Winners

The Outrigger Reef on the Beach - Hawaii View

David L.

Winning the Halii Kai condo in Waikoloa auction gave me the best price I've ever gotten for a upscale vacation property. Unit 9A was huge, with a great ocean view, and felt like home. The pool and club area had views of the whales splashing and playing offshore, good drinks and great food. There was a great beach nearby that the locals call A-Bay, as well as 2 large shopping malls. We could watch the golfers play from the lanai. These units are still being sold, but they didnt bother us with a sales pitch. If we return to the Big Island we would stay here again in a heartbeat, it was that awesome.

Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard - LA Area View

Jeff V.

The LUXE hotel was THE nicest hotel I've ever stayed at. The package w/ breakfast and the Spa services made the stay even more memorable. The heated pool was so refreshing being a Chicagoan that just dug out from 4ft of snow the week before... I am a believer and have shared the Off & Away Story w/ many of my friends and colleagues...

Live Aqua - Cancun View

Michael C.

The room was amazing, as was the hotel itself, very spa like and relaxing! The deal we got through Off and Away was incredible, we certainly couldn't have afforded to stay here otherwise. We hope to win more auctions in the future.

Salish Lodge - Seattle area View

Miranda K.

Yes, it's true...I did it again. This time I won an amazing getaway to the Salish Lodge & Spa. The room was extremely cozy with a wood burning fireplace, the spa was an awesome retreat, and talk about spectacular views! Here's the view from our deck... Thanks again to the incredible minds and impeccable taste of the founders of Off & Away!

The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel - New York View

Dan & Melanie C.

Our room overlooking Central Park was sparkling clean, the bed awesome! We were TREATED to a lovely continental breakfast every morning, wine at Harry's, Wifi, and great cappuccino ANYTIME…day or night! Kristy at Reception was such a professional! We braved some low temps looking at the NYC Christmas Splendor…then warmed up in the beautiful room watching the action in Central Park! All this for $105…no one believes us, yet, but they will! Thank you, Off&Away!

Watermark Hotel - San Antonio View

Peggy P.

We had a great time and the hotel was amazing! - Peggy and David

Colony Palms - Palm Springs View

Tim L.

We had a wonderful time at the Colony Palms in Palm Springs, CA...The amount we paid from off and away was unbelievable - even the resort fee was waved. Thank you.

Terranea - Los Angeles area View

Kasey C.

I just had an amazing "girls weekend" at the Terranea!!! This was a staycation for myself and my friends. I can honestly say, that it was a beautiful hotel with unbelievable views of the ocean and Catalina Island. I have lived here all my life and had no idea that this area existed.

Thanks Off and Away!!!!!

The Kimberly - New York View

Shirley C.

I stayed at The Kimberley hotel in New york and had a really amazing time. I surprised my boyfriend with a fun stay-cation (I live in New York). I'm still blown away by the price I spent on the room and have made many of my friends jealous.

The Resort at Squaw Creek - San Francisco View

Andrew D.

Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to Lake Tahoe. The Resort at Squaw Creek was the perfect place to spend Labor Day! My wife and I are huge fans of Off & Away and we wish you great success as you continue to grow. Cheers, Andy.

The Trump Soho - New York View

Mark M.

Here are some pics from my recent trip to New York City where I spent six nights (using three successful winning auctions) at the Trump Soho with a fantastic view across the Hudson and uptown.The one bedroom suite on the 19th floor lived up to all of the expectations. On the first night, we dined at the hotel restaurant Quattro, and we also took advantage of the restaurant bar, as well as the acclaimed club Kastel. My wife did not know the details of our accommodations until we arrived; of course she was overwhelmed. She particularly enjoyed being able to relax in the bathtub with a clear view uptown of the Empire State Building. Even our local acquaintances were astonished to hear where we were staying and how much we paid. Thank you Off & Away!

Hotel Hana - Maui View

Michael P.

We won the three-night stay at the Hotel Hana Maui. It was exquisite, from bodysurfing and sandcastle building on Hamoa Beach (with concierge services for hotel guests), to cliff-jumping at Oheo Gulch/Seven Sacred Pools, to lilikoi mimosas in our private lanai hot-tub to the freshly-baked cinnamon rolls every morning at the hotel dining room. Staying in Hana is a rare treat and enabled us to enjoy the coastal drive there and back at times when we could have the road to ourselves, avoiding the day-trippers who make up 99% of the traffic. On our last day, we saw the sun rise from our private hot tub and saw it set again from the lanai at our next hotel on the west side. The helicopter tour of West Maui and Molokai was amazing - we sat in the front next to the pilot and felt like we could almost touch the tree-tops as we buzzed some of the world's most spectacular waterfalls. Thank you for making this wonderful experience available to us.

Hotel Vitale - San Francisco View

Paul & Shelly C.

We had an absolutely fabulous time; the hotel was beautiful, as was the room and the service. And speaking of service, we look forward to our continued use of Off & Away!

Willows Lodge - Seattle area View

Nate B.

