The Adventure Company -- Offers Values and Thrills for Winter 2009

The Adventure Company gives

Adventure Travels this

Winter for a Value

The Adventure Company has been offering adventure vacations for the past 10 years. They run over 230 exciting trips to every continent as each trip is designed by their product experts that gives the traveler a mix of must see highlights and cultural experiences. The types of adventure travels they offer are Family Adventures, Teenage Adventures, Wildlife Encounters, Holiday Adventures and Treks.

Affordable Winter Holidays with The Adventure Company

Best for Snow Lovers: High Peaks Snowshoeing in Bulgaria

This is a week long adventure that allows the traveler to explore the dramatic snowclad forrests, peaks and valleys of the Rila Mountains. Daily four to five hour hikes give walkers a chance to see the 70m Skakavitza waterfall, which is often frozen solid in the winter; the historic Rila Monastery; Mount Maliovitza, and the celebrated Seven Lakes area. Departures are available between December and March with prices starting from GBP569 plus EUR125 per person. Prices include flights, trasportation, accomadation, activities, service of the guide and most meals. For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=93028. This trip can also be put together as a family adventure. For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=77149.

Best for Sun-Seekers: Felucca Adventure in Egypt

Egypt is one of the closest destinations to the UK for winter sun, also offering great value on the ground. A two-day Felucca cruise along the Nile is one of the trip's highlights, with train, horse-drawn carriage and donkeys being amongst the other forms of transport use, all helping immerse travellers in to the Egyptian way of life. The 10-day trip includes all of Egypt's iconic sights, including the pyramids, the Sphinx, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, the temples at Luxor, plus Cairo, where there is free time to explore and test haggling skills at the bazaars. Winter departures for the Felucca Adventure start from GBP749 plus GBP75 local payment per person. Prices include flights, transportation, accommodation, activities as per the itinerary, the services of a local guide, plus some meals (nine breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners). For details: http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/trip-details.aspx?productid=34567.

Video and pictures provided by The Adventure Company.

Vegas Labor Day Weekend -- Anyone?

Online Deals for Vegas on Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend the last long weekend of the summer encourages many to travel and take advantage of last minute deals.  If you are wanting to take off and Vegas is your fancy than check out some of these online deals below.

9/4/09 to 9/7/09

Vegas.com

LUXOR  Average per night:  $148.33 (includes a $25 food and beverage credit)

STRATOSPHERE  Average per night:  $131.13 

SAHARA  Average per night: $73.67

EXCALIBUR  Average per night: $125.98

M RESORT  Average per night: $110.00

NEW YORK NEW YORK  Average per night $173.30

PALACE STATION Average per night $69.32

BetterCheaperTravel.com 

RIO  Average per night $154.67

PLANET HOLLYWOOD  Average per night $209.00

MGM GRAND HOTEL  Average per night $220.00

STRATOSPHERE  Average per night $121.76

TREASURE ISLAND  Average per night $176.38

Orbitz.com

CIRCUS CIRCUS  Total price average per night (includes taxes & fees)  $108.50

PALMS  Total price average per night (includes taxes & fees) $211.08

MGM GRAND HOTEL  Total price average per night (includes taxes & fees)  $247.94

MONTE CARLO  Total price average per night (includes taxes & fees)  $195.30

Terms and agreements may apply, always check for details.

Deals in Vegas are not only for hotels as the Las Vegas Monorail is offering Labor Day Discounts for Las Vegas visitors.  For as little as $5, visitors not only get to travel the strip in comfort, they also get discounts to top Vegas shows, restaurants, and attractions.  Offers listed below:

• Saturday, Sept. 5th, 2pm to 6pm, with a valid monorail ticket, visitors can attend a free event at the MGM Grand, sponsored by Cirque Du Soleil. 
• Madame Tussauds Las Vegas: $6 Off Adult Admission, $2 Off Child/Senior Admission & Free Wax Hand with purchase of admission (closest Monorail station is Harrah’s/Imperial Palace).
• Matsuri: $15 off (closest Monorail station is Harrah’s/Imperial Palace). Japan’s #1 show, Matsuri, has returned to the Las Vegas Strip at Imperial Palace. Matsuri is a unique show that transcends language - no words are necessary as highly skilled, athletic performers let their muscles do the talking.
• Serendipity 3: Complimentary Frrrozen Hot Chocolate with $10 Purchase (closest Monorail station is Flamingo Las Vegas). The newest dining gem at Caesars Palace is New York City’s beloved Serendipity 3. This cheerful restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience adjacent to the resort’s iconic fountains at the corner of Flamingo Road and the Las Vegas Strip.

