Incredible, but true, Spirit Airlines is offering a multitude of seats at miniscule prices from 1¢ to $8. They have also discounted all of their regularly priced fares by $9. It is the perfect time to book your next flight.
Book your sale fare by 11:59 PM ET today, April 19, 2007. 1¢, and $8 fares are for travel on qualifying dates. $9 discount applies to travel between April 22, 2007 and February 13, 2008. All fares are each way, based on a roundtrip purchase and taxes, fees & restrictions apply.
For reservations or more information, contact Spirit Airlines at www.spiritair.com
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The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort today announced its 'Family Fun Summer Promotion, ideal for family travelers seeking a unique vacation with options and activities for everyone with room rates beginning at $199 per night (children 12 years and younger stay and eat free when accompanied by a paying adult).
The Family Fun Summer package, available July 1 - October 15, 2007, features amenities for children including a welcome "Cabo Cooler" upon arrival, daily 'Vacation Station' activities with lunch included, special Kid's Concierge service for daily/weekly activity planning, once per week 'Dive-In' movie allowing kids to enjoy a favorite flick while floating in the Hilton's pool with snacks and refreshments served poolside for the entire family, special children's turn-down service of milk and cookies, and a souvenir backpack full of surprises. Additional amenities include a welcome margarita for the adults upon arrival, complimentary Hilton shuttle bus to and from Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo and complimentary in-room wireless access, also available throughout the resort.
Hilton Los Cabos 'Vacation Station' additionally offers an assortment of interactive activities for children of all ages. From the Hilton Picasso painting workshop and art exhibition to the weekly Fiesta Mexicana piñata party, the Vacation Station has plenty of activities for children's enjoyment. Additional activities include cooking classes and kids karaoke show.
Guests of the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort additionally qualify for discounts including unlimited golf at Palmilla Golf Course for $125 plus tax, per person, per day; 20% off all Cabo Dolphin activities (including new program specifically designed for kids ages 4-9). Guests can additionally enjoy 20% off all Splash activities available at the Hilton's beach (one of few swimmable beaches in Los Cabos) including: wave runners, kayaks, snorkels and boogie boards.
In 2006, the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort was selected as one of the Top 15 Resorts in Mexico by Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards, and was additionally included on Conde Nast Traveler's 'Gold List of the World's Best Hotels.' The Hilton Los Cabos was also selected in 2006 as a Top 3 pick by Travel + Leisure Golf in the categories of Best Family Resort and Best Resort for Buddy Trips. Additionally, the Hilton Los Cabos was the 2006 winner of the prestigious "Connie Award" for best overall performance among the entire Hilton Hotels Corporation Resort Division of 240 properties, and was presented with the Traveler's Choice Award by the popular online travel resource, Trip Advisor.
This AAA Four Diamond resort features 375 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the Sea of Cortés, four ocean view restaurants, draped beach front palapas, two lighted tennis courts, 'Vacation Station' children's program, a full service spa and fitness center, infinity edge swimming pool, and dramatic architectural and interior design detail. For reservations and more information, please call toll free 1-800-HILTONS or visit www.hiltonloscabos.com.Guests can also earn HHonors Points and Miles.
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Select Itineraries Also Feature Free Economy Air;
All Four Offer $500 Or $1,000 Off Business Class Air
Some of the least-visited and most pristine environments on Earth will be showcased on four INTRAV Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia voyages this June, July and August. From the Kuril Islands’ stark lava landscapes to “The Last Frontier’s” magnificent glaciers, the four 13- and 14-night expeditionary voyages stretch from Seattle to Anchorage to Tokyo. Exploring the majestic Russian Far East and scenic Alaskan southwestern coast, the cruises visit remote islands and shorelines teeming with wildlife that have resisted the encroachments of mass tourism since they are well beyond the reach of larger cruise ships.
Enveloping her guests in superior onboard comfort, INTRAV’s 128-passenger Clipper Odyssey boasts all ocean-view staterooms with sitting areas, topnotch international cuisine, a gym, outdoor pool and impressive guest to staff ratio of 1:1.8. Destination experts accompany Zodiac landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a customized glass-bottom boat affords a exciting look at the magnificent underwater world in areas visited.
