Located on the western slopes of the Tetons, Grand Targhee Ski Resort is regionally known as the Rocky Mountain’s best kept secret. Their abundance of champagne powder snow, coupled with Teton Springs luxury accommodations, makes this affordable lodging, lift and breakfast package a perfect romantic getaway or family winter vacation.
- Luxury Accommodations in a Deluxe Lodge Room
- Daily Deluxe Continental Breakfast
- 1 Day Lift Ticket at Grand Targhee Resort
No Minimum Stay Required. Upgrades Available. Price based on double occupancy and does not include resort fee, taxes, or gratuities. Based on availability and not valid with any other promotion. 11/25/2010 - 4/17/2011. From $135 per person per night.
All packages can be modified to better suit your needs. Options include additional days of heli-skiing, snow cat skiing, or lift tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
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Airline Offering Special Sale Fares During First 12 Days of December -
Airtran Airways Offering Special Sale Fares During First 12 Days of December -
AirTran Airways today launched a special 12-day “Festivus For the Rest of Us” sale. Over the next 11 days, the sale will feature new and exciting destinations each day with special fares valid for one day only. New sale fares posted daily.
Today’s feature kicks off with special fares to a Caribbean getaway – Montego Bay, Jamaica – providing rest and relaxation to those who may have just completed a Festivus Feat of Strength.
Similar to the humble beginnings of Festivus that eventually gained legendary status, the sale will grow into something larger each day. Special fares will be posted daily at www.airtran.com/festivus and the number of destinations on sale will correspond with the day of the sale (i.e. seven destinations on sale on day seven, etc.). A final surprise will be unveiled on the 12th day, December 12.
Travelers can purchase these Festivus fares online at www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special Festivus fares are available for purchase daily through Dec. 12, 2010, and are good for travel from Jan. 5, 2011, through Feb. 16, 2011. Sale fares are valid for travel daily
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Grand Canyon Railway package rates have dropped for the winter and will drop again on Jan. 1, 2011. The rates for packages – which include train travel, accommodations and more – will be as much as 36 percent lower during the winter season.
All Grand Canyon Railway packages feature roundtrip train travel to Grand Canyon National Park and accommodations at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Ariz. Several packages include meals, and some also include accommodations and/or narrated motorcoach tours at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Railway also offers reduced winter rates for RV packages that include stays at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
The following rate examples are per person based on double occupancy in a standard hotel room and for coach-class train travel. Upgrades are available. Rates for children ages two to 15 and single occupancy vary. Taxes and gratuities are not included.
The Railway Express features roundtrip train travel and one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The rate is $119.50 per person through Dec. 31, 2010 and $89.50 per person Jan. 1 through March 14, 2011.
The Railway Getaway features roundtrip train travel, one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and one breakfast and one dinner per person in the Grand Depot Café. The rate is $148.50 per person through Dec. 31, 2010 and $118.50 per person Jan. 1 through March 14, 2011.
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Jamaica is rolling out the red carpet to welcome visitors for the 2010/2011 winter travel season, which officially kicks off December 15, 2010. Many of Jamaica’s hotels, resorts and attractions have created special packages for travelers who seek a warm weather escape from the plummeting temperatures up north.
From family fun and romantic retreats to winter bliss at the Ritz, here are a few choice deals:
Family Fun
Half Moon’s Family Escape package is valid from January 5 through April 15, 2011. The package includes daily nanny service for two children under four years old and complimentary breakfast. The property’s Very Important Little Persons Service (VILPS) will treat kids with a special gift upon arrival, access to Half Moon’s Anancy Children’s Village and Sleepy Treat. Rates begin at $690 for double occupancy for a Junior Suite. Booking deadline is April 11, 2011. www.halfmoon.com
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A winter vacation to the Grand Canyon is pure magic. Think mist and snow, sky and rock, silence and solitude, and the warmth of a crackling fire. Check out these reduced rates from Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.*, operator of lodges, restaurants and activities in Grand Canyon National Park, and leave the crowds and costs to the Canyon’s summertime masses.
