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Source: American Airlines.
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Spring in Yellowstone National Park means the arrival of newborn wildlife and colorful wildflowers and a discounted price on Frontier Cabins at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins. Concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts has reduced the rate on Frontier Cabins to $99 through May 24. The Lake Yellowstone Hotel opens for the summer season May 11.
The cabin discount occurs in advance of the park’s busiest months of June, July and August and is a good choice for travelers who prefer to visit the park when there are fewer visitors. Springtime in Yellowstone is also a popular time for wildlife viewing because it is when newborn elk and bison calves, wolf pups, bear cubs and other animals make their debuts. |
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Looking to relax and unwind with a Caribbean escape this Spring that won’t break the bank? Take advantage of value-packed specials at Bay Gardens Resorts this Spring for Easter, Mother’s Day and Saint Lucia Jazz at two of its three Saint Lucia properties - The Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn.
Nestled in the heart of Saint Lucia’s entertainment capital, Rodney Bay Village, both properties offer superior accommodations, traditional Caribbean cuisine, and the finest in service and hospitality. Within walking distance of the world famous Reduit Beach, dozens of restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and the recently opened Treasure Bay Casino, Bay Gardens is perfectly situated to offer the best of what Saint Lucia has to offer.
Celebrate Easter, Mother’s Day and Saint Lucia Jazz on a Budget at Bay Gardens Hotel and Inn.
Easter Savings
Easter is a great time for a family escape. Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn doubles the fun for parents and children with their Easter Savings package where children under 16 stay for free. Mom and dad can receive a Couples Massage at La Mer Spa or a romantic three-course dinner at the Trios Caribbean Fusion Restaurant, both located at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, including complimentary babysitting service. Children can take part in a day of fun with an Easter egg hunt, special Easter Sunday Brunch at the Beach Resort, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Rates for a five night package start at US$689 for a family of four in a Superior room including daily Caribbean buffet breakfast – a savings of 60 percent.
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To commemorate one of Britain’s biggest years, national tourism board, VisitBritain has teamed up with British Airways to give away 100 round-trip World Traveller (economy) tickets from any U.S. or Canadian Gateway to London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen.
From March 19 to March 23, 2012, U.S. and Canadian residents will be able to enter to win the chance to visit Britain. Each day VisitBritain and British Airways will post a new question about England, Scotland and Wales on their Facebook pages (Facebook.com/LoveUK; Facebook.com/BritishAirways).
There are no right or wrong answers and the first ten people to respond on each site will win.
Enter today at…
Visit Britain: Facebook.com/LoveUK
British Airways: Facebook.com/BritishAirways
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Fiji is in the Air this Spring.
Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline, announced its new all inclusive friendly fare as low as $1078.00 per person for round trip flights from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji. This is over a 20% savings on Air Pacific’s normal published fare of $1357.00.
“Fiji is in the Air” Offer: Air Pacific round trip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi (NAN) start as low as 1078.00 per person including taxes and fees. Flights are valid for booking from March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012 and travel is valid December 14, 2012. Black out dates: June 15, 2012- August 31, 2012.
Complete details and booking information can be found on fijifriendly.com and airpacific.com.
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King Pacific Lodge, a floating luxury wilderness lodge located on the central coast of British Columbia deep in the Great Bear Rainforest, wants Canadians to make themselves at home this summer. And with half price lodging for the month of June 2012 for Canadian guests, a visit to the eco-friendly seventeen room lodge just got a whole lot more inviting.
King Pacific Lodge, A Rosewood Resort, is offering the experience of a lifetime. During the month of June 2012, Canadians will pay 50% less for a visit to King Pacific Lodge, or $5,100 CAD, for a fully inclusive seven-night stay.
The fully inclusive package features:
• Scenic round-trip chartered flights from Vancouver to the lodge
• Champagne welcome reception and orientation
• Gourmet meals featuring British Columbia’s finest organic and seasonal ingredients
• All beverages including award-winning British Columbia wines
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Whether it’s a staycation, active adventure, tropical getaway or spa day retreat you’re looking for, here are ten sweet Valentine’s Day travel deals to fall in love with.
