JetBlue Airways and DJ Mark -- Silent Disco at John F. Kennedy International Airport

DJ Mark of Vhs or Beta Spin with JetBlue gives Silent Disco at T5 on the Eve of Halloween

If you are a customer of JetBlue Airways and are passing through Terminal 5 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 30th, then you will have a chance to show your moves at the first-ever Silent Disco. Customers will have the chance to wear wireless headsets to listen to the DJ's music.

The event will be held from 5p.m. to 6:30p.m., Friday, October 30th. Those who participate will wear high-end wireless headphones while everyone else in the terminal will see a dance party but won't hear the music. Of course, Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged!

"Our Silent Disco is about giving customers and crewmembers the chance to tune in to some great music, to burn some energy before getting on a flight or to shake out the stress of the week," said Kim Ruvolo, brand manager for JetBlue Airways. "That's been the goal of our Live from T5 series: to give everyone at the terminal unique and entertaining experiences."

Live from T5 is a six-month, 12-date live music concert series featuring performances by hand-selected emerging artists from around the U.S. on select Fridays throughout the year. Performances have included Dan Dyer, Nicole Atkins, American Princes, Alberta Cross, Justin Townes Earle and Madi Diaz. More information can be found at www.jetblue.com/t5

Southwest's 72-Hour Sale! - Getaway for as Low as $25 to Select Destinations

Don't Procrastinate - Check out Southwest's 72-Hour Sale!

Southwest Airlines just announced its latest fare sale as customers can purchase one-way travel for $25, $50, $75 or $100 based on length of trip. The fares are broken down by miles. For travel up to 375 miles, fares are $25 one-way. Fore travel between 375 and 549 miles, fares are $50 one-way. For travel between 550 and 999 miles, fares are $75 one-way. For travel more than 1,000 miles, fares are just $100 one-way.

These fares are available through 11:59 pm PST October 29, 2009, for travel between December 2, 2009, and December 16, 2009, or travel between January 5, 2010, and February 10, 2010. For a list of prices and markets go to: www.southwest.com

One cool thing about Southwest Airlines is that your bags always fly free and they never charge for a pillow or blanket. It is actually a no nonsense kind of flight. I travel a lot for business and Southwest seems to fit my pocket book and schedule, so I love it when they have great deals like the one above.

Be sure to review the fare rules prior to purchase.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas Onboard -- Added to Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Welcomes

The Venetian and The Palazzo

Las Vegas Onboard

The Venetian and The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino properties are new preferred partners of Southwest Airlines frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. Rapid Rewards Members now have the option to earn Rapid Rewards credit for each qualifying stay at both hotel properties. As a bonus, Members who book their hotel stays on southwest.com by Nov. 5, 2009, can earn double credit for stays through Dec. 31, 2009.

"Southwest is the largest airline serving Las Vegas, and this new partnership with The Venetian and The Palazzo brings added value to the millions of Customers we transport to Las Vegas each year," said Ryan Green, Southwest's director of customer loyalty.

"We are pleased to be the first and only Las Vegas Resort-Hotel-Casino property to partner with Southwest Airlines on their renowned Rapid Rewards Program," stated Manny Olaiz, senior vice president of leisure sales for The Venetian and The Palazzo. "Consumers who participate in this program and stay at one of our Las Vegas properties will enjoy luxurious amenities and excellent service while earning Rapid Reward credits towards their next flight on Southwest Airlines. This is a great benefit and added value for our guests."

Need a Deal for the Holidays -- Try New York City as "New York Times" Reports

New York City -- An Enchanting place to spend the Holidays!