To print the offers for the Monorail go to:  www.lvmonorail.com/vegas_vibe/laborday.php

To purchase your Monorail ticket go to:  www.lvmonorail.com

Disney Cruise Line -- Disney Dream Begins to Take Shape

Disney Dream

Begins to Take Shape

The Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of the Disney Dream as this is the first of two newly-designed ships in order to expand family cruise options. After many years of design work, this keel laying ceremony will be the first time the Disney Dream will begin to take shape.

"Since our inception, families have come to know and love Disney Cruise Line, and they are looking for additional ways to enjoy all that we have to offer," said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz.

The Disney Dream is scheduled to join the current fleet in 2011 and will be followed by Disney's second new ship, the Disney Fantasy in 2012. Each will have 1,250 staterooms and a tonnage of 128,000. The ships will call Port Canaveral, Florida, their home as expansion efforts are already underway in order to accommodate the larger ships.

Travel Deals Online: Are you in the Mood?

Here is a Collection of 

Travel Deals from Online Sources

If you are going to travel why not travel on a deal!  Here is a collection of deals that I found from online sources. Have fun!

Airfare Deals:

• AirTran Airways one-way airfares from $39.  Book by August 25th and travel by December 16, 2009.  Sample Deals:  Boston to Baltimore $39, Akron-Canton to New York(LGA) $39, Atlanta to Dallas-Ft.Worth (DFW) $74.  Link will take to Expedia.com for details.
• Frontier Airlines one-way airfares from $44 but you better act quick as this sale ends August 26, 2009.  Travel is valid through February 10, 2010.  Sample Deals:  Albuquerque NM to Denver, CO $44, Denver, CO to Portland Oregon $69, Austin, TX to Denver, CO $74.  Link takes you to Frontier Airlines for additional details.
• Eurofly roundtrip airfares to Rome.  Travel from New York to Rome as low as $343 rountrip.  Flights are available on select dates in September and October but are based on availability.  If you are interested you will need to book ASAP.  Also, many of the outbound and return flight dates are not conveniently paired and in order to snag the sale fares you will have to book legs of your journey as far as two weeks apart.  Go to the link for details.
• American Airlines European airfares (roundtrip) Travel needs to be booked by August 25, 2009.  Outbound travel from August 17, 2009 to October 25, 2009; travel must be complete by November 24, 2009.   Sample flights:  New York to London $442, Boston to Barcelona $516, Dallas Ft.-Worth to Frankfurt $606, Miami to Milan $564.  For additional information click the link as it will bring you to Orbitz.

Other Deals:

• Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa  This is an all inclusive resort in Ocho Rios offering rooms as low as $136 a night.  Offer is for stays through December 22, 2009, booked by August 30th.  
• Golf resort Horseshoe Bay Resort has a "Just bring your Swing" package that includes lodging and unlimited golf with complimentary club rental.
• New Orleans tourism web site Save $50 on hotel stays if booked through the New Orleans official leisure tourism Web site and also get a $25 gift certificate good for Commander's Palace or Cafe Adelaide.  

For additional information or terms and condition, on any of these deals please click the link.  Happy Travels!
  

GoWaza.com -- Total Travel Planning Site

GoWaza.com New Travel Site 

helps ease the 

Frustrations of Planning

I love finding new travel sites and I must say they are getting better.  The options are amazing for us internet surfers as we can now experience great travel deals with the ease of one click.  At GoWaza.com you can put in your travel dates and up pops numerous hotels, flights, rental cars, events and restaurants for your choosing.  This site combines all of your travel items into one integrated dashboard and map.  

Since San Diego, CA is one of Orbitz top destinations for Labor Day weekend, I decided to input information for a mock up trip for the weekend.  Wow, the search provided numerous hotels, restaurants,flights, etc, all on one page.  This also included a map, with directions, to make it easier to plan the trip.  Also, by clicking on the events tab I was able to see that I had a choice of 19 events for the weekend.  Since I am an 80's kinda gal, I clicked on the AC DC tab and it brought me straight to the ticketing site to purchase tickets.

