Southwest Airlines -- Fares are Falling!

Reduced Fares for Fall and Winter Travel

with Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is offering Customers fares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations. Wow, fares are falling!

If you are planning to travel from October 13th through February 11th 2010 (excluding Fridays and Sundays) then check out the deals with Southwest. Fares must be purchased by October 15, 2009. Please see example fares below:

-- $59 one-way between Phoenix and San Diego

-- $69 one-way between Chicago Midway and Columbus

-- $89 one-way between Boston Area and Chicago Midway

--$109 one-way between St. Louis and Tampa Bay

"If you don't find the fare you're looking for right away, try using our Low Fare Calendar tool, Southwest Shortcut, to quickly find the lowest fare," said Michael Van Houweling, Southwest's Director of Online Marketing. "For travelers with flexible schedules, our Low Fare Calendar tool will show the lowest price available for each day using a monthly calendar view."

To read more about the falling fares or the Low Fare Calendar tool go to: Southwest Airlines

Hotels.com Reports 30% Drop on New York City Hotel Rates

According to hotels.com Hotel Price Index --

New York City Hotel Rates

Drop 30 Percent in the First Half of 2009

Compared to the same period in 2008 New York City hotel rates dropped 30 percent tying them with Las Vegas as the greatest price fall among major U.S. cities. However, despite the drop in rates, New York still had the most expensive hotel prices in the U.S. and seventh most expensive globally.

"Hotel rates are at a historic low right now and it's the perfect time to take advantage of the great deals in New York City and around the northeast." said Steve Dumaine, senior director of merchandising for hotels.com.

Not only did New York hotels drop in price but it appears that the city is one of the most favored destination for U.S. and international travelers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. New York was second amongst American travelers and first among foreign travelers.

New York City held its spot as the most expensive domestic city for U.S. travelers, ranking seventh globally.

For more information go to www.hotels.com

Americas Best Value Inn turns 10! Enter a Drawing for a Chance to Win Great Prizes!!!

Celebrate with Americas Best Value Inn

by entering aDrawing for a chance to

Win Great Prizes!

Everyone is invited to an online birthday party with Americas Best Value Inn. Those who visit www.AmericasBestValueInn.com can test their birthday knowledge by answering fun and quirky trivia questions, post their most memorable birthday experiences, and enter for a chance to win a Birthday-Party-In-A-Box. The party comes complete with a digital camera to record your own birthday memories and gift certificates for Domino's Pizza, soft drinks, and ice cream! Every 10 days, new trivia questions will be posted and new random drawing prize winners will be chosen.

"Birthday parties are a time of celebrationa nd we want to share our 10th birthday with the millions of people who have made us the fastest-growing hotel chain in the country," said marketing director Peter Frantz.

Guests have a chance to enter to win other prizes including $75 gift certificates, redeemable toward a stay at any Americas Best Value Inn, and a $25 ice cream gift card. The promotion runs until January 30, 2010 and complete contest rules are available at www.AmericasBestValueInn.com.

Orbitz Announces Fall Sale -- Autumn's Popular Destinations

Sale Launches with Hotels from $35 per Night in

Autumn's Popular Destinations

Orbitz.com released the latest edition of the Orbitz Insider Index, revealing the top shoulder season destinations offering big fun and even bigger savings this fall. Along with the insider index, the company also announced its Fall Sale.

"Fall's shoulder season, the period between summer and holiday travel, is the perfect time to enjoy great weather with the perks of lower costs and less crowded beaches and attractions in many popular tourist destinations," said Sam Fulton, Group Vice President for Orbitz.com's Retail Group. "This is the time of year where you will find some of the best deals and get the most value out of your vacation."

The Orbitz Insider Index reviewed average hotel costs in 10 popular shoulder season destinations, identifying which give travelers the most value this fall. Offering consumers the highest year-over-year percentage savings, Dublin and Bermuda top the list, with 44% and 38% respectively. Those savvy spenders should set their sights on a fall excursion to Las Vegas, San Juan, and once again, Dublin, all of which offer average hotel rates under $100 per night.

Nearly all of the Orbitz Insider shoulder season destinations are included in the Orbitz Fall Sale. Sample rates include:

-- Las Vegas: 4-star Luxor Hotel, rates starting at $50/night, check in date Oct. 15, 2009. Orbitz Special Offer: 3rd night free, $25 beverage credit.

