Until December 31 2007, convince a friend or relative who is a resident of Britain to invite you to the other side of 'the pond', buy yourself a qualifying adult First or Second Class BritRail Pass and you will be rewarded with a 25% discount.
This is a unique opportunity for your Brit-buddy to experience the comfort of BritRail travel and to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a BritRail Pass, which is not available for sale in Britain.
The Guest Pass promotion offers a selection of options – something for every itinerary - including the "all-access" BritRail Consecutive Pass and BritRail FlexiPass or the BritRail England Consecutive Pass and BritRail England FlexiPass (for travel up to the borders of Wales & Scotland).
Arrangements for both passes must be completed before your departure. Travel may be completed up to six months after the date of issue. One BritRail Guest Pass can be issued for each qualifying BritRail product. The BritRail Guest Pass is available only to a British resident, who must be accompanied on his/her train travels by the International purchaser of the matching BritRail product and provide proof of UK residence upon request. This special offer cannot be combined with the BritRail Senior, Youth, Off-Peak, Family or Party Pass.
This Promotion cannot be purchased in the UK nor the pass be shipped to an address in the UK.
For more information visit http://www.britrail.com/
Source: BritRail
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".
Fall is here and so are super low fares at Southwest Airlines.
These southwest.com-only air fares range from $49-$109 one-way and are available for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Discounted fares may be higher other days of the week, depending on destination and length of trip. These fares require purchase by Oct. 29, 2007, for travel beginning Oct. 26, 2007, through Feb. 13, 2008. To book these low fares, available only at southwest.com, visit: http://www.southwest.com/?src=PR_FS_101207.
"These super low fares offer our Customers affordable fall and winter travel deals in select markets," said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. "Book your getaway today and experience the best Customer Service in the sky."
The following are examples of some of the available fares (see Fare Rules):
-- $49 one-way fares between Birmingham and New Orleans; between Las Vegas
and San Diego; and between Philadelphia and Raleigh/Durham.
-- $99 one-way fares between Chicago Midway and Oakland; between Denver
and Orlando; and between Nashville and Dallas.
-- $109 one-way fares between Phoenix and Tampa Bay; between Columbus and
Seattle/Tacoma; and between Baltimore/Washington and San Antonio.
Fare Rules
All fares are available for purchase today through Oct. 29, 2007, for travel beginning Oct. 26, 2007, through Feb. 13, 2008. The following blackout dates apply: Nov. 16, 2007, through Nov. 27, 2007, and Dec. 20, 2007, through Jan. 6, 2008. Fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are only available on southwest.com. Fares are for travel Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday only. Fares are available one-way and are combinable with all other fares (except Senior Fares). When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by destination and day of travel and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares do not include a federal segment tax of $3.40 per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines if unused. Fares are valid only on Southwest-published, scheduled service (some flights may be operated by ATA Airlines) and are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the full unrestricted fare. Fares are not necessarily common rated in the Washington, D.C. area (Baltimore/Washington and Dulles), the Bay Area (Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose), or the Los Angeles Basin. Orange County and Hawaii are not included in this sale.
About Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines is one of the most honored airlines in the world. Among Southwest's recent honors was being named to Business Week's first ever list of "Customer Service Champs," which ranks the best providers of Customer Service. For eight years in a row, Southwest Airlines was named to Business Ethics magazine's list as one of America's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" for excelling at serving a variety of stakeholders and for leadership roles in corporate citizenship. And, for an impressive 11 consecutive years, FORTUNE magazine recognized Southwest Airlines as one of America's Top Ten most admired corporations.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) , the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 64 cities in 32 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 33,000 Employees nationwide.
http://www.southwest.com/
Source: Southwest 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".
Divi Resorts sizzles right on through the fall and winter seasons offering two new packages for guests with great savings that will keep them in summer spirits through the end of the year.
The Divi Resorts “Blazin’ Summer Sale” package guests will save up to 40 percent off nightly rates. Available at all eight Divi Resorts, this package is valid for travel now through December 22, 2007 and varies by resort. Save up to 40 percent when booking a room for 3 nights or more at Divi Little Bay in St. Marteen, Divi Flamingo in Bonaire and Divi Heritage in Barbados when staying 3 nights or more; 35 percent when booking a room for 3 nights or more at Divi Southwinds in Barbados, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort and Divi Dutch Village in Aruba; and 15 percent when booking a room for 3 nights or more at the Divi Carina Bay in St. Croix. Nightly rates begin at $88 per night.
Vacationing with the family? Kids stay and eat free as part of the “Blazin’ Summer Sale” package through December 20, 2007. Meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available from the kid’s menu for up to two children, up to 12 years old when accompanied by one adult.
In addition to the “Blazin’ Summer Sale” package, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, Bonaire is also offering their “Create Your Own” dive package. Dive enthusiasts traveling to the resort can enjoy 2 free nights when booking a minimum 7 night stay in conjunction with their dive package; rates begin at $455 per person. Package includes standard accommodations, 2 days of unlimited shore diving, breakfast daily, hotel-airport transfers, and all taxes & service charges based on double occupancy. Valid now thru November 30, 2007, the “Create Your Own” dive package includes a welcome cocktail, beach towels at the pool and beach, air-conditioned accommodations, breakfast daily, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers and a free room upgrade (depending on space available) to complement the guest’s choice of dive packages.
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. As of the first quarter 2007, Divi Aruba Phoenix Divi Village Golf and Divi Dutch Village Beach Resorts in Aruba have been awarded the AAA’s prestigious 3 Diamond Rating. 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, call 1-800-367-3484, or visit www.diviresorts.com.
SOURCE: Adams 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".
go!, Hawaii's Low Fare Airline, today announced it has launched go!Drive and begun selling Hawai'i interisland holiday packages through its website, iflygo.com. With introductory prices starting at $89*, go!Drive is Hawai'i's affordable fly/drive package. go!Drive packages offer a variety of options to travelers including airfare, hotels, rental cars, tours and airport transfers all at the lowest prices.
