Act fast and grab a fantastic bargain in Hotels.com's first UK 72 hour sale. Starting today and for just 72 hours, travellers can make savings of up to 50% off breaks, city breaks, 'luxury for less' and hotspots for 2010.

Hotels.com has chosen a selection of the best deals so that you can get away safe in the knowledge that your pounds will go even further.

LOS ANGELES

Four-star from £56 per double room per night (reduced from £112)

Save 50% at the four-star Best Western Carriage Inn close to the city's main attractions including the Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain theme parks, to which guests can get discounted tickets. This hotel also features a cocktail bar, gym, hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

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DUBAI

Four-star from £106 per double room per night (reduced from £212)

Save 50% at the four-star Hotel Tamani located in the heart of Dubai overlooking the city's marina. This hotel includes a health club and spa where guests can pamper themselves, and an outdoor infinity pool with spectacular views of the city and marina. The hotel's restaurant, Nar & Hail, serves a Thai menu.

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DUBLIN

Three-star from £34 per double room per night (reduced from £57)

Save 40% at the three-star Royal Marine Hotel, located in Dun Laoghaire, overlooking the stunning South East coast. After unwinding in the hotel's health club and spa, which features an indoor swimming pool, guest can enjoy dinner at the Dun Bistro which serves a steak and seafood menu.

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MADRID

Four-star from £88 per double room per night (reduced from £176)

Stay three nights and save 50% at the four-star Tryp Centro Norte located in Plaza de Castilla, Madrid. This hotel features a spa, two swimming pools and a gym. Its restaurant serves an international menu and guests can watch their food being prepared in the live show kitchen.

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Terms and Conditions apply, please see specific details for each hotel listed by clicking ‘View’ at the hotel of your interest. Search with your preferred dates for travel to see the discounted rates for your stay. The 50% discount only applies to selected hotels. Savings are valid for bookings made between 0:00 8 March 2010 - 0:00 11 March 2010 (01:00 9 March 2010 - 01:00 12 March 2010 for the following destinations: Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam). Travel must be completed by 30 April 2010, unless otherwise specified. The discounted rates can also be accessed via searching on the Home page. Prices are per double-room including all taxes and fees.

9 March 2010