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It’s no secret that Peru is one of South America’s hottest destinations with Amazon adventures, the Sacred Valley of the the Incas and Machu Picchu, plus some of the best cuisine on the planet. But the price of getting there isn’t always wallet-friendly.
Move quickly and you can fly for less with LAN Airline’s BIG DEAL Summer Sale on flights to and within Peru. Fly from the U.S. to Lima, Peru with fares starting at $549* and see more of Peru when you visit an additional domestic destination for $14 or LESS. Tickets must be booked together before August 5, 2013 for travel between August 15 and December 5, 2013.
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".
I’m currently traveling in South America and believe me, this is a GREAT deal. Flights here can be very expensive. Read on for details…
Planning a Fall trip to South America? You can save now and travel later with LAN airlines’ mid-year BIG DEAL SALE, now offering huge savings from the U.S. to South America this fall. But the deal ends this week!
Buy your ticket now through June 18, 2012 for deals starting at US$399 roundtrip, including all taxes and fees and travel for less between September 1 - November 30, 2012.
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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".
Fiji is in the Air this Spring.
Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline, announced its new all inclusive friendly fare as low as $1078.00 per person for round trip flights from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji. This is over a 20% savings on Air Pacific’s normal published fare of $1357.00.
“Fiji is in the Air” Offer: Air Pacific round trip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi (NAN) start as low as 1078.00 per person including taxes and fees. Flights are valid for booking from March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012 and travel is valid December 14, 2012. Black out dates: June 15, 2012- August 31, 2012.
Complete details and booking information can be found on fijifriendly.com and airpacific.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".
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".
Low fares starting at $149* from the West Coast
Alaska Airlines launched a sale today with low fares to Hawaii from several West Coast cities and Alaska. One-way fares start at $149* from the West Coast and $179* from Alaska.
Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 22 for travel starting Aug. 23 from the state of Alaska and beginning Sept. 12, 2011, from the West Coast. Travel must be completed by Oct. 31 from Alaska and Dec. 13, 2011, from the West Coast.
- Anchorage, Alaska, and Honolulu $179
- Bellingham, Wash., and Honolulu $149
- Oakland, Calif., and Kauai$189
- Portland, Ore., and Honolulu $179
- San Diego and Maui $189
- San Jose, Calif., and Kona $189
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".
Air Pacific Extends “Get Friendly Campaign” Buy One Flight, Get the Second 50% Off*
Need a vacation? Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline and the world’s friendliest airline, is making it easy by extending its “Get Friendly Campaign” until December 31, 2011*. For a limited time, purchase one full price ticket and receive a second companion fare for half the price*. This special deal also extends to other stunning South Pacific destinations and includes 1 free stopover in Fiji. Now that’s friendly!
“GET FRIENDLY” OFFER: Buy a round trip, economy class fare from Los Angeles or Honolulu to Fiji, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Apia, Port Villa, Honiara or Tonga and receive a second fare for 50% off*. To qualify, one passenger must pay full fare and travel with a companion that pays 50% off the second fare*. Flights must be booked by December 31, 2011 and travel must be completed by March 31, 2012.
For more detailed information on this offer and for a chance to enter to win a free flight to Fiji, visit http://www.fijifriendly.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".
Continental Airlines has just introduced reduced airfares for North Americans interested in visiting Palau, Micronesia, anytime from September 1-December 15, 2011.
Roundtrip airfares are as low as $1,305 from Los Angeles or $1,405 from Houston. Other select U.S. airports feature airfares of only $1,505. Additionally, the airline is offering a special add-on rate for stopovers in Yap, for a fee of only $75.
Restrictions apply and airfare is subject to applicable taxes, passenger facility charges and security fees. These special rates require a minimum stay of six days and maximum stay of 30 days. Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure and no later than August 31, 2011.
For more information and to book these special rates, visit www.continental.com.
About Palau, Micronesia
Located in the westernmost corner of Micronesia, Palau is an archipelago of more than 586 islands with about 20,000 inhabitants. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best dive destinations, Palau is the ultimate paradise for the adventurous traveler, boasting some of the most spectacular water features and beaches as well as the world famous Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. With more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral, some have called Palau the “8th Natural Wonder of the World”, while others have identified Palau as “One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.” For more information about Palau, please visit www.visit-palau.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 OFFER: Fly roundtrip from Los Angeles to the South Pacific on Air Pacific from only $1050* and take a companion with you for an additional $625*. OR get three of your friends to travel to the South Pacific with you and you will travel for free**!
If you are traveling to any of the destinations beyond Fiji, your stopover in Fiji is Free.
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".
Low fares starting at $29 available for travel through February
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a New Year’s sale with airfare to several popular Hawaiian destinations starting at $159. Fares are available for travel throughout the Lower 48 states and Hawaii, and are good for travel between Jan. 11 and Feb. 17, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 12, 2011, and are available for purchase today at alaskaair.com and horizonair.com.