Buy one and your sweetheart goes for HALF PRICE. A wilderness river or mountain bike trip offers the chance to truly get away and just spend time together. Your guides take the ‘rough’ out of camping and leave you with plenty of time to relax, explore, dig your toes into the sand and keep the focus on each other. Reservations must be made by February 10, 2012. www.bikeraft.com
An all-inclusive Caribbean hideaway is ideal for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway. Try the “Seven Days in Heaven” package at St. Lucia’s Rendezvous boutique hotel for couples, perfect for celebrating each day in a new way. Available from February 10 for stays through the month of February, 2012. The promotional code “My Valentine” must be used when booking. www.theromanticholiday.com
3. Pampered retreat, Kismet Inn, Bath, Maine.
So you don’t have a special someone to lavish sweet nothings on? That doesn’t mean the pampering should go to waste. Replenish and renew your spirit at the Kismet Inn located in Bath, ME. Start your day practicing your best downward dog followed by a centering meditation session. Enjoy a healthy midday meal before heading to the coast for a scenic and relaxing walk along the water. When you leave you’ll feel replenished and happy you spent your Valentines Day getting back in touch with you. www.BnBFinder.com/Kismet
4. Two Nights Free, Namale Resort & Spa, Fiji
Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji special Holiday Romance package, offers guests the chance to stay seven nights at the 5-star resort for the price of five. Voted the Best Hotel for Romance in the South Pacific by Trip Advisor® and One of the Top 50 Most Romantic Places on Earth by Luxury Magazine, the all-inclusive resort and spa provides the idyllic backdrop for romance, unparalleled luxury and privacy. To take advantage of this package, guests must plan to stay at Namale now through February 28, 2012. Couples can also expect extra perks upon their arrival at the resort. www.namalefiji.com
5. Night on the Town, NYC
Planning a romantic trip to New York City? Gray Line New York (the iconic red double decker buses in NYC) is offering a romantic date option for couples or anyone who wants to see the dazzling side of New York City with their Night on the Town tour. Buy two tickets for the Night on the Town Tour for February 14th and recieve $20 off. www.newyorksightseeing.com
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Families who plan their next family escape with The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa through December 31, 2011 will enjoy:
Guaranteed connecting rooms or suite where available- Up to a $100 daily resort credit
- Rates from $289 per night
Book online, or call 866-716-8147 and reference rate code FAM50 or FAM100.
Now kids 12 and under can enjoy food and drink on an all-inclusive basis during your stay. learn more
click here to learn about the family activities at the westin hilton head island resort & spa
click here for more special offers.
Source: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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For those of you who don’t believe the old saying, “once in a lifetime opportunity,” this offer from ROW Adventures may make you want to reconsider…
Check out this wonderful 6 and 7-day trip aboard the M/S Encantada to the Galapagos Islands with adventure travel company ROW Adventures on highly-desirable winter vacation dates, December 24th and 28th. The 6-day trip is priced at just $1890 and the 7-day trip is only $2080 per person*. It’s the perfect way to spend your winter break. *Round-trip airfare from Ecuador to the Islands is included along with two hotel nights in Guayaquil. Booking deadline August 25, 2011.
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Air Pacific Extends “Get Friendly Campaign” Buy One Flight, Get the Second 50% Off*
Need a vacation? Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline and the world’s friendliest airline, is making it easy by extending its “Get Friendly Campaign” until December 31, 2011*. For a limited time, purchase one full price ticket and receive a second companion fare for half the price*. This special deal also extends to other stunning South Pacific destinations and includes 1 free stopover in Fiji. Now that’s friendly!
“GET FRIENDLY” OFFER: Buy a round trip, economy class fare from Los Angeles or Honolulu to Fiji, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Apia, Port Villa, Honiara or Tonga and receive a second fare for 50% off*. To qualify, one passenger must pay full fare and travel with a companion that pays 50% off the second fare*. Flights must be booked by December 31, 2011 and travel must be completed by March 31, 2012.
For more detailed information on this offer and for a chance to enter to win a free flight to Fiji, visit http://www.fijifriendly.com/.
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Who doesn’t love free stuff? The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, is offering guests plenty of ways to stay and play for free this summer.
