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Travel Deals: “It’s a Garage Sale Out There!” Part II

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Just when I thought we had hit bottom (travel deals, I mean), the rates are getting lower!  I have outlined the best deals I have seen through out the Caribbean, airfare sale and a special Tahiti deal that will blow your mind!

This is a MUST READ if you are thinking of taking the family on vacation between now and next Fall.

There are more kids stay free deals than ever seen before. I also notice the additional costs for upgrading to suites or having connecting rooms are being cut up to 60%!

Another change I notice is the increase in resort and cruise credits.
Cruise ships always made their real profit by what they sell on the ship such as alcohol, clothes, tours, etc. Now more than ever before, the cruise lines are offering up to $300 on board ship credit.

The trend for resorts to also offer credits is growing tremendously. Resort credit used to be something I saw in the low season or an infrequent special. Resort credit can go towards spa, tours, golf, drinks and food if it is not an all inclusive, or simply fun nick knacks.

When you see these credits in the deal, always check what it is for and make sure it is valid on the dates you are going. Once verifies, just think of it like someone handed you cash towards spending money on your vacation.

Here are a few very new amazing deals for families this Spring, Summer & Fall!  Some of these deals have not even been published yet, so take advantage of them and happy traveling!

Caribbean Family Vacations:
I had to check this one a few times because it looked to good to be true, but it is correct:

CheapCaribbean’s 48 hour sale, all inclusive three star resorts for $48 per person, per night. Yes, all inclusive – meals, taxes, drinks, activities, kids activities, etc…many of these resorts allow children under 12 free, so all you have to pay is the airfare!  I would compare the resorts on sale to a nice Holiday Inn, this resort is midway between deluxe and moderate. The deal is for travel from May – June 30, a perfect family trip before summer activites begin.

Check out all of the $48 deals for families! This sale ends 11:59pm Friday, April 3.

Apple Vacations’ Spring Savings Sale! If you do not see your gateway, they may still have it, using the booking engine on the top of the page. It is really cool as you can specify your needs when you begin (airport, amount of people, budget, amount of nights, etc) and that will reflect every deal you click on. This eliminates the irritating task of having to fill out your information over and over to shop around. The lead pricing is $459+: 60% off: All-Inclusives w/Air.

Apple Vacations charters their own planes, so the airfare is very reasonable. The add-ons for different gateways are reasonable as well.  $499 per adult for 3 nights all inclusive five-star resort including airfare, two kids under 12 stay and fly for $199 per child!  Not interested in the all inclusive, ok, there are resort deals for $599.99 including 7 night resort stay and airfare!

Future Vacations is running my favorite kind of deal – up to $300 in Spa and/or Golf Credit! Ahhh, I would have no problem using up that Spa Credit! The resort is Cancun Palace, a Four-Star beachfront, all inclusive. I stayed here years ago and it was ok, a bit run down and a little big for my taste. Now the resort has had a fuill make over, ready to impress.

The make over includes a redesigned pool, modern spa, five fine dining restaurants, six bars including two swim up bars and a Kid’s Club. All rooms have a double Jacuzzi, balcony, first class amenities and 24 hr room service. 24hr room service at an all inclusive is the coolest – you can feed the midnight munchy attack without having to worry about exhorbanent hotel bills!

BookIt.com, one of the best web sites I have found for extra amenities and all sorts of goodies is running a Dominic Republic All Inclusive Sale. All Inclusive start from $59 per person, per night with tons of kids free deals, room upgrades and more.

Airfare sale:

American Airlines has a major sale domestic right now with travel through August 14. Airfares are starting at $49 each way. What is extra special about this sale is tround trip is not required. So if you want to fly somewhere and go back rfom a different gateway, you dont have to deal with all of the extra charges. For a listing of all the gateways and prices, click here.

The top value of the week (drum roll…)

Tahiti – the trip of a life time, suddenly became more affordable. Air Tahiti Nui is also offering slashed rates and free air from Los Angeles for kids! Add-ons from other cities are reasonable.  The feature sale is $1698/per adult+: Air, Breakfast & 5nts Manava Suite Resort Tahiti- there are other options, more nights – this is the lead rate (best deal) and it is specifically designed for family vacations!

Happy traveling!

You can view all of these deals by clicking here
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Exclusive Shimla Off-Season Packages & Best Deals

Filed under: cruise — Tags: amp, best, deals, exclusive, offseason, packages, shimla — libertees @ 9:56 am January 25, 2010

Discover enthralling tourism destination of Shimla and spend an unforgettable weekend with family and friends. Taking you miles away from the humdrum of city life, Shimla offers you a splendid vacation tour in the arms of nature that allures your senses. The majestic sight of the scenic vistas and deep valley carries an eternal appeal and renders a heavenly feel.

