Stay, Play and Hardly Pay

La Mancha Villas and Spa in Palm Springs is offering a discount package to seniors who are members of American Assn. of Retired Persons or over 55. The package for two people includes continental breakfast, half-hour massages for two, a 2-for-1 dinner, and a welcome basket and bottle of champagne. Complimentary tennis, paddle tennis, bicycle rentals, gymnasium use and saunas are included in the price of $395 per night (regular rate is $568). For a brochure or information about La Mancha, call (800) 255-1773.

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The Wigwam Resort near Phoenix (five-star rating from Mobil Travel Guide) has the Fair Way to the Green golf package, which offers a 20% discount to seniors for a three-night stay. Package includes rounds of golf at three different courses, golf cart, guaranteed tee times, club storage and use of the driving range. The price (Sunday through Tuesday) is $1,140 for two. If one person is not a golfer the price for two is $915. Wigwam Resort also features two swimming pools, three restaurants, tennis courts and a beauty salon. For information, call (800) 327-0396.

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The Salisbury Hotel on West 57th Street in New York City offers discounts to AARP members and other travelers over 62. Located across the street from Carnegie Hall and adjacent to Broadway theaters and the Lincoln Center, the Salisbury offers many rooms that include service pantries, coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators. A standard room regularly priced from $179 for two is reduced to $149. Senior discounts on one-bedroom suites that begin at $209 are priced at $169 for two. For brochures or information, call the Salisbury at (212) 246-1300.

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A discount for seniors is offered by the Hotel Nikko Ilikai on Waikiki, near the large Ala Moana shopping center in Honolulu. Travelers over 50 receive 25% off regular rates. A room that is regularly $185 is $138.75 for two. The offer is valid throughout 1996 on a space-available basis. Seniors also receive daily coffee or tea, full American breakfast for two and a daily newspaper. The Ilikai has tennis courts, two outdoor pools, a golf practice range and several restaurants. For a brochure or information, call (800) 367-8434.

Also in Honolulu, next to the International Marketplace and just a block from Waikiki Beach, is the Miramar Hotel, which is offering a 20% discount to guests over 55 April 1 to Dec. 20. Prices after discount for standard rooms are $76, superior rooms $84 and deluxe $92. Superior and deluxe rooms can accommodate four with an additional charge of $18 per person per night. Each guest room at the Miramar has a balcony, cable TV, in-room safe and refrigerator. Suites that accommodate four guests begin at $160 per night during peak season are also available for the 20% senior discount. For a brochure or information, call (800) 367-2303.