-- San Juan: 3-star Doubletree by Hilton San Juan, rates starting at $99/night, check-in date Oct. 11. Orbitz Special Offer: Stay 4 nights and get the 3rd and 4th nights free, $50 food and beverage credit

-- Vancouver, Canada: 4-star Century Plaza Hotel, rates starting at $87 per night, check-in date Oct. 17. Orbitz Special Offer: 25% off 4 nights or more. 20% off 3 nights

For more information about the above information including the Insider Index go to: http://www.orbitz.com/

Gone to the Dogs -- Pooch Hotel in Sunnyvale, CA

Pooch Hotel Rolls out the Red Carpet for DOGS!

In Sunnyvale, California, Pooch Hotel, a 5-star hotel and daycare exclusively for dogs, will open its doors with a Grand Opening to be held Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th.

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., guest will be given free tours of the 30,000-square-foot facility. A 10% discount will be given on all daycare package purchases and reservations, along with great prizes. Visitors are encouraged to bring their four-legged friends.

"There is nothing more important than knowing your pet is safe while you're away," said founder and CEO Robin Tomb. "We love your pets like they were our own. Pooch Hotel has gone to great lengths to deliver a higher level of quality services and features in a safe, eco-friendly environment. It is the perfect home away from home."

Amenities:

-- an environmentally friendly mindset

-- Certified PCSA (Pet Care Service Association) professionals

-- On-call veterinary care

-- Open seven days a week

-- Custom-made hotel suites

-- Customized exercise pool

-- Underwater and land treadmills

-- Dietary programs

-- Aromatherapy bathing and massage

-- Paw-dicures

-- Poochberry facials and tooth brushing

Located at 180 North Wolfe Road @ Central Expressway in Sunnyvale (only five minutes from the San Jose Airport).

Pooch Hotel

TripAdvisor -- North America's Top 10 Wine Destinations

TripAdvisor Toasts North America's

Top 10 Wine Destinations

According to TripAdvisor editors travelers are particularly interested in wineries this fall. They have noticed the search term "vineyards" up 10 percent over the past six weeks, compared to the same period last year.

In a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. respondents, 48 percent plan to visit a U.S. vineyard this year, with 40 percent planning to do this fall. Travelers are most interested in visiting California favorites Napa Valley (29 percent) and Sonoma (18 percent), with the Finger Lakes, New York and Willamette Valley, Oregon tied for third place with eight percent. When it comes to good taste, 59 percent prefer red wine, 43 percent want white and 12 percent request rose.

Napa Valley, California

Wonderful scenery and large-scale wineries.

Top Value hotel in Napa, California: Chablis Inn -- Average nightly rate: $114

Sonoma, California

Napa's neighbor makes Sonoma an enchanting wine destination.

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Good for pinot noirs, Willamette Valley, one of Oregon's majority wine-growing regions.

Top Value hotel in Eugene, Oregon: Broadway Inn -- Average nightly rate: $82

Yakima Valley, Washington

Oldest wine region in Washington

Roseburg, Oregon

South of Willamett Valley, Roseburg has slightly warmer climate and is situated in the Umpqua Valley.

Top Value hotel in Roseburg, Oregon: Quality Inn Central -- Average nightly rate: $80

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Sweet dessert ice wines are what you will find in this wine region. Featuring more than 100 different wineries.

Finger Lakes, New York

New York's largest wine-producing region with its ideal conditions for growing a range of varietals.

Top Value hotel in Auburn, New York: Inn at the Finger Lakes -- Average nightly rate $94

Traverse City, Michigan

An important wine-growing region in the Midwest as a majority of the grapes are grown near the shores of Lake Michigan. Baco noir, cabernet franc, and others.

North Fork, Long Island, N.Y.

4,000 acres of vineyards and excellent fresh seafood and produce

Top Value hotel in Riverhead, New York: Holiday Inn Express East End -- Average nightly rate: $188

Oak Grove, Virginia

Virginia has a rich wine history dating back to Jefferson's Monticello wines in the 1770s.

TripAdvisor.com

Virgin America Top Honors "Best Business/First Class with Conde Nast Traveler's 2009 Travel Poll -- New Business-Friendly Flexible Fares

Virgin America Wins Conde Nast Traveler's Business Travler Poll and Launches 24-Hour Fare Sale, "Let's Get Down to Business"

To thank its loyal guests, the airline today unveils more business-friendly flexible options on its web site and the "Lets Get Down to Business" 24-hour fare sale.

