Favorable exchange rates, diverse cultures, political and societal stability, and its variety of attractions and activities sees Malaysia as one of the “Must Go” destinations named by Lonely Planet in 2008. Malaysia is the perfect destination for American travelers, especially those who are visiting SE Asia for the first time. English is widely spoken, along with Malay, Chinese and other languages, making getting around simple and easy to do. Here’s two budget-friendly packages to consider when making your vacation travel plans.
Color of Malaysia Highlight Tour
Starting at $1,319
Become acquainted with Kuala Lumpur and see its fascinating sky scrapers and historical sites amidst lush greenery along with the wonders of Batu Caves for some adventure.
**Trip includes: - Round trip Malaysia Airlines economy class ticket from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur - Round trip transfer from airport to hotel - 5 nights hotel accommodation at Renaissance Hotel- East Wing Superior room or similar - Daily hotel breakfast -Kuala Lumpur City includes Merdeka square, national Mosque, Chinatown, Royal Palace, National Museum, National Monument and more… - Countryside tour and bring you to the Ambassador Row, Malay Villages, Batu Caves, batik factory, Pewter Center etc.. - Transfer from hotel to Color of Malaysia stadium - Entrance ticket to Color of Malaysia event - Air fuel surcharge of US $224- subject to change
For more information, please visit Solutions Travel Service.
Borneo Extravaganza
Starting at $1,435!
Experience Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. See the Moorish-style Railway Station, stunning architectural design of the Parliament House, the National Mosque, King’s Palace and the Museum containing dramatic exhibits of the past. Then visit Penang where the island tour includes a visit to Georgetown, the Snake Temple, fruit and clove plantations, a batik factory, fishing village, Fort Cornwall and the Bukit Dunbar Reservoir.
**Trip includes: - Round trip transfer - Pacific air fare via Cathay Pacific Airways coach class - Roundtrip transfers throughout - Round trip airport transfers - Accommodations double occupancy at hotels indicated with hotel tax and service charge included - Meals - Half-day coach city tour with English-speaking guide and admission fees - Breakfast daily
For more information, please visit Pacific Holidays.
Source: Visit Malaysia (www.tourismmalaysiausa.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".
Biras Creek Resort, the Caribbean’s premier luxury resort, is offering a variety of great summer packages and promotions. Located on a lush 140-acre nature reserve on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Biras Creek is the ideal location for summer travelers seeking romance, adventure, family vacation or plain old summer fun.
Biras Creek is offering two great promotions for guests booking August travel by April 30. The Family Summer Escape special allows travelers who book two ocean or garden suites for at least five nights to receive a 20% discount. Additionally, vacationers that book a garden or ocean suite for six nights will receive their seventh night free.
Due to popular demand, Biras Creek Resort is reinstating their Summer Escape Package. Relax and pamper yourself for 15 days/14 nights in a Deluxe Suite. Package includes all meals, and roundtrip boat transfers from Beef Island Airport (EIS) to the resort. The package also includes two 30-minute massages per week, one Sunset Sail for two per week, one round trip taxi to the Baths and a bottle of Champagne on arrival.
Families will love the Family Fun Package, a special package tailored for families with two or more children between the ages of eight and sixteen, which includes a second or adjacent suite at a significant discount. The package includes two suites and all meals for two adults and two children for seven nights. In addition, the package includes a bottle of Champagne for the parents, free snorkeling lessons for the entire family, and one half-day snorkeling trip to the Baths for the entire family. Extra children and extra nights rates available on request.
Recently named one of the World’s Best 2008 Hotels by Travel + Leisure, Biras Creek, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is a private hideaway on a 140-acre nature reserve on Virgin Gorda. Accessible by sea or air only, Biras Creek comprises 33 spacious suites. The resort also includes the Biras Spa, offering indulgences in the latest in health and beauty treatments. Rates range from $675 to $1,950 per night based on season. All rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily and airport transfers with private launch. For reservations or more information, call 877.883.0756 or visit biras.com.
The Victor International Corporation is an award-winning real estate, resort development and management company which has a tradition for creating ‘unique living environments in ecological harmony with the land’. Victor International’s accomplishments include the prestigious Bay Harbor Resort & Marina, Hotel and Conference Center, located in Bay Harbor, Michigan and Turtle Lake, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan as well as Oil Nut Bay, located on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
For more information on Biras Creek Resort and Victor International Corporation, visit biras.com; victorintl.com; oilnutbaybvi.com, bayharbor.com; and turtlelake.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 hasn’t dreamed about visiting Italy? What nobody dreams of, however, are the high prices and bad exchange rate, which can turn the fantasy holiday you’ve been planning into one filled with headaches and counting pennies. Fortunately, there are ways of beating the dollar crunch and still enjoying a memorable, fulfilling trip to Italy this summer. Just small changes can add up, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice too much of the things that makes vacations to Italy so special.
