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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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.
Source: Bishop’s Lodge
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The weather forecast may be gloomy, but Auto Europe has good news for holidaymakers planning to escape the rain with a last-minute break abroad: there are still sizzling seasonal car hire bargains available for last minute travelers all across the USA as well as in Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland, South Africa and Australia.
The message for anyone looking to hire a car abroad during August 2009, is that there are still extremely competitive rates available in both Europe and long-haul destinations. Auto Europe advises that consumers should search car hire rates prior to committing to flights and accommodation as prices can vary widely between different destinations.
To help customers feel confident to book car hire as early as possible, Auto Europe will cancel or amend bookings for free as long as 48 hours or more notice is provided in advance of the agreed car hire collection time.
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Summer isn’t over yet! Squeeze in a last-minute vacation under $250 before class is in session.
Still hoping to squeeze in a summer vacation? There’s a slew of last-minute possibilties to choose from.
Try a new place – even cities you may never have thought about traveling to before. Pick a package, choose your hotel, your flights, your car and go!
And, don’t forget to enter your frequent flier number–your flights will be eligible for frequent flyer credit.
It’s that easy and there’s still time. What are you waiting for?
Source: Travelocity
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PLAN AHEAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH VACATION VALUES AT NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB ON NEVIS
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, NevisSummer is still here, but the intimate and luxurious Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis has already packaged gifts for travelers wishing to escape to the Caribbean this holiday season.
Guests who spend a pre-holiday break at the resort can receive 15% off a stay of four days or more. For Christmas, Nisbet Plantation will give guests a complimentary bottle of champagne, complimentary one-hour massage and either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day free, including taxes. The Christmas offer applies to seven-night stays between December 19 and 26 or December 26 and January 2.
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, invites travelers to make plans now for the holidays and to take advantage of exceptional seasonal getaway values at Nisbet Plantation.
Escape to a well-deserved holiday retreat with loved ones at the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn located right on the beach. Nisbet Plantation offers guests a relaxing vacation in an intimate setting on the unspoiled island of Nevis.
Famed for its hospitality and exceptional cuisine, Nisbet Plantation will offer guests a turkey day twist on its popular Thursday Night Beachfront Dinner. At the annual Thanksgiving Feast on the Beach, guests can enjoy a traditional menu along with the resort’s popular Caribbean fare.
Travelers looking to relax before the season’s hustle and bustle can benefit from Nisbet Plantation’s Pre-Holiday Break offer. Beat the holiday travel traffic, skip the premium airfares and save 15% on a stay of four days or more between December 1 and December 19, 2009. To take advantage of this offer, guests need to book their trip by November 30. Daily rates begin at $442 for double occupancy and include breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner.
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 Various Destinations with Fares as Low as $39*
AirTran Airways has launched another great sale for travel to all of the airline’s destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Sale fares are available for purchase through July 28, 2009, and are good for travel through December 16, 2009. Lowest fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and additional sale fares are valid for travel on 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 are valid in either direction:
Check Out These Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Allentown/Bethlehem - Ft. Lauderdale $64 $64
Asheville, NC - Orlando $44 $44
Atlanta - Akron/Canton $59 $89
Atlanta - Cancun $79 $109
Atlanta - Charlotte $39 $59
Atlanta - Houston $69 $99
Atlanta - Los Angeles $119 $159
Atlanta - Minneapolis/St. Paul $74 $104
Atlanta - Orlando $59 $89
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Boston $39 $49
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It doesn’t take much to talk me into a trip to the Caribbean. What’s not to love? Each island has a personality and flavor all it’s own and it’s great fun to explore and discover the differences.
I love the people, music, food, colors, nightlife, beaches and, of course, the marine life. I never tire of the place. And, with prices like these it’s even easier to find an excuse to book that island getaway.
Now is the time to take advantage of great deals on Caribbean hotels.
Learn more
Source: Travelocity.com
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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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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.
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 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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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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Just when you thought you couldn’t afford a summer vacation, along come these hot deals…
Aventouras Offers Affordable Summer Adventures in the Galapagos
Hike alongside giant tortoises and through ancient lava fields, snorkel and kayak with sea lions, sharks, and penguins, and view the finches that inspired Darwin into genius theories. This is just a taste of what travelers will experience with Aventouras’ Galapagos Island eco-adventure..Aventouras
Casper Offers a June $99 Golf Getaway
This June, Casper is offering a $99 “Stay and Play” golfing package for summer golfers who have the itch for a quick getaway at a great value. This special offer includes hitting the links at the beautiful Three Crowns Golf Club for two 18 hole rounds of golf, a golf cart rental, and one night’s lodging in a participating hotel…Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Get a Free Nights’ Stay Near Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon
The Sequoia High Sierra Camp, a backcountry retreat that offers travelers the ultimate outdoor adventure with deluxe amenities, pampered hospitality, and distinctive cuisine surrounded by California’s majestic Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks , is offering a generous discount for summer travelers…Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Two-For-One Travel with Great River Journey this Summer!
The Great River Journey is a unique world-class geotour, unfolding over eight days and 600 kilometers of wilderness in Yukon Gold Rush territory. It combines the adventure of a wilderness river safari with a journey of personal discovery-there is no other product like it in North America…Great River Journey, Inc.