Check out these fun-filled summer specials…
PEAK FOR FREE
Soar into the air with The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Peak For Free Package. Enjoy luxury Whistler resort accommodations as well as two Peak 2 Peak Gondola Sightseeing tickets per room, per night. Take sightseeing to a new level and travel across the world’s longest unsupported span, at 436 meters above the valley floor. For a bigger thrill, try the glass bottom gondola for unimpeded views straight down. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Peak for Free offer is available until September 25th, 2011, and weekends only until October 9th. Rates for this great family offer start at $229 per night, based on double occupancy.
GOLF FOR FREE
Spend time bonding in the great outdoors with The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Golf For Free Package. Rates start at $230 per night based on double occupancy with a minimum two night stay. This great offer includes luxury accommodation and one round of golf per person. Additionally guests receive complimentary, unlimited use of the Practice Facility and unlimited rounds of play after 1 p.m. following the first round included with the package. Children aged 10 to 16 golf for free during their stay when playing with a paying adult. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Golf For Free Package is available until October 10th, weather permitting.
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Continental Airlines has just introduced reduced airfares for North Americans interested in visiting Palau, Micronesia, anytime from September 1-December 15, 2011.
Roundtrip airfares are as low as $1,305 from Los Angeles or $1,405 from Houston. Other select U.S. airports feature airfares of only $1,505. Additionally, the airline is offering a special add-on rate for stopovers in Yap, for a fee of only $75.
Restrictions apply and airfare is subject to applicable taxes, passenger facility charges and security fees. These special rates require a minimum stay of six days and maximum stay of 30 days. Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure and no later than August 31, 2011.
For more information and to book these special rates, visit www.continental.com.
About Palau, Micronesia
Located in the westernmost corner of Micronesia, Palau is an archipelago of more than 586 islands with about 20,000 inhabitants. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best dive destinations, Palau is the ultimate paradise for the adventurous traveler, boasting some of the most spectacular water features and beaches as well as the world famous Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. With more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral, some have called Palau the “8th Natural Wonder of the World”, while others have identified Palau as “One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.” For more information about Palau, please visit www.visit-palau.com.
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Enter to win an Albuquerque Culinary Quest to discover the flavors of New Mexico
The flavors of New Mexican cuisine are one of the most memorable parts of a visit to Albuquerque, and they keep people coming back time and again. Restaurant dining, wine tasting, beer making, farmers markets, cooking classes, tequila sampling and more come together to create a distinctive New Mexican cuisine. The flavors of the red and green chile permeate all types of dishes from traditional enchiladas and tamales to non-traditional pizza, chocolate and even beer!
You have a chance to win a trip to indulge in all of these tastes for yourself. Enter to win a four-day, three-night culinary getaway at www.ItsATrip.org/foodtrip.
Enjoy a three-night stay at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Cultural Center, a quaint inn with an organic farm, formal gardens, lavender farm, art gallery and cultural center. The winner will also receive Los Poblanos recipe cards, a cookbook, culinary lavender and a private tour.
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Amtrak is celebrating its 40th anniversary by letting its youngest fans onboard for free! So if you book a trip now through May 6, 2011 and travel May 1 through June 9, 2011, your family can join in the celebration, and your kids will ride free.
For forty days, you can let your kids experience for free how Amtrak has changed the way people travel for the last forty years. And before they go, visit the Amtrak Kids Depot, our new website dedicated to our younger riders.
Visit www.amtrak.com for more details and to book your trip.
Source: Amtrak
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With vacation season on the horizon, travelers hunting for a bargain will find wallet-friendly options in Belize as hotels are slashing prices and boosting inclusive packages for the summer months.
Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, ancient Maya temples, exotic wildlife and more, Belize provides an unforgettable vacation. And with a fixed exchange rate of BZ$2 to US$1, travelers will naturally save even more on their summer trips.
Below is a list of specific offers that begin in the summer and run through Belize’s low season (October 31) and are tailored to fit a range of travelers - from couples seeking romantic escapes to families in search of safe summer destinations. Travelers can also find a full roster of hot summer deals on Belize’s official travel website, TravelBelize.org.
SUMMER ROMANCE FOR A BARGAIN
Featuring remote islands, mesmerizing waterfalls and affordable luxuries, Belize is the ideal getaway for couples in search of rousing romantic destinations. From seaside star-gazing on the white beaches of Placencia to breathtaking sunsets on the Maya temples of Caracol in the Cayo District, Belize’s awe-inspiring attractions are sure to sizzle any couple’s summer. While the country’s romance website, Belize In Love, features romantic packages offered year-round, below are two summer deals perfect for stirring up a little romance.
