Take your pick of savings during the fall sale at JetBlue.
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Orlando, FL (MCO), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Las Vegas, NV (LAS), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and San Francisco, CA (SFO), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Tampa, FL (TPA), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Long Beach, CA (LGB), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Syracuse, NY (SYR), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Austin, TX (AUS), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Charlotte, NC (CLT), each way
Between Boston, MA (BOS) and Austin, TX (AUS), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU), each way
Between Long Beach, CA (LGB) and Oakland, CA (OAK), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Nantucket, MA (ACK), each way
Between Washington/Dulles, DC (IAD) and Long Beach, CA (LGB), each way
Between Newburgh, NY (SWF) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), each way
Between Orlando, FL (MCO) and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), each way
Between Newburgh, NY (SWF) and Orlando, FL (MCO), each way
Between New York City, NY (JFK) and Seattle, WA (SEA), each way
Between New York City, NY (LGA) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), each way
Between Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) and San Francisco, CA (SFO), each way
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
*Flights: Sale fares may not be available on all days or on all flights. Sales fares are most often found on midweek travel dates. All fares must be purchased at time of reservation, and are one-way, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Changes can be made prior to scheduled departure for a fee of $45 per person plus any applicable difference in airfare. Changes can be made online at jetblue.com, by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), or if located in the Dominican Republic, by calling 1-809-200-9898. Cancellations may be made by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), or if located in the Dominican Republic, by calling 1-809-200-9898 prior to scheduled departure for a fee of $45 per person. Any remaining balance will be placed in a JetBlue air-only credit and may be applied toward future travel for one year. If a reservation is not changed or canceled prior to scheduled departure, all money associated with the reservation is forfeited. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.40 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Aruba, Caribbean, and Bermuda fares also do not include government fees and taxes of up to $72.05 each way. All taxes and fees must be paid at the time of purchase. JetBlue reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without proper documentation. DIRECTV® service is not available on flights to/ from Aruba, Bermuda, Nassau, Puerto Rico or Santiago however, where available, FOX InFlight Premium Entertainment is offered complimentary on these routes. Other restrictions apply. ©2007 JetBlue Airways.
** Getaways: Advertised packages are per person based on double occupancy. Unless otherwise noted in the advertisement, advertised packages depart from New York, NY/JFK. Packages are based on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday departures and Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday returns. Packages are capacity controlled and may not be available on every date or all flights and may be restricted to certain hotel room categories. Blackout dates may apply. Prices are based on availability. Advertised package price includes hotel taxes and roundtrip airfare but does not include taxes applicable to air fare including, (a) Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18.00, (b) September 11th Security Fees of up to $2.50 per enplanement originating at a domestic U.S. airport, © Federal Segment Tax of $3.40 per domestic segment (a segment is a takeoff and landing) and, (4) in the case of Puerto Rico and International travel, international government fees and taxes of up to $87.48 apply. All taxes and fees must be paid at the time of purchase. JetBlue reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without proper documentation. JetBlue does not guarantee that changes can be made on all or parts of packages. Changes, where permissible, and cancellations are subject to restrictions and penalties that are set forth in the specific package details. Additional restrictions apply.
*** Hotels: Prices are per night do not include applicable taxes and fees.
**** Cars: Restrictions apply. Click on each link for more details about that offer. Offers are subject to availability.
SOURCE: JetBlue Airways
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 Seattle TourSaver, the 2-for-1 travel coupon book, now offers more exciting new tours and attractions. Choose from 50 great offers in the Seattlearea. In addition to Kenmore Air seaplane flightseeing,Argosy Cruises harbor tour and Victoria Clipper roundtrip high-speed ferry from Seattle, the newest offers include:
a. Savor Seattle Food Tours - 2-hour food tour through Pike
Place Market, 2-for-1.
b. Columbia Center - Admission to the 73rd Floor Sky View
Observation Area, 2-for-1.
c. Broadway Center for Performing Arts - $50 off one ticket
to an event.
d. Burke Museum of Natural History - 2-for-1 adult
admission.
e. The Henry Art Gallery - 2-for-1 admission.
f. Seattle Bug Safari - 2-for-1 adult admission.
g. Victoria Express - Port-Angeles-Victoria adult roundtrip
ferry ticket, 2-for-1.
This handy, pocket-sized travel coupon book is valid until December 31, 2007. Most travelers use just one or two of the fifty coupons and immediately recoup the cost of the book.
Seattle is one of America's top cities. With great restaurants, fun attractions and a waterfront setting, visitors will find plenty of exciting options. Now, the Seattle TourSaver offers fifty 2-for-1 coupons for top attractions, accommodations and activities.
The Seattle TourSaver is available for just $79.95 with more than $2,500 in travel savings. The book is available online at http://www.seattletoursaver.com or at select Safeway locations in Seattle: http://www.ereleases.com/pr/2007-Safeway.html
SOURCE: toursaver.com
The Seattle TourSaver (www.seattletoursaver.com) is preparing its 2nd edition—2008—for publication. It will be available in late January. The website has already been updated.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
For one hundred lucky Hertz customers, just 1 Euro (£1 or 1 CHF) a day is all it will cost to rent a vehicle, courtesy of a new Hertz promotion.
From July 15, 2007 until August 15, 2007, customers who rent a Compact Manual vehicle at participating locations in Europe will be eligible for a discounted rental price of 1 Euro (£1 or 1 CHF) per day. Customers simply visit www.hertz.com, click on the promotion banner found on the home page, then click on the “Quote It” button on the offer page. After customers enter their reservation information, a special rate of 1 Euro (£1 or 1 CHF) may display in the rate window.
This promotion is valid on qualifying Hertz Affordable Europe Program non-prepaid rentals of seven days, for Compact Manual vehicles only, at participating locations in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland (Dublin Airport only), Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal (Lisbon Airport only), Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Rentals must be booked between July 15, 2007 and August 15, 2007, and must take place between July 15, 2007 and November 30, 2007. There are 100 rentals available for the special 1 Euro (£1 or 1 CHF) discount price.
