Surf’s up in the Aloha State! Hawaii is on sale like never before.
Here are just a few Hawaii deals I’ve found that are available now…
- Hotel Deals from $120
from Travelocity
- Save up to $325 on Hawaiian Packages, from $275 pp
at Priceline.
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".
Ready for a beach vacation this spring? From white sand beaches in Barbados to Mayan ruins in Mexico, Orbitz is offering some hot deals in top Caribbean and Mexico beach destinations.
Sample offers:
Save big during Best of Barbados
Save up to $600 on select 5+ night vacation package bookings through 04/10
$600 OFF
Save up to $200 on Grand Bahama Island vacations
Save $200 off 4+ night vacation packages with promotion code
200GBI through 04/06
$200 OFF
Curacao Now! Save $200 Instantly
Save $200 off 7+ night vacation packages with promotion code CURACAONOW through 05/23
$200 OFF
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".
Hey there budget-travelers…
Priceline.com follows Orbitz’s Price Assurance lead in helping travelers get the best possible deals on travel. Starting today Priceline.com is backing up every Flight AND Vacation Package purchase with Free Pricedrop Protection. Book by June 1st and you’ll be automatically covered if prices drop before the trip.
Here’s the deal:
Up to $300 Cash Back if Flight Prices Drop:
If another priceline customer books the same flight for a lower price, they’ll automatically refund the difference in cash…up to $300.
Up to $600 Cash Back if Vacation Package Prices Drop:
If another priceline customer books the same vacation package for a lower price, they’ll automatically refund the difference in cash…up to $600
Source: Priceline.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".
Check out this new stay-n-shop promotion from Orbitz…
Stay 2 nights at Renaissance Hotels and get a $50 Nordstrom gift card
Reward your sense of style and get a $50 Nordstrom gift card when you book 2+ nights (Thursday – Sunday) at participating Renaissance Hotels and Resorts.
Book and travel by May 25th, 2009.
Learn more
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 Round-Trip From $808+
Now you can fly down under and keep your budget on track too. Qantas is having a spring flight sale to top destinations in Australia and New Zealand. Book today and take off for as low as $808+ round-trip. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, learn to shred the surf, or step off the beaten path in Auckland. Save today.
- Tickets must be purchased by March 16, 2009.
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".
JW Marriott’s luxurious Aquae Sulis Spa Las Vegas wants spa-goers to celebrate their birthdays with a well deserved day of rest and rejuvenation. For 2009, guests will receive $50 off any spa service valued at $100 or more when booked for that special day. And who can forget presents! A special take home gift will be presented upon check-in (valued at $10).
“We want everyone to celebrate their birthday and what better way than with a spa day,” said Nichole Pfeifer, Aquae Sulis spa director.
Also, for guests who register their contact information on their birthday, a complimentary day pass will be given, providing an opportunity to come back and enjoy the spa facilities on another day … a gift that just keeps on giving!
Offer is available any day of the week through to December 31, 2009. No additional discounts can be applied and a valid ID is required.
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa features 548 oversized guestrooms set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. Located in Summerlin, 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the resort is close enough to indulge in the city’s amenities, but far enough away to enjoy golfing on one of the courses surrounding the resort or explore beautiful Red Rock Canyon. Indulge yourself at JW Marriott’s luxurious Aquae Sulis Spa or lounge by the grass-edged pool. Plus, the resort features a wide selection of dining and entertainment options, from casual to elegant. All services and amenities synonymous with JW Marriott are at your fingertips when you visit.
JW MARRIOTT LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA: 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Toll Free: 877-869-8777, www.jwlasvegasresort.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".
Rosen Hotels & Resorts in Orlando announces today the extension of their special offer for active duty military. In honor of their continued service and commitment to our nation, active, guard and reserve military can enjoy half-price accommodations and half-price food and beverages at Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ four Orlando leisure properties through the end of 2009. The four hotels include Quality Inn International, Rodeway Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza (all three ideally located along International Drive, in the tourist corridor) and Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista near Walt Disney World.
