Suite Deals to Be Found in Big Apple

The Beverly Hotel, which is located on Manhattan’s Eastside at 50th Street and Lexington Avenue, is offering a discount for seniors. The Beverly is within walking distance of many of New York City’s major attractions, including Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Station and the United Nations. It’s also a short walk to Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue department stores. Travelers over age 50 receive the following discounts: The standard room regular rate, $139-$149, is reduced to $115; studio room, regularly $149-$159, is reduced to $125; and a one-bedroom suite, regularly $179-$189, is reduced to $145. Rates are effective until Sept. 15, 1996. For a brochure or reservations, call (800) 223-0945.

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Senior ski buffs can find bargains this winter at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, Nev. A family package starts at $42 per lift ticket for skiers up to age 59, which includes a free ticket for kids 6-12. For teen-agers ages 13-17 add $25. Discounted rate for seniors ages 60 to 69 is $14 (regularly $35). Seniors over age 70 ski free. For a free color brochure with rate for activities, lessons and rentals, and call Diamond Peak at (800) GO-TAHOE.

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Forte Hotels, which operates 450 Travelodges and 75 Travelodge Hotels in the United States and Canada has created a Classic Travel Club, which offers free membership to travelers over age 50. Membership provides a guaranteed 15% discount off the lowest available rate at all locations. Travelodge guests also receive free newspaper, fresh-brewed in-room coffee or tea and no access charges for long-distance telephone calls. Members also receive a 10% discount off Value Rates from Dollar or Alamo rental-car companies. To activate membership, call (800) 526-2582.