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  • July 23, 2009

    Hawaiian Airlines: “Seven Perfect Days in Hawaii”

    Filed under: Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Vacation — mike @ 12:31 pm
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    Hawaiian Airlines can help you put together the perfect vacation plan. Their “Seven Perfect Days in Hawaii” package takes all of the “guesswork” out of your trip. You can choose from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island, and use Hawaiian Airlines’ day-to-day itineraries to make sure your days aren’t wasted.

    Check out fine dining establishments, beachside resorts, and a range of must-see destinations. Visit Hawaiian Airlines for more details, and check out our Deal Finder for the cheapest flights to Hawaii from your hometown.

    July 1, 2009

    Northwest Airlines Promo Code: Save $200 on Jamaica Vacation

    Filed under: Northwest, Promo Codes, Vacation, Vacation Packages — mike @ 1:51 pm
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    Northwest WorldVacations is offering a range of deals on vacation packages. If you’re dreaming of the perfect Caribbean getaway, their Jamaica airfare/resort specials might be perfect for you. You can save up to $200 on trips to Montego Bay, Negril, or Ocho Rios through Dec 18, 2009.

    Vacation packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel transfers, resort accommodations, and more. Visit Northwest WorldVacations for more details, book your vacation package by July 25, 2009, and use the promo code WV10638.

    Use the FareCompare Deal Finder for cheap flights to a range of Caribbean destinations from your hometown.

    June 24, 2009

    Alaska Airlines Promo Code: Save 10% on Vegas Vacations

    Filed under: Alaska Airlines, Las Vegas, Vacation — mike @ 3:10 pm
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    We know the hotel deals are out there and we’ve seen some great airfare specials to Las Vegas, and now you can combine hotel and air and save on a Vegas vacation package.

    Alaska Airlines is offering 10% off Las Vegas vacation packages that include airfare and stays at a range of hotels including Encore, Mandalay Bay, The Flamingo, and many more.

    Purchase your vacation package by June 30 for travel through August 31, 2009. Visit Alaska Airlines Vacations for more details, and enter the promo code AS9WINBIG2 when booking. Search FareCompare for first class and cheap flights to Las Vegas.

    June 17, 2009

    Las Vegas Vacation Packages: Air, Hotel, and Shows

    Filed under: Las Vegas, Northwest, Vacation — mike @ 10:45 am
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    Northwest Airlines is offering vacation packages with some of the best entertainment Las Vegas has to offer. The package includes airfare and 3-night hotel accommodations on the Strip at Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, or Luxor. The added perk, though, is tickets to a Cirque du Soleil show including O, Ka, The Lion King, and more.

    Book your Las Vegas vacation package by June 28 for travel between June 21 and September 30, 2009. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details. Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Las Vegas, and follow your airport on twitter to be the first to know about deals from your hometown to destinations all over the world.

    June 2, 2009

    Alaska Airlines Promo Code: 10% Off Vacation Packages + Miles

    Filed under: Alaska Airlines, Promo Codes, Vacation — mike @ 3:53 pm
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    Alaska Airlines will help you and your family or friends enjoy the beaches of Hawaii and Mexico, the amusement parks of Orlando, the nightlife of Vegas, the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and more. Alaska Airlines vacation packages allow you to choose from a range of destinations and accommodations. Also, if you book online, you’ll pick up 1,500 bonus miles.

    With the promo code AS9FAMILY, you can save 10% on vacation packages. Purchase by June 30 for travel through August 31, 2009. Visit Alaska Airlines Vacations for more details.

    May 29, 2009

    “Hip Cities, Cool Hotels” — Vienna and Amsterdam Deal

    Filed under: Austrian Airlines, Vacation — anne @ 1:41 pm
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    That’s the title of a new vacation package deal from Austrian Airlines.

    The hip cities: Vienna and Amsterdam.

    The cool hotels: The Park Hotel Amsterdam and the Levante Parliament in Vienna.

    The deal: Economy flights on Austrian Airlines, 3 nights in each hotel, and air transportation between the two cities - from $1,569 per person (which does not include all taxes and fees).

    Both cities welcome visitors with a lively arts scene, extraordinary museums and architecture, and elegant nightlife and dining venues.

