A selection of packages and special rates currently offered by Amelia Island accommodators for Valentine’s Day 2011, include:
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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
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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 |
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Experience Yellowstone National Park this winter at budget-friendly rates.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges is offering a special rate of $49 for rooms with shared bathrooms in the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Jan. 4 through March 6, 2011 with the exception of Feb. 18-21, 2011. Rates are normally $87 per night for single or double occupancy.
Yellowstone’s winter season began Dec. 18, 2010 with the opening of Old Faithful Snow Lodge. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel opens Dec. 21, 2010. The lodges provide the only wintertime accommodations within the park. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel will close for the season March 7, 2011, and Old Faithful Snow Lodge will close March 6, 2011.
To qualify for the special rate rooms must be reserved before January 14, 2011 using the promotional code “WOB49.” Reservations can be made by calling 1-307-344-7311 or toll-free 1-866-439-7375 or online atwww.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com using the promo code box. This rate cannot be combined with other specials or packages.
The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is located five miles inside the park’s northern entrance and is convenient for visitors who want to drive to the Lamar Valley to view wolves, bison, elk and other wildlife. The road from Gardiner, Mont. to Mammoth Village and on to Cooke City, Mont. is the only road plowed all winter. Just outside Mammoth Village are groomed cross country ski trails and access to the park’s interior via snowcoach and snowmobile.
Complete details about winter accommodations, restaurants and activities in Yellowstone can be made by calling (1) 307-344-7311 or toll-free 866-439-7375, or online at www.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com.
Source: Xanterra Parks & Resorts
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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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Grand Canyon Railway package rates have dropped for the winter and will drop again on Jan. 1, 2011. The rates for packages – which include train travel, accommodations and more – will be as much as 36 percent lower during the winter season.
All Grand Canyon Railway packages feature roundtrip train travel to Grand Canyon National Park and accommodations at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Ariz. Several packages include meals, and some also include accommodations and/or narrated motorcoach tours at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Railway also offers reduced winter rates for RV packages that include stays at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
The following rate examples are per person based on double occupancy in a standard hotel room and for coach-class train travel. Upgrades are available. Rates for children ages two to 15 and single occupancy vary. Taxes and gratuities are not included.
The Railway Express features roundtrip train travel and one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The rate is $119.50 per person through Dec. 31, 2010 and $89.50 per person Jan. 1 through March 14, 2011.
The Railway Getaway features roundtrip train travel, one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and one breakfast and one dinner per person in the Grand Depot Café. The rate is $148.50 per person through Dec. 31, 2010 and $118.50 per person Jan. 1 through March 14, 2011.
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Alaska Airlines announced today that customers traveling on Wi-Fi-equipped planes will be able to use Gogo® Inflight Internet service at no cost, courtesy of American Honda Motor Co. Inc., through Dec. 9, 2010.
With Gogo, Alaska Airlines passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices can browse the Web; access online music, games, podcasts and webcasts; send and receive e-mail; and connect to virtual private networks while flying. The easy-to-use service provides passengers with full Internet access on any Wi-Fi-equipped laptop or personal electronic device at speeds similar to wireless mobile broadband services on the ground.
Since May, Alaska Airlines has outfitted more than 70 percent of its Boeing 737 aircraft with the Gogo service and expects to complete fleet-wide installation in early 2011.
Aircraft equipped with Inflight Wi-Fi have a Wi-Fi symbol located outside the aircraft’s boarding door and information about the service in seatback pockets. Gogo is available above 10,000 feet, following an announcement approving the use of portable electronic devices.
Customers can visit www.alaskaair.com/wifi for more information about Alaska Airlines’ Inflight Wi-Fi.
SOURCE Alaska Airlines
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The cozy and intimate surroundings of Olympic National Park set the stage for a relaxing winter getaway, and this year it’s more affordable than ever. With the End 2010 with $20.10 Deal, visitors can stay one night at Lake Quinault Lodge or Kalaloch Lodge for $99 and get the second night for ONLY $20.10 for November and December travel! Rates like this won’t last long, and visitors must book the deal by Nov. 30.