The Winter Value Rate is $85 per night plus tax at Maswik South and Yavapai West, and $110 per night plus tax at Maswik North and Yavapai East. The Winter Value Rate is available from Nov. 10, 2010 through March 10, 2011, excluding Nov. 24-27, 2010, Dec. 24, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011 and Feb. 19-Feb. 21, 2011. The rates are valid for single or double occupancy. The cost for each additional person in the room is $9. Children 16 and under stay at no extra charge. Lodge and room type are subject to availability and seasonal closures. Summer rates at these hotels range from $90 to $170 per night.
The El Tovar Romance Package at the elegant and historic El Tovar includes one night in a standard queen room, a bottle of California sparkling wine and fruit basket in the room and dinner for two with a bottle of Grand Canyon label wine in the El Tovar Dining Room. The base package cost is $375 plus tax subject to availability. Guests may upgrade to a deluxe room or suite, based upon availability, for an additional charge. The Romance Package is available Nov. 28, 2010 through Feb. 14, 2011, excluding Dec. 11, 2010, Dec. 24, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011 and Jan. 12, 2011. When booking the Romance Package online, guests must enter the promo code “ROMANCE.”
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Here’s a deal from a personal favorite…
Casa de Las Chimeneas Inn & Spa: Winter White Sale
Lowest rates of the year at one of Taos’ finest properties. Enjoy exceptional savings at Casa de las Chimeneas Inn & Spa, rated Four Diamond by AAA and selected by Conde Naste Traveler magazine for the 2009 coveted Gold List. With discounts up to 55% off and rates starting as low as $130 per night, you can’t go wrong!
Expiration Date: February 11, 2010
For More Information: 877-758-4777; visittaos.com
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Snowmobilers and vacationers who book now can also receive a 25 percent discount off the room and sled through the Friends of Togwotee special, available through Feb. 11, 2010. The discount is available on all room types, and both guided and unguided snowmobile rentals qualify. The Friends of Togwotee 25 percent discount is also available on the Togwotee Winter package.
Togwotee Mountain Lodge, a mountain resort nestled high above Jackson Hole, WY in the mountains of the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Yellowstone National Park, accumulates hundreds of inches of fresh powder each year. The snow season starts in mid-December and snowmobilers have the best chance of avoiding crowds and experiencing fresh snow on the trails through January. Togwotee Mountain Lodge refreshes its fleet every year and has added 30 new powder sleds this year from Arctic Cat and Polaris, available to rent at some of the lowest prices ever offered.
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Winter is my favorite time to visit Santa Fe. The air is crisp, the traditional kiva-style fireplaces are cozy, and the city never looks lovelier than when its adobe walls are adorned with snow. All of Santa Fe’s legendary sophistication is ready to be enjoyed—music, art, a wealth of restaurants, and premier shopping. Add in the excitement of winter sports, plus great prices at some of the best hotels, and there’s no reason not to visit.
This is shaping up to be a great season at Ski Santa Fe, just 30 minutes from the downtown plaza and there is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing on nearby mountain trails. Most hotels offer special deals at this time of year and restaurants advertise specials in the local newspaper. There is no more affordable time to explore Santa Fe.
Eldorado Hotel and Spa. The Winter Wonderland Package includes one free treatment at the elegant Nidah Spa for every room night booked. There is no limit—5 nights earn 5 pampering spa treatments. Treatments are valued at $130, which can be used as a credit toward other spa services. New winter choices include a 50-minute cranberry pumpkin facial and a 50-minute peppermint oil massage. Nightly rates begin at $199 and the offer extends through March 31, 2010. For reservations, visit www.eldoradohotel.com and reference PKGWW booking code, or call 800-955-4455 and mention Winter Wonderland.