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Gray Whales Return to The Saratoga Passage
Inn at Langley offers special mid-week watch-the-whales rate
Each spring, the Saratoga Passage between Whidbey and Camano islands becomes a temporary home to migrating Gray Whales. The giant mammals are drawn to the Puget Sound’s rich, shallow feeding grounds as they travel north from the Baja coast to the waters of the Arctic. From about mid-March through May, the passage plays host to up to a dozen whales.
The balconies at The Inn at Langley are ideal spots from which to watch the slow-rolling whales gather food and listen to the faint and soothing sounds of their breathing. In celebration of the whales’ return, The Inn is offering special mid-week room rates starting at $225 until May 13, 2011.
“Every year, we are amazed by these majestic creatures as they return to feed and frolic directly off shore from the Inn,” said Inn general manager and chef, Matt Costello. “There’s even a whale bell in downtown Langley about a block from The Inn that people are encouraged to ring when they spot a whale.”
For guests hoping for a look from the water, The Inn is partnering with a local tour boat operator. Guests need only mention they are interested in a charter whale watching tour when making a reservation at The Inn and the Inn staff will make arrangements.
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Travelers exploring America this spring will be able to stretch their travel dollar even farther thanks to Choice Hotels and a new Choice Privileges promotion where members can earn a $50 gas card after just two separate stays. Book a reservation at ChoiceHotels.com or 800-4CHOICE and stay two separate times at any Choice Hotels property between March 3 and May 4, 2011, and receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a $50 gas card to use anytime.*
What’s more, guests who register at ChoiceHotels.com are eligible to earn more than one $50 gas card during the promotion. Also, Choice Privileges Elite Platinum and Elite Diamond members can book their qualifying stays through any channel. Qualifying stays at Choice Hotels economy and extended stay brand properties, including MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn hotels, must be a minimum of two consecutive nights.
For more information about the ChoicePrivileges rewards program, as well as other promotional offers by Choice Hotels, visit choicehotels.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,000 hotels, representing more than 495,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of December 31, 2010, more than 500 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 40,000 rooms, and more than 100 hotels, representing approximately 9,000 rooms, are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in 18 other countries and territories.The company’s Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide.In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.
Source: Choice Hotels International
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With Fat Tuesday right around the corner, Mardi Gras travelers can still save up to 30% on select hotels with hotels.com. Better yet, savings are available in both the U.S. as well as Canada, to make sure everyone can enjoy the party!
Sample Deals:
New Orleans
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Winter may be Santa Fe’s best kept secret, but it won’t be for long with winter deals like these.
The first annual Santa Fe Winter Fiesta takes place February 18 - 27, 2011 throughout Santa Fe’s historic streets and in the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Each day will be a celebration of the season with daily special events focusing on Santa Fe’s bountiful outdoor opportunities, Native American and Spanish cultures, the region’s savory and diverse cuisine, the city’s performing arts, and Santa Fe’s endless fine arts.
Lots of winter events and Santa Fe Specials are available plus hotel packages with value pricing and additional savings opportunities around town, including:
- Stay one night get one free offers are available at Luxx Hotel, Lodge at Santa Fe and Hotel Plaza Real
- Spa and resort packages up to 50% off
- 505 Bar Crawl Friday, February 18th - FREE ADMISSION
- Discounted snowshoe and skiing
- Santa Fe School of Cooking Classes 30% off
- Dining at famous resaturants 20 - 60 % off
- SEE ALL DEALS
A Winter Fiesta Pass lanyard ($20) is the key to savings for many events, venues, classes and programs.
For more Santa Fe information and Winter Fiesta deals visit: www.SantaFeWinterFiesta.com
Source: Santa Fe Conventions and Visitors Bureau
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photo courtesy Volcanoes SafarisHaving a close encounter with gorillas in the wild is truly a life-changing, once in a lifetime experience. Staying at one of Volcanoes Safaris’ ecolodges near Africa’s gorilla national parks gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy this awe-inspiring journey at a lower price with these special offers: 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".