Setting “Sale”: Wildland Adventures Offers Deals on Three Popular Destinations

Recently named the no. 1 “Best Do-It-All Adventure Travel Company on Earth”by National Geographic Adventure, Wildland Adventures is offering some of its best destinations at unheard of prices.

Porters with SalkantayLooking for last minute holiday trip for the whole family? Kids under 10 will receive an additional $100 discount off already low child rates for Lapa Rios Tropical Adventure and $200 less for Costa Rica Family Vacation for remaining 2009 departures including the holidays.

Or take a cruise through the stunning Galapagos Islands. Galapagos cruises have never been more affordable with a savings of $500 per person with combined discounts and incentives on many departures.  Discounted rates of 15% less for teens (ages 12 to 17) have been extended and children 7-11 already pay 25% less.

Or trek in style lodge-to-lodge on a Machu Picchu Mountain Lodges Trek in Peru and receive $1,000 off for second person sharing double room on remaining 2009 and early 2010 departures between March 1st and April 15th, 2010.

For more information, visit www.wildland.com or call (800) 345-4453

Source: ATMS

SKI FREE IN JACKSON HOLE THIS WINTER

Dollar-Stretching Package at Spring Creek Ranch Offers Savings Over 50%

 
One of Jackson Hole’s top resorts, Spring Creek Ranch, is giving skiers a chance to experience the downhill excitement of the famed Grand Teton range at an incredible value with its “Ski Free” Package.  Skiers have the option of hitting the slopes at either Grand Targhee Resort or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, both prime locations for making the powder fly.
 
Starting late November through April 1, 2010 Spring Creek Ranch’s “Ski Free” Package starts at $87.50* per person per night– a savings of over 50% – and includes:

• Lift tickets to Grand Targhee Resort or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (up to two per day)
• Accommodations in a well-appointed hotel room
• Breakfast for two daily at The Granary restaurant
• Complimentary shuttle service to town and to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Colorado Fall foliage packages starting at $79 per person

Sensational Ways to Savor and Save on Colorado’s Brilliant Fall Foliage

Experience Colorado during one of the state’s best kept secrets - autumn - when the mountains shimmer with golden aspen tree leaves. There’s a variety of fun festivals, harvest celebrations and great vacation packages to be had. Below are a few ideas to inspire ‘leaf peepers’ looking for a picture perfect, affordable Colorado vacation. For a complete list of hot deals, visit www.hotdealscolorado.com

• Wine Away the Weekend. Celebrate Colorado wine and food at the annual Colorado Mountain Winefest. Enjoy wine maker’s dinners, wine pairingcourses, a variety of seminars and tastings and much more. One of the highlights of the weekend is sure to be the 16th Annual Tour deVineyards, a scenic bike ride through Colorado’s wine countrybeginning in Grand Junction, September 19th, 2009.www.coloradowinefest.com
• Your Way or the Byway. Hit the road on one of Colorado’s 25 Scenic and Historic Byways. Try the West Elk Loop, where you can soak in the brilliant foliage over Kebler Pass, enjoy farm fresh cherries and apples in Hotchkiss and explore the quaint Victorian-era mountain town of Crested Butte. Or, cruise along the Collegiate Peaks Byway and check out Colorado’s highest concentration of towering “fourteeners” (14,000-foot peaks). www.coloradobyways.org
• Zip the Day Away! Head to Durango in Southwest Colorado and delight in the fall colors while soaring through the forest canopy on a zip line with Soaring Treetop Adventures. Your guided adventure includes first-class train transportation in new private luxury cars aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a full day of Soaring , a four-course lunch served on an elevated platform overlooking the surrounding scenery. Price just $399. www.soaringtreetopadventures.com
• Flaunt Aspen’s Gold. The hip Sky Hotel in Aspen is offering the Aspen Gold foliage package, which includes a 15 percent discount on accommodations, complimentary valet parking, and a $25 gas card. This package is available from September 12 - October 31, 2009. www.theskyhotel.com
• Once Upon a Llama. Enjoy majestic Rocky Mountain National Park with llama pack trips with Kirk’s Fly Shop in Estes Park. Check out the foliage and cool Colorado wildlife while taking a guided llama ride. Day trips, including lunch, start at $175 for a party of two. http://www.kirksflyshop.com/llama-pack-trips-I-3.html
• Enjoy the Gold, Save Some Green in Breckenridge. Groups of four can stay in Breckenridge for four nights, enjoy a two-hour ATV tour to view the colors of the Ten Mile Range, ride through the fall foliage during a 1.5 hour horseback ride, or on a bike ride down Vail Pass. The price is only $79 per person per night. www.gobreck.com
• Haute Air Balloon Ride Over the Rockies. Treat yourself and someone special to a spectacular flight in a hot air balloon, a great way to enjoy the changing of the leaves. The Millennium Harvest House in Boulder’s Hot Air Balloon over the Rockies package includes overnight accommodations for two adults, breakfast for two adults at Thyme on the Creek Restaurant, transportation to and from the launch site and a 1-hour Sunrise Flight with champagne toast. Packages start at $539. www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder

