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Discover Italy with Europevacations.com

Friday, July 16th, 2010

colosseum_180Italy is the birthplace of some of the most wonderful, music and cuisine in the world. What more do you need for the perfect holiday? With Europevacations, you can book a holiday package for a tour of three amazing Italian cities starting from now. Visit Florence, the a monument of Renaissance art, and see with your own eyes the sculptures of Michelangelo and sample the local red wine. Of course, not visit to Italy is complete without seeing Venice, the city of gondolas and palazzos. And last but not least, bask in the unique atmosphere of Rome, and visit world-famous landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums.

And all this in a package deal that can cost you as little as  $999 for 6 nights! You can pick the hotels you’ll be staying at according to your holiday budget, so you won’t have to worry about spending more than you had planned.  Hotel taxes and services are included in the price, as well as the cost of the train tickets for the journey between the cities. And let’s not forget the daily continental breakfast either (especially considering that we’re talking about Italy, a country with exquisite cuisine). You’ll also have the option of booking sightseeing tours, and let a professional guide help you discover the history and culture of these wonderful cities.

Hawaiian holidays for half the price

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

waikiki_beachThinking about going to Hawaii, but you don’t know where to stay yet? Travelzoo has some amazing Hawaii hotel deals, but this one is the best I’ve seen in a long time. Believe it or not, Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki in Honolulu offers accommodation for half the regular price if you book your room today until midnight. And if the amazingly low prices (starting from $62) didn’t convince you, here’s an extra: your kids can stay at the hotel for free!

Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki is just a few blocks away from Waikiki beach, so it’s within walking distance from the beach, and a ton of shops, restaurants and cafes. The hotel is a towering building with over 450 rooms, so no matter your tastes in accommodation, you will find the perfect room for you. City view rooms start from $62, and you can also take your pick from the slightly more expensive city view studios, ocean view studios and penthouse apartments complete with kitchenettes, perfect for families on holiday.

So if you want a great holiday in one of the most beautiful places on the earth, grab your friends, loved ones and/or kids (or teenagers – everyone under 17 stays for free at the Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki), and spend a few weeks roasting on the beach and dipping into the blue waters of the Pacific. Just don’t forget to book until midnight!

Cruisin’ on Labour Day with Cruisedeals.com

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

bahamacruise.33335921_stdSummer is nowhere near over yet, but if you were too swamped with work to take a vacation on the hottest days of the year, why not start planning a nice end-of-summer getaway now? Labour Day is just around the corner, and while most cruise tickets for the beginning of September are already sold out, Cruisedeals.com offers you a great opportunity to buy a ticket on a dashing cruiser even now. Cruisedeals have dug up some amazing cruise deals, starting from only $199. Want to enjoy the last warm days of summer on a sunny Caribbean cruise, or maybe you’d prefer a cool holiday sailing the waters of Alaska? You can have your dream vacation now by picking one of the locations on the list.

You can go on a 7 night Caribbean cruise on the board of the Norwegian Epic, and if you book your ticket now, you’ll get $100’s worth of onboard credits. The cruise departs from Miami, but if this location is a bit too far from where you live, there are other great deals with departures from Baltimore, Seattle or Fort Lauderdale. As I said before, interior cabins start from $199 (a great price if you are planning to spend your days tanning on the deck), oceanview cabins from $239 for those of you who like to have a nice view of the ocean at all times, and $289 if you decide to give yourself a treat with a beautiful balcony cabin.

In addition to cruises close to the US, you can offer yourself a romantic Mediterranean cruise and celebrate Labour Day in an Old World fashion (there’s a roundtrip from Barcelona across the waters of the western Mediterranean, and another roundtrip from Rome that will take you as far as Egypt). So book your cruise now and celebrate Labour Day in style!

Pay now and save later with Budget.com

Monday, July 12th, 2010

california-rental-carsYou know that this summer you want to have an awsome holiday, but you just don’t now when and where? If you want to make sure that you will have a cheap and comfortable car waiting for you at your destination, here’s great deal from Budget.com. With Budgets new deals on car rentals, you can save up to 35% on tons of locations in the US and Canada, without being tied down by the details of your reservation. The procedure is very simple: all you have to do is prepay for your car when you make an online reservation. Unlike other services that require you to make a prepayment, Budget allows you to change your plans as many times as you want, for no charge at all. You can change the type of your car, options such as GPS and even rental period and dates! You won’t have to make up your mind in a few hours after making a reservation, you can change your reservation anytime online, without making any troublesome phone calls. If the changes to your rental affect the final rental fee, your prepayment amount will remain the same, so won’t have to pay more. Even if you cancel your reservation, you will get a refund on your repayment (minus a $10 processing fee, but that’s not much considering all the extras offered by Budget).

Summer is Paris with OpenSkies

Monday, July 12th, 2010

la-tour-eiffelNo matter how many people tell you that summer is not the best time to visit Paris, I say that any time is a great time to visit this amazing city. Especially if you can get 70% off your ticket, like this summer with the luxury OpenSkies business airline. Travelzoo reports that if you book your flight until July 24, you can get a roundtrip to Paris from Washington D.C. for only $1412 (and that’s for business class!), $1400 less than what other companies offer. You can travel through September 1 if you book your ticket now, and if you find a cheaper flight for the same route, OpenSkies will refund the difference and give you a $100 voucher.

Not only will you have a great holiday is the most romantic city in the world, but your trip will be a real pleasure. Imagine sitting in a comfy seat, enjoying gourmet French cuisine and a selection of delicious wines, plus a personal entertainment system with more than 50 hours of on-demand programming.And that’s before you even get to Paris. Enjoy a Parisian summer replete with museums, cafes, summer fairs and festivals with this amazing deal.

