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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
If you have any questions regarding travel, email me

Caribbean Yacht Charters

Filed under: cruise — Tags: caribbean, charters, yacht — libertees @ 12:51 pm January 1, 2010

The idea of a yacht charter anywhere is fantastic, but the idea of a Caribbean yacht charter is on a whole new level. The Caribbean is a coveted paradise for many people and the diversity of culture, people and places to see and experience while cruising around the beautiful ocean is a great way to relax and unwind while escaping the real world for a while. Another great attraction of a Caribbean yacht charter is that the seasons are fantastically tropical with the time between November and July being warm and sunny which is a great contrast to the cold and dismal climate of Europe and North America.

The Caribbean is a collection of small islands which meld together in a great mixing pot of culture and nationality. The diversity of the area allows people to cruise through the tranquil waters and visit many different places in one trip. The experiences are so varied that there is generally a range of different types of Caribbean yacht charter, which you can choose from so that you are able to suit the one that best suits your interests. Many companies offer charters to certain places in the area and different routes are planned for different trips. The area has so much to see and do that you may find more time or multiple trips are needed in order to see it all.

The beauty of a Caribbean yacht charter is the fact that you can visit so many different places without having to keep repacking your suitcases, checking into different hotels and worry about travel arrangements. The yacht is essentially a floating luxury villa and has all the facilities and amenities you could possibly need for the duration of your trip. The boat is fully manned with a crew who are there to look after your every wish.

Although a Caribbean yacht charter is a very expensive and decadent way to spend a vacation. Not everyone is able to afford such a luxurious style of holiday, though to be sure, it is well worth it if you wish to relax and feel like absolute royalty for a while.

By booking a Caribbean yacht charter through certain companies you can arrange a personal route, which allows you to hand pick the islands you wish to visit and how long you wish to stay at each one. You can individually choose what kind of activities you would most like to do and organize with the captain as to the exact route and timing of your journey.

A Caribbean yacht charter is a brilliant way to spend a family holiday with friends and relatives in which you can all relax and unwind in the knowledge that everything is being taken care of and all you need to worry about is watching the beautiful scenery and views go by and decide what to have for dinner. The lap of luxury awaits you on a Caribbean yacht charter.

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