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TOP 10 DEALS — WEEK OF DECEMBER 15, 2008 Are you experiencing an unexplained urge to save? Each week Orbitz.com compiles the ten best travel deals from our site to help put you on the path to travel wellbeing. Enjoy. |
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Get more for your dollar with Ascott International Enjoy a complimentary 3rd night stay through 03/02 |
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Flights for $200 or less round-trip Actual fares are updated daily and include all taxes and fees |
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Last minute savings on flights! Travel this weekend or next and save |
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Save up to 55% off All-inclusive Resorts! Great savings at Sandals, Palace, Superclubs & Occidental Resorts |
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4-star Hotel Jerome Aspen Mountain Save 25% off 4+ night stays through 04/12 |
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Mexico Vacations – Head south of the border and save big Save up to 40% off featured hotels across Mexico |
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5-star Las Vegas Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Enjoy $100.00 in resort credit through 01/31 |
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Bermuda Vacations – Book by 03/27 and save up to $400 Valid on 4+ nt vacation packages with promo code 4BERMUDA400 |
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Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco Receive a $25 food & beverage credit through 01/04 |
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Carnival Cruise Lines – 3 night Bahamas Book your cruise today and receive free upgrades |
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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 Away with Fares as Low as $39*
AirTran Airways today launched a sale for travel with fares starting as low as $39*. 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.
These special fares are available for purchase through December 18, 2008, and are good for travel through March 11, 2009. The lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Additional sale fares are valid for travel 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.
Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Atlanta - Bloomington/Normal $59 $79
Atlanta - Charleston $39 $59
Atlanta - Ft. Myers $64 $84
Atlanta - Los Angeles $129 $149
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Navigate Oceania, the collection of 28 inspired New Zealand and Fiji luxury lodges, retreats and private islands announces for 2009 eight new luxe individually themed experiences. Discover New Zealand and the Pacific with up to 40% exchange rate discounts on the US$ and UK₤ from six months ago. Rediscover adventures and experiences with new luxe themes of Spa, Culture, Wilderness, Adventure, Discoverer, South Pacific, Wine and Gourmet.
Karine Thomas, Director of Navigate Oceania said “Never has the time been more right to visit New Zealand and Fiji with unprecedented exchange rates of 40% less than just 6 months ago. NOW is the time to discover the very best lodges, retreats and private islands of New Zealand and Fiji. In New Zealand, travel from your lodge by private light aircraft to whale watch in the Pacific Ocean, experience magical benefits of indigenous Maori well-being remedies using the renowned microbacterial properties of wild Manuka honey with locally sourced blossoms, herbs and china clay in restful and reviving therapies for men and women – individually designed, or by special chiefs permission in sharing the traditional Fijian Kava Ceremony gain access to the ancient fire walking sites and be initiated into the secret rituals local tribesman undertake to walk the hot stones safely. The very best of our Navigate collection brings unprecedented experiences to the international traveler”!
Treat yourself to a luxury break at one of these eight stunning luxe properties in the most sought after locations in New Zealand and Fiji with unprecedented savings. Whether it’s to rejuvenate, relax, experience gastronomic delights or for a decedent short break.
All experiences are valid to 31 March 2009 and include the very best accommodation in your choice of a luxury lodge, retreat or private island.
New Summer 2009 Experiences:
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 ME TO THE SUN
Book a Trip to Los Cabos Now and Enjoy Free Airfare
Courtesy of the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau
This winter, fly to Los Cabos for free to enjoy the sun, sand and sea courtesy of the destination’s most luxurious hotels and resorts.
Beginning now and valid through 2009, over 20 world-class hotels and resorts in Los Cabos are offering visitors the opportunity to “leave it all behind” and enjoy a sun-filled and worry-free vacation while saving on airfare. The “Fly Me to the Sun” program provides guests with a $400 per room credit upon hotel check-out, virtually reimbursing guests the cost of one airline ticket.
“With so many fine resorts participating in this promotion from charming boutique hotels to luxury resorts, including several all-inclusive properties, we anticipate a great response and look forward to welcoming a multitude of sun-seekers to Los Cabos this winter,” says Gonzalo Franyutti, President of the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For a complete list of participating hotels and details, please visit www.visitloscabos.travel or contact your local travel agent. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other hotel promotion and special conditions apply.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
In the spirit of getting the best value in your travel experiences, Wildland Adventures is offering some excellent deals and discounts on their favorite adventures. Check out these great Wildland Adventures - at great prices!
