Do you slave away 50-weeks-a-year dreaming about the 2-week ski vacation, cruise, beach holiday, or trip to the islands you’re going to take only to discover that getting out of town isn’t really affordable? Well maybe it is more affordable than you think!
I recently discovered this ebook jammed packed this book with 150 pages of in-depth information about making your dream trips a reality by teaching you how to make any trip affordable, and how to plan so that you can travel more than you ever thought possible.
Divided into three sections, the first part of the book uncovers the secrets to affordable travel; the second part teaches you how to be your own travel planner; and part three shows you how to find the best deals on airfares, cruises, car rentals, trains, buses, hotels, hostels and more. It even gives you a section on how you can stay all over the world for free!
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".
Sensational Ways to Savor and Save on Colorado’s Brilliant Fall Foliage
Experience Colorado during one of the state’s best kept secrets - autumn - when the mountains shimmer with golden aspen tree leaves. There’s a variety of fun festivals, harvest celebrations and great vacation packages to be had. Below are a few ideas to inspire ‘leaf peepers’ looking for a picture perfect, affordable Colorado vacation. For a complete list of hot deals, visit www.hotdealscolorado.com
- Wine Away the Weekend. Celebrate Colorado wine and food at the annual Colorado Mountain Winefest. Enjoy wine maker’s dinners, wine pairingcourses, a variety of seminars and tastings and much more. One of the highlights of the weekend is sure to be the 16th Annual Tour deVineyards, a scenic bike ride through Colorado’s wine countrybeginning in Grand Junction, September 19th, 2009.www.coloradowinefest.com
- Your Way or the Byway. Hit the road on one of Colorado’s 25 Scenic and Historic Byways. Try the West Elk Loop, where you can soak in the brilliant foliage over Kebler Pass, enjoy farm fresh cherries and apples in Hotchkiss and explore the quaint Victorian-era mountain town of Crested Butte. Or, cruise along the Collegiate Peaks Byway and check out Colorado’s highest concentration of towering “fourteeners” (14,000-foot peaks). www.coloradobyways.org
- Zip the Day Away! Head to Durango in Southwest Colorado and delight in the fall colors while soaring through the forest canopy on a zip line with Soaring Treetop Adventures. Your guided adventure includes first-class train transportation in new private luxury cars aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a full day of Soaring , a four-course lunch served on an elevated platform overlooking the surrounding scenery. Price just $399. www.soaringtreetopadventures.com
- Flaunt Aspen’s Gold. The hip Sky Hotel in Aspen is offering the Aspen Gold foliage package, which includes a 15 percent discount on accommodations, complimentary valet parking, and a $25 gas card. This package is available from September 12 - October 31, 2009. www.theskyhotel.com
- Once Upon a Llama. Enjoy majestic Rocky Mountain National Park with llama pack trips with Kirk’s Fly Shop in Estes Park. Check out the foliage and cool Colorado wildlife while taking a guided llama ride. Day trips, including lunch, start at $175 for a party of two. http://www.kirksflyshop.com/llama-pack-trips-I-3.html
- Enjoy the Gold, Save Some Green in Breckenridge. Groups of four can stay in Breckenridge for four nights, enjoy a two-hour ATV tour to view the colors of the Ten Mile Range, ride through the fall foliage during a 1.5 hour horseback ride, or on a bike ride down Vail Pass. The price is only $79 per person per night. www.gobreck.com
- Haute Air Balloon Ride Over the Rockies. Treat yourself and someone special to a spectacular flight in a hot air balloon, a great way to enjoy the changing of the leaves. The Millennium Harvest House in Boulder’s Hot Air Balloon over the Rockies package includes overnight accommodations for two adults, breakfast for two adults at Thyme on the Creek Restaurant, transportation to and from the launch site and a 1-hour Sunrise Flight with champagne toast. Packages start at $539. www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder
Source: Colorado Tourism Office
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Celebrating 25 years of vacations, Marriott Vacation Club Resorts is offering getaways to one of more than 45 resorts worldwide at rates they’ve never offered before. Reserve now and save 25 percent off room rates starting at $74 per night* at participating Marriott Vacation Club resorts.
Marriott Vacation Club Celebrates 25 Years
Travel to Spain’s Costa del Sol or escape to paradise in Hawaii. Enjoy the beauty and vistas of California’s Lake Tahoe or visit a city filled with history like Boston. Play at the famed theme parks in Orlando or relax and rejuvenate on Hilton Head Island.
