefree Resorts, (800) 979-2999.

This Week’s Holidays

Banking and government offices will be closed or services curtailed in the following countries and their dependencies this week because of national and religious holidays:

Lebanon

Wednesday: Japan

Thursday: Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Friday: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cape Verde Is., Suriname

Saturday: Mongolia

Source: J.P. Morgan