Great Deals for Utah National Parks Visitors
The Cedar City-Brian Head region of Utah is the natural base for visits to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. They are linked by scenic byways that create a grand circle for visiting red stone canyons, mesas, cliffs and beautiful rivers…Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau
Colorado’s Historic 4UR Ranch Offers Summer Family Travel Deal
The historic 4UR Ranch offers families an easy and all-inclusive vacation spot complete with plenty of outdoor adventure, Colorado’s legendary scenery, and sweater cool weather into August. Right now the 4UR Ranch is offering a 10% discount off the total price of booking…4UR Ranch
Arizona River Runners Offers $150 off a 3-Day Grand Canyon Rafting and Dude Ranch Trip from Las Vegas
This 3-day/2-night Escape created by Arizona River Runners is a favorite for those who are looking for an action packed short break from Las Vegas and the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon from the bottom up… Arizona River Runners
Lazy E-L Ranch Announces Red Neck Bailout Special - 50% off Rates
Get 50% off a week of sunnin’ your neck under the Montana skies ridin’, ropin’ and having the time of your life at the Lazy E-L. Grab your well deserved personal bailout this summer and escape for a few days…Lazy E-L Ranch
Source: Adventure Travel Media Source
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There are many reasons to spend a getaway in the city this summer, such as thinner crowds and fewer business travelers on weekends, which can mean reduced hotel rates for leisure travelers. Today, Escapes Under $500 columnist Anne Banas at SmarterTravel.com shares her top summer deals around the country, from New York City to San Diego.
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Experience incredible savings on selected award-winning European vacations.
Trafalgar is launching a new “Last Minute Deals” program featuring additional savings of approximately 10% on a select number of departure dates for fully escorted European tours. Selected departures will only be on sale for a two week period, with new departure dates being made available every two weeks starting June 1. All of the dates offered are Definite Departures, departing within eight weeks of listing. The initial series of departures available for booking from June 1 to June 15 feature savings up to $385 per person off Trafalgar’s published rates.
Trafalgar’s expertly designed European vacations allow travelers to experience the history of Europe’s cities and charming villages this summer with unbeatable services, tremendous value and now great savings. Selected “Last Minute Deals” include departures on popular itineraries such as “Best of France,” “Best of Ireland” and a “Taste of Britain.” For a full list of departures and special promotional codes please visit www.trafalgartours.com/lastminute.
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JUST ANNOUNCED
Finally, a reason to celebrate the sinking economy: Summer fares to Europe starting at less than $400 round-trip! Prices like this for peak-season flights to Europe (June through August travel) do not come along often. Departures are available from New York, but at these prices you can pair them with a connecting flight and still save big.
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Source: Smarter Travel Media
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".
RETURN TO MEXICO WITH AN ENHANCED ROSEWOOD ESCAPES OFFER FOR SUMMER TRAVEL
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has just announced an enhanced Rosewood Escapes promotion for their two ultra-luxury properties in Mexico, Rosewood Mayakobá on the Riviera Maya and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos.
The enhanced Rosewood Escapes offer includes the following at both properties:
· $200 resort credit (applicable to anything except room or tax charges)
· Upgrade upon availability at check-in
· Daily breakfast for two
The Rosewood Escapes nightly rate at Rosewood Mayakobá begins at $395. The offer is valid through September 30, 2009, and there is a four-night minimum stay requirement.
The Rosewood Escapes nightly rate at Las Ventanas begins at $515. The offer is valid through October 14, 2009, and there is a three-night minimum stay requirement.
To book an escape please visit www.rosewoodescapes.com or call 888.ROSEWOOD (888.767.3966).
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".
Looking to stretch your vacation dollars? Travelers can earn a $50 prepaid cash card after just three separate stays with Choice Hotels International this summer. Combined with value-conscious nightly rates and amenities that save still more – like free breakfast and free Internet access — that’s a summer of savings too good to pass up.
Here’s how the Choice Hotels cash card promotion works: After every third qualifying stay at any Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites or Ascend Collection hotel through Aug. 13, guests will automatically receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a prepaid $50 cash card. Unlike some hotel promotions, you can earn this reward as many times as you like. To be eligible for this promotion, book your stay through http://www.choicehotels.com or 800-4CHOICE.
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".
FARE WAR!
Low-cost carrier AirTran may have started the latest domestic fare war, but American, Northwest, and United are refusing to be left behind. All three airlines are matching AirTran’s lowest prices on many major routes for travel through October. Book by Thursday, June 4, for the lowest prices.
Source: Smarter Travel Media LLC
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".
30+ Hotels & Resorts Offer Menu of Mouth-Watering Deals at Unprecedented Prices
To lure visitors back to Los Cabos, the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau launched today ‘Los Cabos a la Carte,’ a promotion in which travelers can select a vacation package of their choice from a menu of incredible savings offered exclusively online at www.visitloscabos.travel.
‘Los Cabos a la Carte’ offers include free room nights, resort credits of up to $350 per day, complimentary room upgrades, dinners for two at award-winning restaurants, discounts on luxurious spa treatments, free rounds of golf on championship courses and more. Each vacation package offers different discounts and services, specific to the participating resort.
For more information and to view the complete ‘Los Cabos a la Carte’ menu of vacation packages, please visit the new official website of the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.visitloscabos.travel.
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".