Finally! Savings for Solo Travelers…
Anyone who enjoys traveling alone, or has little choice but to do so, knows that the decision often carries a costly penalty—the dreaded ‘single supplement’, a hefty fee that hotels and travel providers add to trip rates for solo travelers.
I travel solo a lot and know that single supplements, or lack thereof, can make or break my vacation choices. So, I was thrilled to find this Spring getaway at Vancouver Islands’ Long Beach Lodge Resort offering 40% off savings for solo travelers.
The deal: From now until May 31, 2013, Long Beach Lodge Resort, in Tofino, British Columbia, is offering solo travelers 40% off room rates in the Lodge. “Solo Rates” start at $119 Cdn per night plus taxes.
The place: Famous for its iconic Great Room, where guests are welcome to relax and enjoy the incredible views, Long Beach Lodge Resort is home to one of the best surfing beaches in the area. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2012, Long Beach Lodge Resort is set right on the ocean in Cox Bay, Tofino, BC, and provides beautifully appointed accommodations in a private, wild Pacific West Coast setting. The resort offers 41 lodge rooms, 20 two-bedroom cottages and a full service dining room, the Surf Club and Adventure Centre, fitness room, outdoor hot tub, as well as meeting space and instant beach access. For more information, visit www.longbeachlodgeresort.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".
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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. |
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".
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.
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".
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.
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 year for Spring Break let YMCA of the Rockies help customize an affordable Colorado getaway for your family. Their two properties Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch offer a range of accommodations, dining options, and activities to keep the whole family entertained, while staying on budget.
Here are just a couple of ideas of how to spend Spring Break with YMCA of the Rockies:
- Family Fun Weekends- These themed weekends are available at both properties and include two nights’ accommodation, buffet-style meals, and a huge range of activities. March 4-6th Estes Park Center will be hosting a Family Magic weekend which in addition to showcasing magic demonstrations will prepare families to stage their own magic shows. March 25th-27th Snow Mountain Ranch will have Family Crafts Weekend and also offer free Nordic ski lesson and trail pass with equipment 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".
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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For only $149.50 per night, this all inclusive Spring Package provides:
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Tahiti Tourisme North America announces a spectacular Springtime in Tahiti package - five-night, six-day special to the island of Moorea located in the islands of Tahiti. Moorea is renowned for its volcanic mountain peaks, white-sand beaches, warm waters and stunning turquoise lagoon.
In just under an eight hour flight from Los Angeles, the island boasts some of the world’s best snorkeling, scuba diving, outrigger canoeing, four-wheel jeep safaris, swimming, sailing, jet skiing, shark and ray feeding and delicious Tahitian cuisine.
This Moorea special is from $1,499* USD, per person and includes:
· Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles on award-winning Air Tahiti Nui
· One night in Papeete at the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti; standard guest room or Le Meridien Tahiti; garden view room
· Four nights at the Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa; garden room
· Round trip ferry across the “Sea of the Moon” from Tahiti to Moorea
· Full American breakfast daily
· Spa credit of approximately $170 USD (15,000 XPF)
· All transfers and baggage handling
· Welcome flower lei on arrival and shell lei on departure
· Valid for departures April 1 – May 31, 2010 & Nov 1 – Dec 10, 2010. For Departures June 1- Oct 31 add approximately $200 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".
Look forward to a fabulous breakfast daily during your spring fling. Pictured here: breakfast at the High Pointe Inn.With all the warm temps and rain, it certainly feels like spring has sprung in Boston and beyond. Spring came early to New England this year, and no doubt with it came the itch for the next B&B getaway. The Classic Inns of Historic Cape Cod Bay, a group of distinctive inns along historic Route 6A, have the solution. No more than an hour or so from downtown Boston, many of the members of this group are offering spring flings which include a two night stay, breakfast each morning, dinner, round trip tickets for two on the ferry to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, and a fresh bouquet of flowers.
To read about more Cape Cod spring flings and see a fun slide show of beautiful inns, 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".
PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER VILLAGE CENTRE INSPIRES A GETAWAY TO THIS OLYMPIC DESTINATION FOR SPRING BREAK WITH SuperSAVER RATES AND RECORD BREAKING SNOW LEVELS
Once the thrill of the 2010 Winter Games is behind us, Whistler will bask in the glory of its widespread international appeal and that will leave the victorious slopes open for business to those who want to get their game on. In addition to the glory and world-class allure generated by the Olympics, Whistler has seen record breaking snow levels this season.
In order to accommodate winter sports enthusiasts and those looking for a Spring Break Getaway, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is offering special SuperSAVER rates starting at only CAD$289 for a one bedroom suite and CAD$416 for a two bedroom suite. Available through April 30, 2010, rates quoted are for double occupancy in Valley View Suites and are valid for bookings made by February 28, 2010. This offer is based on availability and restrictions may apply.
In addition to these SuperSAVER rates, guests of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre enjoy: daily breakfast buffet in the guest exclusive Pacific Lounge; luxurious suites featuring full kitchens, fireplaces and balconies; complimentary wireless Internet and local calls; one of the best pool decks in Whistler with a heated outdoor salt water pool, two hot tubs and sauna; slopeside ski valet and storage at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside; signing privileges at Dubh Linn Gate Pub and the Salomon Store in Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside; and access to the in-house full service Vital Spirit Spa.
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".
Brrr! With unprecedented low temperatures dipping into negative numbers across North America, Aston Hotel & Resorts in Hawaii is calling visitors to come in from the cold with its own “hot” numbers: up to 45 percent off at select properties during April, May and June.
Plan now to heat up your spring break with the following Spring Specials:
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel: A hip Hawaiian-themed hotel with ocean views in almost every room. Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel’s signature offering is “Breakfast on the Beach,” a variety of to-go breakfast items that can be packed in a keepsake souvenir cooler. From $109 for a standard hotel room. Rooms with daily breakfast start from $128 for partial ocean view accommodations. Available now through January 31 for travel dates of April 1 through June 30.
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan: A family-friendly condominium resort with the best recreation deck in Waikiki. From $128 for a one-bedroom standard suite that accommodates up to 5 people. Available now through June 22 for travel dates of April 1 through June 22.
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower: Waikiki’s most luxurious condominium offers priceless ocean views and superior service. From $301 for a one-bedroom deluxe oceanfront suite.
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Get your last night FREE at over 1,300 hotels
Give your budget a break … Stretch your vacation dollars further—a lot further. For a limited time, get your last night free in top destinations, including Las Vegas, Cancun, and New York City, when you book a stay on Expedia. Offer expires 05/31/09
Source: Expedia
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For the family that is looking for an affordable Oregon Coast vacation on a budget, the beauty and water sport activities of Loon Lake can be enjoyed with an inexpensive stay at Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort. The resort is offering Oregon Coast area lodging for an Oregon yurt that can accommodate up to four people, or Oregon Coast cabins that can accommodate up to five people.
Budget stays can also be arranged in one of the lakeview cottages with full kitchens or motel rooms nestled in the Douglas Fir tree forest at one of the finest Oregon Coast campgrounds with spaces for RVs - or tent camping, too, with a 2-for-1 special. These special rates are only available at
http://www.loonlakerv.com/current-specials.html now through May 21st.
For more information, call 541-599-2244 or visit www.loonlakerv.com to take advantage of ongoing lodging specials.
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- Take Advantage of Your Tax Return with Fares as Low as $39* -
AirTran Airways, today launched a sale for travel to all the airline’s destinations 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 April 23, 2009 and are good for travel through October 30, 2009. Off-peak travel sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak day 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 10-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:
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Nestled on a quiet stretch of sand and the glittering waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Anantara’s Koh Samui resort offers an experience that combines island magic, Thai charm and Anantara style. From now until July 15, 2009, guests can stay four nights for the price of three, starting at $177 (about $132.75 per night) http://samui.anantara.com
Source: Tourism Thailand
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From now until the end of April, guests can stay at the hot and happening Metropolitan Hotel Bangkok for a special room rate of $99 per night for a City Room (a savings of 62% off the regular rate). The Metropolitan combines a holistic East-West aesthetic with an upbeat, cool atmosphere in the heart of Bangkok. For more info, visit: www.metropolitan.como.bz/bangkok
Source: Tourism Thailand
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".