Guests who book these June, July and August voyages by June 2 will enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 savings from the cruise fare. In addition, three sailings offer a choice of free economy airfare or $500 or $1,000 off business class air, and the fourth features $1,000 off economy or business class air.
Guests who book qualifying voyages by June 2 also enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 cruise fare savings. Please mention booking code AKPR to receive the discount. Note: There is no booking deadline on the above mentioned air offers.
*All rates are per person, double occupancy and include the free cabin upgrade for bookings made by June 2, hotel accommodations as noted, all meals during cruises, gratuities, shore excursions and port charges.
Since its founding in 1959, St. Louis-based INTRAV has built a formidable reputation as an innovative designer and operator of worldwide river cruises, land and safari journeys and small-ship expeditions. With operational experience in more than 90 countries, INTRAV offers more itinerary choices to more destinations around the world. For additional information about INTRAV call (800) 456-8100 or visit www.intrav.com.
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Discounted Package Represents Savings of More Than 40 Percent off
Regular Rates
The Silverado Resort’s popular “Spa Girl,”package is specially priced throughout the summer and fall seasons at a rate up to 40 percent off regular prices.
For each night the package is booked, guests receive accommodations in a luxurious one-bedroom suite at the Silverado Resort, a 50-minute spa treatment at the Spa at Silverado, breakfast at the Grill at Silverado or the Spa Café and use of spa facilities and tennis courts. Guests also receive a wine-tasting at the William Hill Estate and a Silverado canvas tote.
Through November 17, the resort is offering the package at a special price of $285 per person per night based on double occupancy in a one-bedroom suite or triple occupancy in a two-bedroom suite. The cost is $240 per person per night for four people in a two-bedroom suite. All taxes and gratuities are included.
“This is one of our most popular resort packages, and some groups of friends make a point to schedule a ‘Spa Girl’ getaway every year,” said Dan Edson, director of sales and marketing for the Silverado Resort.
The Spa at Silverado is Napa Valley’s largest resort spa. Facilities include a newly remodeled fitness center with TechnoGym equipment, 16 specially designed private treatment rooms and a full range of massage, body and skin care treatments; a full-service salon offering hair and nail care; fitness studios offering personal training, daily exercise classes, weight-training and cardiovascular equipment; private men’s and women’s lounges; locker rooms with spa robes and sandals; a 25-meter lap pool and outdoor whirlpools.
The fitness center is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Spa services are available from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and salon services are offered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Spa Girl package can be reserved by calling (1) 800-532-0500 or (1)707-257-0200. The Silverado web site www.silveradoresort.com is Silverado Resort is operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
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Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced an Internet-only, early-bird promotion for U.S. residents traveling to Canada. Customers who reserve an intermediate vehicle or larger for five days or more will save $30 on their rental. An advance reservation is required and rentals must occur between May 1 and June 27, 2007.
"Avis customers enjoy a stress-free rental experience, backed by the world-renowned 'We Try Harder' service," said William Boxberger, vice president and general manager of Avis Budget Group, Inc. parent of Avis. "We're pleased to offer our customers additional savings when renting in Canada."
Reservations must be made on www.avis.com and customers must reference Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number G026400 at the time of reservation. Offer is subject to availability and is valid at participating locations. For full terms and conditions of this promotion, visit www.avis.com/canada.
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Visit the Caribbean and save with Divi Resorts’ “Kids Stay and Eat Free” program and an extended summer sale. From April 1, 2007 to December 21, 2007, kids 12 and under stay and eat for free at Divi Resorts properties, excluding Divi Heritage Beach Resort, during a stay of seven or more days. Children can enjoy any item from the children’s menu when dining with a paying adult (limit one child per paying adult and a maximum of two children per room).
Divi Resorts’ guests can also enjoy extended summer savings of up to 35% off rack rates. Among the resorts in Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten and St. Croix, rates start as low a $96 per night at Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. Originally set to end in March, the booking window has been extended to July 10, 2007 for travel between April 1, 2007 and September 4, 2007. This sale applies to all room types with a required three-night minimum stay. These special rates do not include taxes or service charges and cannot be combined with any other offer, with exception to the “Kids Stay and Eat Free” program.
