UPDATE: The deadline to bid on this offer has been extended to October 07, 2009 12:00 PM PDT.

The Mansion at Turtle Creek is considered one of the finest hotels in the country, and arguably one of the top, if not the top, luxury hotel in Texas. If you haven’t stayed yet, put it on your Must-Do List.

“But, Frisco Savvy,” you say, “the Mansion is pretty spendy, and there’s that pesky little problem of the recessed economy.”

“So, how about three nights in a deluxe room, champagne upon arrival, American breakfast each morning (which means bacon! Not just cold croissants and jam), complimentary valet, and your choice of a three-course meal at the renowned Mansion at Turtle Creek restaurant, or massages for two… for half off?”, we ask.

Uh-huh. We thought so… you’re speechless.

There is a travel website that savvy (and Savvy!) travellers know to watch, for luxury hotel deals; they work only with the most elite properties in the world, the ones who wouldn’t deign to put discounts on Priceline.com. It’s called LuxuryLink.com, and they feature a-m-a-z-i-n-g specials on fabulous hotel stays— with the catch that you have to be a little flexible on your travel dates.

For example, right now, LuxuryLink is offering that Mansion package (with a retail value of $1,725) for bid at $876, or you can “buy it now” for $999. If you bid at the lower price and win, you can book your stay anytime between now and September 2010, assuming the Mansion has your dates available. Or, if you “buy it now” you can check your travel dates first, before spending a dime. “Buy it now” doesn’t last long; it won’t be available after bids are placed. And the deal ends on October 5 at 11 am Central Time.

LuxuryLink is like eBay, but with champagne and five-star hotels. If you are a traveller who loves posh digs, but is always happy to save some money, bookmark LuxuryLink and check them before you make plans.

And think about that Mansion stay, won’t you? Imagine a special anniversary, or a birthday celebration, or “just because I need to get away for a while.” We think you deserve it.