Note: Some offers require booking by December 31. Limitations apply. Not available with other discounts or commissions. Call for details at (800) 345-4453.
SOUTHERN AFRICA
» Botswana: A Free Deluxe Camp
Fly from Victoria Falls, Zambia to hidden bush camps in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti plains on Wings Over Northern Botswana and they’ll add one free extra night at any one of the deluxe camps included in the itinerary.
» South Africa: 20% Off Safari!
Reserve and pay in full for any Wildland Adventure in South Africa for 2009 trips and take 20% off their current published price.
EAST AFRICA
» Tanzania: Savings on Luxury
Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa or the Tanzania Luxury Walking Safari receive $250 off per person on either tour for travel dates between now and the end of 2009 (holiday exceptions).
CENTRAL AMERICA
» Costa Rica: Discounts for Families
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".
New sale offers extra discounts on top regional deals twice every month
Travelers looking for the most up-to-date deals on the Web should check out Orbitz’s Deal-O-Rama webpage at deals.orbitz.com on the first and fifteenth of the month. To take advantage of these savings, travelers can use the promotion codes DEALOHOTEL to save 10 percent on select hotels or DEALOVACA to save $75 off select 3+ night flight + hotel packages. As an added feature, during each regional sale the travel insiders at Orbitz will highlight a further discounted vacation package.
Deal-O-Rama — Dec. 15
Winter-weary Americans looking for warmer pastures have a reason to escape the cold weather with the December 15th “Deal-O-Rama” destination: Hawaii.
Hawaii’s featured 4-night hotel + flight package:
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel from $678 per person*
Located directly across from Waikiki Beach, this 4-star hotel offers savings up to $360 per traveler.
Offer includes:
- 35% off
- Free breakfast on the beach daily
- 2-for-1 luau
- Kids eat free
- Free kids fun pack
For the complete list of available package and hotel deals, visit deals.orbitz.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".
LET FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS GIVE YOU A “LIFT” THIS WINTER WITH AN ULTIMATE SKI GETAWAY
Ultimate Ski Package Features Accommodation, Lift Tickets and Breakfast for an Enticing Offer
Travelers who flock to the slopes instead of the beach will find a warm welcome in a cool place this winter - Canada. As the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canada is easily one of the world’s foremost locales for skiing and snowboarding, offering spectacular scenery and a wealth of après ski activities. As an added bonus, US travelers heading north of the border this winter will also benefit from a favorable exchange rate, enabling them to stretch their dollar even further with savings of close to 20%.
Making it easy for travelers to experience the very best of the Great White North this winter is Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and its value-added Ultimate Ski Package. With attractive pricing starting from $239 a night, the Ultimate Ski Package combines nightly accommodation, daily breakfast, and two adult lift tickets per day, and is available throughout the 2008/09 snow season.
Whether it’s enjoying the fresh powdered terrain, the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and ski-in, ski-out access at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler, sipping a mug of hot cocoa at Fairmont Tremblant after a day of skiing Quebec’s majestic Laurentian peaks, or bypassing the lineups to purchase lift tickets at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the Ultimate Ski Package allows travelers to get the most out of their winter holiday.
For a full list of locations and pricing, or to make reservations, please visit www.fairmont.com/skipackages.
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".
Mark the beginning of the Charles Darwin anniversary year with unprecedented savings of $2,300 per person on select Abercrombie & Kent Galápagos departures between January 8 - February 5, 2009 including Wonders of the Galápagos, Wonders of Peru & the Galápagos and Signature Peru & the Galápagos journeys. Independent travellers may apply these savings to any Tailor Made journey to the Galápagos.Commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work On the Origin of Species in the same places that inspired him. January is the time of year when land birds are nesting and green sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Adult marine iguanas become brightly coloured in preparation for mating season. Experience the natural world just as Darwin did — to a degree that’s virtually impossible anywhere else.