Divi Resorts operates eight resorts on five Caribbean islands including the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Croix; Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten; Divi Southwinds Beach Resort and Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados; Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire; and Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. From relaxing on white sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on amazing scuba diving adventures and trying your luck in the casino, Divi Resorts has it all…and more.
For more information on Divi Resorts or the Spring/Summer Sale, call 1-800-367-3484, or visit www.diviresorts.com.
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With the Euro stronger than ever, a European cruise might be just the way to save money (no hotel, rental car, fuel and meal costs). Here's a few Windstar sailing cruise offers to consider.
Wind Surf 6-Day Nice to Barcelona
May 28, 2007
From $1,799 per person
Sailing from: Nice, Monte Carlo, Marseille, Valencia, Palma De Mallorca, Barcelona
Wind Surf 7-Day Barcelona to Nice
June 3, 2007
From $1,999 per person
Sailing from: Barcelona, Palamos, Marseille, Porquerolles, Porto Vecchio,
Portovenere, St. Tropez, Nice
Wind Surf 7-day Rome to Barcelona
July 1*; August 5; September 9; October 14 & 28*, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Rome, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca,
Tarragona, Barcelona
Wind Surf 7-day Barcelona to Monte Carlo
July 8*; August 12; September 16, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Barcelona, Palamos, Marseille, Porquerolles, Porto Vecchio,
Portovenere, St. Tropez, Monte Carlo
Wind Surf 7-day Monte Carlo to Rome
July 15*; August 19; September 23, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Monte Carlo, Cannes, Portofino, Livorno, Portoferraio,
Ponza, Sorrento, Rome
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All fares mentioned are per person in US dollars, cruise only, based on double occupancy in category B and include non-discountable amounts. Select fares include Early Booking Incentive (EBI) savings of $200-$900. *$1,799 lead rate is valid on the May 28, 2007 6-day Wind Surf sailing only. Fares are valid on select departures and are capacity controlled and can change at any time. Government fees and taxes are an additional ($21.71-$278.61). Cancellation penalties apply, see brochure for details. Certain restrictions apply.
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In Colorado, the Family That Plays Together Saves Together Family-Friendly Summer Packages and Deals Start at Just $58 Per Person, Per Night
Colorado offers a wide variety of summer travel deals for families that crave a little bit of adventure in their vacations. From authentic dude ranches to luxury hotels, Colorado's family friendly packages combine a diverse selection of accommodations with activities such as horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, hiking and more. The following is a selection of special summer packages offered throughout Colorado.
The Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride is offering a family fun package from June 15 through September 15, which includes two nights' accommodations with a choice of horseback riding or an ATV tour. Package rates start at $92 per person, per night, with a two night minimum stay. (888-601-5678; www.innatlostcreek.com)
Families can "learn the ropes" with real life cowboys enjoy life on an authentic dude ranch at the Summit School Riding Ranch in Gateway Canyons, Colorado. The ranch's family package includes a four night deluxe accommodations, horseback riding lessons, three gourmet cowboy lunches and dinners. Rates start at $1,286 (double occupancy) plus $200 per child. Package is available from May 1-October 15. (866-671-4733; http://www.gatewaycanyons.com/)
With hundreds of miles of scenic waterways, Gunnison-Crested Butte is a river rafting paradise. The area offers a family rafting package starting at just $58 per person, per night, for a family of four (two adults and two children ages 12 and under) from June 15 through August 31. The package includes two nights in a two-bedroom condominium in Mt. Crested Butte and a half-day raft trip on the Gunnison River. Price is based on quad occupancy, does not include tax and is subject to availability. (800-814-8893; http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/)
Take in a breathtaking overnight scenic tour from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Colorado aboard Amtrak. Available now through October 31, families can enjoy Amtrak train transportation from Denver to Glenwood Springs, two nights' accommodations at Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, a one-day Hot Springs Pool pass, hotel transfers, and daily breakfast. Rates start at $162 per person, per night, double occupancy. (800-841-9800; http://www.rmatours.com/)