Ever since I watched the movie "Home Alone" I have always wanted to spend Christmas in New York City with my family.  It just seems like the perfect place to take in Holiday Spirit and Cheer even if it is only a once in a lifetime trip (that is getting the entire family together would be really a once in a lifetime occasion).  I know, many of you are wondering why New York?  Yes, it is considered a busy city with its problems that most large cities have; however, I have been told that it is a wonderful place during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Allison Busacca  of the New York Times, reports, some travel deals for New York city during the holidays.  Please see the information below:

• GEM HOTELS:  A collection of moderately-priced hotels in SOHO, Chelsea, and Midtown West, these hotels are normally priced at $219.00 a night; however, from November 20 to 29 and December 13 to 29, they are offering $139.00.  This hot deal is being called the Cool Yule deal.  For more information and to book a room go to:  www.thegemhotel.com/coolyule

A True New York Holiday:  Lots of People, Traffic and Christmas Spirit

by parrot201

Want a Little Fall Foliage?- National Park Foundation offers Top Ten Parks for Fall Foliage 09

National Park Foundation Releases Top Ten Parks for Fall Foliage 09'

The list is sponsored by Olympus giving photographers a chance to enter a photo contest, Share the Experience, for best photo of the 391 national parks.

The 2009 list of the most photogenic parks for fall foliage:

-- Acadia National Park, ME - Peak colors are expected now through October 15th.

-- Cyahoga Valley National Park, OH - Peak colors expected the third and fourth weeks of October.

-- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, PA - Peak colors are expected the weekend of October 17th

-- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC/TN - Peak colors are expected during the last two weeks of October.

-- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN - Peak colors are expected this weekend and for the next ten days.

-- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, MN - Leaves are already turning; the peak is expected in the next ten days.

-- Mount Rainier National Park, WA - Peak colors are expected this weekend and for the next ten days.

-- New River Gorge National River, WV - Peak colors are expected during the third week of October, starting around the weekend of the 17th.

-- Saratogoa National Historic Park, NY - Peak colors are expected this weekend and for the next ten days.

-- Valley Forge National Historical Park, PA - Peak colors are expected during the last two weeks of October.

To enter the photo contest go to: Share the Experience

Travel-Ticker.com -- Five Ways to Make Family Travel More Affordable this Fall

Barbara Messing of Travel-Ticker.com

Gives Advice on Travelling with the Family

An Avid traveler with stamps from over 50 countries on her passport, Barbara Messing applies her passion for travel to her role as vice president of Travel Ticker. She is a mom who works in the travel industry and is always getting questions from parents about how they can plan a getaway with the kids that won't break the bank. Barbara has found that the travel deals out there are better than she has seen in years, which makes this fall a great time to take a family vacation.

Barabara gives ideas to make family travel affordable this fall:

- Picking the right destination: Deals are abundant, but especially at family destinations this year, so now you just need to decide where to go. Occupancy levels at popular family resorts were already low, and with families back to school the hotels have even more empty rooms. If you can steal a break with the kids this Fall, San Diego, Orlando, Hawaii and Los Angeles all offer amazing value this season and plenty of entertainment for your family.

- Finding flights: Prices are great right now as airlines are trying to fill seats with earlier and more aggressive fares than normal fall sales. Airline prices change constantly, so look for these low fares now and when you see a great fare, book it immediately. A handful of airlines still offer child discounts, but as a general rule, you will find a better deal if you look out for the lowest fares you can find online and special sales. These are inevitably lower than the full-priced child fares. You can sign up for sale and fare alerts with your favorite airlines and travel sites.

- Consider All-inclusive resorts: All-inclusive resort vacations are a family's best friend and are offering some of the best discounts I've seen in years. Perfect for a cross-generational family beach vacation-everyone can eat, stay and play at an all-inclusive with one set price. Plus, most resorts offer a "kids camp" so that the parents can enjoy some downtime with a fruity drink and a book by the pool--a rarity on most vacations.

- Timing is everything: If you want to save even more money and score some incredible deals on flights or beach vacations, try between now and December 19th, when the demand and prices are low. The next few months before the holidays are a great time to visit Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean for some of the lowest rates of the year. Vacation packages will often offer rates at 4-star All-inclusive resorts that include airfare for around $100 per day during these low-season times. Often children under 12 are able to stay and eat for free at these resorts, so check around the best pricing.

