Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico Special

Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico

When you're ready to escape the stress of daily life, there's nothing a solid game of golf won't solve at Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico. The beachside resort's guests tee off at Trump International Golf Club, where two 18-hole, championship courses, designed by PGA-winner Tom Kite, are quite the challenge. Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and El Yunque Rainforest make this a golfer's paradise.

Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

When you're ready to escape the stress of daily life, there's nothing a solid game of golf won't solve at Gran Melia More

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3 Nights w/Air from $359 calculating price...
was $969 – Meals not included.cheapcarribean.com

British Airways' Credit Card Bonus Is Back

recurring 100,000-mile sign-up bonus for the British Airways-affiliated credit card has established itself as the benchmark for lucrative rewards credit card promotions. In a period during which outsized credit card bonuses are the norm, that's no small achievement.
If you missed out on past versions of the offer, you now have a full three months to take advantage of this latest iteration.
Offer Details
Through February 27, 2013, new customers for the Chase-issued British Airways Visa Signature credit card can earn up to 100,000 Avios  as follows:

• 50,000 bonus Avios after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
• 25,000 bonus Avios after $10,000 in purchases within the first year
• An additional 25,000 bonus Avios after an additional $10,000 in purchases within the first year

Card Details

• Annual fee: $95
• Annual percentage rate: variable, Prime Rate plus 11.99 percent, currently 15.24 percent
• Cardholders earn 2.5 Executive Club miles for every $1 spent on British Airways purchases, 1.25 miles for every $1 spent on other purchases.
• Cardholders receive a free companion award ticket every year they charge $30,000 to the card.
• Smart chip technology, so the card can be used for chip-based purchases in Europe.
• No foreign transaction fees

Deal or No Deal
The offer's current form is slightly less generous than the previous version, which awarded the first 50,000 Avios immediately after the first purchase, with no minimum spend. But in the end, it still amounts to 100,000 Avios after charging $20,000 to the card.by tim winship

American's Buy-Miles Bonus Is Its Best Ever

typical bonus offered by airlines in their buy-miles promotions is 20 or 25 or 30 percent. Since by almost any measure, the normal selling price of miles is significantly higher than their actual value, such modest bonuses just aren't enough to turn a bad deal into a decent deal, much less a good deal.
For the first time ever, American (as in: American in bankruptcy, American needing to shore up its bottom line) is upping the bonus for buying AAdvantage miles to as much as a respectable 50 percent. And they're increasing the annual limit on purchased miles as well.
Merry Christmas, or just meh?
Offer Details
Through December 31, AAdvantage members who purchase miles will earn the following mileage bonuses:by tim winship

• 1,500 bonus miles when buying 5,000 - 9,999 miles
• 3,000 bonus miles when buying 10,000 - 14,000 miles
• 4,500 bonus miles when buying 15,000 - 19,000 miles
• 10,000 bonus miles when buying 20,000 - 29,000 miles
• 15,000 bonus miles when buying 30,000 - 39,000 miles
• 20,000 bonus miles when buying 40,000 - 49,000 miles
• 25,000 bonus miles when buying 50,000 - 59,000 miles
• 30,000 bonus miles when buying 60,000 miles

Bonus Miles For Shuttle Flights On US Airways

Between November 1, 2012, and January 31, 2013, Dividend Miles members can earn up to 18,000 bonus miles when flying the US Airways Shuttle between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., as follows:

• 6,000 bonus miles after three Shuttle flights
• An additional 12,000 bonus miles after the second three Shuttle flights

All flights that include a US Airways Shuttle segment are eligible for the bonus, but the offer only applies to the Shuttle portion of the trip.
Registration is required.
Deal or No Deal
Shuttle flights normally earn 500 miles per segment, the minimum for shorter flights in US Airways' Dividend Miles program. So three segments would earn 1,500 miles. In that context, an extra 6,000 miles amounts to a hefty bonus. And the extra 12,000 miles for the subsequent three flights is bigger still.
Delta hasn't responded with a bonus offer for its shuttle flights, so this is the best mileage promotion available on the targeted routes.by tim winship
This article originally appeared on FrequentFlier.com.

