Jessica Shops: Date night and beach retreat deals

Up to 60 percent off: Date night deals

Melia Atlanta: The Atlanta hotel has some great date night deals. If you’re more of a sporty couple, the “Grand Slam Getaway” package includes two club-level Braves tickets, valet parking, VIP access to the 755 club, $10 toward food and merchandise at Turner Field, overnight accommodations with city views and breakfast, starting at $219 ($120 off, a savings of 60 percent). Or, if you’re in the mood to wine and dine, the “Romance by Melia” package includes a private cabana dinner for two on the Sol rooftop pool deck, a three-course feast and bottle of champagne for $150 per couple, available Thursdays-Saturdays in September and October (a savings of $150). (590 W. Peachtree St. N.W.) UPDATE: For more details, and to book the deal, call Melia Atlanta directly: 404-877-9000.

25 to 40 percent off: Beach retreat

The King and Prince Resort: Need a last-minute beach break? The St. Simons resort has specials for this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights. Rates are $189 nightly for partial ocean view rooms (regularly $249 and up). Also, on Oct. 23-34, rates are $125 nightly for oceanfront and partial ocean view rooms (regularly $209 and up).

Up to 82 percent off: Your kid’s vision

For Eyes Optical: Just in time for the new school year, the metro-Atlanta optician has a sale on kids’ glasses. Pay $19 for any child 14 and younger, which includes polycarbonate lenses. Kids glasses range from $59 to $109, so this is a great deal. This sale ends Saturday at all eight metro Atlanta For Eyes locations.

The full Jessica Shops column appears Thursdays in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Deal Spotter section. It’s full of great local deals and exclusive offers. Visit the Jessica Shops website for more great finds.

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