The 1 Euro (£1 or 1 CHF) per day rate includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, theft protection, location service charge, vehicle licensing fees, value added tax and driving privileges for the renter and one licensed driver. Additional charges may apply if any of the following situations occur:
• The car is returned later than the agreed return time
• Additional drivers are required for the vehicle
• The car is returned with less than a full tank of fuel
• An upgrade to a larger car is requested and received
• Additional optional services are required, such as child seats or Hertz NeverLost® in car GPS satellite navigation
• The car is returned to a different location
• The car is damaged during the rental (charges may apply to the extent not covered by CDW)
Standard rental qualifications, rental periods and return restrictions in effect at time and place of rental apply. Normal Hertz Affordable Europe Program rules and restrictions apply. Reservations must be made at least 8 hours in advance from the U.S. or Canada. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, coupons or promotions, and the offer cannot be applied to completed rentals. All cars are subject to availability. Blackout periods and other restrictions apply.
For further savings and value, the Hertz Affordable Europe Program offers U.S. and Canadian residents traveling to Europe:
• Flexible payment plans, including the option to lock-in and prepay in U.S. or Canadian currency
• Inclusive rates with Theft Protection (TP) and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
• Free unlimited mileage
• Free drop-offs between major cities within the country of rental, with the Rent-It-Here, Leave-It-There Program
• Refunds on unused portions of prepaid vouchers and no fee for cancellations
• Instant return service to expedite vehicle drop-off, available in most European cities.
New to the 2007 Hertz Affordable Europe Program are online driving itineraries that allow customers to plan travel for more than a dozen popular locations including, Paris, Oslo, Tuscany, Catalonia, and Dublin.
Hertz customers can also take advantage of a wide range of other programs and services available in Europe, including:
• Hertz NeverLost in-car GPS navigational system, available in 16 European countries
• Hertz Green Collection of environmentally-friendly vehicles that get 42-65 miles per gallon, available at approximately 50 locations
• Hertz Prestige Collection of luxury and high-performance vehicles
• 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance
• Toll-free Affordable Europe Customer Helpline
• Free hotel delivery and collection within many European cities
• English-speaking personnel at Hertz locations
• Long-term rentals and chauffeur-drive programs available
• Hertz #1 Club Gold®, which provides members with expedited travel.
Hertz Affordable Europe is available at more than 2,000 Hertz locations in 53 countries.
Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,700 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, NeverLost customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS* Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com), offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.
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*SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.
SOURCE: Hertz
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".
Traveling from the U.S. to the Caribbean and Mexico is now more affordable than ever.
With fares starting as low as $138* round-trip, American Airlines' Ultimate Caribbean And Mexico Fall Sale is too good to last – and it won't! Relax on an exotic tropical island. Savor the culture and history of Mexico. Create a vacation to remember. Just travel outbound September 4, 2007, through December 11, 2007, and return by December 13, 2007. But purchase your tickets on AA.com by July 23, 2007.
Offering special sale fares to over 40 popular destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, there's a convenient flight to the beach destination of your dreams. It's your ticket to an extended summer. Tickets must be purchased on AA.com by July 23, 2007. Outbound travel is valid September 4, 2007 through December 11, 2007. Return travel must be completed by December 13, 2007.
View all ultimate Caribbean and Mexico fares here.
*Taxes fees and conditions apply.
Passports are not required for U.S. citizens traveling to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit American Airlines Passport information page for more information.
For information on hotel packages visit AmericanAirlines VacationsSM.
AA is ready to assist you with changing your travel plans in the event a hurricane watch is issued by the U.S National Hurricane Center before or while on your trip. Please see AA Hurricane Travel Policy for more details.
Want to get 6 Months No Payments, No Interest? Choose to Fly Now, Pay Later at AA.com.
SOURCE: American Airlines
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".
All AirTran Airways destinations are on sale for three days only. Book your tickets by Thursday, July 12, for travel through November 14, 2007 (travel to Grand Bahama Island must be completed by September 4, 2007). Lowest sale fares are available for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and additional sale fares are available for travel on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are not valid for travel on Fridays or 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.
Book your tickets online at http://tickets.airtran.com/Search.aspx
Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 14- day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Tues/Wed Mon/Thurs/Sat
Akron/Canton - Boston $59 $79
Akron/Canton - Miami $94 $114
Akron/Canton - Tampa $89 $114
Atlanta - Dayton $69 $89
Atlanta - Newark $79 $89
Atlanta - Phoenix $139 $154
Atlanta - St. Louis $74 $84
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Boston $49 $59
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Dayton $59 $74
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Milwaukee $49 $69
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Tampa $79 $99
Bloomington/Normal - Las Vegas $149 $189
Bloomington/Normal - New Orleans $89 $119
Boston - Chicago (Midway) $79 $99
Boston - Newport News/Williamsburg $49 $79
Charleston - Dallas/Ft. Worth $99 $119
Charleston - Kansas City $99 $119
Charlotte - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $69 $89
Charlotte - Dallas/Ft. Worth $99 $119
Chicago (Midway) - Charlotte $59 $79
Chicago (Midway) - Miami $79 $89
Chicago (Midway) - Sarasota/Bradenton $89 $99
Chicago (Midway) - West Palm Beach $69 $99
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $99 $119
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Orlando $99 $119
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Savannah/Hilton Head $99 $119
Dayton - Las Vegas $149 $189
Dayton - Tampa $89 $99
Daytona Beach - Atlanta $69 $79
Daytona Beach - Flint $89 $99
Detroit - Ft. Myers $99 $109
Detroit - Orlando $89 $94
Detroit - Tampa $99 $99
Flint - Las Vegas $149 $189
Ft. Myers - Chicago (Midway) $74 $99
Ft. Myers - Washington DC (Reagan National) $79 $99
Ft. Myers - White Plains (Westchester) $89 $99
Houston (Hobby) - Richmond $99 $134
Indianapolis - Ft. Myers $74 $79
Indianapolis - Tampa $89 $89
Las Vegas - Akron/Canton $149 $189
Las Vegas - Milwaukee $109 $129
Las Vegas - Rochester $149 $189
Memphis - Charleston $69 $89
Memphis - Newark $94 $114
Memphis - Orlando $59 $79
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Chicago (Midway) $39 $59
Moline/Quad Cities - Las Vegas $149 $189
New York (LaGuardia) - Akron/Canton $59 $79
New York (LaGuardia) - Gulfport/Biloxi $74 $99
New York (LaGuardia) - Tampa $94 $114
Newburgh - Atlanta $69 $89
Newburgh - Ft. Lauderdale $69 $89
Newburgh - Orlando $69 $89
Newburgh - Tampa $79 $84
Newport News/Williamsburg - Ft. Lauderdale $64 $84
Newport News/Williamsburg - New York (LaGuardia) $59 $79
Newport News/Williamsburg - Orlando $64 $89
Orlando - Flint $89 $99
Orlando - White Plains (Westchester) $69 $84
Philadelphia - Atlanta $84 $99
Philadelphia - Boston $39 $69
Philadelphia -Tampa $79 $87
Phoenix - Detroit $149 $169
Phoenix - Orlando $149 $169
Phoenix - Raleigh/Durham $149 $169
Pittsburgh - Pensacola/Gulf Coast $94 $114
Portland, Maine - Atlanta $99 $129
Portland, Maine - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $49 $74
Portland, Maine - Orlando $99 $99
Richmond - Atlanta $59 $69
Richmond - Gulfport/Biloxi $74 $99
Richmond - Orlando $69 $89
Rochester - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $49 $74
Rochester - Tampa $94 $99
St. Louis - Daytona Beach $89 $99
St. Louis - Orlando $89 $99
San Diego - Orlando $159 $189
Seattle - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $159 $169
Washington DC (Dulles or Reagan National) - Orlando $59 $69
West Palm Beach - Indianapolis $74 $99
White Plains (Westchester) - Ft. Lauderdale $69 $79
White Plains (Westchester) - Tampa $79 $99
White Plains (Westchester) - West Palm Beach $69 $89
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America's largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,800 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on http://www.airtran.com/, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class seating on every flight. For more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/.
