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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

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Filed under: cruise — Tags: next, save, vacation — libertees @ 5:07 pm June 5, 2010

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Sick of the snow? How about spending next Christmas on the beach?

Filed under: cruise — Tags: beach, christmas, next, sick, snow, spending — libertees @ 10:44 pm January 22, 2010

Everyone loves a white Christmas, but when the snow refuses to budge and treacherous ice makes your journey to work a living nightmare for weeks on end, then you could well be forgiven for wanting to quit the UK all together and start a new life in the sun.

If that seems a rather extreme reaction to the recent cold snap, then perhaps a shorter, less permanent spell in a warm country would do just as well. In fact now is the perfect time to look ahead and make sure you bypass the worst of next year’s British winter altogether – by flying to the other side of the world for a good few weeks.

Spending Christmas day on a beach with the sun shining, birds singing and a barbeque sizzling away on the sand might seem a strange idea to most Brits who are used to warm jumpers and a turkey dinner. But if you’re prepared to forgo a white Christmas and the idea of an afternoon opening presents on Bondi Beach appeals, then start looking for a new swimsuit.

If you plan on going as far as say Australia, then considering the distance, it makes sense to go for a decent amount of time and see as much as the country as you possibly can. But taking a family away on holiday for more than a week can pose a number of problems, including how much to pack and how on earth you’re going to fit it all into your suitcase. That’s where an international shipping firm can step in.

If carting enough of your belongings Down Under to last you a month is simply not practical, then consider using an international baggage shipping company to help lighten the load. Move your luggage by air, sea or land, depending on the speed you need it to reach its destination. Whichever method you choose though, it can be as easy as making a telephone call or logging onto the internet and you can have your effects picked up at the door and delivered to your destinatioshipping to Australia or some other exotic destination then make sure you choose an international shipping firm that has the experience to make you holiday a relaxing experience that you’ll remember forever.

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The Next Best Thing to Walking On the Moon…

Filed under: cruise — Tags: best, moon, next, thing, walking — libertees @ 3:47 am January 7, 2010

Lanzarote is the most easterly, and fourth largest of the Canary Islands and lies just 79 miles off the African coast and as with the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote is of volcanic origin and has an almost lunar like landscape in many areas.

This fascinating island has a wonderful year round climate with temperatures often topping 29° during summer and hardly dropping below 21° during winter, making holidays to Lanzarote the perfect winter destination.

One of the most fascinating sights on the island and a ‘must see’ on all holidays to Lanzarote is the Atlantida Tunnel. Thought to be the longest volcanic tunnel in the world, it was formed over 3,000 years ago and was often used by locals to shelter from the pirates plundering their island. The tunnel is over 7km long, 1.6 of which is under the sea, but only 2km are open to the public.

The caves are magically lit from within and the lowest part of the cave has fantastic acoustics so has been made into a very unique concert hall with astounding live performances. The Lanzarote born artist Cesar Manrique has had a huge input into the expansion of the tunnel whish also has a swimming pool, beautiful gardens and delightful restaurants, whilst still making sure the development stays in keeping with its volcanic surroundings. There is a stunning underwater salt lagoon, home to a species of blind albino crab, thought to be found nowhere else in the world.

Timanfaya National Park is another excursion to put on your list whilst on holidays to Lanzarote. This is the site of one of the most violent and long lasting volcanic eruptions in the area; it took place back in 1730 and was so severe it turned the beautiful blue skies to a dark imposing black for six whole years. You’ll be treated to fascinating displays of just how hot the land is here (between 400 and 600 degrees) as dry brush is thrown into a hole and immediately bursts into flames, or water is cast into a pit and is returned almost instantly as steam. You are not allowed to wander freely around the park due to the hazardous sulphur that still emits from many crevices, however there is an enthralling coach trip included in the entrance price which takes you on a journey through a landscape that is closer to the surface of the moon than that of the earth, or try a guided camel ride at a small extra charge.

Cesar Manrique did not only put time and effort into the Atlantida Tunnel though, he has had a huge impact on the way we see holidays to Lanzarote today. He has campaigned tirelessly to minimise the environmental impact that growing tourism has on the island and has succeeded in ensuring there are very few high rise buildings on the island and that buildings are kept to traditional builds. You will also never see ugly billboard advertising blotting the picturesque landscape of this amazing island.

Of course it is fascinating and interesting to see as much of the island as you can whilst on holidays to Lanzarote, but there’s plenty of fantastic beaches when it’s time for some rest and relaxation, non better perhaps than the gorgeous Papagayo Beach on the southern tip, benefitting from fine sands and one of the best climates in the Canary Islands.

The appealing year round climate and the fascinating landscape, history and tradition of this island will make sure that holidays to Lanzarote will remain popular year after year.

Yvonne Dawson also writes for TravelNewz, check out the site for interesting and fun news stories.

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Plan Your Next Family Reunion on the Island of Maui

Filed under: cruise — Tags: family, island, maui, next, plan, reunion — libertees @ 7:30 am January 2, 2010

Maui is one of the most popular Hawaiian islands for travelers and tourists. When you are planning a family reunion and are looking for something a little more exciting and relaxing than a potluck at the local park, family reunions on Maui can prove to be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

There is plenty to see and do while on the island. Of all the islands, Maui, in particular, is home to small town charm and has been rated as the “best island” in the World by Conde Nast Traveler for the 15th time.

Maui is known as a tourist destination. It is home to Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano. Sunrise on the rim of this volcano is a sight to behold for anyone traveling to the island of Maui. When you venture to the 9,400 foot rim of the volcano, you will enjoy being in one of the most beautiful settings that you’ve ever seen. Once the sunrise is over, you can take a hike, horseback tour or even a bicycle ride down into the crater of the volcano, making a great day of the entire experience.

Whale watching is another popular tourist attraction on Maui, and tours leave daily from Lahaina, which is one of the most charming and popular cities on the island. You can also see and learn more about the whales of Hawaii by exploring Whaler’s Village, where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, and a good time.

Maui also has the Maui Ocean Center, which is also known as the Hawaiian Aquarium. There is also a snorkeling and diving experience at Molokini, which is a volcano crater that barely peeks out of the ocean and plunges hundreds of feet under the water, creating a paradise of sorts for divers and snorkelers.

Nature lovers will delight in a hiking tour of Maui’s rainforests and secluded waterfalls, going where no car or truck could venture. An experienced guide can teach you about various plants and animals of the region as well as local culture and history, and you can choose between half or full day hikes.

The wine enthusiasts in your family might enjoy the Tedeschi Winery in Maui’s “upcountry,” 2000 feet above sea level. Having a picnic on the beautiful winery grounds is a popular activity, and of course, they offer many samples of their wine, including a uniquely delicious pineapple wine.

If you choose to go island hopping, you can usually plan 1-2 days to travel to and from each island, which can be done by charter boat or by small aircraft, depending on which you prefer.

There are a variety of lodgings to choose from on Maui, including luxurious beachfront mega-resorts, smaller inns or bed and breakfasts, or private vacation rental homes. Whether you want your family reunions on Maui to have a luxurious feel or a more private experience with condos and rental homes, you can choose from many great accommodations. Affordable Hawaii vacations are possible, so long as you take the time to see what’s out there.

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