Visiting the “White Continent” aboard an Antarctica cruise is topping my Bucket List these days. This voyage with Lindblad Expeditions has it all: the impossible beauty of Antarctic ice, over 100,000 king penguins in South Georgia and the Falkland’s human history and amazing albatross colonies.
A National Geographic Photographer is aboard everyNational Geographic Explorervoyage, to offer advice and assistance to photographers of all skill levels. READ MORE
Travelers who book by June 30 can receive up to $3,000 off on select 2010 departures. Plus, complimentary charter airfare (round-trip between Santiago & Ushuaia - a $750 value) is offered on select 2010 departures. Call 1-800-EXPEDITION or email to find out if there are special rates that you may take advantage of. Learn more>>
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Rocky Mountaineer celebrates its 20th Anniversary with an offer that gives travellers a credit of up to $500 CDN per couple towards additional vacation experiences when booking a Rocky Mountaineer vacation rail tour of seven nights or more. Available from now until May 28, 2010, guests can add to their vacation with extra hotel nights, city tours, meals, airfare, car rentals and even a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb, between Vancouver and Whistler, BC.
Great vacation options include the Western Explorer, a seven-night/eight-day vacation which, includes an all daylight rail trip on the Journey through the Clouds route between Vancouver, BC and Jasper, Alberta. Guests will enjoy delicious gourmet cuisine and travel in comfort and style through the stunning scenery of British Columbia and into the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains as well as several days and sightseeing tours in the Rocky Mountain resort towns of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta.
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Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers special Kentucky Derby rates.
If you haven’t already made your Lexington hotel reservation for the Kentucky Derby, check out the special event rate from Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa from $269 per night.
The Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is located an hour from Churchill Downs and boasts easy access to I-64. The Lexington hotel is also situated on over 220 picturesque acres, making it the perfect escape for horse-aficionados and enthusiasts to get away and enjoy some time away during this infamous event.
Before or after you sport big hats and sip Mint Juleps at the race, enjoy the property’s 18-hole golf course, full service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor fire pit, state-of-the-art fitness center and fabulous dining. Or, bring the whole family to the nearby Kentucky Horse Park where you can get up close and personal with a variety of horses with a hands-on animal experience.
The Kentucky Derby rate is per room, plus tax. The rate is valid from April 29, 2010 to May 2, 2010 and based upon availability.
Visit www.griffingatemarriott.com for more information or to make a reservation. Also, visit http://www.kyhorsepark.com/ for more information on attractions and events.
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The Newcastle Inn near Boothbay Harbor, ME, is one of the many Maine Innkeeper Association members participating in Hospitality for Habitat. The Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA) has just the ticket with the 7th Annual Hospitality for Habitat program. While this program is designed to raise funds for local chapters of Habitat for Humanity, it’s a great way to save on B&B travel in Maine throughout April and May. Save on accommodations so others can have them? It’s a great formula for a B&B getaway that’ll offer something for you and others in need.
The program is simple. Travel between April 26 and May 28, 2010, and participating Maine Innkeeper member properties will offer a designated number of their rooms at half the regular rate, in exchange for a $35 check payable to Habitat for Humanity. Some properties have extended the dates. To learn more about these special packages and see photos of participating inns, click here.
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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
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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.
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This is a sale of stuff you’ll actually get excited about. How does 40% more snow just 40 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport sound?
Visit SkiUtah.com for details.
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Families on the lookout for an affordable retreat with exceptional skiing, snowboarding and sledding are able to quickly and easily book the perfect “Winter Wonderland” getaway with deals currently on offer at PerfectFamilyVacation.com.
“Winter Wonderland” specials featured on PerfectFamilyVacation.com this season include:
- Studio suites in Park City, UT starting as low as $69 per night. Guests looking for even more space will find two-bedroom deluxe condos which sleep up to eight people for only $116 per night. As an added benefit, participating resorts are also offering a complimentary ski pass with a three night stay.
- Amazing one-bedroom condos in Big Bear, CA which comfortably sleep families of four for only $97 a night.
- Resort-style accommodations with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in Mammoth Lakes, CA starting from $124 per night.
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The temperatures are falling and so are the prices for winter holiday travel! Holiday sale fares at American Airlines start at $56* each way, based on round-trip purchase. Over 130 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada are on sale including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth and many more. Purchase your ticket today on AA.com and travel to your loved ones this holiday season. Limited inventory available.
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Book a last minute winter getaway and enjoy 20% savings* on a Moorings Bareboat charter in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico! To take advantage of this exceptional offer, depart between Nov. 1 - Dec. 18, 2009 from the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin, St. Lucia, Canouan, Belize, Mexico or the Bahamas and book by Nov. 30, 2009. Captain’s Rewards cardholders receive an additional 5% off. Learn more
Source: The Moorings
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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
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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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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).
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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
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4-Night Flight + Hotel Packages from $663
Thinking about taking a trip to Mexico? There are huge savings at Travelocity to be had!
Right now, when you book a 4-night Flight + Hotel package, you’ll save big on your Mexicana flight.
What are you waiting for? The margaritas are calling!
- First Ticket Date: May 1, 2009
- Last Ticket Date: June 15, 2009
- First Travel Date: May 1, 2009
- Last Travel Date: June 30, 2009
Source: Travelocity
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Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa in Rancho Mirage and Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs are offering rejuvenating getaways at bargain prices. The resorts’ packages offer discounted rooms, dining specials and free play in their casinos.
At Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa guests can enjoy world-class entertainers like Jay Leno, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more at the resort’s premier concert theatre: The Show.
At Spa Resort Casino, guests can relax in the resort’s legendary hot mineral springs, located just steps away from the quaint boutiques of downtown Palm Springs.
The Summer Getaway and Paradise Nights Packages include:
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Give a “Hoot” With Fares As Low As $29*
AirTran Airways, today launched a sale for travel from Atlanta on late evening flights with fares starting as low as $29*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
“For some of our more nocturnal passengers, nighttime is a prime time to get things done and get out of town,” said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. “These night owls can take advantage of great fares on late flights with AirTran Airways during our latest fare sale.”
These special fares are available for purchase through May 29, 2009, and are good for travel through September 8, 2009. Travel is valid from Atlanta only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on flights departing after 10 p.m. 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 require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid from Atlanta only:
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Last minute.
No Problem.
I don’t know about you, but once I decide I’m ready to blow off life and go see the world, I’m ready NOW.
And, fortunately last minute doesn’t have to mean top dollar…
Check out these deals from GAP ADVENTURES where impulsive adventurers like me, and you, can save up to 25% on last minute adventure travel packages.
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Get your last night FREE at over 1,300 hotels
Give your budget a break … Stretch your vacation dollars further—a lot further. For a limited time, get your last night free in top destinations, including Las Vegas, Cancun, and New York City, when you book a stay on Expedia. Offer expires 05/31/09
Source: Expedia
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".