$49 JetBlue Two-Day Sale Ends November 14th 2012

JetBlue has a huge systemwide two-day sale featuring one-way fares from $49, $89, or $129, dependent on the routes' distance. As an added bonus, members of JetBlue's TrueBlue program (free membership) will earn three times the regularly assigned points. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, for travel from November 20 through December 20. A seven-day advanced purchase is required.smartertravel.com

Yosemite, Train Tickets, 2 Nights, Starting From $379

Vacation package to Yosemite National Park includes: round-trip rail tickets between San Francisco and Merced on Amtrak's San Joaquin train; round-trip bus fare from Merced to Yosemite National Park; two nights' accommodations in a river view room at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls; admission to Yosemite National Park; a guided, open-air tram tour of Yosemite Valley; lunch during the tour; and all taxes. From $379 for a two-night trip.
When Weekdays through Mar. 31, 2013, excluding holidays (from $379).
Gateways San Francisco (from $379).

The Fine Print Mention BT.com when booking. Based on double occupancy; the single supplement is $144. Read these guidelines before booking any Real Deal.
Book By No deadline; subject to availability.
Contact Key Holidays, 800/783-0783, keyholidays.com.
Why It's A Deal Amtrak tickets between San Francisco and Merced start at $52 round-trip. Add that to about $50 per person for a round-trip bus ticket from Merced to Yosemite, about $306 per person for a two-night stay at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, $10 per person for entrance to Yosemite, and $25 per person for the tram tour, and you'd pay at least $443 for those inclusions alone if you booked independently. For $64 less, this deal also gets you lunch during the tour and a river view room at the lodge.
More Day trip and overnight versions of this itinerary are also available from Key Holidays.by budget travel


 

Hotels Are Dealing With Sandy's Aftermath

Hotels have played a pivotal role in hurricane recovery in New York City, where residents are still in the midst of putting their own lives back together and trying to clean up what remains of their homes, locating loved ones, and helping their neighbors cope with Sandy's aftermath. There are stories on the news of local residents below 39th Street in Manhattan—where power is nonexistent—who took everything they could carry and chose to stay in hotels until things settle down and power, water, and heat are restored. In parts of Staten Island, probably the most damaged of the five boroughs, people evacuated to stronger built hotels and now have no homes to return to in the wake of the storm. This was a major problem when the marathon was still scheduled, since thousands of runners had reservations close to the Staten Island starting line. The Huffington Post reported that Richard Nicotra, the owner of the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield, New Jersey, was standing up for the evacuees, and refusing to give their rooms to Marathon runners, an act which received plenty of praise on social media as more hoteliers continue to struggle with finding an appropriate solution.
At the same time, hotels in Manhattan below the power line (aka. at this time, anything south of 39th Street) are still putting up visitors on their properties with or without power. According to an article by USA Today, The NYC Pod Hotel is currently offering rooms for $160 a night and telling guests up front that there is no heat and barely any lighting except for the lobby and hallways, but there is hot water in the rooms and elevator access thanks to a back-up generator. Other hotels in the northeast are doing their part to help out, offering Sandy Specials and donating to American Red Cross relief efforts. by kaeli conforti

 

COSTA RICA SPECIALS

package to Costa Rica includes round-trip airfare from New York to Liberia on Jetblue or available carrier; a four-night stay at the all-inclusive Barceló Langosta Beach; a five-day car rental; and all air and hotel taxes. From $919 for a five-night trip, plus car rental fees and entry fees of up to $153.
When Nov. 6, 13, 2012 (from $919); Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 ($929); Jun. 4, Sept. 10, 17, 2013 ($1,079); Apr. 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun. 11, Aug. 6, 13, 27, Sept. 3 ($1,099); Apr. 9 ($1,109); Dec. 18, 2012, Apr. 23 ($1,129); Apr. 2, Jun. 18 ($1,149); Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ($1,159); Jun. 25 ($1,189); Jan. 8, 15, 29, Feb. 5 ($1,249); Feb. 12, Apr. 16 ($1,289); Jan. 22, Mar. 5 ($1,339); Aug. 20 ($1,349); Mar. 19 ($1,419); Mar. 12 ($1,449); Feb. 26 ($1,489).

