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Travel Deals: Orbitz Winter Sale

Between now and March 29, 2009 (certain blackout dates apply), travelers who book on Orbitz.com can save up to 50% on select hotels in more than 45 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Samples of the discounts found through the Orbitz Winter Sale include:

Head South:

    --  Orlando, Regal Sun Resort: Feb. 20-23 -- from $79 per night. 50% off

        stay

    --  Dominican Republic, Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa: March 6-9 --

        from $217 per night. 40% off stay plus $200 resort credit

     --  Hawaii, JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko'Olina: Jan. 16-19

        -- from $249 per night. 50% off stay

    --  Cancun, La Meridien Cancun Resort and Spa: Jan. 23-26 -- from $294 per

        night. 50% off per night PLUS two kids under 12 stay free

 

Warm-up West Coast Style:

    --  San Diego, Kings Inn: Feb. 20-23 -- from $55 per night. 45% off stay

    --  Orange County, Anabella: Jan 9-12 -- from $79 per night. 30% off stay

    --  San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb: March 6-9 -- from $155 per night. 50%

        off stay

 

  Hit the Slopes:

    --  Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort: March 5-9 -- from $141 per

        night. 30% off 4+ nights

    --  Breckenridge, Crystal Peak Lodge: April 3-6 -- from $218 per night.

        50% off stay

    --  Vail, Austria Haus Club and Hotel: Feb. 27 - March 2 -- from $258 per

        night. 40% off 3+ nights

 

VacationsToGo.com: Cruise Deals

Here are the Top 10 Cruise Deals with brand new specials from the world's best cruiselines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 days on Carnival, departs Port Canaveral Oct 4, starting at $359, save 78%, FastDeal # 22003

2) Mexico, 7 days on Royal Caribbean, departs Los Angeles Nov 16, starting at $499, FastDeal # 26615 (Royal Caribbean does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

3) Australia/New Zealand, 9 days on Celebrity, departs Sydney Nov 14, starting at $599, FastDeal # 13492 (Celebrity does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

4) Mediterranean, 7 days on Costa Cruises, departs Venice Nov 10, starting at $499, save 76%, FastDeal # 22431

5) Mexico, 7 days on Holland America, departs San Diego Nov 1, starting at $499, save 50%, FastDeal # 12062

6) Bahamas, 7 days on Norwegian, departs Charleston Nov 15, starting at $419, save 58%, FastDeal # 10031

7) Caribbean, 7 days on Princess, departs San Juan Nov 9, starting at $492, save 57%, FastDeal # 13157

8) Mediterranean, 12 days on Cunard, departs Barcelona Oct 24, starting at $1194, save 70%, FastDeal # 24914
9) Caribbean, 7 days on MSC Cruises, departs Fort Lauderdale Dec 13, starting at $449, save 42%, FastDeal # 10078

10) Transatlantic, 14 days on Oceania Cruises, departs Lisbon Nov 24, starting at $1199, save 54%, FastDeal # 10389

For a limited time only, discover the world aboard Norwegian Cruise Line and save!

Norwegian Cruise Line is one of my favorite cruise line for the purpose that it has its famous "Freestyle Cruising," dine when you like, in whichever restaurant you like, and wear what you like – in addition to open seating for dinner, there is also no formal dress code on NCL ships. Norwegian Cruise Line sails to over 200 ports worldwide, including New England, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Plus, it's the only cruise line to offer year-round sailings from New York to the Bahamas, and year-round Hawaii inter-island cruises.

Hurry and book by August 17 and enjoy:
                     

• Great pricing on itineraries fleetwide sailing  October 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010
• Up to a 3-category upgrade 
• Up to $400 on-board credit per stateroom

 

Expedia.com: Half Off Hotel Sale

Expedia says, there is still time for a summer vacation! Save up to 50% on top hotels in all the best destinations during the last big sale of the season. But book today for the best selection—rooms are going fast! Book by Sept. 2; travel by Sept. 30, 2008.