"Our goal is to provide the friends, families and business people of Hawai'i with the best service at the lowest possible cost and the addition of these new services underscores that commitment," said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO. "It has always been our intention to offer our passengers a large choice of value added products which generate additional revenue enabling us to offer the people of Hawai'i the lowest fares," he added.
These outstanding interisland packages and go!'s lowest fares are available only on go!'s website at http://www.iflygo.com/.
go! operates approximately 60 flights a day from its Honolulu hub to Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo using a fleet of state-of-the-art Bombardier CRJ-200 jets outfitted with comfortable leather interiors and no middle seats!
go! recently extended its route network with the launch of go!Express, operated under a code share agreement with Hawaii-based Mokulele Airlines. The new service adds Kapalua, Maui and Ho'olehua, Molokai to the list of Hawaii communities with access to go!'s market-leading low fares.
Passengers who register for the go!Miles frequent flyer program are able to earn go!Miles redeemable for future travel and can receive 500 free miles by registering online. go!Miles members also receive advance notice of fare sales and other specials, so sign up at iflygo.com today! Additional information is available and tickets can be booked online at iflygo.com or by calling toll free 1-888-IFLYGO2.
go! has also launched go!Vacations and go!Active, selling holiday packages and exciting recreational activities through its website. Visitors to the site can choose from a variety of activities and low-cost Hawaii vacations with options to visit one or any number of Hawaiian island destinations.
Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) currently operates 199 aircraft with over 1,300 daily system departures to 181 cities, 46 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. Mesa operates as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express under contractual agreement with Delta Air Lines, US Airways and United Airlines, respectively, and independently as Mesa Airlines. In June 2006 Mesa launched interisland Hawai'i service as go!. This new operation links Honolulu to the neighbor island airports of Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo. Mesa is a member of the Regional Airline Association and Regional Aviation Partners.
*Package prices are limited and may not be available for certain dates and times. No minimum or maximum stay. Package prices displayed do not include September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Excise Tax of $3.40 per air segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and landing. Refunds are permitted only on wholly unused tickets. Reservations must be cancelled prior to ticketed departure time or ticket has no value. Refunds are subject to $25.00 penalty fee per passenger in addition to a $25.00 service fee per ticket. Refunds take approximately 2 weeks to process. Partially used tickets have no refund value. All permissible date and time changes are subject to a $25.00 penalty fee (per direction) plus a $25.00 service fee in addition to any fare differences per ticket. Changes must be completed prior to ticketed departure time or ticket has no value. Waivers, discounts, vouchers and name changes are not permitted. All flights operated by Mesa Airlines, Inc. doing business as go! or Mokulele Airlines doing business as go!Express. Rates quoted do not include taxes, fees, or optional service charges offered at the car vendor counter. Taxes and fees will be paid directly to the car vendor at the counter. Prices are based on returning the vehicle to the original pick-up location. If the rental period is extended beyond what was originally reserved and paid for, you will be charged an overstay fee, which varies by rental car company, in addition to the applicable rental rates at that time. These amounts will be collected upon the car being returned. Major credit card and valid driver license or passport will be required at pickup. Infant seat rentals, additional driver fees, fuel charges upon return, credit card requirements, and age restrictions, should be checked prior by calling ahead to the rental location. Other restrictions may apply.
SOURCE: PRNewswire/Mesa Air Group, 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".
$100 Incentive from Renaissance Hotels
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts North America is offering all guests who book a minimum two-night stay at any participating Renaissance hotel or resort in North America by December 30, 2007 a $100 Savvy Savings coupon valid for any future two-night stay.
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts are dedicated to creating unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences. Artful details, extraordinary comforts and a helpful staff are plugged into the local scene to ensure that you enjoy an
authentic experience. Designed for those who choose to be more connected, Renaissance allows guests to be free to follow their passions and always find a place to feel at home.
The Savvy Savings coupon must be awarded to a registered guest with a consecutive two-night stay and is valid for six months from date of issue at any participating Renaissance hotel or resort in North America. Cannot be tendered at concessions within the hotel. Only one Savvy Savings coupon can be used per two-night stay. See reverse side of coupon for complete terms and conditions.
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts are designed for quality-tier travelers who prize individuality and prefer distinctive hotels that enhance their enjoyment of travel. Guests can expect sophisticated design, professional and welcoming service, and Street Restaurants serving creative food with traditional flavors. Each hotel is designed with a sense of place that reflects their surroundings. Renaissance Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand providing full-service accommodations with local flair to discriminating business and leisure travelers at over 130 properties in 28 countries. The brand's presence is strong in the U.S. and worldwide, with more than 70 properties in North America and more than 60 properties throughout Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. For more information visit www.renaissancehotels.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE(r). Thecompany is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR(r) Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, visit www.marriott.com.
SOURCE: PPR Communications
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".
Among the latest deals announced for this fall, is this one from Radisson Edwardian Hotels...
They are running their popular 'Let Loose in London' promotion. All-inclusive rates include full English breakfast and tax (VAT at 17.5%). Guests also receive discount coupons to enjoy London attractions. Prices are per room, per night based on double occupancy. Weekend rates (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at the four-star Vanderbilt from September 10 to December 16, 2007, start at $258 (£129), and mid-week rates (Monday to Thursday) start at $486 (£243). Radisson Edwardian has 10 four and five -star hotels in central London.
Learn more at www.radissonedwardian.com/letloose
SOURCE: British Tourism www.visitbritain.us
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".
When the thermostat goes down, so do the room rates at Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona.
The 74-room lodge will reduce its rates for the 2007 – 2008 winter season up to 43 percent off summer-season rates. The lodge will also provide a complimentary continental breakfast, 10 percent off canyon tours and 10 percent off gift shop purchases for overnight visitors who stay on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights.