    More information is available at Austrian Airlines Vacations.

    March 30, 2009

    Around-the-World Luxury Green Adventure from Safari Air

    Filed under: Luxury, Private Jets, Vacation — mike @ 12:50 pm
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    All the adventure of an around-the-world journey and an African safari, all of the luxury of private jet travel, and all the “green” of carbon offsets. That’s what Safari Air is offering with the “world’s first 21-day Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.”

    The trip, departing on Oct. 15, is designed for eight passengers. Those lucky eight will take off from Orange County and head out around the world, enjoying luxury hotel accommodations in Quebec City, Edinburgh, Cairo, Agra, Hong Kong, Guam and Honolulu along the way.

    The main draw of this luxury vacation is a two-week African safari that takes travelers to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, and Kenya. Of course, the Great Pyramids and the Taj Mahal might lure some people in, as well.

    This 21-day world adventure is obviously not for the everyday traveler. The cost is set at about $144,500 per person. Along with the chance to see some of the most stunning sites on the globe, the party of eight will enjoy world class hotels, and inflight amenities including “fine wines, gourmet food, afternoon tea, and MacBook(R) laptops with Bose(R) headsets for each passenger to watch pre-selected movies…”

    Check out Safari Air’s Press Release for complete details.

    March 26, 2009

    All-Inclusive Package from Luxor

    Filed under: Hotels, Las Vegas, Vacation — mike @ 2:44 pm
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    If you’re going to the Las Vegas Strip, you should have a chance to experience as much as possible for as little as possible. The Luxor is dedicated to helping you do just that. Or, at least they’re offering an all-inclusive package that provides food, entertainment, art, spa time, and a bit of the club life.

    Book your all-inclusive hotel package by April 9 for travel all the way through December 28, 2009. If you do, you’ll receive:

    • All You Can Eat, All Day, Every Day at MORE, the Buffet
    • (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Champagne Brunch included)
    • Two tickets to CRISS ANGEL BelieveTM (Tuesday through Saturday evenings-balcony level seats)
    • Two tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
    • Two tickets to Bodies…The Exhibition
    • Two Nurture Spa Day Passes
    • Two VIP admissions to LAX (Wednesday through Saturday evenings)
    • Two VIP admissions to CatHouse (Club closed on Tuesday evenings)
    • Room check-in at VIP Lounge

    Visit the Luxor for complete details.

    February 25, 2009

    Northwest Airlines: Buy a Vacation Package and Upgrade to First Class

    Filed under: First Class, Upgrade, Vacation — mike @ 3:22 pm
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    Travel to your next vacation in the luxury of first class. Northwest Airlines is helping frequent fliers make the trip to the front of the plane when they purchase select airfare/hotel vacation packages.

    Enjoy the beach resort life in Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico, or the Caribbean. You can also plan vacations to destinations throughout the Lower 48, Alaska, and Canada. Upgrade to first class for as little as 5,000 miles (mile requirements vary depending on destination).

    Visit NWA WorldVacations for complete details and mileage breakdowns.

    February 10, 2009

    Mardi Gras Vacation Packages

    Filed under: Hotels, Vacation — mike @ 12:06 pm
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    You still have a chance to plan your trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. If you want to be right in the center of the action, you can find vacation packages that offer hotel accommodations in the French Quarter and the surrounding areas of the city.

    Some vacation packages include stays at luxury hotels, while others are geared for travelers on a lower budget. Find out more about airfare and hotel Mardi Gras vacations on our Deals Page, and get your beads and masks ready.

    February 5, 2009

    Paris Valentine’s Day Vacation Packages

    Filed under: Air France, Europe, Paris, Vacation — mike @ 4:01 pm
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    OK, so you haven’t figured out what you’re going to get that special someone for Valentine’s Day yet. Sure, you could head over to the flower shop or grab a box of candy. Hey, you might even be able to still get reservations at a decent restaurant. You could do any of those things…or you could go big, and head to Paris for Valentine’s Day.

    Nothing says romance like 3-nights in a fine Parisian hotel, and Air France can help you set it all up. The carrier is offering airfare/hotel vacation packages that also include extras like breakfast and site seeing tours.