The site also offers another feature that allows you to build your trip on a map and then send your friends the entire trip.  This is a great feature for those of us who travel in groups and with one click everyone is in the loop.

Features in a nutshell:

• Search flights, cars, hotels, restaurants and contacts simutaneously
• Connect with your friends when you travel
• Multiple sites are searched to get you the lowest price
• See all of your travel information on one map

To give this site a try go to:  GoWAZA
  

Orbitz Reveals Most Popular 2009 Labor Day Weekend Destinations

Orbitz -- Most Popular

Labor Day Weekend Destinations

Labor Day is fast approaching and is one of the busiest travel weekends of the season. For Americans' this weekend is looked upon as the last chance for a long weekend getaway before summer slips away. Orbitz Insider Index has reveled where travelers are celebrating this holiday weekend and where they can find some of the biggest late summer savings.

Orbitz Insider Index -- Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations:

Destination Avg. Hotel Rate

1 Las Vegas, NV $108

2 New York, NY $191

3 Cancun, Mexico $151

4 Honolulu, HI $111

5 Chicago, IL $127

6 Atlanta, GA $121

7 San Francisco, CA $142

8 Seattle, WA $118

9 San Diego, CA $195

10 Paris, France $164

Last Minute Deals:

--- New York to Tampa- Airfare + 3-nights at the 4-Star Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, from $389 per person

--- Atlanta to Chicago -- Airfare + 3-nights at the 4-Star Palmer House Hilton, from $394 per person

--- Minneapolis to San Francisco -- Airfare + 3 nights at the 4-Star San Francisco Marriott, from %500 per person

Prices do change as you will need to go to the website for additional information.

Southwest Airlines -- One Way Fares as low as $59

Southwest Airlines Launches Nationwide

Fare Sale

Southwest Airline's is offering their customers additional discounts with airfares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations nationwide. Fares must be purchased by September 3, 2009, and are available for travel everyday except Fridays and Sundays from September 9, 2009, through Jan 7, 2010. Check out the example fares below:

--- $59 one-way between Las Vegas and Phoenix

--- $59 one-way between Baltimore/Washington and Manchester

--- $89 one-way between Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle

--- $89 one-way between Cleveland and Minneapolis/St. Paul

--- $109 one-way between Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway

--- $109 one-way between New York LaGuardia and Ft. Myers

Go to: Southwest Fares to check out additional savings and fare rules.

Orlando Package Discounts -- Wyndham Orlando

Wyndham Orlando offers Package Discounts

Wyndham Orlando Resorts is offering the Wyndham Weekender and the Vacation Stimulus Package.

The Wyndham Weekender offers 50% a second consecutive night's accommodations for two adults or 50% off an additional room for the same night, allowing guest to stay a little longer or book an extra room for the kids. They also offer a breakfast package for two adults or you can skip the package altogether.

The Vacation Stimulus Package allows guest to pay for two consecutive nights and get the following two nights free, allowing for a half price, four-night stay for an Orlando Summer vacation.

The Wyndham Orlando Resort is just minutes from Walt DisneyWorld, Universal Studies, SeaWorld, and Wet'n Wild.

Go to: Package Deal to book the packages.

TripAdvisor -- Tips and Advice

TripAdvisor Advice

TripAdvisor announced the top ways it helps travelers get the most bang for their buck.

Many times I use these online travel sites to find the best deals

and I felt this information would be useful.

Top Values --

TripAdvisor travelers looking for an amazing stay on their trip to high-priced New York City, for example, could uncover that the Top Value four-star Hotel Giraffe offers a highly-rated stay at an average of $331 per night, which might be a perfect alternative to the Sofitel New York, a four-star property that runs an average of $429 per night.

Vacation Rentals Calculator

The Vacation Rentals Calculator reveals which choice -- a hotel or vacation rental -- will save you money based on these criteria. For example: a family of four looking to spend three days in Orlando, Fl, could save around $210 by staying in a vacation rental instead of a hotel and eating a few meals in.