Surf’s up in the Aloha State! Hawaii is on sale like never before.
Here are just a few Hawaii deals I’ve found that are available now…
- Hotel Deals from $120
from Travelocity
- Save up to $325 on Hawaiian Packages, from $275 pp
at Priceline.
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".
Ready for a beach vacation this spring? From white sand beaches in Barbados to Mayan ruins in Mexico, Orbitz is offering some hot deals in top Caribbean and Mexico beach destinations.
Sample offers:
Save big during Best of Barbados
Save up to $600 on select 5+ night vacation package bookings through 04/10
$600 OFF
Save up to $200 on Grand Bahama Island vacations
Save $200 off 4+ night vacation packages with promotion code
200GBI through 04/06
$200 OFF
Curacao Now! Save $200 Instantly
Save $200 off 7+ night vacation packages with promotion code CURACAONOW through 05/23
$200 OFF
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Spring is just around the corner and many Utah ski resorts are offering great savings for savvy spring snowriders. Enjoy impeccable snow conditions, sunny skies and entertaining après with the following package deals and events:
THE ALTA LODGE
-Kids ages 18 and under stay free April 12-19, 2009 at the Alta Lodge. With a reservation for a minimum of four nights, two kids stay in their parents’ room at no additional charge. Full breakfast and four-course dinner are also included daily at no charge. With two kids, this is a savings of over $200 per night. In addition to this value for families, Alta Lodge offers a free supervised Kids’ Program with activities after skiing, a special kids’ dinner, after dinner activities and shuttle service to and from the Alta Ski Area Children’s Ski School, which also has a full-time day care service for non-skiing children. For more information, visit www.altalodge.com, or call 800-707-2582 for reservations.
BRIGHTON SKI RESORT
-Brighton has a new deal with Maverik convenience stores. Pick up a Maverik Adventure Card, bring it to the Brighton ticket window any Thursday and receive a HALF PRICE Twilight ticket (12:30 p.m.-9 p.m.). That’s eight hours of skiing for just $29! Limit one Maverik card per ticket. Valid for Twilight tickets only. Brighton is open for night skiing mid December through the end of March. Call (801) 532-4731 for details.
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".
TAKE A LAST MINUTE SAFARI TO CHONGWE RIVER HOUSE AND SAVE
LOWER ZAMBEZI, ZAMBIA
Chongwe River House is offering incredible last minute safari savings. Guests will have the opportunity to stay at the luxurious House at the rate of US $400 per person per night. Included in the rates are: accommodations, meals, all game viewing, laundry, bar, National Park fees, and a private guide. That’s a saving of over 50%. The offer is valid from April through June 30th, 2008.
For travelers who wish to extend their stay in Africa, Chongwe River Camp and Robin Pope Safaris have created a nine night Lower Zambezi/South Luangwa combo. This fantastic Zambian blend of two unique locations is only US $2880 per person for nine nights. Included in the rates are: accommodations, meals, all game viewing, laundry, bar, National Park fees, and a private guide.
The Chongwe River House is an extraordinary architectural creation. Built around trees, the walls are integrated with the branches so there are no straight lines or right corners in the entire house making it truly an extension of the surrounding environment. Designed by Neil Rocher, this stunning four bedroom, four bath private house is built entirely of white ferro cement walls and wild wood.
Robin Pope Safaris, located in a remote and unspoiled environment, offers guests the opportunity to go on safari in vehicles or the more up-close and personal option of a walking safari through the bush. Robin Pope Safaris offers three camps with stylish accommodation, attentive service, fine dining, and some of the best guides in Africa. The South Luangwa Park, where they are located is often called the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa, covering over 9,000 sq. km.
For more information or reservations on Chongwe River House, contact faith@iconnect.zm or visit the website at www.chongwe.com. For more information on Robin Pope Safaris contact info@robinpopesafaris.net or visit the website at www.robinpopesafaris.net
Source: Montgomery Communications
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".