The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs offers a Fourth of July package that includes four nights' accommodations and a horseback trail ride, bicycle and paddleboat rental, and a 50% discount at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The hotel also hosts a spectacular fireworks display on Independence Day. Rates start at $189 per person, per night with a four night minimum stay. Children 10 and under stay and eat free with paying adult. The package is available July 1-8. (866-837-9250; http://www.broadmoor.com/)
From June 15 through August 31, families can enjoy horseback riding through the wildflowers and mountain streams at The Grande Lodge in Crested Butte. The package includes two nights' accommodations and horseback riding tours for two adults and two children under 12, starting at just $484. (888-264-5566; http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/)
The Three Rivers Resort in Almont, Colorado is home to the Orvis Fly Fishing School in the beautiful setting of Gunnison National Park. A special family package includes accommodations at the Three Rivers Resort, fishing school activities (June 14-15 only), equipment and lunches. Rates start at $513 per person, per night with a minimum of a three-night stay. (888-761-3474; http://www.3riversresort.com/)
There is nothing quite like a guided hike through the majestic Rocky Mountains to awaken the senses, revitalize the spirit and build long lasting family memories. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, families can enjoy a 2-for-1 guided Rocky Mountain hiking package. With the discount, the rate is $60 per two persons and includes transportation, refreshments, sunscreen, backpacks, and digital photos. (303-455-4688; http://www.getoutcolorado.com/)
For complete information on planning your vacation to Colorado, including lodging, attractions and activities, logon to www.colorado.com or call 800-COLORADO for a free official state vacation guide.
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Wimco, the international villa specialist, announces summer season rates of up to 50 percent less than winter rates for stays at Wimco’s hotel and resort partners in the Caribbean. To receive special rates, bookings must be made through Wimco. For information please call 1-800-932-3222.
A few examples:
Le Toiny, St Barts, 50% off: $1,000 off a 5 night stay from May to August; includes dozens of free luxury perks.
Cap Juluca, Anguilla, 50% off: Includes welcome cocktail, comp rum & mini bar, breakfast, 2 tennis clinics, health club, nightly movie & croquet. "Butler Service" included for Pool Suites and Villas.
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Isn't it time to banish those winter blues and get a head start on summer? There's no place better to get some sun, relaxation and blood-pumping adventure than Verana, a boutique luxury hotel nestled on a hilltop in Yelapa, 30 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Verana is offering two extraordinary pre-summer specials - The Spa Retreat Special and The Active Start Special - from April 17 to May 15.
5 days/4 nights Spa Retreat Package
Free yoga every morning
30-minute body scrub for two
30-minute body massage for two
Mini facial for two
Aromatherapy bath for two
$ 2,500
5 days/4 nights Active Start package
Free yoga every morning
Tecumata waterfall Jungle trek
Half-day kayaking trip
Yelapa guided river-hike
Aromatherapy bath for two
$ 2,300
Rates are for single or double occupancy. Package price includes room rate (Tea House $400 extra) daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, boat transportation and taxes. Fifteen percent service charge not included. Subject to availability.
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 celebration of one of Thailand’s favorite pastimes, Pan Pacific Bangkok has just introduced their Thai New Year 2007 package.
Available from April 1-17, 2007, rates for the Thai New Year 2007 package start at only USD$109 (single occupancy) or USD$119 (double occupancy) and include one night in a Superior Room, welcome drink & fruit basket; breakfast buffet in Heights Café; late check out to 4:00 p.m.; two 20% discount coupons for Spa Facilities; and use of Health Club, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi & sauna. Extra nights may be added to the package.
The traditions of Songkran (or Thai New Year) have a long history and are still observed in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. Songkran represents the passing of the sun from Taurus into Aries, a solar event which marks the beginning of a new astrological year. Songkran is April 13 and the Thai New Year festivities are officially held April 13-15 but the entire week is filled with activities and celebration.
