Aug. 24--Here are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently.
--Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont and Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico have joined the Mountain Collective, a group of premier ski resorts primarily in the West. Ski passes are available in limited numbers for $399, which gives access to 11 resorts, including Alta/Snowbird in Utah, Aspen Snowmass in Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyo., and British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb. 800-705-6286, http://tinyurl.com/nfre9k5
The Fall in Love with Aspen promotion gives you the third night of a three-night stay free for the popular Colorado town. It's good from Sept. 8-Oct. 15. 866-572-0739, http://tinyurl.com/p8vwwls
For hikers and bikers, the Palmetto Trail stretches more than 500 miles across South Carolina. http://tinyurl.com/oa3f6f8
St. Augustine, Fla., will celebrate its 450th anniversary Sept. 4-8. www.staugustine-450.com
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa on Table Rock Lake in Missouri's Ozark Mountains is offering the BOGO50 promotion for stays Sunday-Thursday from Sept. 6-Oct. 29. For a three-night stay, the first night is at regular rates and the second and third nights are 50 percent off. 888-333-5253, http://tinyurl.com/yhjklsz
The Pleasure Passport Weekend is based at Weber's Inn Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Mich., and includes two nights' lodging, $50 toward dinner at the restaurant and $10 toward breakfast, two cocktails, dancing and use of the pool, recreation area and fitness center. Rates are from $329 per couple plus tax and are good through the end of the year. http://tinyurl.com/o4l6mr9
The Lilac Tree Suites Spa on Michigan's Mackinac Island is offering a Fall Escape Package priced from $188 per night plus tax. In addition to lodging, it includes daily breakfast for two, a carriage tour and admission to Fort Mackinac and Historic Homes and the Mackinac Art Museum. A two-night minimum stay is required. 866-847-6575, http://tinyurl.com/pc372r5
Beer aficionados traveling to Ohio might want to check out the Columbus Ale Trail, highlighting the city's 25 craft breweries. www.cbusaletrail.com
Print out coupons for attractions in Myrtle Beach, S.C., at http://tinyurl.com/pclu6le.
Read about pet-friendly resorts in Ohio at http://tinyurl.com/qjmc8ag.
Vacations by Rail has its 2016 brochure available online at http://tinyurl.com/qzxcmr8.
Trafalgar is offering 2015 pricing on 2016 Europe tours and a 10 percent early-payment discount. http://tinyurl.com/nhmnn6v
Prices include taxes and fees unless otherwise noted. Deals and websites listed here have been checked for availability as of press time, but the listings are not an endorsement.
Phil Marty is a freelance reporter.
