Discovery Cruise Line -- Only $19.99 per Person

Discovery Cruise Line -- Low Prices during Fall Campaign

Discovery Cruise Line is the largest tour operator between South Florida and Grand Bahama Island, has announced its lowest fare ever. The fares reflect bookings between September 8 through September 30 and travel between October 1 and January 31. Prices for a Fun Day cruise are from $19.99 per person and the price for a two day, one night Cruise and Stay Vacation package is from only $39.99 per person. Please take note that surcharges of $39 per person apply to all passengers and these special rates are for Florida Residents only.

For additional information and what is included on the cruise go to Discovery Cruiseline.

TripAdvisor -- Fall and Labor Day Travel Survey

TripAdvisor Announces results from its

Fall and Labor Day Survey

TripAdvisor surveyed over 2,400 U.S. travelers and found that 84% of travelers plan to take leisure trips this fall, up from 82% one year ago, and 43% said they will be traveling more this autumn than last. Also, 69% are likely to fly on a whim for a great deal and 70% will stick to the road.

In the past month, here are the top 10 regions that the millions of travelers on TripAdvisor.com have been browsing:

1. Coastal South Carolina

2. Jersey Shore

3. Florida Keys

4. Cape Cod

5. Southwest Gulf Coast

6. Florida Panhandle

7. Texas Gulf Coast

8. North Carolina Coast

9. Monterey Peninsula

10. Napa Valley

Here are the Top 10 most searched Cities in August currently with airfares under $199:

1. Orlando

2. Las Vegas

3. Fort Lauderdale

4. Tampa

5. Miami

6. Atlanta

7. New York

8. Denver

9. Fort Myers

10. Boston

Top 5 Fall Activities

1. View colorful Fall Foliage -- 44%

2. Visit a State/County Fair or Fall Festival -- 28%

3. Go Wine Tasting/Visit a Vineyard -- 26%

4. Go to a Football Game -- 23%

5. Visit a Beer Festival/Oktoberfest -- 14%

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.