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RED MEANS ROMANCE IN KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

Indulge in all-things-romantic in Kennebunkport, Maine, this winter with Paint the Town Red events and Red Tag discount deals at restaurants, hotels, galleries, and shops (Jan. 23-Feb. 29). Enjoy a series of winter culinary events, the second annual Ice Bar at David’s KPT, view an 8-foot glowing red heart adorned with Maine lobster traps in Dock Square, and more. To win a trip in February to this self-proclaimed “Most Romantic Town’’ in New England, simply share your photos of why you love Kennebunkport on Instagram using the hashtag #lovekpt and tagging @kennebunkportmaine through Jan. 31. Winner receives a romantic stay for two at the Kennebunkport Inn including a dinner at One Dock Prime. 800-573-7186, lovekpt.com

SAY AHHH AT THE SPA

Still recovering from holiday festivities? Plan a weekend to relax and rejuvenate at Meadowmere with the Mind, Body, Spirit Ogunquit, Maine, Spa & Wellness Package. Check in with your significant other, gal pals, or solo and enjoy massage, steam, sauna, and more at the Roman Spa. Along with cozy accommodations, the package includes a one-hour Swedish massage per person, additional one-hour treatment per person of either reflexology or balancing facial, parking for one vehicle ($25 per day value), resort amenity access, wireless Internet, and extended 1 p.m. checkout time. Make sure to reserve 72 hours in advance to ensure spa times. Rates from $370 per person, two-night minimum. 800-633-8718, www.meadowmere.com

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PLAY AT PLAYA DEL CARMEN

You can soon experience the best of the city and the beach when visiting Mexico. Newly opened Thompson Playa del Carmen, a sophisticated 92-room hotel on a lively 2-mile, pedestrian-only downtown thoroughfare (with lots of shopping and dining options), is scheduled to open Beach House, an intimate Bohemian-inspired, villa-style guest experience overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Debuting in early 2016, Beach House will feature 27 luxury rooms and suites, each with its own terrace, as well as a beachfront pool, cabanas, and casual restaurant and bar. Take advantage of the grand opening offer, available to book in January for stays through the end of March. Rates from $239. 844-823-8100. www.thompson hotels.com/hotels/thompson-playa-del-carmen

HOME SWEET ITALIAN HOME

Let’s say you and your friends have a great idea: Let’s rent a villa in Italy! Now what? The villa travel specialists at Homebase Abroad are ready to offer advice on luxury vacation accommodations — selected for their amenities, service, value, and quality of authentic experiences — in Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi coast, Lake Como, Florence, Venice, and Rome. Ranging in size from 4 to 20 bedrooms, villas in the collection include a cook for homemade Italian meals, maid service, wireless Internet, and many feature air conditioning. Complimentary concierge services helps you discover your village with customized activities suited to your interests. 781-639-4040, homebaseabroad.com

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APP PREDICTS WEATHER ON DRIVING ROUTES

Snowstorms, heavy fog, icy roads, and other inclement weather can create hazardous driving conditions. Now you can make long road trips safer with the Weather on Wheels app. Simply enter a starting location, destination, and start time, and the app will display forecasts along your route. If a storm is predicted, the app will let you know if weather conditions improve by changing your start time and/or route. Developed by students at the Conrad Blucher Institute and the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center, both at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Weather on Wheels combines forecasts from the US National Weather Service and route information from Google. Available for iPhone and Android devices. Free. www.weatheron wheelshome.com

NEW BOOK OFFERS EUROPEAN TRAVEL TIPS

Get a head start on planning your dream vacation with “European Travel for the Genius.’’ Written by veteran travel and food journalists — and Boston Globe correspondents — Patricia Harris and David Lyon, the book provides valuable information on all aspects of travel in Europe, including the tricks and traps of online booking, finding the best deals on hotels and airfare, how to crisscross the continent by train, low- or no-cost ways to access the Internet, how to avoid hidden credit card charges, and even methods to find and enjoy authentic meals at every stop. Includes overviews of the 25 most-visited countries in Europe with don’t-miss highlights and guidance on creating itineraries. Available Jan. 6 from booksellers nationwide and online. $24.95. for­the genius.comNECEE REGIS