• Get $75 for free gas when you stay 4+ nights
• $50 when you stay 3 nights
• $25 when you stay 2 nights See details

ShermanTravel:American Beach Vacations,

If you are looking to stay in the U.S. this fall, the US has thousands of miles of sandy coastline and right now is a great time to get in on low-season surfside savings. ShermanTravel has Air-and-hotel packages starting at a $377 at sandy hot spots in Bonita Springs, Myrtle Beach, Maui, and San Diego.

• Sophisticated Bonita Springs, Florida, Getaway from $377
• Three-night escape to Myrtle Beach from $677
• Superb Coronado Bay Resort and Spa from $878
• Maui Westin with air from $1110

A Great Deal From CheapCaribbean.com

If you're looking for a luxury vacation at an unbelievable price, this offer is for you. Right now on CheapCaribbean.com you can book 4 nights at the Wyndham Rio Mar with air starting at just $399! In fact, take $200 off any 4-night stay or package to Puerto Rico with CheapCaribbean.com. All you have to do is enter promotional code PR200 and you're done.

Luxury London Hotels From $270 A Night

If you are planning a trip to London and are wondering where to stay with hotels being so expensive, there is a great hotel deal for you. Radisson Edwardian Hotels is offering seven of its four- and five-star central London properties from just $270 per night. This deal is good seven nights a week through August 31 and includes a daily full English breakfast for two. See London in style with this terrific offer.

Via Booking Buddy

Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free This Summer in The Caribbean

Award-winning Elite Island Resorts this summer in Antigua at two upscale family-friendly are all-inclusive an oceanfront Caribbean resorts. At the James's Club & Villas and The Verandah Resort & Spa, kids under 12 stay, play and eat free while their parents enjoy the Instant Savings promotion of 15 percent on stays between May and June, 2008, and 20 percent savings July through August 15, 2008. Both resorts cater to families with spacious guest accommodations and complimentary kids club programs and activities for all ages so parents and kids can have fun together.

"The Stay and Dine Free summer special allows one child to stay and dine free per adult when sharing the same accommodations, with a maximum of two adults and two children per room. Percent savings are applied toward the resorts' summer 2008 all inclusive rack rates based on double occupancy which start at $495 for The Verandah and $520 for St. James's Club, which includes all food, beverages, room accommodations, activities, nonmotorized water sports, taxes and gratuities."

Via PR Newswire

Save Up To $350 With Starwood Hotels & Resorts

When you purchase an NWA WorldVacations air and Starwood Hotels & Resorts package to Mexico or the Caribbean, you'll save up to $350! Get out and enjoy all that these tropical destinations have to offer! Use promo code:WV8008 Book by:Mar 1, 2008 Travel between:Feb 23 - Aug 31, 2008.

You'll save:

• $100 on packages of $1,199 - $2,799
• $200 on packages of $2,800 - $5,499
• $350 on packages of $5,500 or more

Vacation packages include:

• Roundtrip air transportation
• Choice of accommodations
• Hotel taxes
• Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel
• Luggage handling at hotel
• Maid and/or bellman gratuities
• Assistance of a local host or toll-free number for assistance
• Up to 2,500 WorldPerks® Bonus Miles in addition to credited flight miles

Bahamas Winter Getaways

If you had enough of winter its time to getaway from the cold and head for the tropical Islands of the Bahamas. Book your tropical escape to Nassau/Paradise Island or to the Grand Bahama Island now through March 31, 2008 for 4-day/3-night stay for as little as $299.00 for hotel only.

Participating Hotels Include:

Nassau/Paradise Island

• Best Western Bay View Village
• British Colonial Hilton
• Comfort Suites, Paradise Island
• Nassau Palm Hotel
• Orange Hill Beach Inn
• Paradise Harbour Club & Marina
• The Paradise Island Harbour Resort
• Red Carpet Inn Nassau
• Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
• Wyndham Nassau Resort

Grand Bahama Island

• The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
• Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
• Old Bahama Bay at Ginn Sur Mer
• Pelican Bay at Lucaya
• Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club
• Flamingo Bay Yacht Club and Marina Hotels
• Best Western Castaways Resorts & Suites
• Island Palm Resort Hotel
• Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort

Via: PRNewswire