Accommodations are usually the biggest drain on your travel budget, so choosing where to lay your head is very important. Generally, the closer you stay to the centre of the main tourist towns like Florence and Rome, the higher the price tag will be. Outside in the surrounding countryside, however, not only do rental rates drop, but options grow so you have more flexibility in terms of what you’re willing to pay.
Villas in popular provinces like Tuscany, Umbria and Campania are a great option for travelers looking to save money but who still want to enjoy the authentic atmosphere of Italy. Luxury Retreats, www.luxuryretreats.com, offers villa rentals in all sizes and price ranges, so there are properties to suit every budget. To get the best deal, it’s helpful to travel with a larger group and rent villas with four, five or more bedrooms. The more people who split the cost of the rental, the cheaper it will be.
Once in Italy, it is easy to cut costs. Going to restaurants every night adds up, but visitors can take advantage of the country’s gourmet tradition and stock up at local markets instead. Cooking for yourself in the villa’s kitchen isn’t just frugal, it can be fun.
No matter what kind of accommodation you choose, paying for a trip to Italy in advance with a US operator like Luxury Retreats and doing so in US dollars automatically saves money on the exchange rate.
For more information on our Italian villas, visit : www.luxuryretreats.com/villas/europe/Italy/
Source: Luxury Retreats
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".
Despite the weak dollar it is still possible to stay in London and Paris for under $70 US per-person, per-night. How? By staying in a vacation rental rather than a hotel.
Check out these affordable alternatives from Coach House Rentals…
LONDON PROPERTIES
River Court
- spacious and practical flat, ideal for sight-seeing or the city - sleeps 3. From £105 (US$210) per night. Ref: RCT.
St. George’s Square
- bright and airy apartment in convenient Pimlico location - sleeps 5. From £155 (US$310) per night. Ref: SGS.
Peterborough Road
- comfortable 5 bedroom house in convenient location - sleeps 7/9. From £225 (US$450) per night. Ref: PET.
PARIS PROPERTIES
rue Frochot
- great value studio in a colourful area of Paris - sleeps 2/3. From 125 (US$195) per night. Ref: PFRT.
rue Francoeur
- comfortable modern apartment in genuinely “Parisian” Montmartre - sleeps 5. From 185 (US$285) per night. Ref: PFRC.
boulevard Malesherbes
- charming family residence in the upscale 8th arrondissement - sleeps 5/6. From 255 (US$395) per night. Ref: PMHB.
Cour St Pierre
- large family house in private gated street, a rare find - sleeps 7. From 250 (US$385) per night. Ref: PCSP.
And remember you can save even more if you cook and eat in some nights, something you can’t do in a hotel. And you’ll have the fun of shopping for food in the local markets and delicatessens.
For details of these and other properties, a comprehensive description of their services and suggestions on how best you can spend your time in these great cities go to: http://www.rentals.chslondon.com and http://www.rentals.chsparis.com.
Source: Coach House Rentals
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".
Pack Your Bags: Sale Fares from $49 - $99 One Way on sale now at Southwest!
Book 14 days in advance and by April 17, 2008.
Travel April 8 through June 25, 2008.
Travel Tuesday or Wednesday only.
CLICK HERE for complete terms, conditions, and exclusions.
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".
Montana-based adventure travel company Zephyr Adventures has dramatically reduced the prices for kids on its Family Adventures, with the price of its Yellowstone multisport family adventure down 38% from last year for kids.
Zephyr Adventures owner Allan Wright says the price drop is not in response to the countrys recent economic worries. “We have been planning this price decrease since the fall,” says Wright. “This is more a long-term plan to make guided family tours more affordable than it is a short-term response to the economy.”
In the world of travel, families have a number of options with a range of prices. Road trips in the family minivan can be relatively inexpensive, especially if camping is on the agenda. On the high end, organized guided tours with hotels, meals, activities, and guides can run thousands of dollars for a vacation per family member.
“We just came to the realization that our family tour offerings were unaffordable for most families,” explains Wright. “And yet the concept of an organized family tour is so fantastic, it didnt make sense to restrict this to just higher-income families.”
