Are you one of the 56.7 million* Americans with Irish ancestry? Discover your family roots and track down ancestors with the help of a professional genealogist on this wallet-friendly Discover Your Roots: Genealogy Vacation now on sale at the Aer Lingus Vacation Store.
The 6-night Ireland vacation package starts at $1,399 and includes air, car, 5-star hotel accommodations, 5 nights at a B&B and genealogy consult.
Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go:
This flexible ancestral journey offers the opportunity to visit historic castles, archaeological sites and scenic attractions as you experience first-hand the villages of family legend and possibly run into long lost relatives at a local pub.
With pre-paid lodging vouchers and rental car, you’re free to set your own pace as you trace your family history. Staying in traditional Irish homesteads or modern working farms, you’ll experience life as a local and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Irish people.
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Highlights of this extraordinary adventure include three nights in the Selous Game Reserve- the largest reserve in Africa - and a stay at the luxury Serena Mivumo Lodge overlooking Steiglers Gorge, with game activities during the day including sundowners along the mighty Ruaha and Rufiji Rivers- where explorer’s caravans were likely to have once camped for the evening.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
ESCAPE WINTER CHILL WITH GREEN SEASON BOTSWANA SAFARI
Save up to 30% on this 6-night Green Season safari, with rates starting at $3,400 per person including accommodations, domestic flights, meals, game drives and more
Extraordinary Journeys Africa, specialists in luxury bespoke safaris to Africa, is offering an opportunity to trade in the winter chill for an escape to Botswana from November 2012 to March 2013.
During this 6-night safari, visitors will experience breath-taking green landscapes, thousands of animals in the wild caring for their newborn young and millions of birds migrating. With about an hour of rain each day, this “green season” typically attracts fewer tourists, which means a more intimate experience and warm temperatures all at rates that are 30% lower than their peak.
Pricing for this adventure is $3,400 per person for a 6-night stay in Botswana for travel between November 10, 2012 and March 20, 2013*. To receive a quote for dates between December 20, 2012 and January 10, 2013, please contact Extraordinary Journeys.
A 50% discount is available for children 6 to 14 sharing a family room with parents, making this a great option for a family trip over the upcoming holiday and February school breaks.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Keep it all in the family this summer with Nature Air and Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality Family Travel Package.
From young eco-minded adventurers to more senior explorers who like a little pampering, Costa Rica has what it takes to cater to multi-generational families looking for more bang for their buck. During the Green Season (May to December) kids 12 years and under fly for free on any of Nature Air’s 74 daily flights to 15 destinations across the country, AND stay and eat for free at some of the top eco-luxury accommodations in Central America.
Partnering with Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, a company that manages a number of Earth-friendly lodges, hotels and inns in the Central American region, carbon-neutral Nature Air allows families to economically combine city stays with rainforest adventures, mountain and beach getaways for this summer’s vacation in one of the most popular eco-tourism destinations in the world.
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Since 2004, Nature Air, based in San Jose, Costa Rica, has been synonymous with a 100% carbon neutral aviation program. Now, from unlimited flight passes, to free flights for kids, and convenient fly-drive packages, they’re offering some pretty tempting wallet-friendly travel deals to help you save big on your next adventure. Read on for details.
Nature Air Unlimited Flight Pass
1 week pass for unlimited domestic flights: $222 with taxes included
2 weeks (15 days) pass for unlimited domestic flights: $399 with taxes included
Special Deals for Family Vacations
Up to two children 12-years-old and under fly free, when traveling with two adults that pay round trip FLEX fare. Save on your entire vacation when staying with participating hotels that are offering free stays for children.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
With the official start of autumn behind us and winter on its way, the Caribbean island of St. Kitts is encouraging travelers not to let their vacation planning “fall” through the cracks by offering some wallet-friendly fall and winter deals, plus a “Fall in Love with St. Kitts & Nevis” value-added program designed to help visitors save on their stay.
Here are a few of the offers from individual hotels now available on St. Kitts:
- Bird Rock Beach Hotel – Low season rates begin at just $90 per room, per night based on double occupancy from now through December 19, 2011. Plus, on stays of at least 4 consecutive nights, the 5th night is free.
- Ocean Terrace Inn – From now through November 30, 2011, the property’s “August Specials” provide three low-cost options for accommodations: Room only rate of $89 based on single occupancy; Room only rate of $100 based on double occupancy with up to 2 kids 12 and under able to stay free; or a Bed & Breakfast rate of $118 for a standard room based on double occupancy with up to 2 kids 12 and under able to stay free.
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Whether it is a quick weekend getaway or a weeklong vacation, the Rivera Maya’s award-winning Ceiba del Mar Beach and Spa Resort is offering special savings this summer so guests can enjoy world class amenities and attractions for less.
Now through August 31, 2011, guests can book a stay for $129 (European Plan) per person per night, which includes breakfast, or for $192 (Luxury Gourmet Plan) per person per night, which includes all a-la-carte meals at the resort’s restaurants, as well as snacks and premium beverages, including wine by the glass and top-shelf liquors. (Offer does not include room service or mini bar purchases.) And for every additional night a guest stays, various amenities are added complimentary, including:
• Second additional night includes airport transfers.
