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August 29, 2008

BusinessFirst Flights to Asia on Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines has “low” airfare on select flights from Newark to destinations in Asia including Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo.

While onboard, you’ll enjoy all of the luxury and comfort of Continental’s BusinessFirst. You can recline, stretch out, watch on-demand movies and TV shows, enjoy fine cuisine, and the added room that you need on longhaul flights.

BusinessFirst airfares to Asia (even if they have been lowered) aren’t for everybody. These flights will still run you over $3,000+ R/T. However, the carrier is also offering low economy airfare to Asia, so visit Continental Airlines Offers to find a flight to Asia that works for you.

August 28, 2008

British Airways: Cheap Premium Economy Flights + Free London Pass

British Airways is lowering prices to London for just a few days, and they’re throwing in a free London Pass to sweeten the deal.

This airfare sale only lasts until September 4th, but if you book before then, you’ll find economy airfare to London for as low as $241+ each-way and premium economy (World Traveler Plus) airfare for as low as $449+ each-way.

Along with these airfare deals, you’ll also receive a free two-day London Pass, which “will give you FREE* entry into a large variety of London’s top tourist attractions such as Tower of London, Kensington Palace & The Orangery and more.”

These economy and premium economy deals are good for travel between September 4 - October 22, 2008 and October 23 - December 17, 2008. Visit British Airways Offers for more details.

August 27, 2008

Belize Vacation Packages from Continental Airlines

Filed under: Continental Airlines, Vacation — mike @ 2:03 pm
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Honeymooners, adventurers, beach lovers, and those who just love to try their luck at the casinos, flock to Belize each year. Its natural beauty, world class resorts, and air of pure relaxation make it the perfect getaway from the stresses of everyday life.

Continental Airlines Vacations is making it a little easier for you to plan your escape, by offering airfare and hotel vacation packages to Belize for travel from 09/26/08 - 10/16/08. You’ll find vacation packages for as low as $859+ per person. It includes roundtrip airfare and three nights at the The Princess Hotel and Casino.

You have to book by September 1st, 2008, so if you’ve been holding off on planning your perfect vacation, now is the time to do it.

Visit Continental Airlines Vacations to learn more about these Belize vacation packages.

August 26, 2008

The Frequent Flyer Awards Accelerator from United Airlines

Filed under: Frequent Flyer, United Airlines — mike @ 10:10 am
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The Awards Accelerator from United Airlines is designed to make it easier for you to double (or triple) your frequent flyer miles, to “grow your Mileage Plus account faster,” and attain rewards in a shorter period of time.

While purchasing frequent flyer miles isn’t a new concept, the awards accelerator allows you to simply increase the number of miles you’ll receive on a flight if you’re willing to pay a little extra (double mile purchases start as low as $9.00).

For instance, let’s say you’re taking the relative short hop from Chicago to Cleveland. United will list your “miles flown” at 316. However, with Awards Accelerator, you can pay an extra $9.00 to double those miles or an extra $19.00 to triple those miles.

The cost of double and triple miles varies depending on the route and flight distance, so you can end up paying hundreds of dollars more for the additional boost to your Mileage Plus account.

Visit United Airlines Enhancements for more details.

August 25, 2008

Become Part of Virgin America’s ‘Entourage’

Filed under: First Class, Virgin America — mike @ 8:16 am
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Vince, Drama, Ari, and the gang from Entourage are coming back, and Virgin America wants you to be a part of it.

If you fly first class on September flights from New York to Las Vegas, you’ll actually be stepping into “Entourage Class.” Virgin America and HBO have teamed up to give you a little taste of the boys’ lifestyle, or at least they’ve teamed up to give you some added perks.

Keep reading to see what’s in store for you when you fly Virgin America “Entourage Class…”

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August 22, 2008

Tailored Luxury Vacations to the Galapagos Islands

Filed under: Cruises, Luxury — mike @ 12:11 pm
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The Galapagos Islands, made legendary by Charles Darwin, remain a hub for scientific study, but the Islands have also been transformed into a truly unique luxury cruise destination.