For reservations and more information, visit panpacific.com/bangkok, or call toll-free reservations at 011-800-7722-4342 (United States and Canada)
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The Moorings, the world's premier yacht charter company, is offering special savings of 10%* off their largest yacht models in the Caribbean when you sail between June 1 and October 31, 2007.
This new offer is now available on some of their largest catamarans such as The Moorings 4200, 4300, 4500 and 4700, as well as their largest monohulls The Moorings 494, 505, 525 and 51.5. Enjoy the tropical blue waters of Tortola, St. Martin, Canouan, Martinique, St. Lucia, Abacos, Belize and La Paz with these new savings.
If you’d prefer a smaller yacht, take advantage of Caribbean Summer Savings on many of their other yachts, and save 10% for charters under 14 days or 20% off charters 14 days or more.
Members of the Moorings Captain’s Reward program receive an additional 5% savings on their charter, plus rewards at many local island restaurants and retailers.
Offer expires March 31. To take advantage of these specials by calling 1-800-669-7476.
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".
$149.00 one way tickets to Maui!
Aloha Airlines is offering insane prices to Maui for the month of April, making a Surf and Yoga retreat with SwellWomen easier than ever.
Click here for information regarding $149.00 one way tickets to Maui.
There are still a few spaces available for the following April retreats:
April 8th-14th
April 15th-21st
April 23rd-29th OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN
To learn more contact SwellWomen; 800.399.Maui; info@swellwomen.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".
Even if you love winter, there comes a time when you just need to get away: to warmer weather, a change of scenery, or to try something new.
Fortunately, there's still time to plan your own spring getaway this year! And Mountain Travel Sobek has more than 40 inspiring retreats all guaranteed to blow off those winter blues.
From the highest mountains of the Himalaya to the warm tropical beaches of Central America and the Pacific, any one of these adventures will keep you in good spirits the whole year long!
To learn more visitwww.mtsobek.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".
As the chilly winter weather carries on across the U.S., the Dominican Republic (DR) is heating-up with an array of resorts offering alluring spring break deals to fit families, friends and romantics.
While the style of these resorts ranges from lavish boutique to expansive all-inclusive, each property promises comfort, relaxation and good value (not to mention tropical conditions) with specials starting at $80.00 per person, per night.
East Coast
* Casa de Campo (La Romana) Guests booking four-night stays (minimum) now through April 8 receive a 25 percent discount on guestrooms with an *inclusive supplement. (*Includes meals, unlimited drinks, unlimited horseback riding and one round of trap shooting.) www.casadecampo.com.
· Puntacana Resort & Club (Punta Cana) Now through April 30 the resort features reduced room rates that include breakfast and dinner at select restaurants and two hours of complimentary nanny service. In addition, bookings of a 90-minute treatment at Six Senses Spa on day-of-arrival receive a complimentary 30-minute scalp massage. www.puntacana.com.
· Tortuga Bay (Punta Cana) Now through April 30, guests receive a discounted rate at the Oscar de la Renta-designed Ocean View Junior Suite. Guests staying in the suite receive a tour of the Puntacana Ecological Foundation, 90-minute Thai treatment at Six Senses Spa, private dinner for two, daily breakfast and VIP lounge access at Punta Cana Airport. www.puntacana.com.
Northeast Coast
· Viva Wyndham Samana (Las Terrenas) The most affordable of the specials, the hotel features reduced room rates for stays between April 8 and April 30. Also included are unlimited meals and beverages along with complimentary non-motorized sports and activities.www.vivawyndham.com.
North Coast
· Breezes SuperClubs (Puerto Plata) Guests who book a stay between April 9 and June 20 receive up to a 50 percent discount on all-inclusive vacations. www.superclubs.com.
· Casa Colonial (Puerto Plata) Now through April 30 guests can book a spa package which includes a three-night stay in a junior suite for a reduced rate. Also included is use of the gym, sauna and steam room along with treatments at Bagua Spa for two, a bottle of house wine with a dinner reservation, daily continental breakfast for two and a transfer from Puerto Plata's airport. www.vhhr.com.