So Zephyr Adventures dropped its prices for kids and, in some cases, for adults. The five-day Yellowstone Multisport Adventure, priced last year at $1600 per person, is now priced at only $1400 for adults and $1000 for kids staying in the same room.
Zephyr manages to do this by being local and remaining small. The company is based near its Family Adventure destinations, right outside Yellowstone in Red Lodge, Montana. Zephyr also drastically reduced office expenses by going “virtual,” with all employees working from a home office.
All Zephyrs family trips include such activities as river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, and watching for wildlife. “Our tours still come loaded with historic National Park lodging, expert guides, great meals, and fun activities,” says Wright. “Only now, our Yellowstone tours are priced $600 to $1700 less per child than the tours of our competitors.”
Kids are always attended by professional guides and tend to bond with other youth participants within the first hour. Parents are free to participate with their kids or spend time with other adults, going for an extra hike or relaxing with a glass of wine.
For more information about Zephyr Family Adventures visit http://www.zephyradventures.com/types-family.htm
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".
Experience Atlantis starting at $399 for 4 days and 3 nights with the Paradise Getaway Package and receive a $200 rebate with qualifying air-inclusive packages.
A world filled with the energy of the ocean, the beauty of the tropics, the spirit of a lost civilization and experiences unlike any other. Marvel at 50,000 sea animals in the world’s largest open-air marine habitat. Adventure in Aquaventure’s adrenaline-inducing river and slides. Swim with dolphins. Enjoy the pools, beaches, spa, casino, nightclubs, shopping and fine dining. And whether you prefer casual Caribbean or chic and sophisticated, there are accommodations to suit your tastes.
Offer ends March 31st! Click here to learn more.
Source: Caribbean Travel & Life
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".
Visit Britain: Deals and discounts
Americans interested in traveling to Britain on vacation should sign up for VisitBritain’s monthly newsletter ‘Britain Your Way’ for the best deals and discounts to destinations throughout Britain. www.visitbritain.us
Among the latest deals announced is this one from Virgin Vacations…
Virgin Vacations are offering a ‘London At Its Best’ package starting at $899 per person for travel from March 25 through May 15, 2008. The package includes round-trip airfare (excluding taxes), six nights hotel accommodations in London including taxes and service charges, and continental breakfast daily. The package must be purchased by March 20, 2008. www.virgin-vacations.com
Or, this great deal from the Athenaeum hotel…
The five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments in London is offering dollar rates for American travelers beginning at $350 for an executive guestroom (excluding tax). A four-night minimum stay is required and these rates may fluctuate seasonally. The current pound sterling rate for that room category is £350, so the saving for Americans represents a pound for dollar rate right now. Bookings can be made by calling toll-free 1-800-335-3300. www.athenaeumhotel.com
CLICK HERE for more great Visit Britain deals and discounts.
SOURCE: Visit Britain
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".
South Africa from only $1,999*
South Africa offers the ultimate in affordable luxury, and with packages starting from only $1,999, (including round trip airfare plus 6 nightsa?” luxury accommodations), now really is the time to travel! Find your inspiration and the perfect travel package for you, and make the trip of a lifetime your reality now.
CLICK HERE to choose the right package for you.
Source: South African Tourism (http://www.southafrica.net/)
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".
ALMOND RESORTS’ VALUE-PACKED SEA AND SUN SALE IS ON
4-day, 3-night vacations start at $420.00 per person
Almond Resorts, the Caribbean’s premier all-inclusive hotels, are offering value-packed Sea and Sun vacations with savings of up to 35%! Prices for 4-day, 3-night vacations at the elegant resorts in Barbados and St. Lucia, start at $420.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Sale ends April 30, 2008 and the travel period is April 1 through September 30, 2008.
Guests at all resorts are invited to sample the amenities of the sister properties (airfare between islands is additional). In Barbados, you have a choice of Almond Beach Club & Spa (welcomes guests 16 years of age and over), Almond Beach Village or the new Almond Casuarina Beach (opening soon), and in St. Lucia, choose either Almond Morgan Bay or Almond Smugglers Cove. Discount is available on single, double, triple or quad rates. No discount on children’s rates.
This offer does not include airport to hotel transfers or airfare. Sale applies to new bookings only, and it is subject to change without notice.