The winter rates are in effect from November 1, 2007 to March 1, 2008. Rates per night are $63 for a single room, $69 for a double, $75 for a triple and $81 for a quad. Suites are also available starting at $94.50 for two people. Rates do not include taxes.
Winter temperatures typically range from 40 to 60 degrees with lows averaging around 20 degrees. While the monument does receive some snow, it is generally no more than a few inches.
Thunderbird Lodge is the only lodging facility in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, full bathrooms and satellite television. The lodge sits on the site of a trading post built in 1896, and its cafeteria-style restaurant is located in the trading post’s original building. The Thunderbird Lodge gift shop and rug room offer some of the region’s finest examples of Native American jewelry, crafts and Navajo rugs as well as other mementos.
Thunderbird Lodge also offers authorized group tours in Canyon de Chelly in six-wheel drive touring vehicles operated by experienced and knowledgeable Navajo guides who explain about the canyon, one of the most sacred as well as historically and culturally significant places in the Navajo Nation. Guests see prime examples of Anasazi ruins, pictographs, petroglyphs and the sites of confrontations between the Navajo and the Spanish, Mexican and American governments.
During the winter, half-day tours leave from Thunderbird Lodge at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and take visitors into the lower halves of both Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto and last 3_ hours. Guests typically enjoy an open-air ride, but during inclement weather the vehicles can be covered with clear caps engineered by the lodge’s maintenance staff. With the exception of hiking the White House Ruin trail, travel in the canyons is permitted only with a park ranger or authorized Navajo guide.
Through March 1, 2008, rates for half-day tours are $40.95 for adults and $31.50 for children 12 and under. During the winter, tours are conducted only if at least six guests participate. 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.
SOURCE: Mesereau Public Relations
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".
Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , is dazzling members of its Dollar Express Renter Rewards(R) program with "double credits."
From Sept. 1, 2007 through Oct. 31, 2007, Dollar Express Renter Rewards members will earn double credits when booking their reservation via DOLLAR.com and paying with any American Express credit card. Eligible rentals must take place after Sept. 1 with a return date prior to Oct. 31, 2007 to qualify for "double credits."
Dollar Express Renter Rewards members are awarded one free rental day when a Dollar Express member earns 16 credits. Ordinarily, each rental day under the program equals one credit, with a rental day based on a 24-hour rental day starting at the time of rental. But through Oct. 31, 2007, members will have the opportunity to earn double credits on eligible rentals which accumulate, earning members free days on qualifying rentals at participating DOLLAR(R) locations in the U.S.
To sign up for Dollar Express Renter Rewards, visit DOLLAR.com or call Dollar Express Member Services at 1-866-776-6667. Credits may be tracked online at DOLLAR.com.
Free days are redeemable in the U.S. and apply to time and mileage only. Free day certificates are available for use on rentals of compact, mid-size, and full-size cars and minivans. Dollar Express Renter Rewards credits are valid for one year from the date of issue.
About Dollar Rent A Car
Dollar has more than 535 worldwide locations in 48 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, including more than 250 in the United States. Dollar serves the value-conscious traveler and is a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information, visit http://www.dtag.com/ or http://www.dollar.com/.
Source: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, 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".
Dominica has unveiled a series of unbeatable hotel specials, just in time for the upcoming Fall and Winter season, which also features a lineup of incredible events in Dominica including Creole Week taking place October 21-27, the 11th Annual World Creole Music Festival taking place October 26-28 and National Heritage Day, November 3. Among the packages and deals available to travelers are:
Calibishie Lodges – Enjoy the “Money Saving Package” now through January 31, 2008. The package includes six nights accommodations, welcome drink, daily breakfast and dinner, four activities including Syndicate Nature Walk, Hiking Chaudiere Pool, Indian River and Batibou Beach, VAT and service tax, starting at $595 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 767-317-1843, email info@calibishie-lodges.com or visit www.calibishie-lodges.com.
Castle Comfort Lodge – Save money with the “7 Night Dive Adventure Package” which includes seven nights accommodations, seven breakfasts, welcome drink, roundtrip airport transfers, five days of two tank morning boat dives, unlimited shore diving, use of sea kayaks, a whale watching trip, a land adventure trip, taxes and service charges. This package is available November 1, 2007 through April 1, 2008 and starts as low as $1150 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 767-448-2188, email dive@cwdom.dm or visit www.castlecomfortdivelodge.com.
Fort Young Hotel – Escape to Dominica for a long weekend with this “3 Night Adventure Package” for just $578 per person, based on double occupancy, now through January 14, 2008. The package includes deluxe oceanfront accommodations, full breakfast daily, whale watching excursion, Titou Gorge and Trafalgar Falls excursion, snorkeling at Champagne Beach, river tubing and all taxes and service charges on package features. Call 800-581-2034, email fortyounghotel@mindspring.com or visit www.fortyounghotel.com.
Garraway Hotel – Take advantage of this “Fall Getaway” package featuring five nights with three days of tours. The package includes five nights accommodations in a deluxe room, welcome cocktail, full breakfast daily, an Island tour, Ti Kwen Glo Cho, visit to Emerald Pool and Trafalgar Falls and roundtrip airport transfers, for just $643 per person, based on double occupancy and is available September 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008. Call 767-449-8800, email garraway@cwdom.dm or visit www.garrawayhotel.com.
Hibiscus Valley Inn – Choose between a long-weekend or a week-long vacation to Dominica and enjoy adventures at Hibiscus Valley Inn either way! The four day package includes accommodation, river tubing, boiling lake or northern trip, roundtrip transportation, all meals (except drinks), roundtrip airport transfers and site passes (except boat at Indian River), starting at $290 per person, based on double occupancy. A seven day package is also available. Call 767-445-8195, email info@hibiscusvalley.com or visit www.hibiscusvalley.com.
