Ellen Barone

HONOR THY MOTHER AND FATHER WITH THE GIFT OF LAST MINUTE TRAVEL

Before you buy a necktie for Dad and pricey perfumes for Mom this parental holiday season, LastMinuteTravel.com encourages you to consider a more memorable gift idea: the gift of vacation. With newly created vacation packages and hotel deals tailored specifically for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day, including some with value-added freebies, LastMinuteTravel.com guarantees that the gift of travel will show the utmost appreciation for parents everywhere.

“No one is more deserving of an impulse getaway than Moms and Dads, whether it’s May, June, or any other time of year,” states Amir Inditzky, Director of E-Commerce for LastMinuteTravel.com, a Travel Holdings, Inc. company. “We’ve been working with our hotel partners to offer travelers some very special hotel deals, packages, and complimentary add-ons in recognition of these two important holidays.”

Free offers included when booking hotel deals on LastMinuteTravel.com during select days in both May and June include:

LAS VEGAS: Resort, Slot, and Food Credits

- The Palazzo Las Vegas (Five Star): Complimentary slot and food credits
- Trump Hotel & Towers (Five Star): $25 resort credit
- Circus Circus (Three Star): Complimentary Food Credits

COSTA RICA: Pay for four nights, stay for five

- Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino in San Jose (Four Star)
- Best Western Jaco Beach Resort (Four Star)
- Best Western San Jose Downtown (Four Star)

FLORIDA: Free room nights

- Amerisuites Sabal Park, Tampa (Three and a Half Star): Pay for two nights, stay for three, with complimentary breakfast
- Best Western JTB Southpoint, Jacksonville (Three Star): Pay for two nights, stay for three, with complimentary breakfast
- Ramada Heritage Park, Orlando (Two Star): Pay for four nights, stay for five

PACIFIC RIM: Pay for two nights, stay for three

- Eastin Hotel & Spa, Bangkok, Thailand (Five Star)
- Rydges Auckland, Christchurch, or Rotorua, New Zealand (Four Star)

In time for Mothers’ Day, many featured hotels on LastMinuteTravel.com are introducing special room rates exclusively during May, including:

MEXICO: Free all-inclusive

- Great Parnassus Resort & Spa, Cancun (Four Star): $200 per night, all-inclusive oceanfront
- Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Spa, Punta Cana (Five Star): $129 per night, all-inclusive, set in a Caribbean coconut grove
- Desire Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya (Four and a Half Star): $365 per night, all-inclusive and couples-only, compared to $450 on competitor sites

UNITED STATES: Domestic Discounts

- Hotel 71, Chicago, Ill. (Three and a Half Star): $136, compared to $245 on competitor sites
- Red Rock Resort, Casino, and Spa Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev. (Five Star): $148, compared to $182 on competitor sites
- Palm Mountain Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, Calif. (Three Star): $75 per night, compared to $163 on competitor sites
- Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley, Calif. (Four Star): $138 per night, compared to $245 on competitor sites. An environmentally sustainable property

Additional vacation packages designed for Dad by LastMinuteTravel.com, available for four nights from June 12 - 16, 2008, include:

GOLF RESORTS: Package Perfection

- Doral Golf Resort, Miami, Fla. (Four and a Half Star): From $476, including airfare and five 18-hole golf courses on-property, compared to $527 on competitor sites
- Resort at Singer Island, Palm Springs, Fla. (Four Star): Pay for five nights, stay for four at $209 per night, compared to $240 on competitor sites
- Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, Tucson, Ariz. (Four Star): From $483, including airfare, with on-site golf courses, equestrian center, and more, compared to $610 on competitor sites
- Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun, Mexico (Four and a Half Star): From $545, including airfare
- Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, Tampa, Fla. (Four and a Half Star): From $461, including airfare, with rolling hills, lakes, and four championship courses

“There are many more exclusive packages and discounts available on the site now and during the next two months,” states Inditzky. For more information on other travel deals and destinations, or joining the LastMinuteTravel Club for additional behind-the-scenes discounts on hotels, visit http://www.LastMinuteTravel.com.

About LastMinuteTravel.com
Last Minute Travel (http://www.LastMinuteTravel.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Travel Holdings, Inc., is the premier online website for Last Minute Travel deals offering cheap travel packages, discounted airfare, bargains on hotel accommodations, car rentals, cruise specials and more to the top traveled destinations worldwide. A pioneer in selling and marketing online travel, LastMinuteTravel.com allows travelers to find the best deals at the last possible moment, as hotel rates can change every second.

 

 

Source: YPartnership 

 

Pack Your Bags: Sale Fares from $49 - $99 One Way on sale now at Southwest!

Book 14 days in advance and by April 17, 2008.
Travel April 8 through June 25, 2008.
Travel Tuesday or Wednesday only.

CLICK HERE for complete terms, conditions, and exclusions.

 

Source: Southwest Airlines 

Experience Atlantis starting at $399 for 4 days and 3 nights with the Paradise Getaway Package and receive a $200 rebate with qualifying air-inclusive packages.