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 12 and under can sail free on three-night voyages aboard the Disney Wonder when accompanied by two full-fare paying guests within the same stateroom. This offer is valid for most sailings from Jan. 22 to May 28, 2009, and covers a variety of stateroom categories, ranging from deluxe family staterooms with verandahs to standard inside staterooms. However, there are a limited number of staterooms available for this special offer. While the cruise fare with this special offer is free for guests 12 and under, guests who book will be responsible for Government Taxes and Fees for all stateroom occupants, including those 12 and under.
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".
Island-wide Value-Added Program Includes Hotel Savings of More Than 20%; More than 10% Savings on Flights from American Airlines
For anyone whose New Year’s resolutions include saving money in 2009 without having to sacrifice that hard-earned winter vacation, St. Kitts & Nevis is the place to go.
The islands are launching a destination wide added value offer, “Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis” which provides the 5th night free on stays of at least 4 nights at participating hotels on St. Kitts & Nevis. Guests also receive a complimentary $75 food and beverage or other resort credit* at participating hotels, which cuts down on expenses for an even better deal.
In addition, American Airlines is offering more than a 10% discount off standard published rates when booking flights in conjunction with a stay at a participating hotel as part of the “Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis” offer.
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".
Pamper your loved one with a romantic getaway to Taos, New Mexico this winter. For a limited time, Hotel La Fonda is offering this special package for couples at the historic hotel on the Plaza in Taos.
Enjoy 2 days of skiing at the world renowned Taos Ski Resort, followed by rejuvenating massages for both of you and a gourmet dinner at Joseph’s Table Restaurant.
Romantic / Plush Package from Hotel La Fonda de Taos
Taos Wintertime Romance, Recreation & Relaxation for Two
Package Includes:
- Two luxurious nights lodging in a Deluxe Plaza King room
- Two days skiing (4 full-day adult passes) at
- world-class Taos Ski Valley
- Dinner at Joseph’s Table Restaurant ($100 gift card)
- Two one-hour his & her massages
- Flowers, Champagne, Chocolates
- Complimentary Starbuck’s coffees & teas
- Private D.H. Lawrence Forbidden Art Tour
- Package price is $899 per couple, plus applicable taxes.*
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".
Sampling the exceptional restaurants on St. Barts will be easier on the wallet in 2009.
Wimco Villas is launching a dining card, available exclusively to its clients, that peels 10 percent off the cost of a meal at a growing list of island restaurants for guests booking a Wimco Villas vacation (villa or hotel) on St. Barts for travel anytime from Jan. 4, 2009 through Dec. 14, 2009.
Restaurants range from the hip beachside Nikki Beach café to the classic Le Gaiac, the Relais & Chateaux centerpiece of Hotel Le Toiny; and from the traditional Wall House to the cutting edge cuisine of Tamarin.
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".
Special Offer Valid for A Limited Period
Air Jamaica is beating the holiday rush and making travel to the Caribbean more affordable this winter season. For travel departures on December 8 or December 9, 2008, Air Jamaica passengers can take advantage of an early holiday gift and escape the cold temperatures to soak up the warm and favorable climate of the Caribbean. Sale fares are valid from selected gateways in the U.S. to Kingston or Montego Bay and Barbados.
Act fast to benefit from these unbeatable one-way sale fares good for departure on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9, 2008 and combinable with any available fare for the return trip to the U.S.
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 not too late for a trip to Mexico in 2008! Right now at American Airlines, flights to Mexico start at only $77* each way based on round-trip purchase. Whether you prefer to celebrate the season in Cancun, Los Cabos or Acapulco – now is the time to book your flight. Purchase your ticket by December 18, 2008, and travel through December 31, 2008, to enjoy these low fares.
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 Away with Fares as Low as $39*
AirTran Airways announced today a sale for travel with fares starting as low as $39*. 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.
These special fares are available for purchase through December 11, 2008, and are good for travel through March 11, 2009. The lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Additional sale fares are valid for travel 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.
Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares are valid in either direction:
Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Atlanta - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $64 $84
Atlanta - Charleston, SC $39 $59
Atlanta - Columbus, Ohio $59 $79
Atlanta - Ft. Lauderdale $64 $84
Atlanta - Gulfport/Biloxi $39 $59
Atlanta - Los Angeles $129 $149
Atlanta - Milwaukee $74 $94
Atlanta - New York (LaGuardia) $74 $94
Atlanta - Orlando $59 $79
Atlanta - San Juan $99 $119
Atlanta - West Palm Beach $59 $79
Atlanta - Wichita $64 $84
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Boston $59 $79
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Orlando $78 $98
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".
