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Tuesday
Nov182008

Orbitz: Top 10 Deals of the Week

Are you experiencing an unexplained urge to save? Each week the gang at Orbitz.com compile their ten best travel deals from their site to help put you on the path to travel wellbeing. Here’s what’s on tap this week. Enjoy!


Flights for $200 or less round-trip
Actual fares are updated daily and include all taxes and fees

 

Christmas and Hanukkah flight deals
Secure your seats now for the busy holiday travel season!

 

American Airlines: Holiday flights on sale!
Hurry and book by Wednesday, 11/26!

 

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Monday
Nov172008

$139 Red Mountain Spa - Neighbor Holiday Rate

Why travel to distant places this holiday when Red Mountain Spa takes you worlds away?

Find yourself between a rock and a soft place, in southern Utah’s red rock paradise with their friendly neighbor special offers. Experience great values for your own weekend getaway, or a comfortable and inviting place for holiday visitors.

  • Bed & Breakfast $139* per person - Enjoy a relaxing evening in the comforts of our deluxe accommodations, and wake to a healthy breakfast buffet. For a touch of rejuvenation, add a 50-minute Sagestone Swedish Massage for just $69!
  • Last Minute Super Deal $209** per person - A complete package in our Deluxe rooms includes 3 meals daily, hiking, complimentary bike usage, fitness classes and more. Add extra pampering with a revitalizing 80-minute massage for only $99. Upgrade to our luxury Villa for only $80 more per person.

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Monday
Nov172008

Kick Off Holiday Travel Season with $39.99 Rate and $3,000 in Orlando Discounts

Visitors looking to save some “dough” on a vacation to Orlando this November, December and January are in luck. Rosen Hotels & Resorts is kicking off the holiday travel season with an “Orlan-Dough Mega Value Package,” offering a nightly rate of $39.99, plus tax, per night (double occupancy), $25.00 in food and beverage discounts, and the “Orlan-Dough Mega Value Pack,” filled with discounts and offers for theme parks, attractions, dinner shows, restaurants, golf and spa worth a combined value of more than $3,000.

The offer is valid for travel from Nov. 17, 2008 to Jan. 31, 2009 at Rosen Hotels & Resorts four Orlando leisure properties - Quality Inn International, Rodeway Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza and Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista.

Adding to the allure of fall and winter travel to Orlando, the “Orlan-Dough Mega Value Pack” coupon book provides a combined value of more than $3,000 in money-saving offers from the following:

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Friday
Nov142008

Vacation Values in Tough Times

It was once said that the ultimate optimist is an adventure traveler. Never knowing what might be around the bend of a trail, over that forested hill, through the next river canyon or down a dimly-lit cobblestone alley, the adventure spirit keeps us forging on, ready to be amazed and thrilled. No trip is really a bad trip and there’s no time better than the present to start planning and booking the next escape. At Trusted Adventures we know that times are tough, that’s why we’ve put together these great travel values to help you save some money and fuel that inextinguishable wanderlust!

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Wednesday
Nov052008

BestRomanticInns.com Announces Holiday Getaway Specials, 2008

Romantic Inns and Hotels (www.BestRomanticInns.com), the Internet’s highest rated romantic lodging directory, offers a list of holiday getaway specials in their November 6th newsletter. From a bed and breakfast Thanksgiving to a Christmas getaway in the city, these worldwide lodging specials offer up new ways to celebrate the holidays. View the Holiday Getaway Specials Newsletter online at: http://www.bestromanticinns.com/1/Getaway-Specials/Holiday-Getaways.htm

New Hampshire - Lakes, Ashland - The Glynn House Inn

An English Christmas in New Hampshire
Imagine celebrating Christmas in an elegantly furnished Victorian home filled with delightful holiday decorations. Spend your days skiing, taking romantic walks or go for a sleigh ride. Return to the Inn and relax by a romantic fire. Soak in a bubbling whirlpool bath. Enjoy gourmet breakfasts and specially prepared English Christmas treats each afternoon plus evening wine and seasonal hors d’oeuvres.
Rate: $149.00-$279.00
Valid Through: December, 28, 2008
Web: www.glynnhouse.com, Email: theglynnhouseinn@yahoo.com
Phone: (603) 968-3775, Toll Free: (866) 686-4362