Save money and spend time in a luxurious villa with all the comforts of home at resorts located in over 30 of the finest destinations. Enjoy spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens, separate living/dining areas, multiple televisions with DVD player(s), private lanai or balcony, washer/dryer and wireless Internet access. Two-bedroom villas can accommodate up to eight guests.
Reservations must be made by November 15 for stays between September 8 through November 20, 2009 to receive this limited time discount. To book the 25th Anniversary Rate, visit http://www.marriott.com/MVC25thRate and use promotional code FSZ or call 1-800-VILLAS-9.
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".
How cool is this!…
NISBET PLANTATION OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY FLIP VIDEOS FOR GUESTS
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a lot more – especially when it comes to memorable vacations. Now guests at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, can capture their time at the resort and on the unspoiled island of Nevis using the resort’s complimentary Flip Mino video camcorders.
With a sleek design and capacity for up to 60 minutes of video, the Flip Mino camcorders are easy to bring along on a guided island tour or a ride around Nevis on one of the resort’s scooters. To make it even easier to share vacation memories, the videos can be easily transferred via a USB port to a guest’s laptop or Nisbet Plantation staff can burn the movies to a keepsake disc.
One of the first guests to use the Flip Mino camcorders was wedding photographer Greg Keysar and his wife Krista. Check out why Greg says “Nisbet is a must stay” by viewing his video on their stay at Nisbet Plantation on Vimeo and see all the fun from their hike through the jungle with tour guide Jim Johnson on YouTube.
For more information and booking, visit www.NisbetPlantation.com, call toll-free at 1-800-742-6008 or speak to your travel agent.
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".
DIVE THE DEPTHS OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WITHOUT GIVING BUDGETS THE BENDS
photo courtesy Dive St. Vincent
Dive St. Vincent and Mariners Hotel Launch “Summer/Fall Dive Special” With More Dives and a Bonus Hotel Night for Less
Dive St. Vincent and Mariners Hotel in St. Vincent beckon cost-conscious travelers to explore this diver’s mecca with their enhanced “7 Nights/10 Dives” package featuring special savings of US$106 per diver. The best value “Summer/Fall Dive Special” package is only US$999 per person and includes two extra dives at no cost, plus the 8th night free. Offer valid for travel through November 30.
Dive St. Vincent is the only dive shop in St. Vincent and the Grenadines that specializes in critters. In fact, the owner and PADI & NAUI certified instructor, Bill Tewes, is the very person who put St. Vincent on the critter diving map of the world. Joining Bill at the dive shop is another PADI instructor and two NAUI certified dive masters who offer full certification courses for ages eight and up, advanced open water excursions for diving connoisseurs, and the introductory “learn to scuba dive” lesson for novices. For more information, visit www.DiveStVincent.com or call 1 (784) 457-4928.
Mariners Hotel is a beachfront boutique property, situated on the pristine Villa Beach. Its 21 guest rooms that are decorated in vibrant Caribbean colors all feature private balconies and air-conditioning. Following a strenuous day of diving, the French Verandah Restaurant, conveniently located on the property of Mariners Hotel, serves superb French cuisine with Caribbean flair. For more information, visit www.marinershotel.com or call 1 (800) 223-1108.
Dive St. Vincent and Mariners Hotel’s “Summer/Fall Dive Special” is US$999 per person, for travel through November 30, and includes: 12 dives with Dive St. Vincent; 8 nights at Mariners Hotel, including daily full breakfast; and roundtrip airport transfers. For more information or bookings, please e-mail bill2s@DiveStVincent.com or call 1 (784) 457-4928.
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".
Flight Deals Across The U.S.
Find great deals to your favorite U.S. destinations now at AA.com. Whether you want to explore a new city or visit friends and family, with fares as low as $39* each way, based on round-trip purchase, American Airlines can get you there this fall.
Purchase your tickets on AA.com by August 25, 2009, to get these low fares.
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".
Why ‘Now’ is the Best Time to Book Travel to Curaçao:
If you are planning to getaway this fall you can save more than $400 per person when you book Curaçao Now. The Curaçao Now promotion is valid for travel through Dec. 15, 2009 and offers travelers flexibility in their travel planning - choose from 19 participating properties - and also receive the following value-added savings: $200-per-person airfare rebate, $200 food and beverage credit, free night at participating hotels, free dive day, free car rental day, discounted admission to Curaçao’s many museums, half-price attractions, tours and transfers, and shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad.