Although it’s one of the wettest regions in the Northwest, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities available to complement an Olympic Peninsula winter escape, rain or shine. Included below are a few highlights…
- Storm watching from a cozy cabin at Kalaloch Lodge, as wild Pacific waves crash against boulders.
- Taking a rain forest tour at Lake Quinault Lodge, when fall and winter downpours create the most vibrant setting of the year.
- Watching for the region’s diverse bird species including crossbills, dippers, warrbleers, chichadees, nuthatches and thrusthes.
- Indulging in the culinary delights of Chef Patrick Norris at Lake Quinault Lodge’s Roosevelt Room, featuring contemporary twists on Northwest fare.
- Relaxing fireside in both lodge’s fireplace rooms or the grand fireplace in Lake Quinault Lodge’s lobby.
The package is valid for visits from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30, 2010 and blackout dates include Nov. 23-26 and Dec. 22-26. Reservations for both lodges can be made by visiting www.olympicnationalparks.com or by calling (866) 297-7367.
Source: ARAMARK Parks and Destinations
Photo: Lake Quinault Lodge, courtesy of ARAMARK Parks and Destinations.
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In honor of veterans, National parks waive entrance fees for all on November 11, 2010.
Visit one of America’s almost 400 national parks FREE on Veterans Day. In recognition of current and former servicemen and -women, all national parks are waiving entrance fees on November 11, 2010.
“From everyone in the National Park Service, I extend gratitude to all who have served in the U.S. armed forces and defended the people, freedoms, and resources of this country,” said NPS Director Jon Jarvis.
“In honor of veterans, entry to the national parks, which preserve many of our nation’s finest natural and cultural resources, will be free on Veterans Day, November 11. I invite everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and savor places that our veterans have kept safe for us.”
The national parks hold something for everyone—hardcore hikers and campers and people who like to explore history, take a leisurely nature walk, or simply pack a picnic lunch and get away from it all. For a complete list of activities available in national parks, consult the National Park Service’s Events Calendar for 2010.
Veterans Day is the last of 2010’s free entrance days in the national parks.
photo courtesy of the National Park Service
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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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A winter vacation to the Grand Canyon is pure magic. Think mist and snow, sky and rock, silence and solitude, and the warmth of a crackling fire. Check out these reduced rates from Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.*, operator of lodges, restaurants and activities in Grand Canyon National Park, and leave the crowds and costs to the Canyon’s summertime masses.
The Winter Value Rate is $85 per night plus tax at Maswik South and Yavapai West, and $110 per night plus tax at Maswik North and Yavapai East. The Winter Value Rate is available from Nov. 10, 2010 through March 10, 2011, excluding Nov. 24-27, 2010, Dec. 24, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011 and Feb. 19-Feb. 21, 2011. The rates are valid for single or double occupancy. The cost for each additional person in the room is $9. Children 16 and under stay at no extra charge. Lodge and room type are subject to availability and seasonal closures. Summer rates at these hotels range from $90 to $170 per night.
The El Tovar Romance Package at the elegant and historic El Tovar includes one night in a standard queen room, a bottle of California sparkling wine and fruit basket in the room and dinner for two with a bottle of Grand Canyon label wine in the El Tovar Dining Room. The base package cost is $375 plus tax subject to availability. Guests may upgrade to a deluxe room or suite, based upon availability, for an additional charge. The Romance Package is available Nov. 28, 2010 through Feb. 14, 2011, excluding Dec. 11, 2010, Dec. 24, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011 and Jan. 12, 2011. When booking the Romance Package online, guests must enter the promo code “ROMANCE.”
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Rail Europe is discounting Britrail Passes by 20 percent for travel Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Book by February 14, 2011 and save a royal mint with new BritRail Low Season Pass. The BritRail Low Season pass offers a 20% discount off the cost of a regular pass for travel in Britain from November 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011. Prices vary by product. Details: 888-382-7245, www.raileurope.com.
