It’s Southwest Airlines’ birthday, but YOU get the gift! In celebration of the airline’s 38th birthday, Southwest announced today special DING! fares as low as $38 one-way in select markets. These fares are customized for DING! subscribers and will only be available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm CDT on June 18, 2009. In order to have your cake and eat it too, download DING!.
DING! is Southwest Airlines’ downloadable desktop application that delivers discounted fares to a variety of Southwest Airlines destinations. The following are examples of city pairs included in this special $38 one-way fare offer (see Fare Rules below):
— Between New York LaGuardia and Baltimore/Washington for travel July 7 through August 31, 2009
— Between Los Angeles and the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose) for travel July 7 through August 31, 2009
— Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for travel July 7 through August 31, 2009
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Looking for a travel deal that’s on sale TODAY so you can pack your bags TOMORROW? Meet Voyij, the new kid on the flexible travel block.
Heads up budget travelers on a new travel site from the creators of Sidestep, that takes what Kayak did for real-time travel but does it only for travel deals. Voyij.com searches, gathers and brings you only the best deals across the Web - hundreds and hundreds of sites.
It’s the only site on the web that brings you SALES & DEALS specifically around travel. A great place to indulge your last-minute travel bug AND save money doing it.
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THE BEST VALUE VACATIONS OF 2009
10 Places Where Your Dollar Goes Further
Bargains are everywhere, crowds are nowhere, and even the once-haughtiest of waiters will now be your biggest fan. Fortunately, the travel experts at Concierge.com have done your homework for you, putting together 10 vacation destinations where your dollar will get you more than it has in years.
Source: Concierge.com
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Travel to Costa Rica on the Cheap
NatureAir Announces Kids Fly Free Summer Program
Today NatureAir, the world’s first voluntary carbon neutral airline, announces that families in pursuit of a great summer deal are getting their wish with the airline’s kids fly free summer savings program.
From June 15 through August 30, 2009 Nature Air is opening up its skies for children up to 11 years old to all destinations NatureAir flies in Costa Rica with the purchase of two adult round trip tickets.
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If you’ve been waiting for a good summer fare to Italy, this is it…
Fly to 24 exciting Italian destinations on Alitalia between June 4 and August 16, 2009 for just $749 roundtrip. With this great fare you have your pick of beautiful and historic cities from the Alps to Sicily.
Find a great fare now
Source: Orbitz
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From iconic hotels and electric nightlife, to luxurious spas, abundant golf courses and fun-filled casinos, Las Vegas is a destination like no other. With vacation packages including airfare and hotel stay from
$68* per person, per night, the deals are on for a Las Vegas getaway.
Source: American Airlines, Inc.
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Just when you thought you couldn’t afford a summer vacation, along come these hot deals…
Aventouras Offers Affordable Summer Adventures in the Galapagos
Hike alongside giant tortoises and through ancient lava fields, snorkel and kayak with sea lions, sharks, and penguins, and view the finches that inspired Darwin into genius theories. This is just a taste of what travelers will experience with Aventouras’ Galapagos Island eco-adventure..Aventouras
Casper Offers a June $99 Golf Getaway
This June, Casper is offering a $99 “Stay and Play” golfing package for summer golfers who have the itch for a quick getaway at a great value. This special offer includes hitting the links at the beautiful Three Crowns Golf Club for two 18 hole rounds of golf, a golf cart rental, and one night’s lodging in a participating hotel…Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Get a Free Nights’ Stay Near Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon
The Sequoia High Sierra Camp, a backcountry retreat that offers travelers the ultimate outdoor adventure with deluxe amenities, pampered hospitality, and distinctive cuisine surrounded by California’s majestic Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks , is offering a generous discount for summer travelers…Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Two-For-One Travel with Great River Journey this Summer!
The Great River Journey is a unique world-class geotour, unfolding over eight days and 600 kilometers of wilderness in Yukon Gold Rush territory. It combines the adventure of a wilderness river safari with a journey of personal discovery-there is no other product like it in North America…Great River Journey, Inc.