*Sale Fare Terms & Conditions: All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $60 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase through September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. A $75 fee per person will apply to changes made after September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $5 per person. Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by July 12, 2007. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island are valid for travel through September 4, 2007. Fares for travel to/from all other markets are valid through November 14, 2007.
Lowest advertised fares are available for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sale fares are not valid for travel on Fridays and Sundays. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Blackout date is as follows: September 3, 2007. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.40. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of $91.20.
*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $60 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase through September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. A $75 fee per person will apply to changes made after September 30, 2007, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $5 per person. Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by July 12, 2007. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island are valid for travel through September 4, 2007. Fares for travel to/from all other markets are valid through November 14, 2007.
SOURCE: AirTran Airways
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".
Avoid The Mega-Resorts This Summer And Opt For A Mellow Family Retreat At Hotel Esencia In Mexico's Riviera Maya
Family Fun in the Sun Package Starts at $2,059 with 22% Savings From July – September 2007
Esencia, the luxury beachfront property in Mexico's Riviera Maya, attracts stylish clans seeking a more mellow retreat, far from the noisiness of mega-resorts, but still offers a surplus of family-friendly activities. The luxurious and intimate property with only 29 rooms, offers the five-night "Family Fun in the Sun” package with more than 22% savings from July 1 – September 30, 2007.
The "Family Fun in the Sun” package includes accommodations in a Garden Suite complete with plunge pool. The Garden Suite offers plenty of room for family togetherness featuring a garden-view terrace, sitting area, spacious bathroom, separate shower room and large walk-in closet. One child under the age of 12 stays complimentary in the suite with parents (a value of $75). Complimentary daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers (a value of $220) round out the package. The five night "Family Fun in the Sun” package starts at $2,059 per suite based on double occupancy. Taxes and service
Families looking for a world-class retreat will enjoy Esencia's superior services and family-friendly amenities including cooking classes and spa treatments for parents and kids. Families can dine poolside, at Sal y Fuego, the main restaurant, or via room service. Meals can be chosen from the extensive children's menu or tailored to each child's needs and tastes.
All accommodations feature satellite plasma TV and iPod docking stations. iPod minis are available upon request. With no shortage of activities, guests can lounge by the resort's two pools – one for families and one for adults only, explore the resort's jungle surroundings through jungle tours and horseback riding; and go fishing, snorkeling, wind surfing, cenote (underground fresh water pool) diving and parasailing. Scuba diving classes are also offered.
Located in Playa Xpu-Ha, Mexico on a two-mile stretch of fine white-sand beach 46 miles south of Cancun, Esencia is the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty. The resort of 29 spacious suites and guestrooms include spectacular views and features ranging from deep soaking plunge pools to a private solarium. Sal y Fuego, Esencia's signature restaurant, uses fresh seafood and naturally grown produce presented with Mexican flair and rustic simplicity. The resort is managed by ProHotel International who also operates the celebrated La Pleta Hotel and Spa in the Spanish Pyrenees.
For imformation and reservations call toll free 1-877-528-3490 or visit www.hotelesencia.com.
SOURCE: KWE Group
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 on board the Eastern & Oriental Express between Singapore and Bangkok (or vice versa) between April 22nd - September 16th 2007 and receive complimentary hotel accommodation as follows:
Pullman Compartment
One free night in Singapore, at The Oriental, and one free night in Bangkok at The Oriental.
State Compartment
One free night in both The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok, and an additional night in either Singapore or Bangkok.
Click on your preferred journey below to find out more and to book.
Bangkok-Singapore/ Singapore-Bangkok
Complimentary nights at the Peninsula Hotel
Book a State Compartment on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok journey together with Bangkok-Singapore journey or the Chiang Mai-Bangkok-Singapore journey and enjoy two nights at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok with our compliments.
Click on the journeys below to find out more and to book:
Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok and Bangkok-Singapore
Chiang Mai-Bangkok-Singapore
Conditions apply*. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Combined E&O and RTM Offer - 20% Savings
Combine a journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express train, with a Road To Mandalay cruise, and receive a 20% reduction on the train fare and cruise element only.
To book this offer, please contact reservations at : +800 524 2420.
*Conditions:
The number of compartments available on our special offers may be limited and are subject to availability.
Promotions cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount.
Normal booking conditions apply.
Oriental Summer Promotion:
Accommodation is on a room only basis in a standard room at The Oriental Singapore and The Oriental Bangkok
Train and hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.
The number of compartments available on this promotion may be limited and is subject to availability.
Offer is only available on full journey between Singapore and Bangkok or vice versa.
Peninsula Hotel Promotion:
Accommodation is on a room only basis in a standard room at The Peninsula Hotel.
Train and hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.
The number of compartments available on this promotion may be limited and is subject to availability.
Offer is only available on full journey between Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Bangkok together with the Bangkok-Singapore journey or the Chiang Mai-Bangkok and the Bangkok-Singapore journey.
SOURCE: Orient Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises
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".