Great Summer Escapes

TripAdvisor's "Great Escapes" provide inspiring, wallet-friendly getaway options, revealing trips by air or by car that cost less than $199.

TripAdvisor Flight Search

TripAdvisor has a Fees Estimator that gives travelers an honest price for a flight by accounting for baggage fees, plus the cost of on-board amenities and other extras that can really add up.

Filters

You can filter hotel reviews on TripAdvisor to see only those written by people traveling on business, as part of a couple, with a family, as part of a friends getaway, or solo.

"Best for Less" Guides

These guides provide valuable insight on how to get the most for your money. Each features 8 to 10 destinations, highlighting five hotels, five restaurants, and three free attractions as part of a value-conscious trip. They have also included a "Dos and Dont's" for each destination.

www.tripadvisor.com

FREE National Park Weekend -- Do the Obama Thing and Visit a National Park!

Free National Park Weekend, August 15-16, 2009

Check it Out!

What a great way to explore America and spend the weekend, Free. Over 100 National Parks will be waiving their entrance fees this weekend and even President Obama will be visiting the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. So grab your gear and hit the road to visit those parks you always wanted to see as now you can do it for FREE!

For a list of parks near you go to: www.nps.gov/FINDAPARK/FEEFREEPARKS.HTM

Happy Traveling!

Check out the video below from DelisaProductions

JetBlue's All-You-Can-Jet Pass!-- One Month of Unlimited Travel $599

Unlimited Travel for One Month with JETBLUE for $599

Air passengers who purchase a flight pass from JetBlue starting today through August 21st, will be able to visit as many destinations as often as they like between September 8th and October 8, 2009. The flight pass is available for the purchase of $599.

Pass holders will have access to every available seat on every flight with no blackout dates, and can book travel up to three days prior to departure through October 5th. Also, those who purchase the pass will be awarded 35 TrueBlue points from the airline's customer loyalty program.

"The All-You-Can-Jet pass gives jetsetters access to a bigwig lifestyle, with 56 destinations and more than 150 jets available at a moment's notice, " said Robin Hayes, executive vice president and chief commercial officer for JetBlue Airways.

Customers who purchase a pass can book new travel or make changes or cancellations to previous pass reservations without penalty up to three days before departure. All travel using the All-You-Can-Jet pass must be booked between August 12th and October 5th.

JetBlue

Albuquerque, NM -- Affordable Adventure for Everyone

Getaway to Albuquerque, NM -- Best Cities to Visit List!

Check out the 310 days of sunshine or the clear blue sky's. Albuquerque, NM, located in the true Southwest has a vacation for everyone. You can immerse yourself in centuries of history, take a ride on a hot air balloon, or check out the top-notch golf courses. Albuquerque is great for those who are on a tight budget as the average daily food and lodging rates are just $150 per day. The most city museums are charging $8 or less for an adult admission.

You can find Albuquerque deals at www.itsatrip.org/deals-packages/affordable/

Best City for:

-- 6th Best City in America for 2009 in Outside magazine

-- Top 10 Best Cities to Live in 2009 in U.S. News and World Reports

-- 2nd Best City of 2009 in Kiplinger's Personal Finance

-- One of the 10 Best Cities for Local Food in The Huffington Post

-- 5th Best Big City Art Destination in AmericaStyle magazine

-- 5th Fittest City in the US by Men's Fitness magazine

-- 2nd Most Affordable US Destination by AAA in 2008

Universal Studios -- Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute for "Halloween Horror Nights"

Universal Studios Hollywood's -- A Mini-Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror Picture Show for "Halloween Horror Nights"

Per an agreement between the theme park and Twentieth Century Fox's, "Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be presented at the "Halloween Horror Nights". The shows will begin on October 2nd and will run for 16 nights.

This musical mayhem will be on-screen with live performers singing and dancing along with audience participation and guess involvement.

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" cult phenomenon was created over three decades ago by A Lou Adler-Michael White Production of the Richard O'Brien musical and its momentum as a world-renowned cult phenomenon has never slowed.

"Bringing film experiences to life is the essence of what we do at Universal Studios Hollywood and this classically edgy movie and its passionate following are a perfect fit for this year's ground-breaking Halloween Horror Nights event," states Larry Kurzweil, President and Chief Operating Officer.

