Spring may be right around the corner, but in Estes Park, CO., located adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, winter is far from over. And unlike pricey, hard to access ski towns, in Estes Park, an easy 90-minute drive from Denver, off-peak prices make for some of the best winter deals in the Rocky Mountains.
Here are 4 discounted winter sport packages still available for a last minute winter getaway:
Estes Park Outfitters offers private, customizable snowcat adventures with accommodations at the exclusive, luxurious High Mountain Cabin – inaccessible outside of the package.
Snowcat Overnight Package, Estes Park, CO
DEAL (Save $350): A private two-hour snowcat adventure, a chef-prepared dinner, a one night stay and breakfast. Adventures can be customized to include private cross-country or back-country skiing.The package is available while weather permits. Rates start at $695 a night for up to four people.
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Passionate about adventure travel since 1987, overland tour operator Tucan Travel offers hundreds of high quality, affordable and exciting travel experiences. Here are 13 recession-friendly February deals* to tempt you:
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1. Classic Antarctica 50% off second passenger offer - 28 Feb & 20 Mar departures. Cost: From £3367.50 per person. (Based on £4490 full price plus half price for 2nd person £2245, divided in half. Twin share C cabin in low season.) Tour Page: http://www.tucantravel.com/tour/classic-antarctica/ratc/ 11 day cruise from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula. Journey in the M/V Ushuaia, an adapted expedition vessel to the great White Continent, where you’ll be totally mesmerized by sightings of large penguin colonies, magnificent whales, and breathtaking icebergs and glaciers.
2. 15% off ALL Overland Expeditions in Africa departing in 2010 Choose ANY Overland Expeditions tour from 18 to 70 days, ANY departures in 2010. Example tour: http://www.tucantravel.com/tour/mountain-gorilla-safari/fmg/. Cost: Discounted tour price £484.50 plus local payment US$310 and gorilla permit £360.16 day escorted group Overland Expedition from Nairobi to Kampala taking in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. This fascinating journey encompasses Lake Nakuru National Park, QEII National Park, Lake Bunyoni, the adrenaline capital Jinja and an opportunity to trek to the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Travel on modern, custom-built expedition vehicles and stay in pleasant hotels and campsites. Book before 28/02. International flights not included.
3. Images of India 15% off tour price of 06 Mar 2010. Cost: Discounted tour price £459 plus local payment US$370. Tour Page: http://www.tucantravel.com/tour/images-of-india/bxii/ 21 day escorted group Adventure Tour from Delhi to Delhi. Discover incredible India, from towering fortresses atop desert landscapes, serene hillside communities and majestic architecture created in the name of love. Go on a desert camel safari, observe tigers in Ranthambore, discover religious monuments in southern Rajasthan, and lose yourself weaving through Delhi’s chaotic markets. Travel on local transport and stay in pleasant hotels. Book before 28/02. International flights not included.
4. Cuban Rhapsody 15% off tour price of 05 Mar 2010. Cost: Discounted tour price £1,062.50 plus local payment €510. Tour Page: http://www.tucantravel.com/tour/cuban-rhapsody/cur/ 22 day escorted group Adventure Tour from Havana to Havana. Journey from the faded glory of Havana to the colourful Caribbean flavour of Santiago, and experience stunning landscapes, Cuba’s rich and complex history, explore colonial towns and enjoy the hospitality of local people in homestay accommodation. Travel on local transport and stay in pleasant hotels. Book before 28/02. International flights not included.
5. Penguino 15% off tour price of 18 Feb, 21 Mar 2010.
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".
Rev up for a cold winter with hot deals and incentives throughout Park City during the 2009/2010 ski and snowboard season. From free lift tickets and meals to bonus spa treatments and lodging nights, there’s never been a better time to book a winter vacation to Park City. Skiers and snowboarders can save time (and cash) with an early morning flight into the Salt Lake City International Airport and strap into winter savings less than one hour after arriving to Utah. Check out these deals below for affordable lodging options, perfect for the value-savvy traveler.
*QuickSTART (Ski Today and Ride Today)
Free lift ticket
Hop on an early-morning flight to Salt Lake City International Airport and start your ski or snowboard vacation on us with a free lift ticket! Show your boarding pass, redemption voucher and a valid out-of-state ID at any of the three Park City-area ski resorts and receive a free same-day lift ticket.