SAVE $400 ON THESE AUGUST 2007 TRIPS WITH ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALISTS WORLD EXPEDITIONS:
High Atlas Trek - August 5
Kang La Exploratory - Indian Himalaya August 11
Yunnan Meili Trek : August 12
Tanzania on Foot- August 16
High Trails of the Canadian Rockies- August 18
Best of Turkey - August 26
World Expeditions is one of the world’s original adventure travel companies. Starting as a Himalayan trekking company in 1975, and has evolved into one of the leading authorities in the field of adventure travel.
DISCOUNTS GIVEN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
CONTACT
For information and reservations visit www.worldexpeditions.net or call TOLL FREE on 1 888 464 TREK
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".
Don’t have plans this Fourth of July? Let the Biltmore be the official holiday planner as travelers still have time to exercise their rights to a fabulous vacation and indulge in a getaway to Miami’s Biltmore hotel. Enjoy a weeklong fête at the Biltmore for a package that includes great rates, fantastic live musical entertainment and happening nightly events.
The Biltmore is offering special room rates this holiday featuring three and two night packages starting at $299 and one night at $129.
July 4th celebrations include special performances by The Marc’s Brothers and Cleaveland Jones that will light up the night with an electric mix of Brazilian beats, New Orleans funk, and Caribbean reggae. Guests can add some sparkle to their vacation by visiting the renowned Biltmore spa or reserving a luxurious, private poolside cabana. Enjoy a special sneak preview of the 2007 Miami Spice menu at the 1200 Courtyard Grill and Palme d’Or (available Wed-Fri). Other exciting holiday events include:
- Havana Nights Tuesday (July 3 from 6:00 -10:00 p.m.): No passports required! Enjoy 2-for-1 happy hour specials poolside at Cascade restaurant featuring music by DJ Jorge Castellanos
- What’s Hip Wednesday (July 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00pm): 1/2 off cocktails as well as fashion by Neiman Marcus at the Biltmore Bar
- Live Thursday (July 5 from 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.): Showcasing Carlos Bertonatti , a young, local singer/songwriter whose infectious songs mix eclectic instrumentation, Latin percussion and Hip-Hop, and enjoy 1/2 off Sauza Tequila cocktails poolside at Cascade restaurant
ABOUT THE BILTMORE
Reflecting the passion and cultural dynamism of one of America’s most exciting cities while offering serenity and sophistication, the Biltmore is a 150-acre protected jewel in a tropical garden setting in the midst of Miami. Offering championship golf, tennis, the largest hotel swimming pool in the country, with new private Cabana Suites, a stunning new world-class spa and an award-winning fitness center, the 276-room Biltmore is one of the very few true destination resorts in a major metropolitan area. The elegant Palme d’Or – voted the Best Restaurant in South Florida – the chic 1200 Courtyard Grill and the new poolside Cascade restaurant as well as the handsome Biltmore Bar have put the resort on the map as one of South Florida’s most-sought-after sophisticated and innovative dining experiences and “must-do” social scenes. The hotel’s iconic status among American resorts has made it a favorite among heads of state, celebrities and sports stars.
Other facilities and services at the Biltmore include the 40,000-square foot Conference Center of the Americas, used for the highest level of international meetings and events; 33 meeting rooms and three majestic ballrooms; a full-service Business Center; 24-hour concierge service and a shopping arcade.
The Biltmore is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For further information and reservations, contact the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134; telephone 305-445-1926 or visit the website at www.biltmorehotel.com.
SOURCE: travmedia.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".
Orlando's Rosen Hotels Offer Shelter from the Storms
Orlando's Rosen Hotels & Resorts has announced a special rate for the 2007 hurricane season - just $49 per night at four of its Orlando properties: Quality Inn International, Rodeway Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza, each centrally located on International Drive, or the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, near Walt Disney World. The discounted rate is valid for evacuees of a tropical storm or hurricane anywhere in Florida and will remain in effect as long as the warning is in place. The rate will be offered for as long as necessary for those who are displaced by a storm.
The $49 nightly rate includes a room with two double beds, an in-room microwave, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. Children age 17 and younger stay free with parents in the same room; extra persons are $5 per night. Family pets are welcome at all four hotels for an additional rate of just $10 more per night. Rates do not include tax. This offer is not valid at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Rosen Plaza or Rosen Centre hotels.
To book this special hurricane rate, evacuees may call ROSEN HOTELS HURRICANE HOTLINE AT 866-224-5377 (local & toll-free long distance) and ask for the Rosen Hurricane Rate, or visit www.rosenhotels.com and www.orlandohotels4less.com. These four Rosen hotels offer a "No Questions Asked" cancellation policy. In the event that a guest is unable to travel to Orlando due to an active named storm, he may cancel his reservation up to 4 p.m. on the day of arrival without incurring a late cancellation fee. Rosen Hotels & Resorts' severe weather policy is available online at www.orlandohotels4less.com/weather.aspx.
"When Florida families are threatened by a tropical storm or hurricane, we want to offer them a home away from home," said Harris Rosen, President & COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts. "We know that evacuating from a storm can be emotionally, physically and financially taxing, so we want to do everything in our power to help those families in need."
Located more than 45 miles from the Atlantic coast and more than 75 miles from the Gulf coast, Orlando's inland location makes it a primary location for sheltering coastal residents and visitors when a storm is approaching. Additionally, the Orlando community puts a tremendous effort into emergency preparation in terms of visitor and resident safety.
Over the last 34 years, Rosen Hotels & Resorts has grown from 256 to more than 6,500 rooms, approximately six percent of the total guest rooms in Central Florida. Today, the Rosen family of hotels, which include the new Rosen Shingle Creek, the award-winning Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza, and four leisure properties in the Orlando tourist corridor, including the Quality Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza and Rodeway Inn International and Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, remain committed to providing outstanding value for all guests.
SOURCE: Rosen Hotels and Resorts/Deatrick PR
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 GREAT CARIBBEAN FALL SALE
Save Up To $2,500 Per Couple
Escape your worries and enjoy a perfect Caribbean vacation - reduced Rates, great offers and plenty of fun. For a limited time, enjoy super savings on airfare and hotel stays to select Caribbean islands when you travel with AA Vacations between August 13 and December 17, 2007. But hurry, you must book by July 16, 2007! For more information click here.