Hotwire takes you to Vegas this summer

Friday, July 9th, 2010

las-vegasIf you’ve had your fill of beaches, museums and monuments, this summer Hotwire proposes a different sort of holiday for you. Why not live large and go to the entertainment capital of the world? Imagine the clink of the dice and the whisper of the roulette. If you are lucky, you might even come back from your holiday with more money in your pocket then when you left! And if gambling is not your thing, just relax at a luxury resort, and sunbathe next to the pool with an exotic cocktail in your hand.  You can choose from several amazing vacation packages if you book now your vacation to Vegas. The packages include flight and hotel fees, and the vary according to the type of hotel you’d like to stay at. Small or large, four stars or five, it’s up to you. You can check out the hotels online to make your decision easier, just follow the links on Hotwire’s deal page.

If none of these deals seem ok to you, check out Orbitz’s vacation packages to Vegas. Some of these deals (and there are a lot of them) will allow you to save up to 20% on your holiday, and you can even get bonuses such as resort extras or free nights, for as little as $250 per night!

Cruise 4 Haiti: holiday+fundraising

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Liberty_of_the_Seas_2008-12-29Taking a break from your day-to-day life always feels good, especially if by break you mean a seven day Caribbean cruise aboard a  luxury ship, but this time you can enjoy yourself and do something good for the people of Haiti who lost their homes in the earthquake. Efforts to rebuild the destroyed homes are ongoing, and your holiday expenses going help a good cause. But just because this deal is a fundraiser, it doesn’t mean that it’s overpriced. You can save over $140 with the Cruise 4 Haiti deal, and you can enjoy the excellent amenities of the Liberty of the Seas, a cruise ship with extensive sports facilities, restaurants and pools.

The cruise starts in November, and departs from Miami. Among the featured port destinations are St. Maarten, San Juan in Puerto Rico and Labadee in Haiti. $75 of your cruise fees will go towards Haiti relief efforts. In addition to the cruise, the fees also include a Bon Voyage Fundraiser in Miami one day before the departure, and a beach barbecue in Labadee. The cruise rate starts from $549 per person, and includes stateroom accommodations, all meals aboard the Liberty of the Seas, onboard entertainment and lots of extras including special group sessions, a free group t-shirt and much more.

Book your dream holiday and receive a summer bonus!

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

TravelocityRoamingGnomeSummer is only starting, so if you haven’t taken a break from your day-to-day life, you still have time to plan for your dream holiday. Like always, Mexico is one of the most popular summer destinations this year, and why should it not be? Those lovely beaches, luxury resorts and almost permanently sunny weather are all anyone could dream of. If you are planning to pamper yourself this summer, there’s no better place for it. And Travelocity will help you with their amazing deals. Book your hotel now and you will receive a bonus of $750 vacation dollars for a three or four nights stay, and $1500 vacation dollars if you book for at least five days.  You can use your vacation dollars to make your stay even more pleasant. You can book tours at your chosen holiday resort, upgrade your room, buy a romantic dinner or use the resort’s spa and beauty salon, dance the night away at a fashionable nightclub or try your luck at a casino.

This deal covers several exciting Mexican holiday resorts: the ever popular Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres or Riviera Nayarit. Whether you want a bustling hotel full of fellow holiday-makers or a quiet, relaxing hideaway, you will definitely find you dream location.

Visit Ecuador and Galapagos with LAN Airlines

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

lanThis summer, LAN Airlines offers some great flight deals. If you ever dreamed of visiting the Ecuador, here’s your chance to do so for $499. And if this is not enough to catch your eye, here’s what else you get with this offer: a free roundtrip to Galapagos. If you book a ticket to Ecuador from Miami or New York before July 21, you will receive a complimentary roundtrip from Guayaquil, Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands. LAN will begin a brand new flight service to Galapagos beginning with September 16, so here’s your chance to visit two of the most beautiful place on earth in one go. What better way to spend your summer holiday than lounging in the sun, on a beautiful sandy beach, with a delicious tropical cocktail in your hand? Spice this up with a bit of mountain climbing, rafting or backpacking, and you get the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure.  Get your fill of colonial charm and sandy beaches in mainland Ecuador, then jump on the plane to visit the Galapagos Islands, famous for their natural beauty and unique wildlife.

Save money on car rentals – for the summer weeks!

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Avis_Rent_a_Car2It’s going to be a long summer, so why not hit the road in search of the perfect holiday spot? Get adventurous and follow your instincts. No need to prepare everything down to the smallest detail, sometimes impromptu holidays turn out to be the best kind of holidays! If you don’t know where to go, just open a map and pick at random a place you’ve never been to before, and let yourself

Even if you haven’t decided on your destination yet, Avis will ensure that you get wherever you want for the best price on the market. With $30 off weekly car rental services, you don’t have to worry about the length of your trip. Just pick a place you’d like to visit, jump into your car and go! With Avis, you can rent a car for weeks on end and your budget will still be safe.

But there is more good news for travellers who are planning a longer trip.  Dollar Rent A Car also has a great deal on weekly rentals: 10% off if you rent an economy through full-size car for at least five days. The offer is valid until July 10, so if you hurry up you can still make the best of it. But don’t get discouraged if you miss his deal, you’ll still have plenty of chances for a great vacation, courtesy of Dollar. After July 10, you can still benefit from their offer of 5% off weekly rates for compact cars. This deal is valid until the end of the month, so if you’re the type to carefully plan your each and every trip, you’ll have enough time to work out the details. So have fun driving, and don’t forget, your way IS the highway!


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