About Almond Resorts
Almond Resorts is the operator of five 4-star premier all-inclusive hotels - Almond Beach Club & Spa (161 rooms), Almond Beach Village (400 rooms) andAlmond Casuarina Beach Resort (289 rooms-opening 2008), in Barbados and Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort (350 rooms) and Almond Smugglers Cove (357 rooms), both in St. Lucia.
Almond Resorts pioneered the distinctive “For You. About You.” concept, which incorporates the ease of a pre-paid all-inclusive vacation with an endless array of facilities for guests to enjoy, at their own pace.
The all-inclusive hotels offer:
- Numerous free water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, banana boat rides and reef fishing, with free lessons, if required
- State of the art spas with treatments including massages, facials, manicures and hydrotherapy treatments available at a locally payable cost
- Tennis facilities and fitness centers
- Children’s clubs and family entertainment at all hotels except Almond Beach Club & Spa (which accepts guests 16 years and older). The Kid’s Club concept was pioneered at Almond Beach Village in Barbados and is a standard feature of the company’s family friendly resorts
- A choice of a la carte restaurants serving fine cuisine and bars offering premium brand named drinks.
For more information, contact your favorite travel provider or Almond Resorts at 1-800-4ALMOND or visit www.almondresorts.com.
SOURCE: The Atrebor 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".
SUPERCLUBS’ “SUPERSAVINGS SALE” OFFERS BOUNTIFUL SAVINGS TO JAMAICA
Save 50% or More on Spring Travel, March 24 – May 31, if Booked by April 11
SuperClubs has a great array of SuperSavings at four of its Super-Inclusive resorts guaranteed to last from Easter through Memorial Day. The month-long “SuperSavings Sale” launches today through April 11, and offers 50 percent, or more, savings at four select Jamaican resorts, with optimum value for week-long getaways booked between March 24 - May 31. Each resort also offers an added bonus in the form of spa credits at SuperClubs’ Blue Mahoe Spas, specializing in holistic treatments with a Caribbean flair.
Grand Lido Resorts & Spas: These intimate beachside retreats were freshly anointed with the AAA Four Diamond ratings this month, a status that Grand Lido Braco and Grand Lido Negril have retained annually since 1999 and 1997, respectively. Starting rates for Beachfront rooms are $227 per person, per night, and stays of seven-night or longer receive $350 spa credits, plus a complimentary catamaran cruise for two (Grand Lido Negril) or Ocho Rios Shopping Tour (Grand Lido Braco), valued at $75 -$125. This affordable luxury escape is an unbeatable treat with 55 percent savings. Shorter stays of less than seven nights, qualify for a $250 spa credit.
Breezes Runaway Bay: Tucked among 22 acres lined with a quarter-mile stretch of private white sand beach, Breezes Runaway Bay reopened last year following a US$20 million renovation, with 266 suites and rooms, new restaurants, spa and swimming pools. Starting at $150 per person, per night, guests enjoy Premium room accommodations, 50 percent savings, along with $150 spa credits, and unlimited greens fees at the adjacent 18-hole PGA quality golf course, windsurfing lessons, and reef/wreck/drift diving at the P.A.D.I. Gold Palm Resort certified operation. For stays under a week, a $100 spa credit applies. Guests can also choose to upgrade to a Plunge Pool Verandah Suite for an additional $35 per person, per night.
Starfish Trelawny: At $129 per person, per night, Starfish guests save 50 percent and are upgraded to the Super-Inclusive Platinum Plan – a room savings of $76 per day – that provides unlimited access to motorized sports, and restaurant/drink privileges. In addition, a $100 spa credit means guests can follow up a waterskiing morning with an afternoon massage, at no extra cost. Bookings under seven nights qualify for a $50 spa credit.
All starting rates above are per person, per night, based on doubles, land only. Spa credits are based on per room. A five-night minimum stay is required, although seven-night bookings yield the highest discounts.
For more information and reservations, or to learn about great rates at additional SuperClubs properties, visit www.superclubs.com, call 1-800-GO-SUPER (800-467-8737), or call your local travel agent.
About SuperClubs:
SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in three SuperClubs brand categories: Grand Lido Resorts - Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa and Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, both in Jamaica; Breezes Resorts - Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Montego Bay in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Puerto Plata Resort, Spa & Casino in the Dominican Republic; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. SuperClubs has also licensed its brands in Cuba where three hotels now operate under the Breezes banner: Breezes Varadero, Breezes Bella Costa, and Breezes Jibacoa.
Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes - with absolutely no tipping allowed. SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and Rooms resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach villa. For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (or 1-800-467-8737) or visit www.superclubs.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".
