What’s really great about these first months of winter is that your can have the most amazing vacations, no matter if you prefer mountains or beaches. It is peak season for both skiing and Caribbean beach vacations, this is why today we’ve chosen to present you some Travelzoo’s vacation pack deals that fall into both categories.
If you didn’t get the chance to hit the slopes this year, or you just feel that you hadn’t have enough of it, maybe you should try booking a room at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH where you could get a room for only $59 per night, provided you book a ski&stay package for April. But if you just want to relax and enjoy the hot Caribbean sun, a golf vacation might do the trick for you. A five-day all-inclusive vacation in the 3-star Oasis Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Cancun will cost you only $579 if booked with Travelzoo, with round trip air ticket and access on the golf course included. If you want to see some similar offers, Travelzoo’s best golf and ski vacation deals are just within a click’s reach.
Archive for February, 2010
Ski or golf?
Friday, February 12th, 2010Four-star luxury from 75$ down!
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Visiting a big city like Cleveland, Atlanta or St. Louis while staying at a luxury hotel can turn into a whole new experience. Not only will this ease your access to the city’s main attractions (as most luxury hotels are situated near the city centers), but you will also get all pampered at the end of the day (there will definitely be some spa center or at least a jacuzzi around there).
This week, Hotwire.com comes with some really amazing hotel deals, presenting us a selection of “favorite four-star hotels under 70$”. The hottest offer comes from Sparks, in Nevada, where depending on the date and length of your staying, you could get away by paying only $44 per night. These attentively negotiated deals can help you save up to 72% percent of the initial price – for example, you could book a room at fancy hotel in Jacksonville Beach, FL for only $59 per night. There are over 20 participating locations in Hotwire’s list of best hotel deals, so don’t hesitate to check then up and see their terms&conditions, best timing etc.
Virgin America’s February ‘Clearance’
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
This February, Virgin America is giving cheap traveling a whole new direction. Well, actually, plenty of directions and some unique airfares: the cost of a one way ticket between participating locations across the United States starts at only $54. For example, if you book a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles or from San Francisco to Las Vegas through February 24th, you can qualify for this very special rate (same $54 fare applies for your return flight).
The most important condition for getting these discounted fares is to book your ticket online with at least two weeks in advance. As for a flight across the continent, like from, lets say, LAX to Washington DC, you’ll be paying around $124. If you’re determined to go all the way through and book a first-class ticket, this is your lucky day, as Virgin American’s first-class ‘Fares to Fly by’ start at an amazing $199 (price valid for the San Francisco to San Diego flight).
Hot Hawaii Car Rental Deals with Alamo.com
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
There is no doubt, Hawaii is an ideal destination for the cold month of February, especially when you’re up to some surfing and scuba-diving. The only problem when leaving the continent is that you won’t be able to take your beloved car with your on the plane. But it’s no point making a drama out of it, as Alamo Rent-a-Car has prepared a special offer for you.
Thus, anyone booking a car for Hawaii through April, 30, can benefit from Alamo’s special weekend and weekly deals. If you want to explore Hawaii’s rough terrain in fully-equipped jeep, you can book this car for the weekend for only $46.99. The same price allows you to rent a convertible and let yourself spoiled by the breeze along Hawaii’s coastline. As for budget travelers, they will be happy to find out that renting a compact through the weekend can cost as little as $34.99. To read more about this offer and check out the rates for weekly rentals, visit the Hot Deals/Hawaii section on Alamo.com.
Cruising the Caribbean with $129
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Do you have some spare $129? Well, then what are you waiting for? Go online and book a cruise! Orbitz.com latest cruise deals will take you through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea at prices starting at $129! In order to help you make an idea of what are the stakes here, let me just mention that with Caribbean Cruises, you could sail at an incredible rate of $40 per night (that is accommodation and transportation).
Another great offer comes from Carnival Cruise Lines, whose 4-day Western Caribbean journey lets you save up to 80% of the brochure price (thus, you can book an interior cabin for the modest amount of $169 per person). If you’re aiming at a 7-day vacation, then maybe you should try going aboard Costa Atlantica, departing from Port Lauderdale and circling the Eastern Caribbean, whose prices start at $299. With these prices in mind, cruising might just become your newly discovered hobby! Just make sure you check out departure dates, terms&condition and other useful information in the site’s Caribbean cruise deals section.