If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the rare flora and fauna of Galapagos up close, you now have the chance to plan a vacation that is right for you. Whether you want to charter a private yacht, explore the terrain, plan a destination wedding, or sample some of the finest South American cuisine in the world, Wildlife Vacations is willing to work with you to give you exactly what you want.

Along the journey, you’ll enjoy luxury suite accommodations, gourmet dining, and much more aboard a ship bound for an exotic destination that maintains its natural beauty and one-of-a-kind ecosystem.

Visit Galapagos Legend for more details on this customized luxury getaway.

August 21, 2008

AirTran 3-Day Business Class Airfare Sale

Filed under: AirTran, Business Class — mike @ 9:15 am
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AirTran is offering “business class comfort at sale prices” until 11:59 PM ET on August 22, 2008. You’ll find business class airfare for as low as $134+ one-way to destinations throughout the country.

AirTran business class offers more leg room, more elbow room, and more seat room. You’ll also enjoy priority boarding, complimentary cocktails, and a touch of luxury that you won’t find in coach.

This current business class airfare sale is good for travel through October 8, 2008. A 3-day advance purchase is required. There are restrictions and some blackout dates, so visit AirTran Sale for more details and a complete list of business class deals.

For information on AirTran’s current coach airfare sale, check out or deals blog.

August 20, 2008

Mileage Auction! Fly Business Class on Qantas’ A380 to Melbourne

Qantas, Alaska Airlines, and the great city of Melbourne have partnered together to place quite a vacation package on the mileage auction block.

If you’re the highest mileage bidder, you can be one of the first to experience Qantas’ new Airbus A380 on its new Los Angeles to Melbourne route…and you’ll take the entire trip in style. Alaska Airlines will provide you with two first class airline tickets to LA, where you’ll then fly in Qantas International Business Class on the inaugural A380 voyage to Melbourne.

While onboard, you’ll enjoy fine dining at your leisure, seats designed for comfort and sleep, personal entertainment options, fine wines, and much more.

Visit Alaska Airlines Auctions for all of rules, regulations, and details.

August 19, 2008

Labor Day Business Class Airfare Sale on Lufthansa

Filed under: Business Class, Lufthansa — mike @ 11:13 am
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Sure, you could spend your Labor Day weekend cooking out in the back yard, or you could spend your vacation in a dream European destination like Athens, Florence, Paris, or Vienna.

The Labor Day business class airfare sale from Lufthansa can get you to those cities and more for less. Business class flights are available for as low as $1,490+ one-way if you purchase your airline ticket by August 25. The departure period is August 26 to September 4, 2008 with a return period of August, 26 to September 7, 2008.

Keep reading for sample airfares from Lufthansa’s Labor Day Airfare Sale…

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August 18, 2008

Premium Economy Deals from Virgin Atlantic

Filed under: Europe, Premium Economy, Virgin Atlantic — mike @ 9:49 am
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Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen fall airfare sales from domestic and overseas carriers, alike. With Virgin Atlantic, you can still find premium economy deals for summer and early fall, but you’ll now find the cheapest flights to London for travel between October 23rd, 2008 and December 17th, 2008.

Virgin Atlantic is offering premium economy airline tickets for as low as $531+ each-way from departure cities throughout the U.S. While the lowest airfares are from East Coast cities like New York and Boston, you can still find reduced airfares from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more.

Virgin Atlantic premium economy provides added room, personalized entertainment options, a dedicated crew, and a range of amenities that truly separate it from standard economy class.

Visit Virgin Atlantic Special Offers for more details.

August 15, 2008

How Much Would You Pay for Legroom?

Filed under: Leg Room, Premium Economy — mike @ 12:59 pm
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If business class and first class airline tickets aren’t an option, you can turn to more and more airlines for a bit of extra legroom. Whether a carrier offers “premium economy,” “prem +,” or just “big, leather chairs,” you have a number of options to make your coach experience a little more comfortable. But, how much are you willing to pay for it? Is stretching out in coach or economy worth the extra cash?