Rooms at the four Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ leisure properties start from $59.95 (rate is prior to the discount and does not include applicable taxes). This special military rate can be booked online at: www.orlandohotels4less.com\military or by calling 1-877-224-5377. Participants must present a valid military ID and should be active, guard or reserve military. The package is based on availability and is subject to black-out dates. Not valid for groups or conventions. Rates are subject to change.
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 US dollar is worth what? - $1.43 : £ 1.00
More British deals & discounts…
2 for1 special from England’s largest vineyard
Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey is offering 2 for 1 on adult ticket purchases for its Indoor Wine Experience Tour. This deal is valid until June 2009. Said to be the first wine estate in the world to give visitors a look into all aspects of the wine making process, Denbies has a four-diamond rated guesthouse and a Kitchen Garden Centre. For more on this special offer visit http://www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk/.
Source: VisitBritain.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".
Boutique Printer’s Row Property’s Romance Package is Easy on the Wallet, Big On Atmosphere, Luxury and Relaxation
All you need is love – and the charming and elegant atmosphere at Chicago’s Hotel Blake – for a perfect couples’ getaway that’s easy on the wallet. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Printer’s Row close to museums, shops, restaurants and theater, this luxury boutique hotel is offering a Romance Package for just $159/night through February 28, 2009 that includes luxury accommodations for two as well as a box of Vosges chocolates to share.
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".
Spring is just around the corner and many Utah ski resorts are offering great savings for savvy spring snowriders. Enjoy impeccable snow conditions, sunny skies and entertaining après with the following package deals and events:
THE ALTA LODGE
-Kids ages 18 and under stay free April 12-19, 2009 at the Alta Lodge. With a reservation for a minimum of four nights, two kids stay in their parents’ room at no additional charge. Full breakfast and four-course dinner are also included daily at no charge. With two kids, this is a savings of over $200 per night. In addition to this value for families, Alta Lodge offers a free supervised Kids’ Program with activities after skiing, a special kids’ dinner, after dinner activities and shuttle service to and from the Alta Ski Area Children’s Ski School, which also has a full-time day care service for non-skiing children. For more information, visit www.altalodge.com, or call 800-707-2582 for reservations.
BRIGHTON SKI RESORT
-Brighton has a new deal with Maverik convenience stores. Pick up a Maverik Adventure Card, bring it to the Brighton ticket window any Thursday and receive a HALF PRICE Twilight ticket (12:30 p.m.-9 p.m.). That’s eight hours of skiing for just $29! Limit one Maverik card per ticket. Valid for Twilight tickets only. Brighton is open for night skiing mid December through the end of March. Call (801) 532-4731 for details.
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 Through the End of March and Two Can Fly For the Price of One On Your Next Getaway
American Airlines has extended a special offer that rewards customers who fly round trip from the United States to the United Kingdom with a free* companion ticket for future travel to the UK or to select destinations in the Caribbean.
Now through March 31, simply fly American Airlines round trip in First Class or Business Class, or on select Economy Class fares from the United States to the United Kingdom, and earn the free companion ticket for future 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".
AIR TAHITI NUI’S EXCLUSIVE INTERNET FARE:JUST $789 NONSTOP FROM LOS ANGELES TO PARIS
Book by February 6 for Travel Now Through May 15, 2009
The City of Light has just gotten brighter with Air Tahiti Nui’s limited time Los Angeles to Paris Internet fare, just $789 per person – including all taxes, fees and surcharges. The economy class special is available on select nonstop departures now through May 15, 2009. Bookings must be made by February 6.
An affordable getaway to the fashion capital is in easy reach from the West Coast. Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport midday on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving France early the next morning, with same day return flights on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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 WAYFARERS PASS ALONG BENEFITS OF A STRONGER DOLLAR WITH ATTRACTIVE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ON UK AND EUROPEAN WALKS
Award-winning walking tour company, The Wayfarers, is making the most of market swing by adjusting prices for its 2009 walking vacations in the United Kingdom and Europe, reflecting the newly increased buying power of the U.S. dollar.
The company is passing along to travelers the benefits of a stronger dollar, now holding its own against the euro and the pound sterling. These attractive new rates represent savings of US$400 per person or $800 per couple. Additionally, the company has leveraged the dollar’s current strength to secure hotel upgrades on some trips, while at the same time maintaining the reduced prices.