* Victoria Golf & Beach Resort (Puerto Plata) Guests can book a golf package now through April 30 which features three nights in a Superior Room for a discounted rate. The package also includes use of the gym, sauna and steam room plus two rounds of golf at the Robert Trent Jr. golf course, a bottle of house wine with a dinner reservation and daily continental breakfast for two. www.vhhr.com.
Rich in history, the Dominican Republic's first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican and European flavors to more than one million U.S. visitors each year. At 10,000 feet, the Dominican Republic is home to the highest point in the Caribbean. It also features some of the best golf courses and beaches in the world, the largest marina in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. For more information visit www.godominicanrepublic.com or call 1-888-374-6361.
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".
Belize’s Inn at Robert’s Grove Offers
Affordable Summer Vacation Packages to Suit Any Style
Travelers seeking a summer vacation that is off the beaten path -- that provides as much relaxation as you could want combined with as much adventure as you can handle – in a true tropical setting along Belize’s southern coast -- will welcome the summer packages featuring “one night free” offered by one of Belize’s premier beach resorts, The Inn at Robert’s Grove, located in Placencia.
Available from July 1 to November 30, 2007, each of the following packages includes round-trip airfare within Belize, land transfers, luxury air-conditioned accommodations featuring cable TV, telephone, internet access, private terrace, three meals daily at the Inn’s gourmet Seaside Restaurant and complimentary use of the Inn’s three pools, Jacuzzis, tennis court, gym, canoes, kayaks, windsurfers, peddle boats, sailboats, Hobie cats and bicycles.
The 2007 Summer Adventure Package is 7nights/8 days and includes a full day snorkeling trip off of Belize’s Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world; an excursion to the ancient Maya ruins of Lubaantun and cave swimming on the Blue Creek; a visit to the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve to view exotic flora and fauna, swim under a waterfall and go river, tubing; and a full-day guided Monkey River float and trail walk. The cost of the package is $1,717 US per person.
2007 Summer Beach Odyssey is designed for those who would prefer a vacation that is a little less adventurous and more relaxing. This package includes two soft adventure excursions -- a full-day snorkel trip and a Monkey River float and guided trail walk. The Beach Odyssey packages range from 5 nights/6 days at $1,148 US per person to a 12-night/13-day escape for $2,486 US per person.
2007 Summer Dive Odyssey is an ideal opportunity to experience diving off Belize’s Barrier Reef with the Inn’s PADI Dive Center, the top dive shop in southern Belize. The Dive Odyssey offers 4-night/5-day or 7-night/8-day packages that range from All-Dive, Snorkel & Dive and Eco-Dive packages. Prices range from $1,155 US to $2,003 US per person, depending on length of stay and type of dive package chosen.
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The Placencia area is has over 20 named dive sites right off the coast, which are teeming with marine life, underwater gardens and coral formations. Nitrox diving is also now offered at the resort.
Owned by New York natives Risa and Robert Frackman, the 52-room Inn in Placencia, Southern Belize, has impressive distinctions: the most modern, well-equipped and best staffed PADI dive center in the area, complete with 48’ PRO dive boat for daily two-tank dives (and Nitrox diving) and diving for whale sharks (during Whale Shark Season, April through June); two private islands for “Swept Away” get-away-from-it-all-vacations or day outings, and a sport fishing center with new 23’ skiffs, licensed guides and instruction and a chance for a “grand slam.” All of the tours are resort operated so it’s possible to book in late afternoon for the following morning’s outing.
On 22 acres with its own marina, the Inn offers beautifully appointed hacienda style accommodations, all beachfront or beach view. Rooms and suites are spacious and feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, telephones, cable TV, private baths and terraces and rooftop Jacuzzis. Other resort facilities include two restaurants, three 50-foot freshwater swimming pools, guest Internet and computer center, and Sea Spa.
On the southern peninsula of Belize, Placencia is reached by an under two hour flight from Miami, Dallas, and Houston, or 4 ½ hours from metro New York to Belize City followed by a 35 minute commuter flight.
For additional information about The Inn at Robert’s Grove, its packages and, accommodations or to request brochures and make reservations, call 1-800-565-9757, E-mail info@robertsgrove.com or access their website at www.robertsgrove.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".