Keep reading for a breakdown of what the different airlines are charging for extra legroom, priority seating, and “better” seats in coach…

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August 14, 2008

Fairway Flyaway Contest from Northwest Airlines

Filed under: Frequent Flyer, Northwest — mike @ 2:32 pm
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Now, we are in no way affiliated with this contest, but we just wanted to give a heads up to all the golf fans out there. Northwest Airlines WorldPerks and two of its partners have launched the Fairway Flyaway ‘08 Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game.

If you’ve always dreamed of hitting the links where Golf was born, this could be your chance. Here is what they’re giving away:

  • Grand Prize: 7-day Golfer’s Dream Vacation to Scotland!
  • 1st Place: 4-day golf vacation to anywhere in the contiguous 48 U.S.!

Visit NWA Fairway Flyaway for all of the rules and details.

August 13, 2008

Northwest Airlines Promo Code: First Class Cancun Vacation Packages

Filed under: Luxury, Promo Codes, Vacation — mike @ 10:46 am
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Haven’t you earned some pampering? Haven’t you earned a getaway that truly lets you leave the rigors of the real world behind?

NWA WorldVacations has partnered with Le Blanc Spa Resort to offer a luxury vacation package that gives you the chance to be pampered while relaxing on the sandy shores of Cancun.

These vacation packages include first class airfare, VIP transfers to and from the airport, “haute” cuisine, a world class spa, premium drinks, adults-only resort grounds , and much more.

Book your trip by October 4th for travel between September 1st, 2008 and April 30th, 2009. Make sure to use the promotion code: WV8409 in order to earn “enough Bonus Miles for a FREE Coach class ticket to Cancun.”

Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details.

August 12, 2008

Travel Deals on OpenSkies’ New Non-Stop Route to Amsterdam

Filed under: OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 11:12 am
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Non-stop flights between New York and Amsterdam are set for take off on OpenSkies. The new route begins regular service on August 15th, and you can still take advantage of the deals OpenSkies is offering in honor of the launch.

You’ll find premium economy (Prem+) airfare for as low as $821+ each-way. OpenSkies has designed its Prem + seating to provide many of the perks of business class, so you will enjoy world-class meals, a personal entertainment system, wine selections, and enough room to recline and relax.

Visit OpenSkies Special Offers to learn more about their Prem+ deals from the place once called New Amsterdam to the original Amsterdam.

August 11, 2008

“Roughing It” in Luxury

Filed under: Luxury, Vacation — mike @ 12:50 pm
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For travelers who love to be pampered as much as they love the outdoors, the perfect vacation spot can be elusive. Sure, you might want to spend your days hiking broken trails, forging into the wilderness, or riding horses until you forget there’s a world in which cars are the major form of transportation, but at night, you want to enjoy gourmet meals, the comfort of high-thread-count sheets, and the chance to mingle with the occasional celebrity.

If you’re in search of the beauty of Nature and a resort that will cater to your every need, USA Today has compiled a list of destinations that might just suit you perfectly. These are ranches, spas, and retreats that put you in touch with all of the outdoor experiences and all of the indoor luxuries you could hope for. Get a glimpse at wildlife that everyday travelers will never see, hike trails that are closed off to the public, and enjoy a range of amenities in the process.

Keep reading for a look at USA Today’s top luxury nature vacation spots…

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August 8, 2008

Sports Fans, Get Your Frequent Flier Miles Ready

Filed under: Frequent Flyer — mike @ 9:41 am
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Continental Airlines OnePass has launched an online auction for all of the sports lovers out there. You don’t need a wallet full of cash or an ebay account, you just need your frequent flier miles.

You can use your frequent flier miles to bid for items like a New York Giants game day experience, a trip to the US Open Celebrity Slam, autographed memorabilia, and much more. Non sports fans can also find auction items like tickets to the Kenny Chesney: Poets and Pirates Tour Tickets.

You can place and track bids at Continental Airlines Online Auction. Good luck!