Jungle Bay Resort & Spa – Enjoy a “Girlfriend’s Getaway” with this package which includes five nights accommodation in a premium jungle cottage, roundtrip airport transfers, all gourmet meals and island fresh juices, four half hour spa treatments and one full hour girlfriends in-room massage for two people, morning yoga or meditation, daily excursions including snorkeling, kayaking, biking and hiking, evening presentations, a handmade carib basket with fruit and bottle of wine, a poolside dinner and a breakfast in bed. The package is valid October 1-December 15, 2007 and is $1,145 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 767-446-1789, email info@junglebaydominica.com or visit www.junglebaydominica.com.
MorningBird Hotel – The MorningBird Hotel is offering a series of packages this Fall and Winter, from honeymoon getaways with rose petals and a candlelit dinner to three day adventure packages to seven day moneysaving packages. Rates start at $75 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. For more information call 767-449-7401 or email morningbirdhotel@gmail.com.
Sunset Bay Club – From now until October 31, 2007, Sunset Bay is offering a “Special Dive” package that includes seven nights accommodations, daily American breakfast and five double tank dives on the west coast between Rodney Rock and Batalie Reef, for just $706.50 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 767-446-6522, email sunset@cwdom.dm or visit www.sunsetbayclub.com.
Tamarind Tree – The Tamarind Tree Hotel & Restaurant is now offering a series of packages including diving, hiking, exploring and pirate themed adventures starting at just $1,264 per person, based on double occupancy. The packages are all-inclusive and include a 10% service charge and VAT. For more information call 767-449-7395, email info@tamarindtreedominica.com or visit www.tamarindtreedominica.com.
Known as “The Nature Island” and located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica (pronounced "Dom-in-eek-a") is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles. Of volcanic origins with mountains reaching heights of nearly 5,000 feet, rainforests that are considered among the last true oceanic rainforests in the world, more than 365 rivers, waterfalls, boiling lakes and pristine coral reefs, Dominica’s natural diversity is truly unique. Dominica is also home to the last remaining settlement of the Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean – The Carib Indians. A place where man and nature live in harmony, adventurers and nature lovers alike will revel in the Island’s eco-tourism options which include scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking/trekking, whale, dolphin and bird watching, sailing and fishing.
Dominica continues to be recognized for its attributes and sustainable tourism efforts, including being the first country in the world to receive Benchmarking designation from the prestigious eco-tourism organization Green Globe 21 and ranking as the only Caribbean destination in the top five happiest countries on earth in the Happy Planet Index (compiled by Britain’s New Economics Foundation).
For more information on Dominica, contact the Discover Dominica Authority at 866-522-4057. Or, visit Dominica’s official website: www.discoverdominica.com.
SOURCE: Adams Unlimited
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".
Autumn Allure…Find Yourself Between a Rock and a Soft Place This Fall at Red Mountain Spa
Each season brings its own uniqueness to Red Mountain Spa, and fall has kept spa-goers enchanted with Red Mountain Spa for many years. Early morning hiking, followed by a day of fitness and spa, winding down to a dinner with your fellow spa-goers, makes every day a rejuvenating adventure.
$269* per person, per night, double occupancy. *Complimentary $100 Resort Credit.
Package Includes:
COMPLIMENTARY $100 Resort Credit+
Stylish 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.
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.
* 3-night minimum. Rates quoted per person per night, based upon double occupancy. Subject to availability. Villa suites and single occupancy available at higher rate. Weekends and holidays may be higher. +Limit one $100 resort credit per guest, per stay, redeemable for spa services, fee based outdoor recreational activities and health and fitness services. Some restrictions may apply. Valid 9/17/07 thru 11/30/07.
SOURCE: Lou Hammond & Associates
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".
Fares Start at Just $44* Each Way
Fall colors are traditionally red, orange and yellow. This fall, American Airlines adds another color to the list -- green -- which you'll save in abundance on trips from South Florida to select destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Latin America.
American and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, are offering great low fares for travel this fall from Miami and Fort Lauderdale starting at just $44* each way to the Caribbean and Bahamas and just $69* each way to Latin America (with required round-trip purchase).
These low fares are available for travel from mid-September to mid-December to the Caribbean and Bahamas and from mid-September to early December to Latin America.
Here are the highlights of American's South Florida sale.
-- Available from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to select destinations in the
Caribbean, Bahamas, and Latin America.
-- Travel either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, depending on the
destination.
-- For Caribbean and Bahamas, begin travel Sept. 12 - Dec. 11, 2007, and
complete travel by Dec. 13, 2007.
-- For Latin America, begin travel Sept. 10 - Dec. 3, 2007, and complete
travel by Dec. 6, 2007.
-- Purchase tickets no later than Sept. 12, 2007.
-- Other restrictions, including embargo dates, apply. For rules and
restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American's
Web site, AA.com.
Here are American's great low fares from South Florida. Fares are valid for travel either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, depending on the destination.
SOUTH FLORIDA SALE FARES
Fare Each Way
City Pair Based on Round-
CARIBBEAN/BAHAMAS Trip Purchase*
Miami -- Nassau, Bahamas + $44
Miami -- Kingston, Jamaica $64
Miami -- Marsh Harbour, Bahamas + $64
Miami -- Montego Bay, Jamaica $64
Fort Lauderdale -- Port-au-Prince, Haiti $69
Miami -- Port-au-Prince, Haiti $69
Fort Lauderdale -- San Juan, Puerto Rico $74
Miami -- San Juan, Puerto Rico $74
Miami -- George Town, Bahamas + $79
Miami -- Grand Cayman, Cayman Is. $79
Miami -- Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Is. $84
Miami -- Curacao, N.A. $99
Miami -- St. Croix, U.S.V.I. $119
LATIN AMERICA
Miami -- San Jose, Costa Rica $69
Miami -- Belize City, Belize $149
Miami -- Lima, Peru $149
* Fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy Class travel
purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Travel Monday-Thursday
or Tuesday-Friday, depending on the destination. To/from the
Caribbean and Bahamas, fares are valid for travel beginning Sept.