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Pack your woolies, it’s a winter wonderland of savings with something for everyone…
Whether you want to hit the slopes or prefer to stay cozy indoors with a cup of hot cocoa, American Airlines has sale fares to great ski destinations, including:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth to Montrose $129*
- Austin to Vail — $149*
- Boston to Crested Butte — $149*
- Miami to Steamboat Springs — $149*
- St. Louis to Jackson Hole — $159*
Fares listed above are each way, based on round-trip purchase.
Purchase ticket by January 22, 2010, and travel through February 24, 2010.
Learn more at AA.com
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TELLURIDE DELIVERS OVER A FOOT OF FRESH SNOW AND AFFORDABLE VACATION PACKAGES TO RING IN NEW YEAR
courtesy Telluride Ski ResortPlan a ski getaway without breaking the bank at Telluride Ski Resort.
Stay & Ski 4th Night FREE
Enjoy the fourth night free when you stay with Telluride Resort Lodging. Telluride Resort Lodging offers cozy studios to luxury six bedroom private homes in both Telluride and Mountain Village. Many properties are ski in/ski out and all are conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment.
*Based on availability, some restrictions may apply.
Kids Ski FREE This Season
Book any 5 night/4 day accommodation and adult lift ticket package with Telluride Resort Lodging and the kids ski free.
*New reservations only, some restrictions apply. One free child lift ticket per purchased comparable adult lift ticket.
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Families on the lookout for an affordable retreat with exceptional skiing, snowboarding and sledding are able to quickly and easily book the perfect “Winter Wonderland” getaway with deals currently on offer at PerfectFamilyVacation.com.
“Winter Wonderland” specials featured on PerfectFamilyVacation.com this season include:
- Studio suites in Park City, UT starting as low as $69 per night. Guests looking for even more space will find two-bedroom deluxe condos which sleep up to eight people for only $116 per night. As an added benefit, participating resorts are also offering a complimentary ski pass with a three night stay.
- Amazing one-bedroom condos in Big Bear, CA which comfortably sleep families of four for only $97 a night.
- Resort-style accommodations with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in Mammoth Lakes, CA starting from $124 per night.
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1. Cabo Villas Beach Resort & SpaPhone Number for Reservations: 1-866-962-2268
Web Address: www.cabovillasbeachresort.com
Promotion Code: WIN09
Rates begin at:
◊ $160 per night for a Deluxe Room
◊ $230 per night for an Executive Suite with Jacuzzi
◊ $340 per night for a 2-bedroom Executive Suite with Jacuzzi
Welcome drinks
Daily buffet breakfast included
Free wireless internet
Children 12 and under stay for free with parent
Offer valid for travel between now and January 23, 2010
2. Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Phone Number for Reservations: 1-866-448-0151
Web Address: www.casadorada.com
Package: Thanksgiving Special
Three-night stay in an ocean-view suite
Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings
25% discount at 18-hole Robert Trent Jr. designed Cabo Real Golf Course
25% discount to Wild Canyon Adventure Park
Roundtrip airport transfers
Package rate begins at $875 for a Junior Suite, $950 for a One Bedroom Suite and $1,750 for the Two Bedroom Suite
Package is available for travel from November 26-29, 2009
3. Crowne Plaza Los Cabos Grand Faro All-Inclusive Resort
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The temperatures are falling and so are the prices for winter holiday travel! Holiday sale fares at American Airlines start at $56* each way, based on round-trip purchase. Over 130 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada are on sale including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth and many more. Purchase your ticket today on AA.com and travel to your loved ones this holiday season. Limited inventory available.
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Book a last minute winter getaway and enjoy 20% savings* on a Moorings Bareboat charter in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico! To take advantage of this exceptional offer, depart between Nov. 1 - Dec. 18, 2009 from the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin, St. Lucia, Canouan, Belize, Mexico or the Bahamas and book by Nov. 30, 2009. Captain’s Rewards cardholders receive an additional 5% off. Learn more
Source: The Moorings
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Great values on ski/lodging packages and lots of free and low-cost ways to have fun.
There’s no need to stop traveling when deals are this good for a ski vacation in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colo. From late November to mid-December, stay at participating lodging partners and ski free, or consider one of two fly free packages. Once here there is free transportation and plenty of things to do for free or $6 or less.