- Booking holiday travel: If you haven't booked your holiday travel yet, I would suggest doing that now. October is a very good time to book travel because you will still see some good options on pricing and routes. I have a couple of recommendations to keep both your costs and stress in check. If possible, try to fly nonstop out of a popular airline hub. You will find more competition among airlines and thus better pricing. More importantly, by flying nonstop you will not get stuck at one of your connections with your tired and crankly family, nor will your luggage with all of the Christmas presents end up at the wrong airport. If you do have to make a connection, try flying on the off-peak days of the holiday and when picking your routing, avoid hubs that get frequent weather delays. Finally, treat yourself well. If you don't want to sleep on grandma's air mattress, check out the amazing hotel rates during holiday weekends. Business travelers who head home for the holidays leave empty hotels, which translates to great discounts to gain your business. Or even better, leave the kids on the air mattress and enjoy a hotel getaway for yourselves.

Get a Free Night at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotels

Stay Two Nights Get your Third Night Free

Weekend Getaway Promotion

More than 200 SpringHill Suites by Marriott are helping travelers stretch their dollars and enjoy a more relaxing, fun-filled weekend getaway. The Stay Two Nights Get Your Third Night Free weekend getaway promotion requires that reservations must be made before November 22, 2009 for hotel stays occurring now through December 13, 2009. Go to www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=Springhill-Suites-free-hotel-night and insert promotional code BGS or you can call 1-877-MARRIOTT.

To enjoy during your stay, guest will receive "Thymes Bath Gift Set" when they check-in (while supplies last). It comes complete with travel-size body wash, body lotion and bath salts to take home or enjoy during your stay.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott provides a large studio including separate areas for sleeping, relaxing and working. Guests can take advantage of free High-speed Internet Access in their suites and WiFi in the lobby. Also provided is a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, fitness facility and swimming pool. Guest suites also include iPod docking stations, beds with crisp linens, thicker mattresses and piles of pillows.

To learn more about SpringHill Suites by Marriott, please visit www.spacetoinspire.com

New Travel Deals Auctioning Website Launches -- Deals-Travel.com

Travel Deals the eBay Way

Deals-Travel.com, Inc., a rapidly growing online travel auctions website and an alternative to eBay in this market space, has announced the official launch.

If you are someone who enjoys eBay, then you might love Deals-Travel.com, which auctions off travel deals from around the world inventory for all kinds of travel, vacation packages, hotels, tickets and more.  This site is unlike the CheapTickets, Hotwire or Priceline, as you know which travel package you are bidding on before you start the process of buying.  This gives you a chance to research and to see what you are in for prior to bidding.

Most of their sales are an auction format but they also offer the "buy it now"  listings to give the buyer a choice.  To use Deals-Travel.com you must become a registered user by completing an easy form, and it's free!  After you submit your form you will be emailed a confirmation code that you will use to activate your account.  When you find an item you like in the category listings you will use your customer ID and password to place a bid.  If you have chosen to be notified when outbid, you will be sent an email message as soon as someone overbids you.

For more information go to:  Deals-Travel.com

Orbitz.com -- No Cancellation Fees on Hotels with Hotel Price Assurance

Orbitz- No Cancellation fees on Hotel Bookings

Orbitz announced that it will no longer charge change and cancellation fees on hotel bookings made anywhere in the world as they are making it easier for customers to adjust their schedules accordingly.

"We are totally obsessed with ensuring Orbitz.com is the best place to book a hotel on the Web," said Barney Hartford, President and CEO, Orbitz Worldwide. "Earlier this year we led the industry with the launch of Total Price hotel search results and Hotel Price Assurance delivering meaningful value an transparency. Now by eliminating change and cancellation fees on all hotel bookings we're giving customers yet another reason to book their hotel with Orbitz.com."

Orbitz has made it's mark in the online travel industry by providing the Total Price hotel search making it radically easier and more transparent for consumers to search for hotels and know the total cost of lodging up front. They are the only major online travel company to show Total Price per night, including taxes and fees, upfront on the initial search results page. They also offer Hotel Price Assurance which promises customers the best Orbitz rate for their hotel. Here's how it works: you book any pre-paid hotel on Orbitz, another Orbitz customer subsequently books the same hotel stay at a lower rate, and Orbitz automatically sends you a check for the difference.

For more details, visit www.orbitz.com/hotelvalue.