    Time is running out, so act fast, and put those flower-givers to shame. Deals are available from departure cities across the U.S. Visit Air France Holidays for more details.

    November 26, 2008

    Northwest Airlines Promo Code: Save on Beach Vacation Packages

    Filed under: Hawaii, Northwest, Vacation — mike @ 1:42 pm
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    As winter slyly waits around the corner, bringing with it snow-covered driveways and icy winds, the sands of Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean remain welcoming and warm.

    NWA WorldVacations is offering savings of up to $250 on airfare/hotel vacation packages to a range of beach resorts. These deals are good for travel between Dec 1, 2008 - Apr 30, 2009, but you have to book by November 29 to take advantage.

    Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details, and be sure to use the promotional code WV8770 when booking your vacation package.

    November 11, 2008

    Vacation Packages to Greece from British Airways

    Filed under: British Airways, Europe, Luxury, Vacation — mike @ 11:53 am
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    British Airways has teamed up with the Arion-Athens Hotel to offer vacation packages suited for families as well as couples seeking a romantic escape. You’ll find airfare (economy) as low as $296+ each-way, and for as little as $52+/person per night, you can add a stay in the luxury setting of the Arion.

    With spacious rooms located just a short distance from markets, restaurants, bars in the historic Psirri area, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in both modern and ancient Greek culture. Along with airfare and hotel deals, you can also find savings on sightseeing tours through British Airways.

    Visit British Airways Travel for more details, and check out our Deals Blog to learn more about British Airways Italy vacation packages.

    November 3, 2008

    Ireland Resort Packages from Aer Lingus

    Filed under: Aer Lingus, Vacation — mike @ 3:23 pm
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    Escape to the secluded Adare Manor, tucked away in the Irish countryside. Located on 840 acres of, a vacation to the Manor offers you independent living in a private villa. However, you won’t be left to fend for yourself. Your private quarters connect you to all the luxury amenities you would expect from a worldclass resort. Take a trip to the spa, hit the links on the championship-level golf course, or soak in the landscape and history of West Ireland.

    Aer Lingus can send you to Ireland and Adare Manor for less with their Ireland resort vacation package. You’ll find roundtrip airfare/6-night stay packages for as low as $599+ (based on 4-person group) from departure cities throughout the U.S.

    Visit the Aer Lingus Vacation Store for more details and search FareCompare’s “getaway” maps to find the cheapest filed airfare to Ireland from your home airport.

    October 16, 2008

    London Vacation Packages for Musical Theatre Lovers

    Filed under: British Airways, Vacation — mike @ 12:27 pm
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    The lights dim, the orchestra strikes up the opening chords of the overture, and you feel that twinge of excitement as you lean forward in your seat waiting for that first performer to step on the stage and hit a note that seems to shake the entire theatre.

    If this, in any way, sounds familiar, British Airways has the perfect vacation packages for you. They’re offering “winter theatre” packages to London for as low as $685+ per person (for three nights) and $868+ per person (for 6 nights).

    Along with airfare and accommodations, you can choose from several shows including The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Les Miserables, Wicked, and more. Some shows are included in the packages, while others might cost you an extra $25 - $40 to attend.

    Visit British Airways Theatre Packages for more details and start practicing your standing ovation.

    October 14, 2008

    Luxury Vacation Packages from Northwest Airlines

    Filed under: Luxury, Northwest, Vacation — mike @ 11:58 am
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    NWA WorldVacations offers a range of luxury packages for those who are looking for a little more than just first class airfare and a few nights in a swank hotel. You’ll find luxury vacation packages to destinations all over the world, including Hawaii, Jamaica, Mexico, Europe, Vegas, and many more.

    When it comes to luxury, it’s all about the perks. In order to entice you into the lap of luxury, NWA WorldVacations offers the following amenities no matter which destination you choose:

    • First-class airport check-in
    • Roundtrip first-class cabin seating aboard Northwest Airlines*
    • Accommodations at deluxe or luxury-rated hotels
    • 24-hour assistance from a WorldVacations representative
    • Assistance of a hotel concierge for hotel services
    • 3,000 - 7,500 WorldPerks Bonus Miles, in addition to credited flight miles
    • Hotel taxes and service charges
    • Plus, each luxury destination has additional unique inclusions!