Sample Caribbean Hotels With Reduced Savings And Offers
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island - "Luxury-Inclusive"
45% Savings
Beaches
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa - "Luxury Included"
45% Savings
Aruba
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
35% Savings Occidental Grand Aruba
Bahamas
Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
35% Savings Atlantis - Beach Tower
Barbados
Almond Beach Village 50% Savings
Hilton Barbados 30% Savings
Cayman Islands
Comfort Suites & Resort 35% Savings
Dominican Republic
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Casa Marina Beach and Reef Resort
35% Savings
Jamaica
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club by SuperClubs
30% Savings
Puerto Rico
InterContinental San Juan
Holiday Inn San Juan
Gran Melia Puerto Rico
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
25% Savings Holiday Inn San Juan
St. Lucia
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa
25% Savings and $250 Resort Credit
Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort
50% Savings
St. Maarten
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
35% Savings
Book your trip online at AAVacations.com and you'll not only have a great vacation, you'll also earn 1,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles. You can even use AAdvantage miles you've already earned towards the purchase of your vacation (click here for details).
For A Limited Time Only
Between now and August 31, 2007, you will earn an extra 1,000 miles for a total of 2,000 bonus miles for booking your vacation on AAVacations.com
*Terms And Conditions
Airfare Legal: The rates quoted are valid for online bookings made through AAVacations.com. Reservations made via other sources may result in higher rates. Rates quoted are approximate, per person and are based on roundtrip economy (Q) airfare from New York City (JFK) to arrival city noted and are valid for a 2-night consecutive stay. Check individual hotel information for exact rules.
Rates and travel dates vary per room type. Blackout dates and other significant restrictions may apply. All offers and prices quoted are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. For prices that include air fare: taxes, fees, and restrictions apply. Fares are for round-trip off-peak Economy Class travel and are in U.S. dollars. Fares do not include (i) a Federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing of a passenger’s itinerary, (ii) up to $18 per round-trip in local airport charges, and (iii) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one-way or $10 per round-trip. For international and Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands travel, government-imposed charges of up to $165 may apply, depending on itinerary.
Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
Rate quoted is per person, based on double occupancy at Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, Bahamas in a Traditional room category. Rate is valid on a minimum 3-night consecutive stay between August 13 and November 11, 2007. Must be purchased by July 16, 2007. Blackout dates and other significant restrictions may apply. All offers and prices quoted are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. For prices that include air fare: taxes, fees, and restrictions apply. Fares are for round-trip off-peak Economy Class travel and are in U.S. dollars. Fares do not include (i) a Federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing of a passenger’s itinerary, (ii) up to $18 per round-trip in local airport charges, and (iii) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one-way or $10 per round-trip. For international and Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands travel, government-imposed charges of up to $165 may apply, depending on itinerary. Rates are for land only and do not include airfare. Rates, travel dates and advance reservation requirements vary per room. Blackout dates and other significant restrictions may apply.
American Airlines reserves the right to change AAdvantage® program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage® program with six months notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage® program, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage. AAdvantage is a registered trademark of American Airlines, Inc.
Note: A USD $50.00 fee will be assessed per paper ticket request where flight itinerary qualifies for E-tickets. All rates quoted are subject to change without advance notice.
SOURCE: American Airlines Vacations www.aavacations.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".
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces summer season offers to enhance your vacation values.
Free Night Promotion
Whether for a romantic getaway or a rewarding and rejuvenating family holiday, the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, voted "#1 Resort in the World" by Zagat Survey and "#1 Resort in Hawaii" in Travel + Leisure magazine's Top 500, captures the essence of Hawaii's Golden Age and makes for an unforgettable holiday.
The Fifth Night Free promotion includes luxurious accommodations and a complimentary fifth night, based on a minimum four consecutive night stay at the published rack rate, which starts at $695 per night. Fifth night free is available for reservations through November 17, 2007.
Nature & Nicklaus - Summer Golf at Hualalai Package
Home of the PGA TOUR Champions Tour MasterCard Championship (January 18 - 20, 2008), the Jack Nicklaus Signature Hualalai Golf Course is designed with a sense of place. This carefully groomed course is a study in the artistry of golf course design and maintenance; with 2007 Champions Tour tournament review comment such as "best conditions ever," and "near perfect." The advantage is yours with a very extensive practice facility, nine-acre driving range with 27,000 square foot short game practice area, and complimentary clinics with any of our pros.
The Summer Golf at Hualalai package includes luxurious accommodations, daily breakfast for two, and two rounds of golf (valued at $500) on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Hualalai Golf Course. Package price starts at $945 per night, and is available through September 30, 2007.
All rates are based on double occupancy, and subject to transient accommodations and general excise taxes, and deposit/cancellation policies. Reservations are subject to availability. Rates and inclusions are subject to change without notice, and cannot be combined with other offers, packages, or trade and does not apply to group travel. Summer Golf at Hualalai icludes two rounds of golf per room, per night stay. Golf is non-transferrable, tee-times are subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is part of the master-planned 865-acre
Hualalai Resort located on one-half mile of sandy beach along the North Kona Coast of Hawai`i Island. The 243-room hotel comprises 36 low-rise oceanview bungalows. The resort received the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for the tenth consecutive year. For more information, please call a travel professional, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai reservations at 1 (808) 325-8000 or toll free at 1 (888) 340-5662, or visit www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.
SOURCE: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
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".
A Summer of Free Workshops at Three of America's Most Popular National Parks and Canon's Second Annual Photography in the Parks Photo Contest Return For a Season Filled With Photo Fun
From the beaches of the eastern seaboard to the Great Plains, and from the wetlands of the south, to the towering sequoias of the west, America and its pristine parks have always been hailed as top destination sites for photography enthusiasts and their families.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and the American Park Network continue to help define the relationship between photography and the great outdoors with the introduction of a free photography workshop program on select dates throughout the summer in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks.
These programs will be artfully hosted and instructed by a select few of the world renowned Canon Explorer of Light photographers including Adam Jones and Lewis Kemper, along with other Canon-selected photographers such as Rob and Ann Simpson. What's more, the Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest* returns this year to offer photographers the chance to display their work and win prizes in the categories of landscape and wildlife photography in the parks.
"Photography affords an entirely new perspective of the natural world that surrounds us every day, both in our national parks, and in our own backyards," stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "As a global organization, Canon understands its responsibility for the impact it makes on society and the environment. Canon is guided by the philosophy of Kyosei - 'all people regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living together and working into the future.' Through our involvement in the parks, we hope to strengthen Canon's commitment to conservation."
The Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest
From June 1st to September 29th, photographic enthusiasts are encouraged to submit their favorite photographs from an American park to the Canon Digital Learning Center. Winning photographs in the categories of landscape and wildlife will win a trip to the participating parks of their choice, along with a full suite of Canon photographic equipment. By logging onto the Canon Digital Learning Center at www.usa.canon.com/dlc, potential winners will not only have the opportunity to submit their photos, but can also peruse the Web site to explore the various educational resources that Canon has to offer for novices and advanced photographers alike.
