Do you know the way to San Jose? Let  Travel Ticker, one of our favorite deal-finding sites, lead the way. Travel Ticker's big strength is its knack for offering insider deals we don't see on other sites, such as limited-time offers at non-chain upscale properties. You can search by location, interest (we head straight for the Family Travel page), or price. 

Feel like a luxurious weekend getaway in Silicon Valley? Check out the fantastic deals we spied at two 4-star hotels in San Jose for under $100 a night:

• Save 30% at 4-star Dolce Hayes Mansion: $79 a night on weekends, $121 a night midweek. Great location near the Museum of Art and Children’s Discovery Museum. Special offer includes wi-fi and parking. Valid through November 30.
• Save up to 38% at 4-star Fairmont San Jose: Exclusive $99 rate Thursday-Sunday. Just a short walk from the Tech Museum of Innovation and the San Jose Museum of Art. Valid through November 21.