Hello good people of Off & Away, my wife and I were able to spend a lovely weekend away this weekend thanks to having won a 2 night stay at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville. Thanks so much for your awesome new website:)

Hotel on Rivington - New York View

Mike S.

We sent our 2 sons to Hotel on Rivington for our youngest 21st birthday, they enjoyed the views, loved the hotel and wished they were staying two nights instead of one. They loved being shuffled into the hotel as they watched dozens of party goers waiting to get into Club Thor. Will come again and have shared Off & Away to family members and friends. Thanks for the opportunity!

Hotel on Rivington - New York View

Burak B.

Hotel on Rivington was nothing short of what was advertised in the auction. Wonderful room in a great neighborhood. Thanks to Off and Away, it was a very enjoyable July 4th weekend. Not to forget the surprising iPod Nano gift I received afterwards. The humongous sandwich is from Carnegie's Deli. The beer is from a restaurant just around the corner of the hotel. And the street sign is obvious :)

RiverPlace Hotel - Portland View

Terry J.

I was lucky enough to win two nights in the Junior Suite at the Riverplace in Portland, Oregon. It was an amazing hotel and an amazing room with a beautiful view. We had a great time just hanging out in the room looking at the river, and sitting on the patio of the lounge people watching. The service was excellent as was the food and beverage. I would definitely stay here again, and again!

The Renaissance Times Square NY Hotel - New York View

Jennifer S.

I just want to say thanks for this site. Recently I returned from an auction I won for two nights at the Renaissance Times Square NY Hotel. The hotel was amazing! The service was impeccable and the view from my hotel room looked directly on 7th Avenue. Honestly, I must admit I was skeptical at first with the site but I decided to give it a go. There were no hidden charges at checkout. I will definitely use this site for more vacation deals.

Hotel on Rivington - New York View

Samantha T.

Hello Off & Away!! I've attached a photo of the beautiful sunset from our gorgeous room! Thank you for everything! I had a blast on the trip and I owe it to Off and Away!

Solage Calistoga - Napa View

Bryan C.

Please find a picture of my wife Niki and I enjoying our stay at Solage in Calistoga. We were so excited to win the auction, as we were traveling from Montana to California for our 10 year anniversary. Staying at Solage was amazing, and we wouldn't have known if not for Off and Away. We couldn't stop telling our friends about your site and how much fun it was. We'll be looking for future auctions.

Avia Napa View

Michael T.

We had a wonderful getaway in Napa, thanks to Off and Away! Here are a few pictures we took while visiting the Hendry winery (recommended!)

Carson Ridge B&B - Carson, WA View

Doug & Linda J.

Attached is a photo from our recent stay from an Off and Away auction we won. We had a great time!

The Royal - Cancun View

Miranda K.

We had a fantastic time and felt completely spoiled throughout our vacation. Still can't believe what an amazing deal it was! Since it was an all-inclusive resort, I think we probably got the best deal ever. ;-) But despite that it was an all-inclusive hotel, I was blown away by the quality of the food. The restaurant Maria Marie (Mexican-French fusion cuisine) was absolutely five-star quality - and I'm definitely a foodie whose been to restaurants all over the world. The service was also exceptional. They made one error on our room service order, and suddenly a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries were sent to our room (usually an extra cost at this hotel). In addition, because the resort was part of a hotel chain, we were welcome to go to any of the Real Resorts and partake in all of their restaurants and bars for free as well - all-included in the package. Just an unbelievable vacation. Thank you again for this amazing opportunity. You've changed my hotel strategy for good. ;-)

Bodega Bay Lounge - Sonoma View

Mike J.

I won an auction for a beautiful cool and foggy escape to Bodega Bay from the brutal heat and surprised my wife for the weekend. It was incredible, we had an incredible room with a fireplace and walked out onto our patio to find this beautiful, unobstructed oceanfront view with a hawk sailing by. I had to take this picture -- I only wish I had the camera or my phone with me the next morning when I was joined for coffee by a deer and her two does outside of our room as well. Oh, and the perfectly appointed spa and four-star restaurant on premises didn't hurt either. We also enjoyed driving up the Sonoma coast and tasting some of the best wines in the world. Thank you for making this amazing weekend available to us!

The Mark - New York View

Scott S.

We had a great trip. I have already told a friend about O&A and he won an auction for Bodega Bay. I will definitely be back.

Ventana Inn - Big Sur View

Howard H.

We had a lovely weekend getaway at the Ventana which included a hike in Big Sur, a walk on the beach and two lovely dinners, one at the Ventana and the other at Deetjen's. Pure relaxation with a soak in the Ventana's Japanese hotbath and an amazingly late wakeup time on Sunday. I pity the competition who tries to bid against me when the Ventana comes up to auction again.

The Setai - Miami View

Bryan D. (B.D.)

Staying at the Setai was an amazing experience. I hadn't been to Miami before so it was that much more exciting. Staying at hotels of this caliber definitely can make your trip feel more like a vacation, especially if you don't do so every time you travel. Of course, chain hotels and other comparable ones do the job of giving you a bed for the night, but staying at the Setai in a spacious suite enhanced the experience much more!

Twitter love

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