THUNDERBIRD LODGE IN CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT
ANNOUNCES ROOM RATES FOR 2007 SUMMER SEASON
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly National Monument has announced its 2007 summer season room rates will remain at the same levels as in 2006. The high-season rates are in effect April 1 – November 15, 2007.
Rates for an “Adobe” room with two queen beds are $102 per night for single occupancy and $4 for each additional person. Rates for a “de Chelly” room featuring two double beds are $97 for a single and $4 for each additional person. A suite with a king bed and queen sofa sleeper is available for $145 for a single or double occupancy, $150 for triple occupancy and $155 for quad occupancy.
The only accommodations located within the monument’s borders, Thunderbird Lodge features 74 modern rooms and pink adobe style reminiscent of ancient pueblos. The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, full bathrooms, air conditioning, rustic furniture, Navajo paintings and satellite television. Wireless Internet access is available as well.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located in northeast Arizona on Navajo Nation land. The monument contains 83,840 acres and was authorized as part of the National Park System in 1931. Today, the site preserves ruins of Native American Anasazi villages built in steep-walled canyons between A.D. 350 and 1300 as well as pictographs and petroglyphs. The monument is actually comprised of two large canyons – Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto (Spanish for “Canyon of the
Dead”) – and several smaller canyons.
Thunderbird Lodge is the authorized provider of group tours in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Heavy-duty six-wheel drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a comfortable and memorable experience. Half-day tours departing at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or 2 p.m., depending on the season, take visitors into the lower regions of both Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto and last 3½ hours. Rates for half-day tours are $40.95 for adults and $31.50 for children. Full-day tours begin in the spring and last until late fall. They depart at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The full-day tours take visitors on a 60-mile round trip through Canyon del Muerto to Mummy Cave and Canyon de Chelly to Spider Rock. Rates for full-day tours are $66.95 and include lunch.
For reservations, call 1-928-674-5841 or toll free at 1-800-679-2473. For more information on Canyon de Chelly National Monument and Thunderbird Lodge, go to www.tbirdlodge.com.
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At Teton Mountain Lodge, the travel packages for summer 2007 are as diverse as the Lodge’s guests. From fitness to spa to family, the Lodge has the bases covered. All packages offer a discount off rack rates.
Jackson Hole Just for Gals – Three nights, a guided hike, river rafting, yoga and two visits to the Lodge’s new state-of-the-art spa, which opens in July. This travel deal has everything a group of gals – whether friends or family – could want for a long weekend away. Starts at $990 per person based on a group of four.
Scale the Grand – Spend a week in Jackson Hole and go for the top – this package offers a shot at one of North America’s most sought-after summits, the 13,770-foot Grand Teton. Juxtapose luxury and adventure with this package, guided by world-renowned Exum Mountain Guides. Rates start at $1,835 per person, based on two people.
Young Explorers – This deal lets young adventurers get a feel for the great outdoors accompanied by the whole family. From a suite with a kitchen, families will enjoy a naturalist-led hike to view wildlife, as well as a whitewater or scenic raft trip on the famed Snake River. For convenience, the package includes breakfast each morning or groceries stocked in the fridge on arrival. Prices start at $356.50 per person based on a family of four.
Start Me Up Again – There’s still no relief from high gas prices, but guests who book the Start Me Up Again package, a perennial Lodge favorite, can count on a full tank of gas when they head into Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks – and hybrid car drivers will earn an additional 10 percent discount on the package rate for going green. The three-night package, which includes breakfast each day and gas voucher, starts at $543 per person, based on two people.
For more information on Teton Mountain Lodge, visit www.tetonlodge.com or call (800) 801-6615.
About Teton Mountain Lodge
Completed in late 2002, Teton Mountain Lodge is a full-service hotel offering luxury rooms and condominium suites – all located slopeside at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and less than a mile from Grand Teton National Park. The setting offers out-the-front-door access to the full spectrum of winter and summer outdoor activities. A blend of 79 condominium units that break into 128 hotel suites and rooms allow the Lodge to combine luxury hotel services and amenities with the convenience and flexibility of condominium accommodations. Teton Mountain Lodge has been recognized as a top 50 ski lodge and a Gold List reserve property by Condé Nast Traveler, one of the top 50 family resort properties in North America by Travel + Leisure Family, and has been featured in media outlets ranging from Good Morning America, Newsweek, Budget Travel Magazine, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to Outside, Ski, Parents and Bon Appetit.