12-Dec. 11, 2007; complete travel by Dec. 13, 2007. Travel is not
valid Nov. 14 - Nov. 27, 2007. To/from Latin America, travel is valid
Sept. 10-Dec. 3,2007; complete travel by Dec. 6, 2007. Fares do not
include all government-imposed taxes and fees.
+ Service operated by American Eagle.
In addition to great low fares, customers on American Airlines enjoy a list of amenities including the ability to check up to two pieces of luggage of 50 pounds or less each at no additional cost, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and food on many flights. Customers also have the opportunity to earn and redeem AAdvantage(R) miles.
American offers an extensive schedule as well. No one flies to more destinations from South Florida than American and American Eagle. Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting http://www.aa.com/. Book travel and purchase your ticket on AA.com and earn AAdvantage bonus miles. There are no online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you'll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) flights -- guaranteed. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit http://www.aa.com/benefits.
For an additional $10 per ticket, travel arrangements can also be made by calling American's reservations number at 1-800-433-7300 (en espanol 1-800-633-3711) within the United States. Outside the United States, call the local reservations number. For an additional $15 per ticket, travel arrangements can be made at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office. Tickets may also be purchased through a travel agent. Travel agents may impose a service charge for ticketing.
A "Fly Now, Pay Later" deferred payment option on American allows holders of the American Airlines Credit Card(SM) account to enjoy six months of no payments and no interest for tickets purchased on AA.com. For terms and conditions and more details, visit http://www.aa.com/paylater.
AmericanAirlines Vacations(SM) has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Latin America. For more information, visit http://www.aavacations.com/.
American is a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance.
*Fare Sale Terms and Conditions
Fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy-Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown to the Caribbean and Bahamas are valid for travel Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday, and from the Caribbean and Bahamas Wednesday-Friday. Fare shown between Miami-St. Croix applies only on nonstop flights. Nonstop service between Miami-St. Croix does not operate on Wednesdays from Sept. 12-Nov. 14, 2007. Fares shown to/from Latin America are valid for travel Monday-Thursday. Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are subject to government approval.
Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180, varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.
Tickets must be purchased at least three days prior to departure or within one day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but not later than 11:59 p.m., Sept. 12, 2007 (Central Daylight Time).
Fares shown to the Caribbean and Bahamas are valid for travel commencing Sept. 12-Dec. 11, 2007 and travel complete by midnight, Dec. 13, 2007. Travel to/from the Caribbean and Bahamas is not valid Nov. 14-27, 2007. Fares shown to Latin America are valid for travel commencing Sept. 10-Dec. 3, 2007 and travel complete by midnight, Dec. 6, 2007. A two-day minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed for the Caribbean and Bahamas. A three-day minimum stay is required and a 120-day maximum stay is allowed for Latin America.
Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection(R) and do not apply to other codeshare flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a US$100 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.
A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc, which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines.
To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines Vacations, and AA.com are marks of American Airlines, Inc. oneworld is a mark of the oneworld Alliance, LLC. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months' notice. For complete AAdvantage program details, visit http://www.aa.com/. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit http://www.aa.com/benefits.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR) .
SOURCE: PRNewswire.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".
Who said money doesn't grow on trees?
Check out the KEEN Footwear Hybrid.Stand contest to see how you could win up to $25,000 for your ideas on how to change the way others see conservation.
Visit www.keenfootwear.com/stand to learn more about how to Stand Up, Out and For sustainability and have a chance at a piece of $150,000. Registration ends 11:59 p.m. on 12/31/07.
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".
One of the world's best kept secrets and best deals out there are auto manufacturer's European delivery programs offered by the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Renaut, Peugeot, Saab and Volvo, to name a few.
Providing as much as a 9 percent discount off of a vehicle's manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), as well as airfare and accommodations with some programs offering more elaborate travel packages that handle all of the complicated details, such as insuring the vehicle for driving in Europe and arranging shipment back to the U.S., it's good news for travelers who are looking for a new car AND some economic relief on an upcoming European vacation.
Click below to learn more:
European Delivery: New Car and Free Trip (About.com/budgettravel)
Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program (Edmunds.com)
Get a trip to Europe with that new car (CNNMoney.com)
Making European Delivery an Annual Event (NYTimes.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".
With its crystal waters, sugary sand, old world charm and superior hotels, St. Croix is a picture-perfect paradise any time of year. But the best time to book a trip is this fall, when the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism offers a considerable airfare credit for future vacations with the “St. Croix Fantastic Flight Promo” promotion, making this tropical paradise even more accessible for travelers looking for an easy getaway to America’s Caribbean.
From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2007, the Department of Tourism is offering each visitor a $250 airfare credit for a minimum seven-night stay in St. Croix, based on double occupancy at participating hotels. The “St. Croix Fantastic Flight Promo” is valid for future travel dates, when escape from harsher climates is more vital than ever: Dec. 1-20, 2007; and Jan. 2-31, April 1-30 and May 5-31, 2008.
Setting it apart from other Caribbean destinations, St. Croix is rich in diverse history that remains alive in the architecture, national parks, historic landmarks, botanical attractions, food, music and traditions that are an integral part of island life. Along with this distinct cultural heritage, guests will also enjoy accommodations at some of St. Croix’s finest hotels and resorts: The Buccaneer, Carambola Beach Resort, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Club St. Croix Beach Resort, Colony Cove Beach Resort, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino, the Hotel Caravelle, King Christian Hotel, the Palms at Pelican Cove and Sand Castle on the Beach.
“Couples who book this fall can enjoy great savings on that long-awaited Caribbean vacation,” says Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson Doty. “Our $500 airline credit gives them the perfect reason – and a terrific opportunity – to plan ahead for their escape to America’s Caribbean.”