Remember the days when winter vacation meant flying to NY to go ice skating in Central Park, heading on a guys’ trip to Las Vegas, or taking the week off of work to relax on the beach in the Caribbean? In today’s economy, wonderful trips like these seem far-fetched and a thing of the past. However, Barbara Messing of Travel-Ticker.com, home to some of the best insider deals to the world’s favorite destinations, has come up with five easy ways travelers can experience an amazing and affordable winter trip, as long as they are in the know about discounts and ways to save on travel.
“The silver lining of the economic downturn is that there has never been a better time to find a good travel deal,” said Barbara Messing, vice president at Travel Ticker. “On Travel-Ticker.com, we have incredible discounts and deals that fit every consumer’s wish — whether you’re looking for cheap airfare to spend a traditional holiday season visiting grandma, or long for a spontaneous escape to an exotic locale.”
This year’s w-i-n-t-e-r tips include:
1) W — Win in Vegas with a 4-star Strip hotel for $55 per night
Stay at the 4-star Luxor hotel on the Las Vegas Strip for $55 per
night! Vegas experienced a boom over the last seven years as a
Renaissance destination offering exquisite dining and a buzzing
nightlife, but has been hit hard since the economic downturn. This is a
good thing for travelers because in order to entice customers who may
be skittish of vacationing in these economic times, hotels are betting
on discounts and throwing in ‘extras’ of dining, gaming, spa and show.
Travel Ticker has an exclusive: 4-star Palms Vegas resort for $79 a
night that comes with a $50 dining credit. See: http://www.travel-ticker.com/Destination/Las_Vegas
2) I — Imagine Hawaii Flight/Hotel Packages under $700
Yes you can! Hawaii is no longer out of reach. Since some airlines
stopped flying to Hawaii, more hotel rooms have become available and
are offering great opportunities for travelers. On Travel Ticker
there’s currently a 5-night hotel/flight package to Waikiki for only
$682. Knowing that flights alone to Hawaii normally come to $600, these
packages are a great bargain and allow you to stretch your vacation
budget further. Knowing that all of your travel expenses are covered up
front can allow you to enjoy your vacation even more. Right now,
Travel Ticker has many all-inclusive package deals, especially at
luxury resorts.
See PACKAGES: http://www.travel-ticker.com/Type/Packages
See HAWAII: http://www.travel-ticker.com/Destination/Hawaii
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".
Has this ever happened to you? You visit a website, see the trip you’ve been dreaming of, but the price is a bit too high.
That’s where custom trip specialists, Myths & Mountains, come to the rescue. Talk with them about your budget and they’ll work closely with you. They’ll change hotels, alter travel dates, turn a 17-day/16-night trip into a 15-day/14-night journey. You name it, they’ll do just about anything to make your trip fit within your budget.
Check out some of their most popular journeys listed below. For a complete showing of all trips, visit www.MythsAndMountains.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".
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today launched a sale for travel from Atlanta to select destinations with fares starting as low as $29*. 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.
These special fares are available for purchase on November 24, 2008, and are good for travel from December 3, 2008 through December 17, 2008 as well as January 6, 2009 through February 11, 2009. Fares are valid for travel on nonstop flights departing Atlanta on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 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.
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".
Are you experiencing an unexplained urge to save? Each week the gang at Orbitz.com compile their ten best travel deals from their site to help put you on the path to travel wellbeing. Here’s what’s on tap this week. Enjoy!
Flights for $200 or less round-trip
Actual fares are updated daily and include all taxes and fees
Christmas and Hanukkah flight deals
Secure your seats now for the busy holiday travel season!
American Airlines: Holiday flights on sale!
Hurry and book by Wednesday, 11/26!
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 Just In From SmarterTravel.com…
AirTran has announced a new sale for fall and winter travel. Fares start at $39 one-way or $78 round-trip, and cities include Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, and San Antonio.
Their expert advice: “Overall, this is a decent offer from AirTran. Consider this sale, but be sure to shop around before you book.”
For more details, Click Here.
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".