Great Deals for Utah National Parks Visitors
The Cedar City-Brian Head region of Utah is the natural base for visits to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. They are linked by scenic byways that create a grand circle for visiting red stone canyons, mesas, cliffs and beautiful rivers…Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau
Colorado’s Historic 4UR Ranch Offers Summer Family Travel Deal
The historic 4UR Ranch offers families an easy and all-inclusive vacation spot complete with plenty of outdoor adventure, Colorado’s legendary scenery, and sweater cool weather into August. Right now the 4UR Ranch is offering a 10% discount off the total price of booking…4UR Ranch
Arizona River Runners Offers $150 off a 3-Day Grand Canyon Rafting and Dude Ranch Trip from Las Vegas
This 3-day/2-night Escape created by Arizona River Runners is a favorite for those who are looking for an action packed short break from Las Vegas and the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon from the bottom up… Arizona River Runners
Lazy E-L Ranch Announces Red Neck Bailout Special - 50% off Rates
Get 50% off a week of sunnin’ your neck under the Montana skies ridin’, ropin’ and having the time of your life at the Lazy E-L. Grab your well deserved personal bailout this summer and escape for a few days…Lazy E-L Ranch
Source: Adventure Travel Media Source
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There are many reasons to spend a getaway in the city this summer, such as thinner crowds and fewer business travelers on weekends, which can mean reduced hotel rates for leisure travelers. Today, Escapes Under $500 columnist Anne Banas at SmarterTravel.com shares her top summer deals around the country, from New York City to San Diego.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection offers generous savings for planning ahead with their 2010 Pay-In-Full and Early Booking Discount programs.
Couples who book a 2010 Uniworld all-inclusive Europe river cruise and pay-in-full for their trip before September 30, 2009, can save up to $2,000 ($1,000 per person) on select programs in Europe (http://www.uniworld.com/offers.asp). And those who simply would like to place a deposit on a 2010 river cruise can save up $600 per couple ($300 per person) by booking and depositing by November 30, 2009.
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Experience incredible savings on selected award-winning European vacations.
Trafalgar is launching a new “Last Minute Deals” program featuring additional savings of approximately 10% on a select number of departure dates for fully escorted European tours. Selected departures will only be on sale for a two week period, with new departure dates being made available every two weeks starting June 1. All of the dates offered are Definite Departures, departing within eight weeks of listing. The initial series of departures available for booking from June 1 to June 15 feature savings up to $385 per person off Trafalgar’s published rates.
Trafalgar’s expertly designed European vacations allow travelers to experience the history of Europe’s cities and charming villages this summer with unbeatable services, tremendous value and now great savings. Selected “Last Minute Deals” include departures on popular itineraries such as “Best of France,” “Best of Ireland” and a “Taste of Britain.” For a full list of departures and special promotional codes please visit www.trafalgartours.com/lastminute.
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JUST ANNOUNCED
Finally, a reason to celebrate the sinking economy: Summer fares to Europe starting at less than $400 round-trip! Prices like this for peak-season flights to Europe (June through August travel) do not come along often. Departures are available from New York, but at these prices you can pair them with a connecting flight and still save big.
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Source: Smarter Travel Media
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RETURN TO MEXICO WITH AN ENHANCED ROSEWOOD ESCAPES OFFER FOR SUMMER TRAVEL
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has just announced an enhanced Rosewood Escapes promotion for their two ultra-luxury properties in Mexico, Rosewood Mayakobá on the Riviera Maya and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos.
The enhanced Rosewood Escapes offer includes the following at both properties:
· $200 resort credit (applicable to anything except room or tax charges)
· Upgrade upon availability at check-in
· Daily breakfast for two
The Rosewood Escapes nightly rate at Rosewood Mayakobá begins at $395. The offer is valid through September 30, 2009, and there is a four-night minimum stay requirement.
The Rosewood Escapes nightly rate at Las Ventanas begins at $515. The offer is valid through October 14, 2009, and there is a three-night minimum stay requirement.