For example, stay at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and Emerald Casino, book the Curaçao Now package and with a free night and $200 food and beverage credit at the resort, rates begin at a net rate of just $99 per night for a five-night 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".
Save $50 on Hotel Stay and Receive $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate
Summer is slipping away, but for travelers looking for an authentic and affordable getaway, there’s still plenty of time and reasons to visit New Orleans.
Enjoy the food, music, architecture and nightlife of the Crescent City now through September 30 and save $50 on hotel stays booked through the city’s official leisure tourism website NewOrleansOnline.com. To further sweeten the deal, visitors taking advantage of this “SAVE50” offer will also receive a complimentary $25 gift certificate to famed local restaurants Commander’s Palace or Café Adelaide.
For more information or to book the SAVE50* promotion, click here
FUN FOR FOODIES:
Looking for more ways to plan the perfect value vacation? Foodies watching their wallets will be delighted with COOLinary Summer New Orleans in which participating restaurants offer three-course lunches at $20 or less and three-course dinners as low as $34 now through September 30. Learn more
MORE TO DO:
Keep handy a list of “Fifty Free Things to Do in New Orleans” which features must-see attractions and must-do activities available throughout the year. Learn more
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Have the Complete SANTA FE Experience at the Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe’s resort, with a very special offer:Deluxe Rooms from only $99 per night Sunday through Thursday and $179 per night Friday and Saturday.
Fireside Dining - Under the New Mexico sky
Please mention the “Sensational Summer Special.” Offer good through October 31, 2009. Offer must be pre-paid, non-refundable at time of booking. Not valid with any other promotion. Based upon availability and not applicable to groups. Blackout dates apply.
(800) 732-2240; www.bishopslodge.com
About Bishop’s Lodge:
Ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America’s premier retreats, the
Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa offers resort-style family vacations, weddings, and
conference facilities. On-site activities also include horseback riding, tennis lessons, and
hiking or biking on miles of trails.
Source: Bishop’s Lodge
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 weather forecast may be gloomy, but Auto Europe has good news for holidaymakers planning to escape the rain with a last-minute break abroad: there are still sizzling seasonal car hire bargains available for last minute travelers all across the USA as well as in Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland, South Africa and Australia.
The message for anyone looking to hire a car abroad during August 2009, is that there are still extremely competitive rates available in both Europe and long-haul destinations. Auto Europe advises that consumers should search car hire rates prior to committing to flights and accommodation as prices can vary widely between different destinations.
To help customers feel confident to book car hire as early as possible, Auto Europe will cancel or amend bookings for free as long as 48 hours or more notice is provided in advance of the agreed car hire collection time.
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Summer isn’t over yet! Squeeze in a last-minute vacation under $250 before class is in session.
Still hoping to squeeze in a summer vacation? There’s a slew of last-minute possibilties to choose from.
Try a new place – even cities you may never have thought about traveling to before. Pick a package, choose your hotel, your flights, your car and go!
And, don’t forget to enter your frequent flier number–your flights will be eligible for frequent flyer credit.
It’s that easy and there’s still time. What are you waiting for?
Source: Travelocity
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 between September 1 and December 12, 2009 and take advantage of 50% Off Fall Special!
Maui’s newest luxury resort, Honua Kai Resort & Spa, offers Fall Special at 50 percent off rates. The Fall Special 2009 rates start at $200 per night for the Ohana Resort View category and 50 percent off published rack rates in Ohana, one- and two-bedroom suite categories, based on availability. Rates are valid September 1 through December 12, 2009, based upon double occupancy in Ohana and one-bedroom, and up to four in two-bedroom category.
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The Boom Baby Boom Package includes:• Guaranteed room upgrade
• Grandkids stay, play and eat for free in same room
• Coupon for a two-night ‘bounce back’ return stay next year
• Welcome gift in room upon arrival
• Weekly guest speakers from focusing on health, financial and estate planning, retirement, spa/wellness and social media
• Baby Boom portrait as a keepsake of your stay in Jamaica
• $40 off a rejuvenating one-hour spa treatment per person
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".