Go Where Spring Has Sprung
All Destinations On Sale for 2 Days Only!
Book your tickets by March 14, 2008.
These special fares are available for purchase through March 14, 2008, and are good for travel between March 25 and October 29, 2008. Off-peak fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak fares are valid on Monday, Thursday and Friday. 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. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800- AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 10-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Akron/Canton - New York (LaGuardia) $64 $74
Atlanta - Charleston $49 $59
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Dayton $54 $59
Bloomington/Normal - Savannah/Hilton Head $79 $89
Boston - Chicago (Midway) $94 $104
Burlington - Orlando $89 $89
Buffalo/Niagara - Las Vegas $144 $164
Charleston - Indianapolis $79 $89
Charlotte - St. Louis $94 $104
Chicago (Midway) - Minneapolis/St. Paul $44 $54
Dallas/Ft. Worth - San Juan $134 $134
Dayton - Miami $94 $104
Daytona Beach - Milwaukee $84 $104
Denver - Atlanta $119 $139
Ft. Lauderdale - Philadelphia $84 $84
Flint - Denver $129 $144
Gulfport/Biloxi - Chicago (Midway) $94 $104
Houston (Hobby) - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $104 $149
Indianapolis - Atlanta $84 $94
Jacksonville - Boston $84 $104
Las Vegas - Milwaukee $114 $134
Los Angeles - Orlando $144 $164
Memphis - Miami $94 $104
Milwaukee - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $54 $64
Newark - West Palm Beach $94 $104
Newburgh - Chicago (Midway) $94 $104
Newport News/Williamsburg - Ft. Lauderdale $79 $99
New York (LaGuardia) - Newport News/Williamsburg $64 $74
Orlando - Portland, Maine $94 $94
Phoenix - Milwaukee $94 $94
Philadelphia - Tampa $84 $84
Pittsburgh - Ft. Myers $94 $104
Portland, Maine - Jacksonville $84 $104
St. Louis - Charlotte $94 $104
San Antonio - Washington DC (Dulles or Reagan National) $99 $109
San Francisco - Memphis $144 $164
San Juan - Orlando $74 $84
Savannah/Hilton Head - Atlanta $49 $59
Washington DC (Dulles or Reagan National) - Houston (Hobby) $104 $139
Wichita - Jacksonville $84 $104
White Plains (Westchester) - Tampa $86 $86
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America’s youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/.
*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $10 per person.
Tickets must be purchased by March 14, 2008. Sale fares are valid for travel from March 25, 2008 through October 29, 2008.
Sale fares for travel between Las Vegas and Bloomington/Normal, Akron/Canton, Dayton, Flint, Moline/Quad Cities, and Rochester are valid on nonstop flights only. Nonstop service between Las Vegas to Bloomington/Normal, Moline/Quad Cities, Dayton, and Akron/Canton ends April 8, 2008. Lowest sales are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as follows: May 22, 23, 26 2008; June 27, 28, 2008; and July 3, 6, 2008. In addition, fares are not valid for travel from Boston: April 17-21, 2008. and are not valid for travel to Boston: April 24-28, 2008. Service to/from Seattle begins May 6, 2008. Service to/from Burlington, VT begins May 21, 2008. Service to/from San Antonio begins June 11, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.50. 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 Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $30.80.
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".
Award-winning Elite Island Resorts rolls out the red carpet for families this summer in Antigua at two upscale family-friendly, all-inclusive, oceanfront Caribbean resorts.
At St. James’s Club & Villas and The Verandah Resort & Spa, kids under 12 stay, play and eat free while their parents enjoy the Instant Savings promotion of 15 percent on stays between May and June, 2008, and 20 percent savings July through August 15, 2008. Both Caribbean resorts cater to families with spacious guest accommodations and extensive, dedicated complimentary kids club programs and multi-generational activities so parents and kids can have fun together.
The Stay and Dine Free summer special allows one child to stay and dine free per adult when sharing the same accommodations, with a maximum of two adults and two children per room. Percent savings are applied toward the resorts’ summer 2008 all inclusive rack rates based on double occupancy which start at $495 for The Verandah and $520 for St. James’s Club, which includes all food, beverages, room accommodations, activities, non motorized water sports, taxes and gratuities.
“Families need to recharge and renew their bonds away from life’s pressures. We encourage parents to share quality experiences with their children during summer vacation. At our Antigua resorts the kid’s programs are the perfect place for children to have fun, make new friends and stimulate their imaginations, while parents reconnect with their family and find private time as well,” said Steven E. Heydt, Elite Island Resorts president.