Arizona - Central, Scottsdale - Fairmont Scottsdale

Five Diamond Holiday

This holiday season enjoy luxurious accommodations with breakfast for two, transportation to fabulous shopping at Kierland Commons and a $100 Westcor gift card (plus complimentary gift delivery to your guestroom) with the Lux Holiday Shopping Package at the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale.
Rate: Rates start from $289 per room, per night
Valid Through: December, 31, 2008
Web: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale, Email: reservations@fairmont.com
Phone: (480) 585-4848, Toll Free: (800) 441-1414

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Wednesday
Oct292008

Whistler's Economic Recovery Package

PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER VILLAGE CENTRE AND PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER MOUNTAINSIDE OFFER VALUE-ADDED PREFERENCE PACKAGE


With the American Dollar gaining strength in Canada, Whistler is once again a hot destination for US citizens that want to capitalize on great values in North America’s number one ski destination.

And to ignite those that want to take advantage of the stronger dollar, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts’ two award-winning Whistler properties are offering a pre-paid internet special with a Lock in Your Exchange Rate offer so that travelers can be assured of securing the great value of the current exchange rate benefits.

Starting at only $219CAD (or @USD$170, as of October 27, 2008) per night up to December 18th, and $319CAD (or @USD$248, as of October 27, 2008) from January 4th through April 25th, those who book online at panpacificwest.com, will enjoy increasing savings for booking multiple nights, adding up to a free night’s stay for those reserving five consecutive room nights. The ascending savings’ scale is as follows:
10% discount per night off any room type for three nights booked
15% discount per night off any room type for four nights booked
20% discount per night off any room type for five nights booked

In order to secure these great rates during Whistler’s coming high season, guests must book and pay in advance through the online booking engine at panpacificwest.com to secure the incredible current exchange rates. The offer is available through April 25th, and subject to limited availability.

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Tuesday
Oct282008

Book The Winter Wonderland Vacation of Your Choice with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

Book your Dream Get-a-way with Fares as Low as $49*

 

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline’s destinations with fares starting as low as $49*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.


These special fares are available for purchase through November 11, 2008, and are good for travel through February 11, 2009. Off-peak fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak fares are valid Monday, Thursday and Friday. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay.


Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:


Sample Fares: Off-Peak/Peak

Akron/Canton - Boston $64/$84
Atlanta - Charleston $49/$69
Atlanta - Ft. Myers $74/$94
Atlanta - Gulfport/Biloxi $49/$69
Atlanta - Los Angeles $139/$159
Atlanta - New York/LaGuardia $84 =/$104
Atlanta - Orlando $69/$89
Atlanta - Washington, D.C. (Dulles and Reagan National) $74/$94
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Atlanta $74/$94
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Charlotte $59/$79
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Dayton $54/$74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Milwaukee $64/$84
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Sarasota/Bradenton $74/$94
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Tampa $69/$89
Boston - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $59/$79

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Tuesday
Oct212008

Hotwire's Three Fall Foliage Getaways Under $75

Before we move into the hectic holiday season, now is a good time to take advantage of autumn in America. Clear cool days and nights of the fall season lead to the radiant spectacle of crimson, gold and orange leaves throughout most of the United States.

Here’s a few colorful and affordable destinations from Hotwire.com’s leading travel expert Clem Bason.

Clem recommends the following three fall foliage destinations from Hotwire that will make travelers “ooh and ah”, not just for the eye-popping colors but also the amazing value of the hotel rooms starting under $75 per room per night:

Philadelphia: $59 / 3-star hotel in Philadelphia, Pa.

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