Note: Online pre-registration required. Visit www.parkcityinfo.com to register. Offer valid resorts’ opening day – December 24, 2009; January 3 – February 12, 2010; March 28 – April 11, 2010.
*Ski Free, Stay Free
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Why ‘Now’ is the Best Time to Book Travel to Curaçao:
If you are planning to getaway this fall you can save more than $400 per person when you book Curaçao Now. The Curaçao Now promotion is valid for travel through Dec. 15, 2009 and offers travelers flexibility in their travel planning - choose from 19 participating properties - and also receive the following value-added savings: $200-per-person airfare rebate, $200 food and beverage credit, free night at participating hotels, free dive day, free car rental day, discounted admission to Curaçao’s many museums, half-price attractions, tours and transfers, and shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad.
For example, stay at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and Emerald Casino, book the Curaçao Now package and with a free night and $200 food and beverage credit at the resort, rates begin at a net rate of just $99 per night for a five-night stay.
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Save $50 on Hotel Stay and Receive $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
Summer is slipping away, but for travelers looking for an authentic and affordable getaway, there’s still plenty of time and reasons to visit New Orleans.
Enjoy the food, music, architecture and nightlife of the Crescent City now through September 30 and save $50 on hotel stays booked through the city’s official leisure tourism website NewOrleansOnline.com. To further sweeten the deal, visitors taking advantage of this “SAVE50” offer will also receive a complimentary $25 gift certificate to famed local restaurants Commander’s Palace or Café Adelaide.
For more information or to book the SAVE50* promotion, click here
FUN FOR FOODIES:
Looking for more ways to plan the perfect value vacation? Foodies watching their wallets will be delighted with COOLinary Summer New Orleans in which participating restaurants offer three-course lunches at $20 or less and three-course dinners as low as $34 now through September 30. Learn more
MORE TO DO:
Keep handy a list of “Fifty Free Things to Do in New Orleans” which features must-see attractions and must-do activities available throughout the year. Learn more
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Looking for a travel deal that’s on sale TODAY so you can pack your bags TOMORROW? Meet Voyij, the new kid on the flexible travel block.
Heads up budget travelers on a new travel site from the creators of Sidestep, that takes what Kayak did for real-time travel but does it only for travel deals. Voyij.com searches, gathers and brings you only the best deals across the Web - hundreds and hundreds of sites.
It’s the only site on the web that brings you SALES & DEALS specifically around travel. A great place to indulge your last-minute travel bug AND save money doing it.
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THE BEST VALUE VACATIONS OF 2009
10 Places Where Your Dollar Goes Further
Bargains are everywhere, crowds are nowhere, and even the once-haughtiest of waiters will now be your biggest fan. Fortunately, the travel experts at Concierge.com have done your homework for you, putting together 10 vacation destinations where your dollar will get you more than it has in years.
Source: Concierge.com
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The US dollar is worth what? $1.44 to £1.00 (as of April 1, 2009) What a bargain! Last month, we saw the exchange rate reach an incredible $1.38 to the pound and we haven’t seen numbers like that since the fall of 1985! What does this all mean? Now is definitely the time to visit Britain.
A Prison for a Pound
Malmaison Oxford, a converted prison, is offering a night’s stay for just £1. Travelers that spend at least £75 on dinner at the hotel’s restaurant on a Sunday evening will get a night for a pound. The room must be taken on the same day as the evening meal and is only available on Sundays. The offer is valid now until April 30.
For more information, log on to http://www.malmaison-oxford.com/.
Source: British Tourist Authority (www.VisitBritain.com)
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In response to the shaky economy, many hotels and destinations are offering worldwide deals to make travel more affordable than ever. The best way to get the global economy back on its feet is to start spending again, and here are a few great travel companies doing their part to help travelers. From Caribbean resorts and Amazon adventures to barging bargains in France and South African safaris, the deals abound. 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".
TOP 10 DEALS — WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2009
Are you experiencing an unexplained urge to save? Each week the experts at Orbitz.com compile the ten best travel deals from their site to help put you on the path to travel wellbeing. Enjoy.
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".