• Third additional night includes a snorkeling visit to the National Reef Park in Puerto Morelos, which is the second largest coral reef in the world
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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Amtrak is celebrating its 40th anniversary by letting its youngest fans onboard for free! So if you book a trip now through May 6, 2011 and travel May 1 through June 9, 2011, your family can join in the celebration, and your kids will ride free.
For forty days, you can let your kids experience for free how Amtrak has changed the way people travel for the last forty years. And before they go, visit the Amtrak Kids Depot, our new website dedicated to our younger riders.
Visit www.amtrak.com for more details and to book your trip.
Source: Amtrak
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
New Summer Vacation Savings for Antigua and BVI Resorts Perfect for Families, Girls Getaways, Mini-Reunions
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
20% off Utah Rafting Adventures with 10 people from Holiday Expeditions.
Utah offers classic whitewater rafting, with excitement levels ranging from mild to wild with budget-friendly discounts for small groups and families.
Itineraries to choose from include:
Colorado River Rafting Cataract Canyon
Legendary Cataract Canyon provides the excitement whitewater-lovers crave, as it plunges over behemoth rapids in the heart of rugged Canyonlands National Park. To give pounding hearts a chance to settle down, this trip offers the chance to explore side canyon grottos, waterfalls and prehistoric indian ruins that are otherwise inaccessible. Click for trip rates + dates
Colorado River Rafting Westwater Canyon
Westwater offers great rapids in what many consider to be the most scenic canyon on the Colorado River.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Save up to $698 with the Family Value Package at Park City Mountain Resort, consistently named a top ten family resort. The Family Value Package includes four night’s slopeside lodging for two adults and two kids plus two adult three-day lift tickets. See deal details below…
Park City Family Fun Package
Park City Mountain ResortOnly $159.00 per adult per night.
Package includes: Four nights of lodging in a one-bedroom, fully equipped condominium located 1 mile from Park City Mountain Resort, round-trip ground transportation from the Salt Lake City International Airport, and three days of lift tickets to Park City Mountain Resort for two adults and two children (12 and under). Condominium property features indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, laundry room, free in-town shuttle, ski storage and gift shop. Package is flexible – extra nights or additional lift tickets are available for additional cost.
For more information, call 800-331-3178 or visit www.parkcitymountain.com
Expires Tuesday, November 10 2009
Source: Ski Utah
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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
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
“Stimulus Package” value-packed offers attract families and single parents
Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas properties are known to be ideal for couples, weddings, and girlfriend getaways. But they are also the perfect destination for family travel. Now through October 31, 2009, parents can take advantage of the KIDS STAY AND EAT FREE program at select Pueblo Bonito Resorts. This offer is eligible for kids sharing a room with their parents, dining with their parents and ordering from the kid’s menu. Participating properties include Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, Pueblo Bonito Rosé Resort & Spa and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas as well as Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán and Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Mazatlan.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
No one can resist a free meal, especially families on a budget. In today’s economy, traveling families are trying to save every dollar they can. Many restaurants recognize this, and are offering deals to attract parents and their children. The editors of Mr. Free Stuff have compiled a list of “101 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free” to help you know where you can dine out on the cheap.
From well-known chains like Golden Corral, TGI Friday’s, Bennigan’s, Chik-Fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fazoli’s and Denny’s to regional favorites, the feature on Mr. Free Stuff informs readers about eat-for-free specials that are available on any given day of the week. Sunday (33), Monday (36) and Tuesday (56) are the best days to get freebies from restaurants. On Friday, only 14 eateries on the list give free offers.
Click here to learn more.
Source: Mr. Free Stuff
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
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.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
With summer fast approaching, many travelers are itching to find the ultimate in entertainment with a theme park vacation. Don’t let a hurting economy and expensive entrance fees stand in the way. Discover 10 of the country’s top theme parks that offer summer fun on a reasonable budget.
Source: SmarterTravel.com
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
The Blue Crab Beach, a family-friendly adventure hotel located in Placencia, Belize, is launching several different specials, designed to fit a wide range of budgets. Guests booking six nights at the hotel will receive a seventh night free and children under the age of 16 stay for free. A 10 percent discount is also available for returning visitors, on top of the current 20 percent taken off the hotel’s summer rates. And, groups booking three rooms or more will receive an additional 10 percent off their accommodations.
For more information on travel specials offered by Blue Crab Beach, visit www.BlueCrabBeach.com.
Source: Belize Tourism Board
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
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:
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Four Night Orlando Getaway Includes Tickets to SeaWorld with Rates Starting at $516
Families of four, or more, have the chance to save BIG on the newest Orlando family vacation package from the Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/ International Center. With unbeatable rates starting at $516, the package also includes four tickets to SeaWorld Orlando.
Voted number one in the “Best for Families” category by TripAdvisor, this Orlando, Florida hotel near SeaWorld lets guests enjoy an array of family-friendly amenities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, game room and sport court.
The SeaWorld Orlando Vacation package includes:
- Deluxe accommodations for four nights
- Tickets to SeaWorld Orlando for two adults and two children (one child
- ticket per adult, up to two)
- Complimentary amenities including hot breakfast daily, parking and
- high-speed Internet access
- Rates from $516-$1,436
- Valid through December 31, 2008
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
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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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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".