For more great deals, go to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association’s web sites, www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com and www.stimulusvacations.com.
Stay & Ski Free
Take advantage of this early season offer to purchase accommodations from participating lodging partners in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley and ski free at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) from Nov. 25 – Dec. 16, 2009. Go to www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/ski-free.
Grand Lodge, Crested Butte Lodging, Nordic Inn, Crested Butte Retreat, Inn at Crested Butte, Bed & Breakfasts of Crested Butte, Pioneer Guest Cabins and Water Wheel Inn are some of the participating properties. Most have two- or three-night minimums, with prices primarily based on double occupancy. For example, the low starts at $42 per person, per night for double occupancy at the Water Wheel Inn in Gunnison. A stay at one of the Bed and Breakfasts of Crested Butte is $60 per person, per night for a queen guest room, and Grand Lodge in Mt. Crested Butte is $84 per person, per night for the same type of room. Some deals even include breakfast.
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Travel Through the End of March and Two Can Fly For the Price of One On Your Next Getaway
American Airlines has extended a special offer that rewards customers who fly round trip from the United States to the United Kingdom with a free* companion ticket for future travel to the UK or to select destinations in the Caribbean.
Now through March 31, simply fly American Airlines round trip in First Class or Business Class, or on select Economy Class fares from the United States to the United Kingdom, and earn the free companion ticket for future travel.
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In every economy the smart money goes somewhere. With Holland America’s new Vacation Stimulus Plan, the smart money goes cruising. Because there’s never been a better time to get more, pay less and sail away from it all on the cruise you’ve always wanted to take, check out these deals from Holland American Line.
7-Day Alaska Cruises from $499 per person*
Experience the beauty of the Inside Passage and Alaska’s Glaciers and discover charming port cities of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
Book by February 28, 2009.
7- to 14-Day Caribbean Cruises from $549 per person*
Carefully crafted itineraries offer choice Caribbean cruise experiences, many including stops at our award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay. With three regions to choose from, plan your perfect escape - a Caribbean cruise vacation.
Book by February 28, 2009.
10- to 12-Day Mediterranean Cruises from $999 per person*
From the wonders of ancient Egypt, Italy, Greece and Turkey to the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea and the French Riviera, our Mediterranean cruise vacations have something for everyone.
Book by February 28, 2009.
TO VIEW THESE SPECIAL OFFERS AND MORE, VISIT www.hollandamerica.com/specialoffers
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If you book travel on the Thalys train between January 14-February 28, 2009 - you’ll receive up to 50% off your first or second-class Regular one-way tickets on most Thalys routes. It’s all part of Rail Europe’s Going Going Gone Thalys Special, good for travel between January 28-March 31, 2009. Book quickly! This high-speed train goes fast.
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Check Out This Economic Stimulus Package…
Frontier Airlines today revealed its own economic stimulus package that will save you big bucks on travel to more than 50 destinations across the United States. The Denver-based carrier is holding a three-day sale starting today, Jan. 21, 2009, with fares as low as $39* each way. Sale-priced tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. MST on Jan. 23, 2009 for travel through May 20, 2009.
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Just Announced!
Special Limited-Time Offer
Free Airfare from 23 U.S. Cities—
save up to $800 per couple
on all March-December departures of select adventures in Asia and Africa when you reserve by February 16, 2009
For example: A flight from Atlanta to New York on their Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe Safari Adventure which was $400 per person—is now free!
You’ll also enjoy…
- Savings of up to $3000 per couple to Asia and Africa
- Free Singles—solo travelers save up to $1995
- OAT 30-day guarantee—join now, and if you change your mind within 30 days, Overseas Adventure Travel will refund your deposit in full. Any reservation made before your final payment due date is eligible for this offer (if the date you reserve is fewer than 30 days prior to your final payment due date, this guarantee applies).
But remember—you must reserve by February 16, 2009. For reservations and information, call toll-free at 1-866-313-6559.
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