The value-added prices are offered to all travelers from the U.S. and Canada who secure reservations in U.S. dollars, with payment in full due by March 31, 2009. The new prices are also being extended to clients holding reservations made previously and paid in USD. The early full payment enables The Wayfarers to purchase the appropriate currency and take immediate advantage of the stronger dollar before any new market swings can occur.
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".
In every economy the smart money goes somewhere. With Holland America’s new Vacation Stimulus Plan, the smart money goes cruising. Because there’s never been a better time to get more, pay less and sail away from it all on the cruise you’ve always wanted to take, check out these deals from Holland American Line.
7-Day Alaska Cruises from $499 per person*
Experience the beauty of the Inside Passage and Alaska’s Glaciers and discover charming port cities of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
Book by February 28, 2009.
7- to 14-Day Caribbean Cruises from $549 per person*
Carefully crafted itineraries offer choice Caribbean cruise experiences, many including stops at our award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay. With three regions to choose from, plan your perfect escape - a Caribbean cruise vacation.
Book by February 28, 2009.
10- to 12-Day Mediterranean Cruises from $999 per person*
From the wonders of ancient Egypt, Italy, Greece and Turkey to the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea and the French Riviera, our Mediterranean cruise vacations have something for everyone.
Book by February 28, 2009.
TO VIEW THESE SPECIAL OFFERS AND MORE, VISIT www.hollandamerica.com/specialoffers
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TOP 10 DEALS — WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2009 Are you experiencing an unexplained urge to save? Each week the travel experts at Orbitz compile the ten best travel deals from their site to help put you on the path to travel wellbeing. Enjoy. |
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Email Exclusive: Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico package savings! Book by 02/08 and save $75 with promotion code WINTERSALE |
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American Airlines – Europe flight sale! Hurry and book by Friday, 01/30! |
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Luxury travel! Live like royalty-for less! Check out these great 4-star hotels at 2-star prices |
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Disney Cruise Lines – Kids sail free! Plus up to $100 free onboard spending |
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5-star Banyan Tree Mayakoba Riviera Maya Free daily breakfast buffet + $150 resort credit |
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New York Hotel Sale – Save up to 35% Niagara Falls, Lake George, New York City & more! |
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Las Vegas Vacation Savings Plus book now and receive gaming, spa and resort credits |
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Carnival Cruise Lines – 4 night Baja Mexico Huge savings plus free upgrades! |
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If you book travel on the Thalys train between January 14-February 28, 2009 - you’ll receive up to 50% off your first or second-class Regular one-way tickets on most Thalys routes. It’s all part of Rail Europe’s Going Going Gone Thalys Special, good for travel between January 28-March 31, 2009. Book quickly! This high-speed train goes fast.
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".
Check Out This Economic Stimulus Package…
Frontier Airlines today revealed its own economic stimulus package that will save you big bucks on travel to more than 50 destinations across the United States. The Denver-based carrier is holding a three-day sale starting today, Jan. 21, 2009, with fares as low as $39* each way. Sale-priced tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. MST on Jan. 23, 2009 for travel through May 20, 2009.
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".
To help celebrate the New Year Terra Incognito Ecotours are offering special discounts on two of their most popular destinations. Anyone who now enrolls in either their May 2009 Gorillas in the Mist tour to Rwanda or their China in Search of the Giant Panda trip this November will receive a $250 discount off the ecotour price. 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".
Just Announced!
Special Limited-Time Offer
Free Airfare from 23 U.S. Cities—
save up to $800 per couple
on all March-December departures of select adventures in Asia and Africa when you reserve by February 16, 2009
For example: A flight from Atlanta to New York on their Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe Safari Adventure which was $400 per person—is now free!
You’ll also enjoy…
- Savings of up to $3000 per couple to Asia and Africa
- Free Singles—solo travelers save up to $1995
- OAT 30-day guarantee—join now, and if you change your mind within 30 days, Overseas Adventure Travel will refund your deposit in full. Any reservation made before your final payment due date is eligible for this offer (if the date you reserve is fewer than 30 days prior to your final payment due date, this guarantee applies).
But remember—you must reserve by February 16, 2009. For reservations and information, call toll-free at 1-866-313-6559.
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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".