PLAN AHEAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH VACATION VALUES AT NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB ON NEVIS
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, NevisSummer is still here, but the intimate and luxurious Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis has already packaged gifts for travelers wishing to escape to the Caribbean this holiday season.
Guests who spend a pre-holiday break at the resort can receive 15% off a stay of four days or more. For Christmas, Nisbet Plantation will give guests a complimentary bottle of champagne, complimentary one-hour massage and either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day free, including taxes. The Christmas offer applies to seven-night stays between December 19 and 26 or December 26 and January 2.
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, recognized as one of the best Caribbean hotels, invites travelers to make plans now for the holidays and to take advantage of exceptional seasonal getaway values at Nisbet Plantation.
Escape to a well-deserved holiday retreat with loved ones at the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn located right on the beach. Nisbet Plantation offers guests a relaxing vacation in an intimate setting on the unspoiled island of Nevis.
Famed for its hospitality and exceptional cuisine, Nisbet Plantation will offer guests a turkey day twist on its popular Thursday Night Beachfront Dinner. At the annual Thanksgiving Feast on the Beach, guests can enjoy a traditional menu along with the resort’s popular Caribbean fare.
Travelers looking to relax before the season’s hustle and bustle can benefit from Nisbet Plantation’s Pre-Holiday Break offer. Beat the holiday travel traffic, skip the premium airfares and save 15% on a stay of four days or more between December 1 and December 19, 2009. To take advantage of this offer, guests need to book their trip by November 30. Daily rates begin at $442 for double occupancy and include breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner.
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".
Big Sale! $34 O/W Flights - 1,500 Routes on Sale - Frontier, United, and Continental Compete*
Low-cost carrier Frontier has announced a new sale featuring more than 1,500 routes, including flights to/from Chicago, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Fares start at $34 one-way for travel into mid-January. Frontier has the lowest price on nearly every route we checked, although United and Continental offer solid competition for a few others.
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Source: Smarter Travel Media LLC
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Travel to Various Destinations with Fares as Low as $39*
AirTran Airways has launched another great sale for travel to all of the airline’s destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Sale fares are available for purchase through July 28, 2009, and are good for travel through December 16, 2009. Lowest fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and 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:
Check Out These Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak
Allentown/Bethlehem - Ft. Lauderdale $64 $64
Asheville, NC - Orlando $44 $44
Atlanta - Akron/Canton $59 $89
Atlanta - Cancun $79 $109
Atlanta - Charlotte $39 $59
Atlanta - Houston $69 $99
Atlanta - Los Angeles $119 $159
Atlanta - Minneapolis/St. Paul $74 $104
Atlanta - Orlando $59 $89
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Boston $39 $49
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 doesn’t take much to talk me into a trip to the Caribbean. What’s not to love? Each island has a personality and flavor all it’s own and it’s great fun to explore and discover the differences.
I love the people, music, food, colors, nightlife, beaches and, of course, the marine life. I never tire of the place. And, with prices like these it’s even easier to find an excuse to book that island getaway.
Now is the time to take advantage of great deals on Caribbean hotels.
Learn more
Source: Travelocity.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".
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE = WORM AND UP TO $800 IN SAVINGS ON SUPERCLUBS 2010 VACATIONS
Breezes Resorts Celebrates = New Properties with Discounted Rates
SuperClubs is offering up to $800 in savings to travelers who plan ahead and book their Breezes Resorts vacations by July 31, 2009 for travel between January 2 and December 17, 2010.
In celebration of Breezes’ expansion, with the opening of its first Panamanian property in September, and the addition of three Jamaican properties to its brand portfolio on November 1, SuperClubs is offering deeply discounted prices on all 2010 vacations at its six Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas and Panama, plus its two famous Hedonism playgrounds.
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".
I’m headed to France in September for a walk with The Wayfarers and wish I’d snagged this deal when I booked my flight.
But, no reason you should miss out! Right now, you can find low fares on American Airlines to fantastic European destinations.
Purchase your tickets on AA.com by July 14, 2009, to get these low fares. Travel must be completed by November 24, 2009.
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".
Low-cost favorite JetBlue has just put a variety of sunny destinations on sale with flights starting at $29 each way for travel into October. Destinations include the Caribbean, Bermuda, Costa Rica, and Mexico. These sale fares are the best available for nearly every route, with American, Delta, and US Airways matching fares on a few of the routes.
Source: Smarter Travel
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".