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Photography in the Parks Workshops*
With the help of the Canon Explorer of Light program, Canon's elite roster of the most influential photographers in the world, park visitors will have the opportunity to participate in free daily guided visual photographic journeys. Additionally, Canon will loan participants top-tier digital camera equipment to capture those awe-inspiring sights at no additional cost. Aspiring photographers will learn the tips and tricks to taking great outdoor photos and experience hands-on training using some of the same equipment that professional photographers use. Evening programs are also offered, providing visitors the rare opportunity to spend time with the Explorers of Light, view stunning imagery, ask questions, and receive prints and a CD of their own photos.
"It's rare that we get the chance to share our passion for photography with people that are so eager to learn," stated Adam Jones, professional photographer and Canon Explorer of Light. "As far as wildlife and landscape photography goes, these three parks are among the best locations the Earth has to offer. I look forward to teaching the tips and tricks I've used that will help to create photographs that can compete in the Canon in the Parks Photo Contest."
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Schedule of Seminars
Yosemite National Park: June 15-29, 2007*
Workshops: 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. except Tuesdays – Location: Ansel Adams Gallery
Evening program: 8:30 p.m. except Tuesdays – Location: Curry Village Amphitheatre
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Grand Canyon National Park: July 9 - 29, 2007 *
Workshops: 9 a.m. and 2p.m. except Tuesdays – Location: Flagpole at the rim side of the El Tovar Hotel
Evening program: 6 p.m., except Tuesdays and on Friday, July 20, 2007 – Location: Shrine of Ages auditorium (Parking lot A, next to Park Headquarters)
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Yellowstone National Park: August 6 - 12, 2007*
Workshops: Daily, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., except Tuesdays – Location: Old Faithful Inn
Evening program: 6 p.m., except Tuesdays – Location: Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Additional Programs and Sponsored Events
The workshops and photo contest are just a small part of the sponsored education and activities that Canon offers. The Canon Digital Learning Center provides a wide variety of classes across the country with renowned photographers. There are also tutorials available on-line for beginners to learn their way around a digital SLR camera to unlock the creative control that SLR photography affords.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2006 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion. ww.usa.canon.com/
About Canon U.S.A.'s Environmental Programs and Alliances
An educational and research program, Eyes on Yellowstone, made possible by Canon, assists with scientific research and breaks new ground in conservation, endangered species protection and the application of cutting-edge technology essential to managing park wildlife and ecosystems. www.ypf.org and www.windowsintowonderland.org and www.greateryellowstonescience.org
The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program develops the next generation of scientists in the fields of conservation, environmental science, and park management, and is the first and only program of its kind to encourage doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks. www.canonscholars.org
Canon Envirothon is North America's largest high school environmental education competition in which more than 500,000 teenagers are involved in a year-long learning process that combines in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences. www.envirothon.org
About American Park Network
American Park Network is the leading publisher of visitor guide magazines for national and state parks for more than two decades. With more than 20 editions, reaching 20 million people, American Park Network guides are the definitive information source for anyone planning a national park vacation. Through a carbon offset partnership with the National Forest Foundation, this year American Park Network became the world1s first carbon-free publisher. www.AmericanParkNetwork.com.
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** Open to non-professional photographers only. For full contest rules and details, please visit www.usa.canon.com/dlc*
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
† IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007
SOURCE: CANON U.S.A, Inc.
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".
EXPLORE EUROPE’S FOUR ROMANTIC RIVERS WITH INTRAV
IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ON LUXURY VESSEL SOUND OF MUSIC
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Unique Itinerary Features Mosel River;
Bonus: Free Economy Air Or $1,000 Savings on Business Class Air
INTRAV’s 14-night cruise exploring the Danube, Main, Rhine and Mosel rivers is, above all, a voyage of great cultural and scenic diversity. From bustling Budapest and grand Vienna to medieval Passau and Regensburg, majestic Bratislava and romantic Koblenz, beautiful landscapes and historic towns appear around every bend on “Europe’s Four Romantic Rivers” September 21 and October 6 Sound of Music sailings.
Guests on this unique itinerary, sailing through the picturesque countrysides of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, will also reap extraordinary savings with a choice of free economy air (up to a $1,200 value) or $1,000 off business class air when booked by INTRAV.
Upon arrival in Budapest (or Trier for the reverse itinerary on October 6), guests will embark the new, ultra-deluxe 98-guest Sound of Music, the most luxurious vessel sailing Europe’s waterways complete with spacious all-outside cabins, single-seating dining, and a spa for beauty and wellness treatments.
After an onboard overnight and a “Treasures” tour of traditional “Buda” and modern “Pest,” visiting the 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, turreted Fisherman’s Bastion, and the enchanting Royal Palace, the Sound of Music sets sail on the “River of Emperors” – the Danube.
The first port of call is Slovakia’s multicultural capital, Bratislava, renowned for Devin Castle, a fortress at the confluence of the Morava and Danube rivers, and 14th-century St. Michael’s Gate.
Next is Vienna for an onboard overnight. Here, in the culturally rich “City of Waltzes,” music and art lovers will enjoy the city’s gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, home to the imperial Hapsburg family until 1918.
The rolling hills of Austria’s Wachau Valley unfold as the Sound of Music plies the Danube to Melk, home of the Melk Abbey, a former palace, and one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces north of the Alps.
Located on the border of Germany at the confluence of the Ilz, Inn and Danube rivers, 2,000-year-old Passau is known, logically enough, as “The City of Three Rivers.” . A highlight here will be a concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral featuring Europe’s largest pipe organ with more than 17,000 pipes.
The following day guests explore 2,000-year-old Regensburg and visit Donaudurchbruch Gorge where they can climb up to the classical Hall of Liberation for breathtaking views of the Altmuehl Valley.
After a relaxing day cruising the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, the riverboat reaches Nürnberg for visits to the Hauptmarkt, St. Sebald’s Church, and the German National Museum, where master painter Albrecht Dürer lived. In Bamberg, architectural treasures abound with the 17th-century Neue Residenz and Domplatz, one of Germany’s most beautiful squares.
Guests will take in gorgeous landscapes of the Main River before discovering Würzburg, “The Pearl of the Romantic Road.” In the heart of the Franconian wine district, this city presents enchanting baroque and rococo architecture, such as the grand Prince-Bishop’s Residenz, which is one of the largest baroque palaces in Germany and an UNESCO World Monument.