Reservations for this promotion can be made through a number of tour operators, including Apple Vacations, Classic Vacations, Festa Holidays, GoGo Worldwide Vacations, Island Resort Tours, The Mark Travel, Total Vacations, Travel Impressions and US Airways Vacations.
For information about the United States Virgin Islands, visit usvitourism.vi.
When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel, including online and curbside check-in—making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
SOURCE: M Booth & Associates
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".
STAY FOUR NIGHTS, EARN A FIFTH NIGHT FREE
HARBOUR ISLAND, The Bahamas – Pink Sands, the 25-room chic retreat on super sexy Harbour Island, is extending its free night offer on stays of four nights or more through December 14, 2008. Now guests that stay four nights, earn a fifth night free—a savings ranging from $600-$2,350 based on the room category and season booked.
Rates start at $600 USD per room, per night, for two persons with breakfast and dinner, plus 20% tax and service. Rates after October 26, 2007 will not include meals. Call toll free at 1.800.407.4776 or +1.401.847.4720 outside of the US and Canada or online at www.pinksandsresort.com.
Biba founder – and 60s style maven – Barbara Hulanicki mixed international elements into a giddy new cocktail in the design. Celebs are said to flock here, but the management is hush and this retreat maintains its relaxed air, far from the maddening crowds.
Lush tropical vegetation twines across this 18-acre haven: coconut palms, hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine and ground orchids flourish here. The area is even designated as an official bird sanctuary. This beachfront estate stands beside its namesake, the glamorous and legendary three-mile strip of pink sands.
Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, resort boutique and fitness studio along with the trendy, beachfront Blue Bar and the Garden Terrace restaurant.
The free night promotion is not valid over certain US holidays and is based on availability. Some black-out dates apply. The hotel will be closed from October 1-25, 2007.
About Pink Sands:
Pink Sands, a tropical 18-acre haven, is located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, along the legendary three-mile strip of pink sands where privacy is key. Twenty-five pastel-colored cottages dot the area and include Anichini luxury thread count linens. Also on offer: swimming pool, tennis courts, in-room spa services, along with the trendy beachfront Blue Bar and the Garden Terrace restaurant, which have international jet-setters flocking. The property has consistently received the AAA Four Diamond Award and has been voted one of the Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas, and The World's 500 Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure. It was also recently named one of the World's Sexiest Beaches 2007 and Best Beaches in the World, by Condé Nast Traveler. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1.800.407.4776 or +1.401.847.4720 outside of the US and Canada or visit www.PinkSandsResort.com.
SOURCE: Andria Mitsakos 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".
JetBlue Airways just released a fall clearance sale with huge fare discounts to almost every city they fly from. Fly through autumn with deals starting at $49 each way.
You'll get award-winning service, leather chairs, and, of course, FREE DirecTV in every seat.
Sample flights include:
Long Beach to Las Vegas... $44
New York to Richmond... $49
Sacramento to Long Beach... $49
Boston to Pittsburgh... $59
Newark to Orlando... $59
Ft. Lauderdale to Charlotte... $69
New York to Nassau... $69
San Diego to Salt Lake City... $89
Chicago to Long Beach... $119
Oakland to Ft. Lauderdale... $119
San Francisco to New York... $139
Seattle to Boston... $149
Denver to Washington D.C.... $149
This sale ends on August 30 or while seats last, so book fast.
To book: Click here and select your city from the list.
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".
US Airways Vacations slashes prices on all Las Vegas packages! Individual travelers and travel agents are eligible to receive up to $50 off air and hotel packages when they book a minimum three night Las Vegas vacation today through September 15, and complete travel by October 31 by visiting usairwaysvacations.com or calling. 800-455-0123.
Vegas fanatics can save $25 off air and hotel packages at:
-- Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon
-- Golden Nugget
-- Imperial Palace
-- Circus Circus
-- The Orleans
-- Fitzgerald's
-- The Gold Coast
-- Riviera
-- The Stratosphere
Customers and travel agents should use promotion code LAS25 when booking to receive their discount.
Savings of $50 on air and hotel are also available at:
-- Bellagio -- Paris Las Vegas
-- Blue Moon -- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
-- Caesars Palace -- Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
-- Excalibur -- Rio
-- Flamingo -- Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas
-- Green Valley Ranch and Spa -- Signature at MGM Grand
-- Harrah's -- Treasure Island
-- THEHotel at Mandalay Bay -- Tropicana
-- Las Vegas Hilton -- The Venetian
-- Loews -- Westin Casuarina Las Vegas
-- Luxor -- Wynn Las Vegas
-- Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino and Spa
-- MGM Grand
-- The Mirage
-- Monte Carlo
This discount is available when travelers use promotion code LAS50 when booking their trip.
The new, farther-reaching US Airways Vacations offers customers a one-stop shop to book vacation packages to dozens of exciting destinations, including the Caribbean, Las Vegas, Florida, Mexico, Hawaii, Arizona and Europe. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars.
US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than 36,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. US Airways is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers our customers 16,000 daily flights to 855 destinations in 155 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at http://www.usairways.com/. (LCCG)
SOURCE: PRNewswire.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".
Christmas in October? How about November? Luxury All-inclusive Offers Authentic Mexican Colonial Charm at Discounted Fall Rates
This fall when you book a deluxe room at the Élan Resort and Spa – Cancun, it will be like getting an early Christmas present. You’ll save between 40% and 33% off the Christmas/New Year’s and 2008 high season rates.
From now through December 20, a deluxe room for two at this luxurious all-inclusive in Cancun is only $300. And that includes: all meals and beverages, roundtrip airport transfers, nightly entertainment, unlimited exercise classes, use of the fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, tennis courts and equipment, water sports equipment, beach and pool lounges and towels. The resort even provides a half-hour “Élan massage” and covers all hotel taxes and service charges.