A world filled with the energy of the ocean, the beauty of the tropics, the spirit of a lost civilization and experiences unlike any other.  Marvel at 50,000 sea animals in the world’s largest open-air marine habitat. Adventure in Aquaventure’s adrenaline-inducing river and slides. Swim with dolphins. Enjoy the pools, beaches, spa, casino, nightclubs, shopping and fine dining. And whether you prefer casual Caribbean or chic and sophisticated, there are accommodations to suit your tastes.

Offer ends March 31st! Click here to learn more.

 

Source: Caribbean Travel & Life

Visit Britain: Deals and discounts

Americans interested in traveling to Britain on vacation should sign up for VisitBritain’s monthly newsletter ‘Britain Your Way’ for the best deals and discounts to destinations throughout Britain. www.visitbritain.us

Among the latest deals announced is this one from Virgin Vacations…

Virgin Vacations are offering a ‘London At Its Best’ package starting at $899 per person for travel from March 25 through May 15, 2008. The package includes round-trip airfare (excluding taxes), six nights hotel accommodations in London including taxes and service charges, and continental breakfast daily. The package must be purchased by March 20, 2008. www.virgin-vacations.com

Or, this great deal from the Athenaeum hotel…

The five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments in London is offering dollar rates for American travelers beginning at $350 for an executive guestroom (excluding tax). A four-night minimum stay is required and these rates may fluctuate seasonally.  The current pound sterling rate for that room category is £350, so the saving for Americans represents a pound for dollar rate right now. Bookings can be made by calling toll-free 1-800-335-3300. www.athenaeumhotel.com

 

CLICK HERE for more great Visit Britain deals and discounts.

 

SOURCE: Visit Britain

Have you booked your spring vacation yet? Now is the perfect time to start planning – with American Airlines fares to Mexico and the Caribbean as low as $52* each way! Purchase your tickets by March 18, 2008, and travel between April 1 and May 22, 2008, to enjoy these low fares!

Sale fares from cities throughout the U.S. to all American Airlines destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Sample destinations include:  

* Fares shown are based on a round-trip ticket. Additional restrictions, taxes and fees apply.

 Restrictions

Purchase Requirements:    Tickets must be purchased on AA.com by March 18, 2008; 3 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first.

Travel Period:    Travel between April 1 and May 22, 2008.

Valid Travel Days:    Sale fares are valid for travel Monday through Thursday; other days are subject to higher fares.

Embargo Dates:    None.

Min/Max Stay:    3-day minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.

Reservation Change Fee:    If reservations change criteria are met, changes are subject to $100 fee plus any fare difference. See below for change criteria.

Ticket Type:    Fares are based on round-trip Economy class travel.

Availability:    Sale fares are subject to availability and may change without notice.


To view other sales or to Search All Fare Sales, visit  Fare Sales .

 

SOURCE: American Airlines
 

Travelzoo.com  just launched a special section on their site dedicated to spring break deals.  You’ll find such gems as a Colorado ski package for $200 off, flights to the Caribbean from $99, and even a brand-new Cancun resort at 50% OFF!

Click the link below to check out these deals and more:

http://www.travelzoo.com/springbreak/

There’s even more great news. Many airlines recently  launched spring sales.  If you’re planning to book flights, don’t delay, because prices will only go up from here.  Travelzoo’s SuperSearch tool lets you enter your travel details just once to quickly check multiple sites. Plus, it’s powered by over 2.5 million consumer ratings to help you find the best deal.

Click the link below to visit SuperSearch:

http://www.travelzoo.com/supersearch/

 

 

Source:  Travelzoo Inc.

Winter weather getting you down? Head south with the new Shake the Blues JetBlue Getaways package to St. Maarten—offering a 40 percent savings.

 
Rates from $769.00 Per Person on All-Inclusive Stays Now Through March 31; Offer Follows New, Daily Non-Stop Flights From JFK

White sand Caribbean beaches and big savings at St. Maarten’s top resorts make low-fare, high-value carrier JetBlue Airways’ latest offer a winning combination. Complementing the airline’s recent debut of non-stop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport, one of JetBlue Getaways’ vacation packages to St. Maarten offers travelers 40 percent savings on all-inclusive rates at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. 

The new Shake the Blues JetBlue Getaways package begins at $769.00 (a) per person for a three-night stay on the resort’s all-inclusive plan. This package is valid for stays now through March 31, 2008, and the vacation must be booked by March 30. Prices do not include airline taxes and fees of $94.15. Offer available for select cities. The all-inclusive plan includes daily buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, à la carte meals at Palms Grill Restaurant & Bar, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks, non-motorized water sports, a complimentary $20 USD match play coupon daily per room for casino play and all hotel taxes and gratuities.

Bring your appetite for life at St. Maarten’s Sonesta properties.  Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in Dutch St. Maarten’s southwest shore is a “destination within a destination.” The 10-acre, 537-room beachfront property features a casino, nightclub, spa, promenade of shops and eateries, beach and more.  www.sonesta.com/mahobeach.