The Verandah Resort & Spa is an eco-friendly luxury retreat with two beaches and a cove protected bay - ideal for swimming and water sports. Its 700-square foot suites comfortably sleep four; larger families can book a second adjacent suite at a 50 percent savings.
St. James’s Club & Villas is tucked away on a secluded 100-acre peninsula, and exudes a casual, club-like ambience. Families enjoy the resort’s two white-sand beaches and a full array of non-motorized water sports.
Starting June 12, 2008, Delta Airlines will add Thursday and Sunday non- stop service from New York’s JFK International Airport to Antigua, making the resorts easier than ever to reach.
For information and reservations, call 800-345-0356, or visit www.eliteislands.com.
Source: Elite Island Resorts
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".
Have you booked your spring vacation yet? Now is the perfect time to start planning – with American Airlines fares to Mexico and the Caribbean as low as $52* each way! Purchase your tickets by March 18, 2008, and travel between April 1 and May 22, 2008, to enjoy these low fares!
Sale fares from cities throughout the U.S. to all American Airlines destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Sample destinations include:
* Fares shown are based on a round-trip ticket. Additional restrictions, taxes and fees apply.
Restrictions
Purchase Requirements: Tickets must be purchased on AA.com by March 18, 2008; 3 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first.
Travel Period: Travel between April 1 and May 22, 2008.
Valid Travel Days: Sale fares are valid for travel Monday through Thursday; other days are subject to higher fares.
Embargo Dates: None.
Min/Max Stay: 3-day minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.
Reservation Change Fee: If reservations change criteria are met, changes are subject to $100 fee plus any fare difference. See below for change criteria.
Ticket Type: Fares are based on round-trip Economy class travel.
Availability: Sale fares are subject to availability and may change without notice.
To view other sales or to Search All Fare Sales, visit Fare Sales .
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".
Travelzoo.com just launched a special section on their site dedicated to spring break deals. You’ll find such gems as a Colorado ski package for $200 off, flights to the Caribbean from $99, and even a brand-new Cancun resort at 50% OFF!
Click the link below to check out these deals and more:
http://www.travelzoo.com/springbreak/
There’s even more great news. Many airlines recently launched spring sales. If you’re planning to book flights, don’t delay, because prices will only go up from here. Travelzoo’s SuperSearch tool lets you enter your travel details just once to quickly check multiple sites. Plus, it’s powered by over 2.5 million consumer ratings to help you find the best deal.
Click the link below to visit SuperSearch:
http://www.travelzoo.com/supersearch/
Source: Travelzoo 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".
The spring season has already begun at United Airlines with special low fares for travel to many favorite cities across the globe. These special fares are available for purchase for select U.S. and international destinations, and customers can book their travel at united.com or call United reservations at 1-800-UNITED1 (1-800-864-8331).
Sample domestic fares on United are each way for travel based on required roundtrip purchase by March 17, 2008, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with travel beginning by March 31, 2008 and complete by April 17, 2008.
See below or visit http://www.united.com/ for complete terms and conditions.
Domestic Fares:
* $152 — New York-Los Angeles
* $209 — Boston-Denver
* $89 — Washington Dulles-Chicago
* $131 — Denver-San Francisco
* $178 — Washington Dulles-San Francisco
Sample international fares on United are each way, based on required roundtrip purchase for travel Monday through Thursday on select off-peak days and travel periods vary by destination. See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.
International Fares:
* $365 — Chicago-Munich
* $319 — Denver-London
* $380 — Los Angeles-Tokyo
* $128 — San Francisco-Puerto Vallarta
* $196 — Washington Dulles-Cancun
Book your travel at united.com, which offers no booking fees and the guaranteed lowest United fares.
About United
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) operates more than 3,300* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 897 destinations in 160 countries worldwide. United’s 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company’s Web site at http://www.united.com/ .
* Based on the flight schedule between Feb. 12, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008.