Teton Mountain Lodge is one of 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, 13 golf courses and 10 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
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The Yellowstone AssociationInstitute reports strong availability on its Field Seminars in May.
Most of the seminars take place at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus, where simple and comfortable log cabins are available for $25 per person per night. Association members who prefer to spend their nights in a park lodge, however, may do so throughout the month at savings of as
much as 40 percent.
"People who are able to visit the park in May rave about the way both the flora and fauna wake up from their winter slumber," said Jeff Brown, director of education for the Yellowstone Association Institute. "It's also a great time to take advantage of discount rates at historic park
hotels."
Among Field Seminars with availability this May are "Yellowstone's Pack of Predator Concerns," "Into the Bear's Den," "Behind the Scenes of Wolf Behavior & Ecology" and "CSI: Yellowstone Mammal Tracking." Field Seminars are taught by college professors, research scientists, park staff and other experts. Most field courses take place at the Buffalo Ranch and last from one to four days and are limited to 13 participants.
For those who prefer to stay at in-park hotels and lodges, Xanterra Parks & Resorts offers members of the Yellowstone Association up to 40 percent off regular rates during May 2007 at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge and the Lake Hotel. Rates range from $49 to $129 per room, per night and do not include taxes. Annual membership rates begin at just $30.
The Yellowstone Association Institute and Xanterra also offer Lodging & Learning programs. These package deals include lodging and meals at park hotels, plus daily field trips led by naturalist guides from the Institute. Available this May are "Old Times on the Grand Tour" and "Springtime in Wonderland."
To request a free course catalog or make reservations for the Field Seminars, call 307-344-2294; for Lodging and Learning reservations, call 307-344-5566. For information on all Institute programs and Yellowstone Association membership, go to www.YellowstoneAssociation.org. Travelers can book lodging by calling Yellowstone reservations at (1) 307-344-7311 or toll free (1) 866-GEYSERLAND (1-866-439-7375) or by visiting www.TravelYellowstone.com.
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The Yellowstone Association Institute is a non-profit field school operated by the Yellowstone Association in partnership with the National Park Service. The Institute was founded in 1976 and offers a wide variety of educational programs on the natural and cultural history of Yellowstone. Courses are based at the organization's Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus, at park hotels, and in the backcountry.
The Yellowstone Association was founded in 1933 to foster the public's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding ecosystem. In addition to operating the Institute on a break-even basis, the Association manages educational bookstores and a membership program that generate revenues for the National Park Service. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $10 million for Yellowstone.
To receive a course catalog or for more information, go to www.YellowstoneAssociation.org , write to the Yellowstone Association at PO Box 117, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 or call 307-344-2294.
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Guests Can Enjoy a 35% Discount on Rack Rates at Any Divi Resorts Property
For a limited time only, guests can enjoy a 35% discount on Divi Resorts’ rack rates when planning a Caribbean getaway this summer! Visit Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, or St. Maarten and Divi Resorts will meet your accommodation needs with rates starting as low as $96 per night at Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. For family vacations at Divi Resorts, kids up to the age of 15 stay for free when sharing a room with at least one paying adult (excluding Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados).
Take advantage of this Spring/Summer Sale by making a reservation within the booking window, between March 1 - March 30, 2007, for resort stays between April 16 and August 31, 2007. This sale applies to all room types with a required three-night minimum stay. These special rates do not include taxes or service charges and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Divi Resorts operates eight resorts on five Caribbean islands including the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Croix; Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten; Divi Southwinds Beach Resort and Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados; Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire; and Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. From relaxing on white sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on amazing scuba diving adventures and trying your luck in the casino, Divi Resorts has it all…and more.
For more information on Divi Resorts or the Spring/Summer Sale, call 1-800-367-3484, or visit www.diviresorts.com.
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