Fly to Canada with 130$
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
With American Airlines Canada Specials, Canada is now closer then ever. No matter what drives you to this wide and fascinating country, make it the legendary nightlife in Toronto or the unique sight of April snow melting down the mountain slopes, it’s good to know that this early spring caprice won’t put your traveling plans on hold for half of the year. And paying as little as $130 for a one way trip from Boston to Toronto doesn’t sound bad and budget-threatening at all! (the offer is valid for an economy ticket, on a round-trip purchase basis).
It doesn’t harm doing some advance planning and purchasing your AA ticket now, especially if you’re planning to fly out of some Southern location, like Dallas or Los Angeles: you could get away with only $210 for a one way flight form Dallas to Montreal (travel is valid through April 30th). If you want to check out the offer yourself and see what are the most convenient dates and fares, just visit the AA.com’s Canada Flight Deals page.
Weekend escapes under 250$
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Now that winter is almost over, it’s time get yourself out of the den and embrace the big wide world. Just in case that the idea of taking a vacation sounds a little premature for you, you might want to start with a weekend escape. And to make sure that this first step won’t force you to overcharge your credit card, here are some cool under $250 travel deals brought to you by Travelocity.com.
Once the biggest steel producer in the US, Pittsburgh has evolved into a modern, sophisticated city, surrounded by a green belt and splendid countryside. If you feel ready to explore Pittsburgh’s countryside within the next weekend, then, depending on your selected dates, you could book a hotel and flight for as little as $200. Other Mid-Atlantic destinations are Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Baltimore, all available for prices between $200 and $250 per person, including the flight. For more on the available dates and participation locations, check out all the under $250 travel pack deals on Travelocity.com.
How to drive out of Florida and pay only $2 per day
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
If your are planning a Florida vacation this spring, then you can consider your return trip as already paid for. Hertz Rent-a-Car comes with an offer that one just cannot refuse.
Renting the car that will get you out of Florida can cost you as little as $2 per day. This very special price will be valid through February 28th for any economy car picked up at Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or West Palm Beach airports. The only requirements are to book your car for a period of maximum 4 days and drop it off in a corporate location from one of the 26 participating states. As for the first month of spring, the offer’s terms&conditions remain unchanged, with the exception that you’ll be charged one extra dollar per day. If you want to find out more details about this promotion or any other Hertz deal, just take a look over the site’s special offer page.
Up to 75$ savings when booking a hotel room with dealbase.com
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Deciding to take advantage of some last-minute offer and heading for some unplanned weekend escape can prove to a really smart investment, especially if you take some time to analyze the best deals on the net. Sometimes, 2 or 3 hundred dollars would do the trick, so you don’t even have to empty your piggy bank. Sites like dealbase.com can save you up to 75% percent of your accommodation price.
For example, if you decide to book a room in the glamorous New York New York Casino in Las Vegas through may 31, you could pay as little as 59$ per night (which is only a quarter of the room’s initial price). Another great discount comes form King George Hotel in San Francisco, where you can establish a temporary headquarters for only $59 per night. If you’re decided to head for the West Coast, you could as well try the 4-star Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Resort, where a room can cost you only $73 per night. If you’re really interested in hotel deals, don’t hesitate to check the site’s ‘big savings hotel‘ section.
Norvegian Cruise Line deals starting at $169
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Now that the wave season is at its peak, cruise lovers all over the world are rushing to grab the hottest deals on the web. With a little web research and smart planning, one could prepay a vacation at half the costs it would ad up to in summer.
Just as an example, if you decide to book online a Norwegian cruise departing in April, you could end up paying as little as $619 for a 2 week trip form New York to Venice. (price is valid for an inside cabin aboard the Norwegian Gem, that will depart from New York harbor on the 10th of April). Great offers can also be found among Norwegian Cruise Lines‘ last minute offers: if you hurry up an book an inside cabin aboard the Norwegian Sky (departing Feb the 5th), you can pay as little as $169 for the whole three days of relaxation spent along Florida’s coastline, or add some extra $130 and enjoy a room with a balcony. Numerous other offers can be found in ncl.com’s hot deals section.