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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
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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.
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August might be the best time to book a last-minute summer travel weekend getaway, and Marriott’s popular Summer in the City hotel deal in four East Coast cities - Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. - is still available Thursdays-Sundays* through September 6, 2010.
photo by WanderingtheWorld via flickr (commons license)
Packages include free sightseeing passes and breakfast, based on availability, at 33 participating JW Marriott, Marriott Hotel & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott properties.
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Don’t let summer pass you by. There’s still time for a family adventure …
image courtesy of Maine Huts & Trails
Kids Stay Free this summer at Maine Huts & Trails. Your kids will thank you and so will your wallet.
Valid Sun – Fri. Limit one child per paying adult. Book by Aug 6 for stays by Nov 7, 2010.
ABOUT MAINE HUTS & TRAILS
Maine Huts & Trails is Maine’s newest, year-round outdoor adventure destination. Located in the beautiful and wild, western mountains region of Maine, their system of backcountry eco-lodges connected by people-powered trails consists of two huts and more than 25 miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and much more.
Source: Maine Huts & Trails
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CEIBA DEL MAR: STRETCH YOUR SUMMER STAY UP TO THREE EXTRA NIGHTS, AT NO EXTRA COST.
Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort, a luxury Mexico boutique hotel with a coveted Riviera Maya oceanfront address and an ideal location on the beautiful white-sand shores of peaceful Puerto Morelos, has announced its “Twice As Nice” offer exclusively to the resort’s Facebook friends: Book a one- to three-night stay between August 10-23 and double the length of the reservation at no additional cost. A $100 spa credit (per couple, per stay), valid through December 19, 2010, completes this limited-time offer, promo codes for which are only available online at Facebook.com/CeibadelMar.com.
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Families looking for a late summer or fall getaway can indulge in Breezes Curaçao’s wallet-friendly “Curaçao WOW” promotion. Guests visiting the Super-Inclusive resort August 15 through December 15 will enjoy five nights in the Dutch Caribbean and pay for only four, starting at just $580 per person per stay. Trading appointments and carpools for swimming and snorkeling, is even more appealing since children 12 and under stay free with paying adults.
For fun in the sun, Breezes offers a private white-sand beach and three swimming pools including a misting pool, children’s pool and adult pool with swim up bar. While mom and dad enjoy some peace and quiet, little ones are kept very happy playing with their peers at the resort’s 12,000 sq. ft. “Kids Club,” where hotel staff supervise and lend a helping hand during arts & crafts, sand castle competitions, and rock climbing – for those a bit older and more adventurous. A daily nanny-supervised nursery for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old is also available on a complimentary basis, allowing parents a true mini-vacation of their own. The resort also boasts an arcade and professional Circus Workshop for teenage guests and those young at heart, with flying trapeze and juggling lessons
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Summer time, and the living is easier than it’s been for a while – and so is taking a vacation abroad. For anyone hankering for Europe, the good news is that euros are trading at around $1.27, and travel budgets will stretch a little farther than last year. Hotel prices are averaging $142 per night across 38 countries – a little over $5.00 more than in 2009, when a weak travel season spurred heavy discounting, and $26 lower than in 2008 (STR Global, in Hotelnewsnow.com). Best of all, tour operators are offering eminently affordable travel deals that go beyond the usual air/hotel combo to offer in-depth experiences of national cultures.
For those travelers following our SPOTLIGHT ON PORTUGAL this week at our sister site, YourLifeIsATrip.com, here’s a Portugal deal just begging to be seized.
Portugal is smokin’ hot since the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue was shot in Lisbon. Prices haven’t risen to match, however, and Portugal remains one of Europe’s most affordable destinations. Here, even high-end hotels and tours come in at much less than one might think, such as Tours for You’s Elegantly Portugal package. On this eight-day/ seven-night tour, all hotels are Relais & Chateaux, Design Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties, each inaugurated or refurbished in 2009 and 2010.
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