I always love it when you can find TRAVEL THERAPY in your own backyard! Who says you have to always travel half-away around the world to be inspired?

I admit it’s pretty easy to find great things to do in New York City but it’s extra nice when local hotels offer up cool packages that help make the most of your stay.

Today I’m heading to Broadway to see Billy Elliot thanks to the Carlton Hotel’s new special Billy Elliot Theater Package!

Here’s the scoop.

The Carlton’s Billy Elliot the Musical Package includes:

  • One night luxury accommodations
  • Dinner for two at new French brasserie, Millesime ( this place is FANTASTIC!)
  • Access to The Carlton hotel’s exclusive ticket rates to Broadway’s Billy Elliot the Musical
    • $89 (Orchestra – Friday, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee. Reg. $126.50/$136.50)
    • $75 (Orchestra – Monday-Thursday, Sunday evening; Front Mezzanine – All Performances – Reg. $126.50)
    • $59 (Rear Mezzanine – All Performances – Reg. $65)

*With this package, guests can use The Carlton hotel’s exclusive code for discounts when booking their tickets online to Billy Elliot the Musical.

The Carlton hotel’s Billy Elliot package is available from January 28 through March 27, 2011.  Prices start at $319 per person, plus taxes and not including the cost of the Billy Elliot theater tickets. For more information just go to www.CarltonHotelNY.com

Even if you’re not in New York City you can look around your own city for these kind of special TRAVEL THERAPY deals. A lot of hotels this time of year will offer unique packages including theater, cultural and sporting events!

For more inspiring travel ideas you can also check out a copy of my new book TRAVEL THERAPY: Where Do You Need to Go?, and be sure to follow along on Twitter at www.twitter.com/traveltherapy and Facebook at TravelTherapy.