After visiting the preserved medieval walled city of Rothenburg, seemingly untouched by time, it’s on to the neighboring Bavarian town of Miltenberg, which consists of a single street lined with the half-timbered buildings that are so characteristic of central Germany.
At the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers stands the 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz. Though World War II took its toll on the city, many of the historic buildings have been painstakingly restored, including the Church of Our Lady and a 13th century Gothic basilica built on a Romanesque foundation. The next visit ashore is to charming Cochem in one of the best wine regions of the Mosel Valley. Here, the impressive 1,000 year-old Reichsburg Castle rises majestically behind the medieval town. Also toured is Marksburg Fortress, the only undamaged mountainside castle along the Rhine.
After a morning walking tour of Bernkastel, one of Germany’s most colorful wine towns, the Sound of Music reaches Trier, Germany’s oldest city dating back to the Roman Empire. Touring here includes the preserved Porta Nigro (Black Gate) and amphitheaters where the Romans once watched gladiator battles. Following a captain’s farewell gala dinner and onboard overnight, guests disembark and fly home via Luxembourg.
Per person prices for the 14-night September 21 and October 5 voyages are from $4,495 and include, all meals during cruises, gratuities, shore excursions and port charges. In addition, guests may choose either free economy air (up to a $1,200 value) or $1,000 savings on business class air when booked by INTRAV.
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.
SOURCE: Spring, O'Brien & Co.
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".
Find yourself between a rock and a soft place this summer at Red Mountain Spa.
Summer spa savings begin with 3-night spa packages from $239* per person, per night, double occupancy, and...50-Minute Sagestone Swedish Massage from $59**
The stunning canyons and red rock cliffs of Red Mountain Spa become the backdrop to this amazing desert escape. Whether enjoying the lazy days of summer by relaxing in one of their comfortable hammocks or by the indoor or outdoor pools or pampering at Sagestone Spa & Salon...to joining a signature hikes, bicycling, or fitness classes...Red Mountain offers a landscape of limitless possibilities.
Package Includes:
Beautiful Deluxe Accommodations.
Healthy Gourmet Cuisine - Three Meals Daily.
Daily Guided Morning Hikes, Awareness Walks and Moonlight Walks.
Unlimited Fitness Classes including Yoga, Pilates, Chi Ball, Reebok Core Board ® and more.
Cooking Demonstrations & Nutrition Classes.
Healthy Living Classes & Events.
Full Use of Resort Facilities including: Indoor and Outdoor (seasonal) Pools, Whirlpools, Walking Trails, Strength Training, Tennis Court and Cybex Cardio Equipment.
Please reserve your $59** 50-Minute Sagestone Swedish Massage for each day of your stay in advance!
Spa & Salon Services, Golf, Outdoor Adventure Trips, and Health & Fitness Services can be added to any package for an additional fee.
Teens age 12-17 can be added to this package at a reduced rate.
- Rate is quoted per person, per night based upon double occupancy and subject to availability. 3-night minimum stay required. Villa suites and single occupancy available at higher rate. Weekends and holidays may be higher. Limit of one 50-minute Sagestone Swedish Massage from $59** per person, per day. Other massages available at a higher rate. Some restrictions may apply. Valid 6/1/2007 thru 9/16/2007.
** $59 Massages priced higher on weekends and holidays.
Leran more at www.redmountainspa.com, or call 877.246.HIKE.
Winner of 9 Sapfinder Awards in 2006, Red Mountain Spa is an extraordinary adult adventure, fitness and health destination located on 55 scenic acres in Southwestern Utah’s Mojave Desert, boasting a temperate year-round climate. It is a short two-hour drive northeast of Las Vegas. Nestled at the foot of dramatic red sandstone cliffs adjacent to the 10,000-foot peak of Pine Valley Mountain, the resort is near the entrance to the beautiful Snow Canyon State Park and approximately ten minutes from St. George Airport.
SOURCE: Red Mountain Spa
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".
There's something about the road trip. About seeing real life, instead of just passing through it. So this summer, try following a map, not just a schedule. Grab your free Daybreak® Breakfast and USA Today® and hit the road.**
Here are just a few of the great deals on early summer getaways currently available from Days Inns. For more information, visit www.daysinn.com.
Phoenix, AZ from $60.00*
Oklahoma City, OK from $60.00*
Albuquerque, NM from $56.00*
Houston, TX from $59.00*
*Rooms at this rate are limited, subject to availability. Higher rates may apply. Rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Rates, availability and restrictions, if any, will be confirmed at the time the reservation is booked. Unless otherwise noted, rates do not include taxes and other incidentals.
**Daybreak Breakfast and USA Today not available at all hotels.
SOURCE: Days Inns Worldwide, Inc.
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".
You want your wedding to be perfect. And so does Wyndham. The perfect rehearsal dinner. The perfect reception.
And now, the perfect reward for selecting Wyndham as your wedding partner: a perfect honeymoon at a great Wyndham destination for free!
A little flexibility goes a long way. Arrange your wedding celebration to take place on a preferred date at a participating Wyndham Hotel or Resort and be rewarded with a free honeymoon stay at a participating Wyndham honeymoon destination. So start planning the wedding of your dreams today and you can include a fabulous honeymoon experience, for FREE!*
FREE honeymoon* will include:
- A 4 to 7-night stay at a participating Wyndham hotel or resort
$100 credit each day of your stay good toward any on-propery food or beverage outlet
Complimentary champagne upon arrival
A honeymoon keepsake memento
To Book: To take advantage of this great offer, simply Contact a Wedding Coordinator at any Wyndham hotel or resort. The free honeymoon offer is valid at participating hotels and resorts. Click here for a full listing of participating Wyndham properties.(Restrictions do apply see below)
Terms and Conditions
*Offer does not include airfare or airfare arrangements. Not valid for any canceled contracts. Minimum contractural wedding amounts applies. Amounts vary by location and may range from $7,000 to $20,000. For qualifying details of the Free Honeymoon Offer please speak to the Wedding Coordinator at your booked venue. Excluding Viva Wyndham Resorts, guests are responsible for all other food and beverage charges. Guests are responsible for all incidental charges at all properties. Cannot be combined with any other rate or offer. Subject to availability. Preferred dates are defined by participating Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, will vary, and are subject to change without notice. Viva Wyndham Resorts participate as a honeymoon destination but not as a qualifying wedding destination. See your Wedding Coordinator for complete details and requirements.