"Halloween Horror Nights" will feature all-new mazes, a new "Terror Tram" backlot studio experience as well as terrifying new "Scare Zones."

"Halloween Horror Nights" can be followed on Twitter and Facebook.

Florida Disney Villas -- Great Price

Florida Disney Villas on Sale!

Vacation Villas of Orlando, a privately owned company that offers luxurious vacation homes, is offering these properties at rates competitive to upscale hotel rooms until the remainder of 2009.

Villas are 2400 - 2600 square foot and are located near all of the major Florida attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center and dozens of golf courses.

All villas are fully furnished and have a full size private swimming pool. For more information go to: Vacation Villas

SeaWorld San Diego -- Spectacular New Dolphin Show

SeaWorld San Diego presents a Spectacular New Dolphin Show --

"Blue Horizons"

The new dolphin show a the SeaWorld San Diego offers visions of the sea and sky along with a theatrical Broadway performance that showcases majestic animals and spirited performers. "Blue Horizons" will feature energetic bottlenose dolphins, a colorful array of exotic birds and amazing acrobatic performers that is scheduled to open May 2010.

"We're delighted to bring "Blue Horizons'" to SeaWorld," says the park's general manager and executive vice president, Andy Fichthorn. "Dolphins are one of the most beloved adored animals in the world, and it's exciting to combine the grace and energy of such an amazing creature with a theatrical production that will be truly spectacular. We believe our guest will love this new and fantastic show."

The show centers around Marina, a young girl whose vivid imagination sets the stage for graceful dolphins, magnificent pilot whales and a rainbow of exotic birds to come together where the sea meets the sky.

SeaWorld collaborated with the entertainment industry's most inventive and artistic experts, to bring great theatrical performances of SeaWorld animals and trainers.

Check out the video below for additional information and dolphin performances.

Low-Rates.com -- Launches NEW Travel Meta Search Engine

Low-rates.com launches NEW Travel Meta Search Engine to help travelers find the best deal online.

Low-rates.com searches over 100+ websites to find the best available airfares, hotel rooms, cruises, car rentals and travel deals. This service is free to the searcher and can be used to search multiple cities during a range of travel days.

Low-rates.com will send the users request to multiple search engines and travel suppliers and will supply a list of results. The user can click the vendors website in order to complete the booking.

This is a quick and easy way to find the best deals on the internet in one easy click.

www.low-rates.com

JetBlue Airways Getaways Vacation -- Deals and Hurrican Protection

JetBlue Airways' Getaway Vacations on sale through August 14th and with a Protection Policy just in case a Hurricane cuts your trip short.

JetBlue Airways has designed The Weather or Not Getaways Protection Policy to boost customer confidence in booking vacation packages to select hotels in Cancun; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Maarten this fall. If a hurricane is in the works and the costumer chooses to cancel their reservation before departure or end their Getaways vacation early then JetBlue will provide full pre-departure refunds or post-departure hotel and flight credits.

Sale packages are currently being offered (prices below reflect price per person):

Cancun Riviera Maya from $369
Azul Beach Hotel
Barcelo Maya and Caribe Beach Resort
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
El Dorado Maroma
El Dorado Seaside Suites
and more ........

Cancun Hotel Zone from $305
Bel Air Collection Hotel and Spa Cancun
Cancun Caribe Park Royal Grand
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort
Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas
Hyatt Regency Cancun
and more....

Montego Bay, Jamaica from $529
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa
Sunset Beach Resort and Spa Montego Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
and more .....

Nassau, Bahamas from $469
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort

San Juan, Puerto from $409
Caribe Hilton San Juan
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort
and more ....

St. Maarten from $785
Alamanda Resort
Caraibes Beach
Esmeralda Resort
and more ...

To find out more in regards to the above deals or additional information on refund policy, please go to: JetBlue Airways

MoreHotels4Less.com -- Cheap Hotels

MoreHotels4Less.com -- 50% Savings on Hotels for the Fall

MoreHotels4Less.com offers the cheapest hotel deals and packages for over 70,000 properties worldwide. Many of their hotels are near great restaurants and entertainment venues. One great thing is that morehotels4less.com does not charge a hotel cancel fee so you are free to change your plans without being penalized. They also have great savings for last minute bookings.

Go to: www.morehotels4less.com