"We're honored to receive top reviews from the selective business travelers who fly the most and expect the best in service, comfort and designs," said Virgin America President and CEO David Cush. "Now more than ever, business travelers are looking for more for their money. With innovative amenities to keep them connected, beautifully designed new planes and low fares, we think we're offering the best value in the domestic skies."

More than 25,000 business travelers from the Conde Nast Traveler's Business Travel Poll are asked to rate hotels, airports and airlines. Over 1700 surveys were completed and final scores (out of 100) represent the percentage of readers who rated an airline "excellent" or "very good". Virgin America had an overall score of 68.6. The carrier's nearest competitor (No. 2 in the rankings) had an overall score of 38.8.

As of today, to thank its business guests, Virgin America's web site now features new business-friendly flexible fare options, including Fully Refundable Main Cabin and Fully Refundable Main Cabin Select fares, as well as a new "Instant Upgrade to Main Cabin Select" fare class.

The 24-hour "Lets Get Down to Business" fare sale starts today. Tickets must be purchased by 7:00 a.m. PT on September 22, 2009. Main Cabin fares start as low as $29 from SFO to LAX and SFO to SEA. Long-haul Main Cabin fares start as low as $89 from BOS to LAX, BOS to SFO, JFK to LAS and IAD to LAX.

For additional information along with terms and conditions go to: VirginAmerica

Holiday With Your Pet UK Style -- WeAcceptPets.co.uk

Pet Lovers take Notice -- WeAcceptPets.co.uk

offers Website Directory to

Holiday with Your Pet

WeAcceptPets offers a website to help those who want to travel with their pets.  The site list accommodations that are pet-friendly all over the United Kingdom.  The accommodations are  broken down into sections giving the user a chance to choose from different types of pets including dogs, horses and other small pets.  They can also search by accommodations and location.

It appears this seems to be a current trend to travel with your pet as travelers are not wanting to leave their pet at home or are just wanting to avoid paying the expense of a pet sitter.  Hotels and resorts are realizing that travelers are taking vacations with their pets and are welcoming them in numbers.  Check out the Top 10 Dog Friendly Resorts and Pet Friendly Cities in previous post.

WeAcceptPets uses the most technologically advanced software giving it the previously mentioned search capabilities and also gives property owners a chance to list specials offers or update their information at anytime.  You can view the site at: www.weacceptpets.co.uk

photos provided by www.freedigitialphotos.net

SmarterTravel.com -- Gives you Smarter Deals

Online Travel Site -- SmarterTravel.com 

Gives you Smarter Deals

SmarterTravel.com offers many opportunities to experience a wide choice of travel deals, guides, advice, and a plethora of news regarding the travel industry.  Not only will you receive a great deal but you will also receive wonderful advice and news alerts.

The site offers Editors Picks and Sponsored Deals giving the reader an easy way to locate these top deals.  Below is just a sample of what I found on this site:

Editors Picks:  Airfare Deals

Europe Sale Fares on Lufthansa from $432 round-trip

$39 one-way Air Tran Sales Fares

$18 round-trip Spirit Sale Fares

Hawaii Sale Fares on Hawaiian from $318 round-trip

Go to SmarterTravel for further details.

Sponsored Deals:

Vacation

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Hotels

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Airfare

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Cruise

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Go to SmarterTravel for more details!

Be sure to check out their wonderful articles and photo gallery after rummaging through the deals!

  

Sin City Brewing Co. -- Now Open at The Venetian

Sin City Brewing Co. Now Open Inside the

Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian

Sin City Brewing Co., Las Vegas's signature microbrewery, has opened its third location in Vegas at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.

Sin City Brewing Co. at The Venetian features five original, ice-cold beers on tap: Sin City Amber, Sin City Light, Sin City Weisse, Sin City Stout and the newest, Sin City Pilsner.

Beer is not the only goods available as you can also purchase their logo apparel as well.

"With our original recipes and hands-on brewing process, we've created a line of beer that fully lives up to the reputation of Las Vegas," said Rich Johnson, the company's president and an award-winning craft brewer. "No visit here is complete without having a beer at Sin City Brewing Co."

Sin City Brewing Co. at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday.

For more information visit: Sin City Brewing Company