SOURCE: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, LLC
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".
GOING, GOING, NOT GONE ... YET!
Frontier Airlines is offering huge last minute savings on tickets to Mexico this summer, but hurry, to save big, tickets must be booked and paid by 9:59 pm MDT 6/21/07.
Fares to / from Cabo San Lucas as low as $99** each way
For complete details,click here.
Fares to / from Guadalajara as low as $99** each way
For complete details, click here.
Fares to / from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo as low as $99** each way
For complete details, click here.
Fares to / from Mazatlán as low as $99** each way
For complete details, click here.
Fares to / from Puerto Vallarta as low as $129** each way
For complete details, click here.
**Mexico: Service to/from Mexico may be less than daily. Fares are shown each way and roundtrip purchase is required for travel from 7/09/07 through 10/16/07. Off-peak travel valid to/from Mexico Monday - Thursday. Maximum stay is 120 days. Tickets must be booked and paid by 9:59 pm MDT 6/21/07. Fares do not include passenger facility fees of up to $18 roundtrip, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 roundtrip or fees of $3.40 per segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Additional costs for Federal International Air Transportation Tax of $30.20 round-trip. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $41 round-trip are not included in the fare amount. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $140 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $36, which may be collected by the foreign government. Passports are now required for travel to/from Mexico. Service may be provided by Frontier JetExpress, operated by Horizon Air or Republic Airlines.
All: Tickets purchased from Frontier's website must be paid for with a major credit card at the time the reservation is made. Seats are limited and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable at these prices, especially during busy travel periods. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable, but may be reissued for a $100 change fee plus any applicable difference in fare. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these special fare tickets. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply.
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".
United States and Canadian residents traveling to Europe can take advantage of a special offer from Hertz designed to make renting a vehicle even easier and more affordable.
U.S. and Canadian customers who rent a Compact through Intermediate vehicle at any participating Hertz location in Europe can receive a free, one car-class upgrade. The offer is valid on qualifying Hertz Affordable Europe® rentals of one or more days in more than 25 European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Macedonia and Belgium. Reservations must be booked between June 15 and September 30, 2007 and vehicles picked up between September 1 and October 31, 2007.
To take advantage of this offer, customers can call Hertz International Reservations at 1-800-654-3001 and must mention Promotion Code 103843 at the time of reservation, or visit www.hertz.com and enter the Promotion Code in the appropriate field during the online reservation process.
For both phone and online reservations, customers must also present the offer page found in the “To Europe, Middle East, Africa” tab of the “Special Offers” section of hertz.com at time of rental pick up. Customers may also make reservations through their travel agent.
Travel agents can make reservations by logging on to hertzagent.com, calling Hertz’s toll-free International Ambassador Line, 1-800-654-8881, or accessing Hertz’s DRS pages, keyword INTL. Agents must give their clients a copy of the offer page, which can be found in the “Client Offers” tab of the “Special Offers” section of hertzagent.com, to present at time of rental pick-up.
Standard rental qualifications, rental periods and return restrictions in effect at time and place of rental apply. Reservations must be made at least 8 hours in advance from the U.S. or Canada. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, coupons or promotions, and the offer cannot be applied to completed rentals. All cars are subject to availability. Blackout periods and other restrictions apply.
For further savings and value, the Hertz Affordable Europe Program offers U.S. and Canadian residents traveling to Europe:
• Flexible payment plans, including the option to lock-in and prepay in U.S. or Canadian currency
• Inclusive rates with Theft Protection (TP) and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
• Free unlimited mileage
• Free drop-offs between major cities within the country of rental, with the Rent-It-Here, Leave-It-There Program
• Refunds on unused portions of prepaid vouchers and no fee for cancellations
• Instant return service to expedite vehicle drop-off, available in most European cities.
New to the 2007 Hertz Affordable Europe Program are online driving itineraries that allow customers to plan travel for more than a dozen popular locations including, Paris, Oslo, Tuscany, Catalonia, and Dublin.
Hertz customers can also take advantage of a wide range of other programs and services available in Europe, including:
• NeverLost® in-car GPS navigational system, available in 16 European countries
• Hertz Green Collection of environmentally-friendly vehicles that get 42-65 miles per gallon. Green Collection vehicles are available at approximately 50 locations in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
• Hertz Prestige Collection of luxury and high-performance vehicles, available in France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
• 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance
• Toll-free Affordable Europe Customer Helpline
• Free hotel delivery and collection within many European cities
• English-speaking personnel at Hertz locations
• Long-term rentals and chauffeur-drive programs available
• Hertz #1 Club Gold®, which provides members with expedited travel.
Hertz Affordable Europe is available at more than 2,000 Hertz locations in 53 countries. Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,700 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com), offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.
SOURCE: Hertz
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".
Taking a dip in the swimming pool of a French count, spending the night in a 15th century chateau, a long Dégustation lunch with the finest wines of this renowned area – when the Wayfarers commits to crafting a new walking experience, it abounds with well-researched details that allow travelers to connect most meaningfully with their destination. This summer, a trio of new walks through Burgundy & The Loire captures the very essence of this fairytale region in France.
To celebrate this new series of walks, Wayfarers is offering a $200 discount per person on its 8-day/7-night itineraries scheduled August 26 – Sept. 2 and Sept. 23 – 30.
The spellbinding walk explores the rural charm and natural beauty of the storied French countryside, unfolding in a series of leisurely walks, long lunches, relaxing before-dinner swims and extraordinary wine tastings.
Highlights include overnights at Château de Marçay, a stunning 15th century fortress (and now a luxurious hotel), and Château de la Verrerie, home of the Count Beraud de Vogue; a sail along the Loire to the charming town of Saumur and tours and wine tastings throughout the revered wine regions of Chablis, Montrachet and Sancerre. Specially priced at $3,795 per person, the walk includes all accommodations, meals, transfers, admissions, gratuities and more.
Now in its 24th year, The Wayfarers is widely considered the world’s premier purveyor of walking adventure vacations. The Wayfarers has earned a reputation for awe-inspiring experiential vacations – in 36 destinations across the globe – that capture the unique history, culture, cuisine and people who make a region worthy of a Wayfarers-led walk. Other walks in France include the Dordogne, Provence, and Walking / Barging in Burgundy.
For details, visit www.thewayfarers.com/walks-eu/france.html.
SOURCE: MDP Publicity
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".