To book an escape please visit www.rosewoodescapes.com or call 888.ROSEWOOD (888.767.3966).
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Looking to stretch your vacation dollars? Travelers can earn a $50 prepaid cash card after just three separate stays with Choice Hotels International this summer. Combined with value-conscious nightly rates and amenities that save still more – like free breakfast and free Internet access — that’s a summer of savings too good to pass up.
Here’s how the Choice Hotels cash card promotion works: After every third qualifying stay at any Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites or Ascend Collection hotel through Aug. 13, guests will automatically receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a prepaid $50 cash card. Unlike some hotel promotions, you can earn this reward as many times as you like. To be eligible for this promotion, book your stay through http://www.choicehotels.com or 800-4CHOICE.
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FARE WAR!
Low-cost carrier AirTran may have started the latest domestic fare war, but American, Northwest, and United are refusing to be left behind. All three airlines are matching AirTran’s lowest prices on many major routes for travel through October. Book by Thursday, June 4, for the lowest prices.
Source: Smarter Travel Media LLC
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30+ Hotels & Resorts Offer Menu of Mouth-Watering Deals at Unprecedented Prices
To lure visitors back to Los Cabos, the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau launched today ‘Los Cabos a la Carte,’ a promotion in which travelers can select a vacation package of their choice from a menu of incredible savings offered exclusively online at www.visitloscabos.travel.
‘Los Cabos a la Carte’ offers include free room nights, resort credits of up to $350 per day, complimentary room upgrades, dinners for two at award-winning restaurants, discounts on luxurious spa treatments, free rounds of golf on championship courses and more. Each vacation package offers different discounts and services, specific to the participating resort.
For more information and to view the complete ‘Los Cabos a la Carte’ menu of vacation packages, please visit the new official website of the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.visitloscabos.travel.
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The brand new Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, located in the historic capital city of Willemstad, offers up grand opening travel savings.
Book now ‘til July 15, 2009 and get up to $200 towards your airfare, breakfast for two daily and the fourth night free when you book four consecutive nights.
Rates from: $235-$339
Valid Through: July 15, 2009
Find out more
PROMOTIONAL CODE: ZJL
Source: Marriott International, Inc
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With summer fast approaching, many travelers are itching to find the ultimate in entertainment with a theme park vacation. Don’t let a hurting economy and expensive entrance fees stand in the way. Discover 10 of the country’s top theme parks that offer summer fun on a reasonable budget.
Source: SmarterTravel.com
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4-Night Flight + Hotel Packages from $663
Thinking about taking a trip to Mexico? There are huge savings at Travelocity to be had!
Right now, when you book a 4-night Flight + Hotel package, you’ll save big on your Mexicana flight.
What are you waiting for? The margaritas are calling!
- First Ticket Date: May 1, 2009
- Last Ticket Date: June 15, 2009
- First Travel Date: May 1, 2009
- Last Travel Date: June 30, 2009
Source: Travelocity
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Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa in Rancho Mirage and Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs are offering rejuvenating getaways at bargain prices. The resorts’ packages offer discounted rooms, dining specials and free play in their casinos.
At Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa guests can enjoy world-class entertainers like Jay Leno, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more at the resort’s premier concert theatre: The Show.
At Spa Resort Casino, guests can relax in the resort’s legendary hot mineral springs, located just steps away from the quaint boutiques of downtown Palm Springs.
The Summer Getaway and Paradise Nights Packages include:
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Give a “Hoot” With Fares As Low As $29*
AirTran Airways, today launched a sale for travel from Atlanta on late evening flights 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.
“For some of our more nocturnal passengers, nighttime is a prime time to get things done and get out of town,” said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. “These night owls can take advantage of great fares on late flights with AirTran Airways during our latest fare sale.”
These special fares are available for purchase through May 29, 2009, and are good for travel through September 8, 2009. Travel is valid from Atlanta only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on flights departing after 10 p.m. 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 from Atlanta only:
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