JetBlue Getaways customers book discounted vacation packages including airfare, hotel, airport transfers and/or various activities at one time, saving valuable time and money.  Customers can book a JetBlue Getaways vacation package to St. Maarten at www.jetblue.com or through the JetBlue Getaways desk by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), option 3.     

JetBlue’s direct flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport debuted on January 17, 2008.  Service between 11 additional JetBlue destinations and St. Maarten is also available with easy and convenient connections at JFK, including: Boston; Las Vegas; and Washington, D.C./Dulles. 

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines).  JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft “BetaBlue,” a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise  for details. JetBlue serves 53 cities with 550 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.


*Price is per person based on 3 nights at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. Package must be booked by March 31, 2008 for travel/stay between February 11 and March 31, 2008.  Packages are subject to availability.  Advertised packages are based on double occupancy. Packages are capacity controlled and may not be available on every date or all flights and may be restricted to certain hotel room categories.

 

Source: Andria Mitsakos Public Relations 

LAST MINUTE TRAVEL DEALS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

 

Holiday travelers are offered exclusive vacation packages this season through LastMinuteTravel.com, the  online travel site for thousands of late-breaking offers on cheap flights, hotels deals, vacation-packages, cruise deals, rental cars, and more.

“December and January are the perfect months to take advantage of Caribbean cruise deals, as well as low rates to vacation in Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, New York, and Mexico,” explains Lauren Volcheff, Marketing Director for Travel Holdings, Inc., the parent company for LastMinuteTravel.com. “We’re offering some of our best package deals yet for travel during the next few months, from all destinations across the country.”

Current last-minute getaway packages and hotel deals, based on a two-person search, include:

CRUISE THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN: $289

Sailing through the Caribbean for four nights from Miami, Fla., to ports in Key West and Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Last Minute Travelers can cruise from just $289 per person in an ocean view room on the Carnival Fascination. As an added perk, travelers can select the exact deck and cabin of their choice when booking online.

ORLANDO TO CHICAGO: $238

Floridians can experience a snow-white holiday by vacationing to Chicago’s four-star Whitehall Hotel, with flight and accommodations for four nights starting at just $238 per person. This boutique, luxury hotel is a landmark to Chicago’s downtown area, designated “one of the eight great small hotels of the U.S.” by Fortune magazine.

DENVER TO LAS VEGAS: $238

Trade the Colorado slopes for Vegas slots with a three-night roundtrip getaway to the AAA Four Diamond Golden Nugget Hotel, located directly on the strip, from just $238 per person. This newly renovated hotel boasts multiple restaurants, nightly entertainment, and 45,000 square feet of casino space.

LOS ANGELES TO CANCUN: $410

Say “hola” to a four-night holiday in Cancun’s Mexican Caribbean starting at just $410 at the All-Inclusive four-star Oasis Cancun located in the heart of the Hotel Zone. This resort offers eight restaurants and nine bars, a Marina for water sports, and the one of the largest swimming pools in Latin America.

NASHVILLE TO NEW YORK: $283

Directly across from New York City’s famed Central Park and steps from the Museum of Natural History and Modern Art, the Astor on the Park offers Tennesseans a three-night Manhattan getaway through Last Minute Travel from just $283.

PHILADELPHIA TO MIAMI: $358

A six-night vacation getaway to Miami’s renowned Art Deco District starts at just $358 when staying at the Continental Oceanfront South Beach hotel, a two-star beachfront hotel located on Collins Avenue and steps away from Miami’s hottest spots.

CHARLOTTE TO ORLANDO: $254

Travelers from North Carolina can vacation to Central Florida for five magical nights starting at $254 per person at the three-star Orlando Metropolitan Express. This hotel, designated a “Disney Good Neighbor,” is located on International Drive, and offers a complimentary continental breakfast.

Additional holiday deals from destinations across the U.S. can be found by visiting www.LastMinuteTravel.com, or by signing up for Last Minute Travel’s “JetSetter” email tips newsletter.

ABOUT LastMinuteTravel.com
Last Minute Travel (www.LastMinuteTravel.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Travel Holdings, Inc., is the premier online Web site for Last Minute Travel deals offering airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, car rentals and cruises. A pioneer in selling and marketing online travel, LastMinuteTravel.com allows travelers to find the best deals at the last possible moment, as hotel rates can change every second.

SOURCE: YParternship

Why not be there in person sharing the holiday spirit? This year, American Airlines makes it easier to do so than ever before. With fares starting at just $112* – their Holiday Fare Sale makes it more affordable to get to your loved ones, wherever they are and whenever you want to be there.

 

Fares are valid for travel on select dates through January 7, 2008.

*Taxes, fees and conditions apply.
     
Click here for additional information and booking.

 

SOURCE: American Airlines (www.aa.com) 

Virgin Vacations is offering a “London & Edinburgh Fling” package starting from $989 for travel between January 1 and February 29, 2008.

 

The package includes roundtrip flights to London (excluding taxes), three nights hotel accommodation in London and three nights in Edinburgh (including hotel taxes), roundtrip flights between London and Edinburgh (excluding taxes), and continental breakfast daily. The package must be purchased by December 13, 2007.

 

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