FARE FACTS: Fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy(R) travel on United Airlines(R), Ted(SM), Lufthansa, and United Express(R) carriers. Tickets purchased through United reservation offices are $15 per ticket higher and tickets purchased at airport ticket counters are $20 per ticket higher. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to united.com to find United’s lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Purchase Requirements: Tickets for U.S. destinations must be purchased at least 14 days in advance, but no later than 3/17/08. Tickets for Canada destinations must be purchased at least 7 days in advance, but no later than 3/17/08. Tickets for Atlantic destinations must be purchased at least 7 days in advance, but no later than 3/17/08. Tickets for Latin destinations must be purchased at least 3 days in advance, but no later than 3/18/08. Tickets for Pacific destinations must be purchased at least 7 days in advance, but no later than 3/13/08. Sale fares apply to U.S. and Canada point-of-sale only. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously. Domestic and Canada Travel Days/Dates: U.S. fares are valid for travel on Tue/Wed/Sat, with outbound travel beginning 3/31/08, and all travel must be complete by 4/17/08, except where noted below. Canada fares are valid for travel Tue/Wed/Sat, with outbound travel beginning 3/11/08, and all travel must be complete by 6/14/08. International Travel Days/Dates: Atlantic fares are valid for travel on Mon-Thu, with outbound travel between 3/25/08-5/15/08, except where noted below. Latin fares are valid for travel on all days of the week, with outbound travel between 3/31/08-6/5/08. Pacific fares are valid for travel on Mon-Thu, with outbound travel between 4/1/08-4/24/08. Blackout Dates: For travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, sale fares are not available on 5/22/08-5/26/08. Domestic and Canada Min./Max. Stay: Fares require a 2-night or Saturday night minimum stay, except where noted below. A maximum stay of 30 days is permitted. International Min./Max. Stay: Atlantic markets require a Saturday night minimum stay, and a maximum stay of 30 days is permitted. Latin markets require a 3-night or Saturday night minimum stay, and a maximum stay of 90 days is permitted, except where noted below. Pacific markets require a 6-night minimum stay, and a maximum stay of 30 days is permitted. Additional Taxes/Fees: U.S./Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands fares do not include a $3.50 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska do not include a $7.70 (each way) departure tax. For travel from Canada, fares do not include U.S. Inspection fees of $7, taxes/fees imposed by the Canadian government of up to $19.50, and a $30.20 international departure and arrival tax if outside of the 225 mile buffer zone. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $50. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by the foreign government. Itinerary Changes. U.S. and Canada tickets are non-refundable. No changes may be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket. Tickets whose reservations are cancelled prior to the ticketed departure date are valid for travel one year from the original issuance date for a service charge ($100 for U.S./Canada/Hawaii/Mexico/Caribbean, $150 for Pacific, $200 for Atlantic). Changes made on or before departure are subject to fare rules and a service charge ($100 for U.S./Canada/Hawaii/Mexico/Caribbean, $150 for Pacific, $200 for Atlantic). If a reservation is not cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value. Exceptions for Hawaii: For travel to Honolulu, travel is valid beginning 3/31/08, with all travel complete by 6/5/08. For travel to Maui, Kona, or Lihue, travel is valid beginning 5/1/08, with all travel complete by 6/5/08. Travel is valid all days of the week. Fares require a 3 night or Saturday night minimum stay. Exceptions for Canada: No minimum stay requirement. Exceptions for London: Travel is valid on Mon-Wed. Travel on other days of the week is slightly higher. Exceptions for Mexico/Caribbean: No minimum or maximum stay requirements. Other Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.
Source: United Airlines
Source: United Airlines
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Fly Air Berlin and enjoy greater connections from New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Ft Myers to Düsseldorf and many cities throughout Europe. Book by April 1, 2008 and receive a free Düsseldorf welcome card which provides you with free use of all public transports (on German Rail second class) within the city of Düsseldorf and discounts on all major museums and exhibits. Air-fares start as low as 211 US$ for one way travel based on city of departure, space availability and dates of travel. www.airberlin.com
Source: German National Tourist Office
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".
Castles, former hunting lodges and beautiful manor homes have been turned into bed and breakfast places and even youth hostels. Pleasant, historic and non-expensive these unique accommodations can offer bargain getaways at a price you never expected.
The castles and monasteries, manor houses that have joined the Culture and Castles association, a group of aristocratic families opening up their properties to the public, stand out due to their remarkable authenticity - and they provide timeless accommodations for great value, starting at 60 Euro per night. The services range from bed and breakfast, holiday apartments and wedding facilities to dreamlike locations for meetings and special festivities.
Along the Castle Road, which expands over 600 miles from Mannheim/Heidelberg to Prague, some of the over 70 castles, palaces and castle ruins have been turned into hotels and are offering comfortable and fairy-tale like accommodations. For centuries the buildings have survived the vicissitudes of history and stand as reminders of emperors, kings and princes, of poets and thinkers, robber knights and romantic tales of chivalry.