Sample one-way fares:
$29* between:
San Jose and Sacramento, Calif.
$ 49* between:
Los Angeles and San Jose
Spokane, Wash., and Portland, Ore.
Spokane and Seattle
$ 59* between:
Boise, Idaho, and Portland
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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AirTran Airways, today launched a sale for travel to select Caribbean destinations with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
Following is a sample of one-way sale fares*. All fares are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: |
Off-Peak |
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Akron/Canton - Punta Cana |
$139 |
$159 |
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Atlanta - Aruba |
$129 |
$159 |
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Atlanta - Cancun |
$89 |
$99 |
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Atlanta - Montego Bay |
$109 |
$119 |
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Atlanta - Nassau/Paradise Island |
$79 |
$89 |
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Atlanta - Punta Cana |
$109 |
$129 |
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Atlantic City - Cancun |
$119 |
$149 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Aruba |
$149 |
$179 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Bermuda |
$99 |
$129 |
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Cancun |
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".
American Airlines Brings Kids to Telluride for Free
Telluride Ski Resort and American Airlines are back with the ever popular Kids Fly Free Program this winter. American, Continental, Delta and United Airlines are also offering some of the most aggressive First Class fares in recent history, with rates as low as $632 to get to the slopes of Telluride.
Telluride boasts some of the best non-stop access of any destination ski resort, with daily direct flights from Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, and now Atlanta, as well as direct flights from Newark and Los Angeles on the weekends.
From January 5 - February 16 and February 27 - March 10, 2011, kids ages 2-12 will fly free with an accompanying adult ticket on American Airlines flights into Telluride’s Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
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Airline Offering Special Sale Fares During First 12 Days of December -
Airtran Airways Offering Special Sale Fares During First 12 Days of December -
AirTran Airways today launched a special 12-day “Festivus For the Rest of Us” sale. Over the next 11 days, the sale will feature new and exciting destinations each day with special fares valid for one day only. New sale fares posted daily.
Today’s feature kicks off with special fares to a Caribbean getaway – Montego Bay, Jamaica – providing rest and relaxation to those who may have just completed a Festivus Feat of Strength.
Similar to the humble beginnings of Festivus that eventually gained legendary status, the sale will grow into something larger each day. Special fares will be posted daily at www.airtran.com/festivus and the number of destinations on sale will correspond with the day of the sale (i.e. seven destinations on sale on day seven, etc.). A final surprise will be unveiled on the 12th day, December 12.
Travelers can purchase these Festivus fares online at www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special Festivus fares are available for purchase daily through Dec. 12, 2010, and are good for travel from Jan. 5, 2011, through Feb. 16, 2011. Sale fares are valid for travel daily
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LAN Airlines announces two new routes to South America’s wonders with roundtrip fares to Iguazu Falls and Easter Island starting at $899 + taxes*
LAN invites travelers to discover the breathtaking sights of Chile’s Easter Island and Argentina’s Iguazu Falls at an equally captivating price.
Purchase a round trip ticket on or before November 30th, 2010 from any of their US gateways (Miami, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco) starting at only US$ 899 round trip + tax. Or, fly from other US cities (Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Orlando, Seattle and Denver) from US$ 1,049 round trip + tax.
Take advantage of these special offers to visit the Wonders of South America and travel to Iguazu Falls* starting January 16, 2011 (flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) or fly to Easter Island starting January 5, 2011 (flights on Wednesday and Sunday) with a return date on/before April 15, 2011.
For more information and reservations, contact LAN airlines at 1-866- I FLY LAN (1-866-435-8526) or visit www.LAN.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".
For 72 Hours Only, Airline Celebrates Halloween with Spooktacular Low Fares
Southwest Airlines Halloween Fare SaleSouthwest Airlines announced beginning today (Tuesday October 26,2010) it’s giving Customers early treats, not tricks, for Halloween! Customers can purchase one-way tickets for $30, $60, $90, or $120 to select destinations based on length of travel.
For travel up to 450 miles, fares are $30 one-way. For travel between 451 and 1,000 miles, fares are $60 one-way. For travel between 1,001 and 1,500 miles, fares are $90 one-way. For travel more than 1,501 miles, fares are $120 one-way.
These fares are available for purchase today through 11:59 p.m. PDT Oct. 28, 2010, and are good for travel every day except Sundays between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 15, 2010, and between Jan. 4, 2011, and Feb. 16, 2011. To see the list of markets, prices, and to take advantage of these special fares, visit www.southwest.com.
Examples of these low fares include (see Fare Rules below):
$30 one-way between Boston Logan and Philadelphia
$60 one-way between Denver and San Francisco (SFO)
$90 one-way between Chicago (Midway) and Ft. Lauderdale
$120 one-way between Baltimore/Washington and Los Angeles (LAX)
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YAY! The airlines continue to roll out the sales carpet with more post-Labor Day deals. This one from AirTran is good for travel from September 17, 2010, through January 26, 2011. Sale ends September 16, 2010.
Lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with additional sale fares available on Fridays and Sundays. 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. These sale fares require a 10 day advance purchase.
You can purchase these sale fares at airtran.com, from your local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
Following is a sample of one-way sale fares*. All fares are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Akron/Canton - Orlando $84 $99
Atlanta - Detroit $74 $89
Atlanta - Ft. Myers $74 $84
Atlanta - Indianapolis $64 $79
Atlanta - Pensacola $54 $69
Atlanta - San Juan $119 $144
Atlanta - Tampa $69 $79
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Charlotte $59 $74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Ft. Myers $74 $89
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Indianapolis $59 $74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) -Nassau/
Paradise Island $109 $134
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".
This Just In… British Airways launches its great big sale with thousands of flights in all cabins and hundreds of holidays on offer.
The twenty day British Airways sale offers discounted flights to over 100 destinations worldwide as well as 100’s of holidays for various travel departures from August 26, 2010 right through to June 30, 2011.
For a late summer getaway, hot spots include flights to Dubai, Antigua and Grenada. Those looking for ski breaks head to North America and experience the Rockies with deals on flights to Denver and Vancouver. For short city breaks, British Airways have a wide selection of destinations such as Zurich or Geneva.
Travellers wishing to jet-off in style and experience British Airway’s award-winning Club World beds can check out flights toCairo, Delhi, New York, Bermuda and Calgary. BA also offers flights to Barbados and Houston that allow customers to take advantage of the luxurious first class cabin.
Destinations closer to the UK include Jersey, Dubrovnik and Salzburg as well as Gothenburg in Sweden, which a new BA route takes-off to at the end of November.
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".
Fly to the most exciting Italian destinations on Alitalia between February 19 and March 21, 2010.
With Orbitz’s winter sale fares you have your pick of beautiful and historic cities from the Alps to Sicily. If you’ve been waiting for good Winter fare to Italy, this is it…
Sample Round-trip Fares:
Chicago - Florence: $609
Chicago - Venice: $609
NYC - Rome: $548
Boston - Milan: $601
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".
TRADE WINTER FOR SUMMER IN THE SUNNY SOUTH PACIFIC
If the bitter winter chill is giving you the blues, then the soft sands, balmy sun, and warm breezes of New Zealand and Tahiti are the perfect antidote. Air Tahiti Nui makes getting to this natural South Pacific combination simple with its time-limited “Summer In New Zealand” fare, offering roundtrip Moana (economy) class air to Auckland from only $1,253 including taxes and fees – plus a free, one-time three-day Tahiti stopover and stay at one of three resorts, based on double occupancy. Resort options include the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, or Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort. Bookings must be made by February 1 for travel January 25 through June 15, 2010.
Less than eight hours nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport, exotic Tahiti is unspoiled and lush, with azure waters and year-round sun. Never rushed nor hurried, visitors can choose to do as much or as little here as they please. Explore beautiful flora and fauna via easy walking trails or expeditions to the island’s volcanic center, or hop over to the heart-shaped island of Moorea for a day trip to enjoy leisurely catamaran rides through beautiful side-by-side bays and shopping for French Polynesia’s famed Tahitian black pearls. Those in search of relaxation and romance will love the stunning black and white sand beaches, sunset lagoon cruises, and spa treatments featuring Monoi oil – while families and kids can enjoy friendly shark and ray feedings and scenic helicopter rides.
Of the three resort options, families might enjoy the Hilton Hotel’s “Special Family Offer” of one child staying free with two adults, while larger groups might take advantage of the Radisson Plaza Resort’s “Suite Upgrade” option to an ocean view duplex for just $120 extra per person. Alternately, for that same extra price per person, luxury-lovers can upgrade to one of three higher-end properties instead: Intercontinental Resort Tahiti, Manava Suite Resort Tahiti – where not one, but two children can stay free with two adults – or Le Meridien Tahiti.
For more information on Air Tahiti Nui and to book these specials visit http://www.airtahitinui-usa.com/3daystopover or call 1-877-824-4846.
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".
Pack your woolies, it’s a winter wonderland of savings with something for everyone…
Whether you want to hit the slopes or prefer to stay cozy indoors with a cup of hot cocoa, American Airlines has sale fares to great ski destinations, including:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth to Montrose $129*
- Austin to Vail — $149*
- Boston to Crested Butte — $149*
- Miami to Steamboat Springs — $149*
- St. Louis to Jackson Hole — $159*
Fares listed above are each way, based on round-trip purchase.
Purchase ticket by January 22, 2010, and travel through February 24, 2010.
Learn more at AA.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".