The deluxe room goes up to $500 on December 21 and will be $450 from January 3 to March 28, 2008. A one-bedroom villa suite on the garden side is $400 through December 20 – a savings of 43% off the holiday rate of $700 (In the 2008 high season, the one-bedroom villa will cost $650.)
About Élan Resort & Spa Cancun:
Sitting on its own peninsula overlooking the Nichupté Lagoon, the intimate Élan Resort & Spa offers a low rise – and private – alternative to the huge hotels amidst the hustle and bustle of hi-rise Cancun. Guests can relax in lush tropical gardens and listen to the birds chirping and water tinkling in the tiled fountains.
Designed to evoke a Mexican colonial village, Élan offers 95 rooms and 51 one-, two- and three-bedroom villa suites, eight restaurants serving Mexican, Mediterranean, American, Asian and Italian cuisines, a Cyber Café, three bars, two private beach areas, two swimming pools, two tennis courts, a fitness center, steam rooms, saunas, and a Temazcal – an authentic Mayan sauna. The Elements Spa showcases the resort’s signature Mayan and Ayurvedic treatments.
Rates for deluxe rooms and one bedroom villa suites are based on single or double occupancy. Through December 20 a two-bedroom villa unit accommodating up to four persons is $650 to $700 and a three-bedroom villa unit that sleeps up to six persons is $850 to $1000. Children 14 and over are welcomed as adults in appropriate suites when sharing with adults.
For reservations, contact: 1-888-400-ELAN (3526) or use the website reservations tool at www.elanresort.com
SOURCE: Meredith Pillon Marketing Communications
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".
American Airlines Launches New JFK-St. Kitts Flight with Discounted Fare on Reservations Booked by September 7
To celebrate the launch of the new non-stop flight between New York’s JFK International Airport and St. Kitts, American Airlines is offering a discounted roundtrip airfare that provides a substantial savings.
For travel between November 18, 2007 and June 30, 2008, individuals can fly to St. Kitts from JFK on American for just $230 roundtrip. This airfare is offered as a package deal, so hotel reservations must also be made at the time of flight booking in order to qualify for this discounted airfare. Reservations must be made by September 7, 2007 through AA Vacations, Expedia or other authorized St. Kitts travel agents. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. The offer is subject to taxes and service charges, and rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Between November 18 and December 16, 2007, travelers get additional savings with the “Fall in Love with St. Kitts” offer. “Fall in Love with St. Kitts” is the destination’s first ever island-wide* discount program including either the fourth and seventh nights free on hotel stays of seven nights or a fourth night free on hotel stays of three nights or longer as well as complimentary Continental breakfast daily and various discounts on tours, car rentals, shopping and more throughout the island. The “Fall in Love with St. Kitts” offer must be booked between now and December 11, 2007 for travel between September 1 and December 16, 2007.
Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history. The island’s variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island’s sugar plantations, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as water sports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at St. Kitts’ exclusive casino or simply relaxing on one of the island’s sandy beaches. Guests can select from accommodations ranging from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels or resorts.
For more information about St. Kitts, please contact the St. Kitts Tourism Authority toll free from the US at 1-800-582-6208 or from Canada 1-888-395-4887, e-mail info@stkittstourism.kn or visit the website at www.stkitts-tourism.com.
SOURCE: Adams Unlimited
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".
This Fall many of Bonaire’s hotels are offering unbeatable packages. Check out the following specials and take your pick from any of these money saving vacations to Bonaire.
Black Durgon Inn – Black Durgon Inn is offering the “Aquatic Confidence Program” package now through April 15, 2008. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, daily breakfast, government tax, use of kayaks, swimming, snorkeling or diving comfort level training for $425 per person (divers add $100), based on double occupancy. Email Bonaire@blackdurgon.com or visit www.blackdurgon.com.
Buddy Dive – Buddy Dive is offering special pricing from December 1-21, 2007 for their “Bonaire Planet Ocean Fest” where every second diver will dive free and Dutch photographers Dos and Bertie Winkel will conduct week-long photo seminars. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, six boat dives, six days shore diving with unlimited air, American breakfast, car rental, airport transfers and all taxes for two people starting at $1,783.18. Email reservations@buddydive.com or call 877-GO BUDDY.
Captain Don’s Habitat - Captain Don’s Habitat, the home of 24 hour diving freedom, is offering Free Nights specials for September and December that can save double occupancy dive travelers up to $354 for a seven night stay. These packages include seven nights in a deluxe ocean view room, daily buffet breakfast, airport transfers, six boat dives, six days of 24 hour unlimited shore diving, unlimited tanks, weights and all government taxes and fees. From September 1-29, the price is $960 per person and includes one free night. December 1-22, the price includes two free nights and is only $872 per person. Contact Habitat’s North America representative, Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas at 800-327-6709 or email Habitat@maduro.com for these or other specials, low cost airfares and a Best Rate Guarantee to Bonaire.
Den Laman – Den Laman is offering the “Island Explorer” package which includes activities such as mangrove kayaking, guided snorkeling tours, nature tours, mountain biking, sea kayaking, island tours, cave exploration and land sailing now through December 21, 2007. Spend seven nights in a fully air conditioned waterfront condominium with complete kitchen and living room, seven days truck rental, five half-day adventures and room tax starting at just $736 per person, based on double occupancy. Air inclusive packages are also available. Call 800-382-1094, email denlaman@diveres.com or visit www.denlaman.com.
Divers Paradise – Divers Paradise is offering the “Aquatic Confidence Program” package now through April 15, 2008. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, daily breakfast, government tax, use of kayaks, swimming, snorkeling or diving comfort level training for $425 per person (divers add $100), based on double occupancy. Email diversparadise@blackdurgon.com or visit www.diversparadisebonaire.com.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino - Dive enthusiasts traveling to the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire can enjoy 2 free nights when booking at least 7 nights with our “Create Your Own” dive package. Additionally, guests can also enjoy a free room upgrade based on space availability. Booking and travel window is now through October 31, 2007. Call 800-801-5550 or visit www.diviresorts.com for details.
