Deal of the Week

Thirty Palm Springs hotels are participating in a promotion that offers travelers a free night’s accommodation with the purchase of one to five nights’ stay. Prices range from $39 to $126.75 per room per night, excluding taxes, and are based on availability. About half of the participating accommodations are offering the discount rates through Aug. 31; most others end in September and the rest conclude later in the fall. Some of the establishments have blacked out Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. Twenty-two of the hotels require at least two paid nights to obtain a third free night; others require from one to five paid nights. The properties range from budget lodgings to luxury accommodations. Other rules and restrictions may apply and reservations are recommended. To obtain a brochure, call (800) 34-SPRINGS.

Free for the Asking

The 1995 Sonoma Valley visitors guide--including a calendar of events, historical notes, list of lodgings, guide to wineries and dining tips--is available from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, 453 1st St., East, Sonoma, CA 95476; telephone (707) 996-1090.

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:

Monday: Algeria, Argentina, Bermuda, Colombia, Fiji, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Macao, Seychelles, Trinidad, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands

Wednesday: Togo

Thursday: Croatia, Swaziland

Friday: Canada, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Switzerland

Saturday: Andorra, Canada, Cape Verde Is., Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Macao, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Venezuela, Zaire

Source: J.P. Morgan