Youth hostels in castles are the essence of great value with a unique experience. Stahleck Castle in Bacharach near the river Rhine is Germany’s prime example of spending like a pauper but living like a king. This 11th century castle houses today one of Germany’s top youth hostels with plenty of beds, a warm welcome, and an original medieval view. Prices for an overnight stay can be as low as 20 Euro. Other popular youth hostels can be found in the castles of Nuremberg above the city center www.jugendherberge.de , Altena near the Ruhr region , Ehrenbreitstein near Koblenz and Rothenfels in the Main valley .
For more information about travel to Germany visit www.cometogermany.com
Source: German National Tourist Office
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".
It’s that time of year again, the time when citizens across the nation are calculating whether they’ll owe or get money back from the IRS this year. Now, guests can get a rebate back even before the filing deadline with a stay at Montpelier Plantation Inn on Nevis – one of the Caribbean’s most secluded retreats. With the property’s new “Tax Rebate” special, guests earn a one-night “rebate” when booking a stay of at least six nights consisting of one complimentary consecutive night including breakfast and afternoon tea “on the house.”
Enjoy your “rebate” all the more by savoring the warm Caribbean sunshine and revelling in the lush natural landscape of the island while soaking up the tranquil charm of Montpelier. The property’s “Tax Rebate” special is valid for new bookings made from now through April 15, 2008 with travel completed by October 31, 1008. Room rates begin at $490 per night based on double occupancy. To book the “Tax Rebate” special, contact your preferred travel professional, Expedia.com or the resort directly via phone at 869-469-3462, via e-mail at info@montpeliernevis.com or online at www.montpeliernevis.com.
Known for its quiet grace, refined charm and personal service, Montpelier Plantation Inn is a secluded retreat catering to discerning travelers seeking a memorable, enriching experience. One of the newest members of Relais & Chateaux, this intimate 18-room hideaway is owned and managed by the Hoffman family, who created a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that immediately imparts a sense of well-being. Nestled amongst thirty acres of landscaped gardens, it encourages a reconnection with nature that restores a sense of life balance and soothes the soul. Montpelier features an exquisite hand-laid 60-foot mosaic-tiled pool, manicured gardens, reading gazebo, tennis court, new Villa Suite and complimentary afternoon tea as well as Montpelier by the Sea, the property’s private two-acre beach complete with sun gazebos and a cheerful barman. In the evening, guests can choose between Montpelier’s two gourmet restaurants: The AAA Four Diamond Terrace restaurant and The Mill, set in the plantation’s original 18th century sugar mill.
Easily accessible from major U.S. gateways with connecting service to Nevis, Montpelier Plantation Inn’s 2008 room rates inclusive of breakfast and afternoon tea start at $280 per room, per night. For more information please call 869-469-3462, email info@montpeliernevis.com or visit www.montpeliernevis.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".
Guests staying at The Reefs April 1 to May 22 will have the opportunity to win an identical stay the next year in a vacation drawing. To celebrate their reopening after being closed for enhancements, The Reefs will give away two free vacations to lucky guests. There will be two drawings – one in April and one in May.
Each guest checking in at The Reefs between April 1 and May 22 will be entered in a drawing for an identical stay in 2009. Whether the visit is five nights or 10, the winner receives a matching vacation during the same period in 2009. Guests receive one entry for each night of their stay. So the longer the stay, the better the chances are of winning.
Several attractive package options are available including:
· 6th Night FREE – Stay between April 1 and May 22 and guests can extend their stay at The Reefs to six nights while paying for only five – a 20% increase in their time in Bermuda.
· Spring Fling – A perennial April favourite, Spring Fling includes four nights, and the classic amenities of daily breakfast, afternoon tea, gourmet dinner, round-trip airport transfer, service charges and taxes, beginning at $2138 for two. Dates are April 1-30.
As an opening day special, guests arriving April 1 will enjoy complimentary cocktails at 4:00 PM in the newly expanded and renovated bar and lounge at The Reefs.
So, when The Reefs reopens in April after four months of renovations, guests can be the first to enjoy The Reefs’ new look and have a chance to win a FREE 2009 vacation. The Reefs’ staff is ready to offer their warm Bermudian hospitality to all The Reefs guests who become part of The Reefs extended family.
For information and reservations, call 800-742-2008, your favorite travel professional or visit www.TheReefs.com
Source: Madigan Pratt & 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".