Friars Inn – Enjoy seven nights accommodation, breakfast daily, unlimited shore diving, rental truck, tour of historical church and paid taxes for just $399 per person, based on double occupancy September 1, 2007-January 31, 2008. Call 011-599-717-3948, email info@friarsinn.com or visit www.friarsinn.com.
Golden Reef Inn – Celebrate the holidays with Golden Reef Inn. With the “Thanksgiving Dive Bash” package you’ll receive seven nights accommodation, daily American breakfast, room taxes, roundtrip airport transfers, welcome drink, unlimited shore diving with weights, tanks, air and taxes, free Nitrox upgrade, double cab pickup truck rental with taxes and insurance, and on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the all you can eat traditional Thanksgiving buffet. The package is valid for seven night stays for any arrivals that include Thanksgiving Day. Prices start at $535 per person, based on quad occupancy. Call 866-790-7333, email info@goldenreefinn.com or visit www.goldenreefinn.com.
Happy Holiday Homes – Take advantage of the “Bonaire Family Special” package September 1-December 15, 2007 for $936 per person, based on double occupancy, including taxes! The package includes seven nights accommodation in a two bedroom bungalow with kitchen featuring refrigerator, microwave, gas range, child car seat, baby crib, baby chair, child safe furnishing, child safe private fenced tropical garden, babysitting service (additional cost), and seven days car rental. Call 011-599-717-8405, email info@happyholidayhomes.com or visit www.happyholidayhomes.com.
Harbour Village Beach Club – “Dive Into Luxury” at Harbour Village with this package now through December 21, 2007 and the second diver in your party dives for free! The package includes seven nights accommodation in a one bedroom studio, daily American breakfast, six days of diving (one boat dive per day, unlimited shore diving) including tanks, weights and belts, unlimited use of fitness center, tennis courts, kayaks, sailboats and roundtrip airport transfers and is just $1,786 for the first diver and $1,538 for the second diver. Contact reservationsusa@harbourvillage.com or visit www.harbourvillage.com.
KonTiki Beach Resort – From now until December 16, 2007, enjoy the “Low Season Dive Special” at KonTiki Beach Resort for just $514 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes seven nights accommodation, daily breakfast, car rental, unlimited shore diving (boat dives and equipment extra) and all taxes and surcharges. Call 011-599-717-5369, email info@kontikibonaire.com or visit www.kontikibonaire.com.
Plaza Resort - To celebrate the arrival of Plaza Resort and Toucan Diving’s fifth dive boat Golden Eye, a new and exciting dive package exclusive to boat diving has been designed for the month of September called "Blue Skies & Golden Eye." Boat diving only prices start from only $1060 per diver, double occupancy, featuring five days of 3-tank boat dives (shore diving available on an a la carte basis), free Nitrox, complimentary dive gear storage along with seven nights standard suite accommodations (2 queen beds, AC, mini-fridge), free buffet breakfast, welcome cocktail upon arrival, round-trip airport transfers, $6.50pp/nt government tax, 10.5% sales tax and $7.50 per day energy surcharge. Valid on all new reservations made for travel September 1-30, 2007. Call 800-766-6016, email usa@plazaresortbonaire.com or visit www.plazaresortbonaire.com.
Port Bonaire – It’s “Dive Madness” at Port Bonaire September 1 through November 30, 2007. The package includes seven nights accommodation in an ocean-view room, service charge, room tax, unlimited shore diving and a double cab pick up truck rental including taxes and insurance, for just $758 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 011-599-717-2450, email info@portbonaire.com or visit www.portbonaire.com.
RE/MAX Paradise Homes – RE/MAX Paradise Homes is offering a selection of their vacation rentals for 10% off September 1-December 15, 2007. For more information call 866-611-7362 or visit www.rentalsbonaire.com.
Sand Dollar Condominiums – Fulfill your lifelong dream and “Learn to Dive” with Sand Dollar! The package includes seven nights accommodations, seven days truck rental, daily breakfast buffet, course material, dive gear and instruction costs to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver. Junior certification for children ages 10-15 also available. Packages start at $1072 per person, based on double occupancy, available now through December 21, 2007. Air inclusive packages are also available from most major US gateways. Call 800-288-4773, email usareservations@sanddollarbonaire.com or visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com.
Sonrisa Rooms & Apartments – Enjoy a dive package with Sonrisa for just $640 per person, based on double occupancy now through December 1, 2007. The package includes seven nights accommodations, service charge, room tax, free coffee and sandwich, unlimited air and a one week pickup truck rental. Call 011-599-717-6633, email info@sonrisabonaire.com or visit www.sonrisabonaire.com.
Sun Rentals – From September 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, Sun Rentals is offering a 5% discount on all of their private villas. For more information call 011-599-717-6130, email info@sunrentalsbonaire.com or visit www.sunrentalsbonaire.com.
Tropicana – Enjoy the “Bonaire Fun Diving” package now through January 31, 2008 for as low as $510 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes seven nights accommodation, seven days pickup truck rental including tax and six days of unlimited shore diving including weights and air and all taxes and fees. Call 011-599-701-0404, email info@tropicanabonaire.com or visit www.tropicanabonaire.com.
Located eighty-six miles east of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine, low annual rainfall, pristine coral formations and the most thriving fish population in the Caribbean. Ideal for adventurers, explorers and sun-worshippers alike, Bonaire offers myriad eco-adventure activities including world renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, landsailing, mountain biking, sea and mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and deep sea and bone fishing. And with a selection of accommodations ranging from full-service oceanfront resorts and condominiums to guesthouses and small inns, Bonaire has something for every lifestyle and budget.
For more information on Bonaire, contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE.
SOURCE: Adams Unlimited
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".