The hotels and resorts in Shimla are best suited for families and honeymooners and are available with Shimla Off-Season Packages & Best Deals. Grab the valuable opportunities offered at Shimla hotels this festive season and make your Shimla trip a treasuring memory. The hotels located in the backdrop of misty hills, enchanting greenery and awesome landscapes renders a fascinating view of the snow capped mountains and mesmerizing waterfalls. The budget oriented rooms, five star family accommodations in these hotels along with outstanding hospitality provide a warm welcome to the visitors. Some of the famous tourist places in Shimla are Kinnaur, Manali and host of others. The Kinnaur & Manali holiday cottages are ideal for holidaying with children and family. The cozy, fresh and hygienic ambiance adds to its grandeur. Besides, the outstanding accommodation complimented with all sorts of recreational activities, offers a pleasant stay in such hotels.

Visit the splendid hotels and resorts in Shimla with supreme opulence and experience a fun filled vacation with your loved ones. The ecstasy and charm of the nature in all its bounties is waiting to embrace you and affix into your memories for life time.

For more information about Shimla Off-Season Packages & Best Deal and Kinnaur & Manali holiday cottages. Please visit our website: http://www.marigoldcottagesshimla.com/

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Rhodes Holidays – Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park

Filed under: cruise — Tags: amp, farm, holidays, ostrich, park, rhodes — libertees @ 9:56 am

Rhodes Island is famous for its beautiful beaches and historical sites. A large number of tourists visit this island especially during summer vacations. If you are setting up for your forthcoming holidays then do not miss to include Rhodes Island in your shortlist.

Rhodes holidays present a number of places to explore. Especially those who are visiting this island for the first time keep on coming back again and again. The traditional features of this island attract everyone. Rhodes holidays ideas would be perfect when you visit the wonderful Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park.

Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park:

Among many of the parks, resorts, and tourists spots offered by Rhodes Island, the Rhodes Ostrich Farm and Park is very popular among the visitors of all ages. Tourists are attracted toward this park because of its wonderful animal world. It is an amazing Rhodes holidays attraction not only for you but for your entire family. Especially kids find it entertaining to see animals of different species and enjoy their activities.

What you will enjoy at the Park?

Natural Beauty, Birds and Animals:

There are lots of things to do and see in this wonderful park. The most appealing feature of this fun filled park is that it is away from the earsplitting city life and still offers lots of fun activities.

You can easily walk in the park and explore the every bit of this attractive place. There are a large number of animals including Birds, Camels, Deer, Donkeys, Goats and more than 120 Ostrich species.

Gift Shop and Products made by Ostrich:

The park administration offers a tour to its visitors. The tour gives an opportunity to see all areas of the park such as natural sceneries, animals, birds’, gift shop etc. The most amazing and fascinating feature of Rhodes Ostrich Farm and Park and its biggest specialty is the special products made by ostriches. These special Ostriches Products are placed in the gift shop located in the park. You can also find many other things in this gift shop to be brought as a gift from your Rhodes holidays.

Special Meals:

After exploring the park you must want something to eat. The park’s snack bar offer many delicious meals made from ostriches like Ostrich Filet, Ostrich Egg Omelets and Ostrich Burger. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee at the snack bar.

Ride on a Camel:

Camel riding is the most sought after feature for everyone. The Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park presents the exhilarating and breathtaking camel riding for everyone but you have to pay some charges if you want to take a ride. Charges are not much high i.e. 4 Euros for the kids and 6 Euros for adults.

Pay before you enter in the Park:

There are fixed timings for visiting this park i.e. from 9 morning till 7:30 evening. So you have to be there in between these timing. You cannot visit the park late at night. Entry fees for adults are 4 Euros and for kids it’s 2 Euros.
Do not forget to visit Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park during the Rhodes Holidays and have great fun and enjoyment there.

There is a number of Hotels Rhodes that present fine quality stay during Rhodes Holidays on 2the Island Rhodes

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Delhi Hotels: Replete with hospitality & comfort!

Filed under: cruise — Tags: amp, comfort, delhi, hospitality, hotels, replete — libertees @ 7:35 am January 5, 2010

In the middle of shaping a most significant traveler hub, India provides the outstanding hotels to welcome its guests and visitors with pride and delight. Each day hundreds of tourists come to India to visit it and to spend their holidays with their family members. For visitors Delhi is the first option because it is the capital of the National Republic of India. It is one of the fastest emerging cities in India. It has many places for sighseeing like Lotus temple, Red Fort, Jama masjid, Qutab minar, Appu ghar, Delhi haat and many more. Delhi is the finest place to find different types of hotels such as budget hotels, luxurious hotel etc. Delhi has numerous hotels and any individual can select according to his or her need.