August 7, 2008

Late Summer Business Airfare Sale from Lufthansa

Filed under: Business Class, Lufthansa — mike @ 2:14 pm
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You still have a little over a week to take advantage of business class deals from Lufthansa. If you purchase your airline ticket by August 16th, you’ll find business class airfare from New York to European destinations like London, Paris, and Milan for as low $1,230+ one-way.

Business class deals are good for departure dates through Aug. 30, 2008. Along with the reduced rates, you’ll enjoy all of the perks that Lufthansa business class has to offer including on-demand entertainment, gourmet meals, the “longest bed in its class” with built-in massage, fine wines, and more.

Visit Lufthansa Specials for more details.

August 6, 2008

Last Minute Luxury Getaways from Northwest Airlines

Filed under: Luxury, Northwest, Vacation — mike @ 10:05 am
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Looking to take a “mini vacation?” Why not escape this weekend to a luxury hotel in Atlanta, GA?

Northwest Airlines is offering luxury trips to Atlanta for as low as $385 per person (airfare and hotel). This deal is for true last-minute travelers, though, so you have to book quickly and be ready to head out tomorrow, Friday, or Saturday.

If the shopping, nightlife, storied history, and Coca-Cola products of Atlanta aren’t exactly what you’re looking for in a weekend escape, you can find luxury airfare/hotel packages from Northwest Airlines to beachfront properties, world class golf courses, vineyards, and much more.

Visit Northwest Airlines Last Minute Packages to find the latest luxury deals they’re offering for less.

August 5, 2008

Hawaiian Airlines Makes Changes to Frequent Flier Program

Filed under: Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines — mike @ 9:24 am
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In its first change to its frequent flier program in 14 years, Hawaiian Airlines is shifting to a 3-tier award structure and one-way mileage awards for its HawaiianMiles members.

With rising fuel costs and increased overall spending, we’ve seen airlines turn to their frequent flier programs in search of cuts and changes that will affect the bottom line. This has led some carriers to eliminate airport lounges and ultimately decrease the value of their awards programs.

However, HawaiianMiles suggests that its new changes will not decrease value for members, but instead will provide “unprecedented control and flexibility” for its members. You’ll now have SuperSaver, Saver, and Flex options to choose from, and you will be able to cash in your rewards on one-way airfares.

Of course, some frequent fliers will see these changes as another hurdle in using their rewards to plan a complete Hawaii vacation. Visit Hawaiian Airlines Awards for more information on the latest changes, and let us know if you believe your frequent flier program is still working for you.

August 4, 2008

Business Class Flights to Rome on American Airlines

Filed under: American Airlines, Business Class, Europe — mike @ 9:03 am
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There are still a few days left to take advantage of American Airlines’ business class airfare sale to Rome. If you purchase your airline ticket by August 7th, 2008, you’ll find business class flights for as low as $1,656+ each-way from departure cities including Washington, DC; New York, Boston; Chicago; and Dallas/Ft. Worth.

These business class deals are good for travel between September 2nd and October 9th, 2008. Along with lower airfares, these deals also offer all of the perks of American Airlines business class including personal entertainment systems, ergonomically-designed adjustable seats, spa products, and more.

Keep reading for sample business class airfares to Rome, and visit our Deals Blog for cheap economy airfare to Rome on American Airlines

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August 1, 2008

Escape to the Wynn in Las Vegas This Weekend!

Filed under: Hotels, Luxury — mike @ 10:24 am
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If you’ve been itching to hit the tables or just enjoy a bit of luxury on the Las Vegas Strip, this is the weekend to do it.

For two days (August 1st and August 2nd), the Wynn is offering Resort Rooms at $259/nt and $100 dining credit. If you’re the impulsive type, this is the deal for you.

When staying at the Wynn, you’ll be just steps away from Manolo Blahnik at the Wynn Esplanade, Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati, world class shopping, five-star restaurant Alex, and all that Vegas has to offer.

Visit Wynn Las Vegas for more details, and start planning your last minute trip.

 
 
 
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