    Visit NWA WorldVacations Luxury Vacation Packages for more details and a full list of luxury getaways.

    October 13, 2008

    Air France Vacation Packages Teach English History

    Filed under: Air France, Vacation — mike @ 3:36 pm
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    Sure France and England have had their differences in the past, but that won’t stop their major airlines from highlighting everything their neighbors across the Channel have to offer. British Airways’ OpenSkies has been offering cheap flights to Paris, and now Air France is returning the favor by offering vacation packages that celebrate the history of England.

    Air France’s vacation packages will lead you to Stonehenge, the Roman Baths of Bath, the home of Shakespeare, Oxford, London, and sites throughout England that illustrate the nation’s storied background.

    You’ll find historic England vacation packages for as low as $1369/per person for travel between November 1, 2008 to December 11, 2008. You’ll also find deals for travel from December 12, 2008 through March 23, 2008.

    This vacation package from Air France includes roundtrip airfare (fuel surcharge included), eight nights of accommodations, rental car (5 days), continental breakfast, Oxford - London rail service, and more.

    Visit Air France Holidays for more details on how to plan your perfect vacation/history lesson.

    September 25, 2008

    First Class and Paris Hotel Packages from Air Canada

    Filed under: Air Canada, Europe, Vacation — mike @ 1:02 pm
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    Air Canada is offering a variety of vacation packages in order to entice you to travel to Paris. As if you needed to be enticed.

    Fly Air Canada’s Executive First class and enjoy comfort, luxury, entertainment, gourmet dining, fine wines, and more. When you arrive in Paris, let the luxury continue at Hotel Magenta Paris where you’ll receive one free* night for every two night stay. You’ll also find deals for bike tours of the city, trips to Versailles, a night on the town in the City of Lights, and a range of other excursions and pleasant distractions.

    This Paris vacation package must be booked by October 2, 2008 for travel through March 31, 2009. Visit Air Canada Offers for more details and for an in depth description of “free*”.

    September 10, 2008

    “Business Class City Steal” from Austrian Airlines

    Filed under: Austrian Airlines, Business Class, Vacation — mike @ 12:32 pm
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    Walk the streets of Mozart, view the paintings of the masters, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of one of the world’s most storied cities: Vienna.

    Austrian Airlines is offering deals on their business class vacation packages to Vienna for travel through October 31st, 2008. The price of $4,939+ includes roundtrip business class airfare, three nights at the five-star deluxe Hotel Sacher, daily breakfast, and more.

    Visit Austrian Airlines Vacations for more details. If the business class trip isn’t what you’re looking for, learn how you can spend the holidays in Vienna for less.

    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 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 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 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.

    July 28, 2008

    Luxury and Tiger Sharks: Dream Scuba-Diving Vacations

    Filed under: Luxury, Vacation — mike @ 1:24 pm
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    Forbes has just released its list of “Eight Sensational Scuba-Diving Trips,” and while all of the featured destinations offer the potential for unique diving experiences, Forbes has also manged to find underwater paradises located near world class resorts, eco-escapes, private islands, and all the luxury a weary diver could need.

    These scuba vacations will put you face-to-face with rare species of fish, legendary predators of the sea, and even sunken ruins from the Civil War.

    Keep reading for a look at Forbes’ Eight Sensational Scuba-Diving destinations…

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    July 23, 2008

    Oneworld Alliance Helps You Travel Around the World

    Filed under: Vacation — mike @ 12:32 pm
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    If you don’t have a balloon and 80 days to spare, there’s another way to travel around the world. In fact, the oneworld alliance of airlines is trying to make it as easy as possible for you to take the epic journey.

    Combining the “resources and route networks of American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Royal Jordanian or Qantas,” you can plot your trip, earn large quantities of frequent flier miles, enjoy the perks of membership, and perhaps even save some money along the way.

    Your fare will vary depending on how many continental zones of the oneworld alliance you touch, the length and path of your travels, and a range of other elements. However, oneworld will help you plot your course to determine an airfare estimate.

    If you have the spirit of Adventure in you, visit oneworld Explorer to discover how they can help you truly see the world.