Travel Deal of the Day (Feb. 5, 2007)

Do you want a tremendous discount on a five star hotel? Join the American Bar Association - you do not even need to be an attorney.

The Deal:
Save money on various four and five star hotels with ABA rates. See the full list of rates here.

How:
Go to the listing of ABA rates and call the hotel listed. Request the ABA rate.

The Inside Scoop:
Here is the scoop - you must join the ABA to be eligible for these rates. According to the ABA membership rules, membership is open to practically anyone, including: attorneys, legal educators, paralegals, legal assistants, law firm administrators, law librarians, consultants and "any other individuals interested in law."

Since there is a membership fee, you must examine how good the discounts are for your hotel choice. This is a really good deal for various Ritz Carlton hotels. (One example: a room at the oceanfront San Juan Ritz Carlton for $199.) Note that the membership rate is very low if you are a student.