Source: Colorado Tourism Office

Economic Stimulus 'The Marriott Vacation Club Way'

Celebrating 25 years of vacations, Marriott Vacation Club Resorts is offering getaways to one of more than 45 resorts worldwide at rates they’ve never offered before. Reserve now and save 25 percent off room rates starting at $74 per night* at participating Marriott Vacation Club resorts.

Marriott Vacation Club Celebrates 25 Years
Travel to Spain’s Costa del Sol or escape to paradise in Hawaii. Enjoy the beauty and vistas of California’s Lake Tahoe or visit a city filled with history like Boston. Play at the famed theme parks in Orlando or relax and rejuvenate on Hilton Head Island.

Save money and spend time in a luxurious villa with all the comforts of home at resorts located in over 30 of the finest destinations. Enjoy spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens, separate living/dining areas, multiple televisions with DVD player(s), private lanai or balcony, washer/dryer and wireless Internet access. Two-bedroom villas can accommodate up to eight guests.

Reservations must be made by November 15 for stays between September 8 through November 20, 2009 to receive this limited time discount. To book the 25th Anniversary Rate, visit http://www.marriott.com/MVC25thRate and use promotional code FSZ or call 1-800-VILLAS-9.

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Sensational Summer Special at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe

Have the Complete SANTA FE Experience at the Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe’s resort, with a very special offer:Deluxe Rooms from only $99 per night Sunday through Thursday and $179 per night Friday and Saturday.

Fireside Dining - Under the New Mexico sky

Please mention the “Sensational Summer Special.” Offer good through October 31, 2009. Offer must be pre-paid, non-refundable at time of booking. Not valid with any other promotion. Based upon availability and not applicable to groups. Blackout dates apply.

(800) 732-2240; www.bishopslodge.com

About Bishop’s Lodge:

Ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America’s premier retreats, the
Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa offers resort-style family vacations, weddings, and
conference facilities. On-site activities also include horseback riding, tennis lessons, and
hiking or biking on miles of trails.



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Save Up to $800 on SuperClubs 2010 Vacations

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE = WORM AND UP TO $800 IN SAVINGS ON SUPERCLUBS 2010 VACATIONS

Breezes Resorts Celebrates = New Properties with Discounted Rates

SuperClubs is offering up to $800 in savings to travelers who plan ahead and book their Breezes Resorts vacations by July 31, 2009 for travel between January 2 and December 17, 2010. 

In celebration of Breezes’ expansion, with the opening of its first Panamanian property in September, and the addition of three Jamaican properties to its brand portfolio on November 1, SuperClubs is offering deeply discounted prices on all 2010 vacations at its six Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas and Panama, plus its two famous Hedonism playgrounds.

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Europe on Sale

I’m headed to France in September for a walk with The Wayfarers and wish I’d snagged this deal when I booked my flight.

But, no reason you should miss out! Right now, you can find low fares on American Airlines to fantastic European destinations.

Purchase your tickets on AA.com by July 14, 2009, to get these low fares. Travel must be completed by November 24, 2009.

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Source: American Airlines

Kids fly free in Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica on the Cheap

NatureAir Announces Kids Fly Free Summer Program

Today NatureAir, the world’s first voluntary carbon neutral airline, announces that families in pursuit of a great summer deal are getting their wish with the airline’s kids fly free summer savings program.

From June 15 through August 30, 2009 Nature Air is opening up its skies for children up to 11 years old to all destinations NatureAir flies in Costa Rica with the purchase of two adult round trip tickets.

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