Hotels of Delhi are very comfortable and relaxing. They make the guests feel safe and secure. Delhi hotels provide world class hospitality to their visitors and leave an everlasting impression on the mind. Now technology has made the life so comfortable.
Almost each and every hotel in Delhi has its own website where one can easily find and search which one is suitable for you and for your family members such as five star hotels, five star deluxe hotels, two star hotels, three stars hotels, budget hotels and other hotels in Delhi. Booking any hotels in Delhi is also very convenient now. Simply visit the websites, search and book the hotel. Advance hotel booking and cancellation is also permitted. No additional charge is imposed for online booking and cancelation. Hotels in Delhi also provide transport and guide facilities. So, guests can move to any part of Delhi without any hassle
Delhi being the hub of all business, political and media activities draws millions of visitors each year who visit Delhi for a short stop over. These visitors come from different economic backgrounds and have diverse expectations when it comes to comfort. Their available disposable income determines their choice of accommodation and eating out options in Delhi. The total number of available hotel rooms in Delhi often falls short to meet the demand for accommodation from passing guests. Tourists from any section of the society find it difficult to get accommodation of their choice during peak seasons. They end up making unpleasant compromises.
The fact that some of the hotels of Delhi have come into sight as brand entities says a lot about the level of hospitality offered to the customers.

Author is an associate editor for Delhi Hotels. Get

all possible information about Hotels In Delhi and Hotels India Delhi. We also

provide information about online hotel reservation, Holiday Packages and Hotels Booking in India.

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Periyar Hotels and Resorts inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve & Sanctuary

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Visitors traveling to Periyar Tiger Reserve opt to stay in nearby Periyar hotels. However, you need not go further for accommodations because there are already lodging facilities inside the reserve. Here are some of them:
Spice Village – For a more naturalistic way to experience Periyar, consider losing all modern equipments and leaving everything to nature. Imagine a vacation without air conditioning, television and all that piped music. This means, you get to experience Periyar how it truly is – a chance to be one with nature and its entire splendor.

All 52 accommodations in Spice Village greet you with simple pine furniture, plain terracotta floors and not a cinch of pretentiousness. This resort is world renowned and even received awards for its excellent services, delectable cuisines and that unique experience it can offer.

Spice Village is part of the Casino Group of Hotels. It is situated about 180 kilometers from the Cochin airport. It is also near the Kottayam Railways Station and the Kumily Bus Stand. Some of the facilities you will adore include an Ayurvedic Health Spa, cooking demonstrations, yoga and a meditation center as well as pepper vines, a tiger club, day trekking and night trekking activities. Other activities are jeep safaris, bamboo rafting, night camping, indoor games and outdoor games.

Taj Garden Retreat – This accommodation offers 32 rustic and thatched-roof villas along the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a beautiful resort set at about 2,700 ft. above sea level. It boasts of spacious rooms having fine wood decors and furniture which are adorned with charming natural fabrics.

This resort is located only 134 kilometers from the Madurai Airport. It is also near the Kottayam Railway Station ad the Kumily Bus Stand. They offer a multi-cuisine menu and various other facilities like a pool, Ayurvedic Massage Center, Wildlife Books Library and a recreation center. They also provide boating activities on Periyar Lake, a Spice Plantation Tour, forest trekking and a book shop as well as conference and banquet facilities. Taj Garden Retreat is part of the Taj Group of Hotels.

Muthoot Cardamom County – This resort is fast becoming popular for the lasting memories it offers to guests. It features beautifully landscaped gardens over green clad mountains. It has stylish cottages having the finest furniture and conveniences in modern living.

This accommodation offers 44 well-appointed rooms featuring a contemporary charm mixed with the Old World charm. It is situated only 180 kilometers from the Kochi International Airport. The Kottayam Railway Station is only 110 kilometers away while the Kumily Bus Stand is merely 2 kilometers away.

Facilities and amenities offered by Muthoot Cardamom County include an Ayuvedic Center, health club, room service, swimming pool, doctor-on-call, money changer and doctor-on-call as well as baby sittings services, a Plantation Tour, boating activities and a travel desk. They also provide business services like e-mail and fax services. This resort is part of the Carmom County Parks & Hotels.

All about Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Tiger Reserve is a wonderful portrayal of nature’s bounty. It possesses that great scenic charm, especially with its rich bio-diversified fauna and flora. The reserve stretches over 777 square kilometers and is one amongst India’s twenty-seven tiger reserves.

The facility is efficiently managed and zealously guarded due to its endangered, endemic and rare flora and fauna. It also forms as a major watershed of Kerala’s 2 important rivers – Pamba and Periyar.

The hallmark of this reserve is its park-centered-and-people-oriented-community-based ecotourism. Proud to say, local people are the ones who conducted surveillance programs that aim to protect the susceptible parts of the reserve. Through these, even tourists become aware of the importance of forest conservation. In Periyar, you will find the people who used to make a living on illegal operations but are now forest protectors.

For more information on Periyar National Park and Wildlife Attractions please visit our website.

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