 

Gateways New York (from $919); add from $139 for Boston; add from $449 for Dallas; add from $504 for Chicago or Washington, D.C.; add from $527 for Orlando.
The Fine Print Does not include car rental fees of up to $125 and entry fees of up to $28 per person. Based on double occupancy; the single supplement is from $297booking any Real Deal.
Book By No deadline; subject to availablilty.budgettravel.com source

 

10 Days in Holland & Belgium Offer

	See your travel agent or call 1-800-707-8697 2-for-1 cruise pricing plus up to 2-for-1 air*

 

 

 

	Ultimate 10-day spring vacation in the Low Countries Holland's floral splendor only happens in the springtime. Come see the rainbow of colors, and visit some of Belgium's most beautifully preserved medieval cities. Explore Amsterdam's cosmopolitan atmosphere and world-famous museums. Experience Belgium's Golden Age in historic Antwerp and the lovely patrician cities of Ghent and Brugge. Learn more about Holland's age-old battle against the sea with tours of ingenious windmills and the massive Delta Works project. Plus, enjoy savory Dutch cheeses, delectable Belgian chocolates and Belgium's exquisite, intricate lace on this delightful sojourn.

 

 

	2-for-1 cruise plus up to 2-for-1 airfare! Ask for 2013EBD.*
		Tulips & Windmills 10 days - Amsterdam - Antwerp - Amsterdam March 2013 dates VISIT THIS LINK	Cruise $4,799 $2,472 per person	Air $1,195 $597 from Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh
	Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; click here to learn more about airline baggage allowances and fees.

 

 

	A few highlights of your journey:
		Beautiful Blooming Bulbs Founded in 1949, Keukenhof Gardens is one of the world's most splendid floral extravaganzas. Enjoy this beautiful park's winding streams and tree-shaded paths, the garden covering more than 70 acres featuring seven million tulips and other captivating blooms. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits showcase the genius and elegance of Dutch gardening.

 

	Amsterdam by Canal Capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its extensive arrangement of canals uniting the city. A canal ride in a glass-topped tour boat is great for viewing the city's Golden Age architecture: see how houses are designed for water access and how graceful bridges facilitate pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

 

Paris & Prague For Six Nights & 1,129 With Air

European Destinations (tel. 877/267-2247; www.europeandestinations.com) is offering three nights each in Paris and in Prague this fall, from $1,129 with airfare.

from New York on an overnight flight and arrive in Paris by morning. Spend three nights at the three-star Hotel Champlain, about a 10-minute walk to the Métro station and a short ride (or about 20-minute walk) to the Champs-Élysées. Stay in Prague at Hotel William, a 10-minute walk from Charles Bridge and a 15-minute tram ride from Wenceslas Square and Prague Castle.

A British Airways flight for a multi-city Nov. 15 departure (as included) comes in about $1,326 if you booked on your own. With this package, you're already ahead of the game by $197 per person. Three nights in Paris at the Hotel Champlain starts at $497.90 for a discounted early booking rate. Three nights in Prague at the Hotel William in Prague would cost €178 ($218.59). If you add up both hotels, you would pay $715.90, or $357.95 per person. Booking this package separately would cost you $1,683.95. Reserving with European Destinations would save you $554.95 per person -- enough for some serious shopping and splurging in Paris or Prague.

Trip Type: Air-inclusive; independent

What the Quoted Price Gets You: Airfare from New York to Paris (returning from Prague); a flight from Paris to Prague; three nights in Paris at Hotel Champlain; three nights in Prague in Hotel William; breakfast daily; airline fuel surcharges; hotel taxes and fees; government taxes and fees.

What Else You Will Have to Pay: Round-trip hotel-airport transfers, which you can book through European Destinations. Private one-way transfers will cost about $57 per person. In Prague, a private one-way transfer will cost about $17 per person.

Book By: As soon as possible for best availability

When: Nov. 15, 2012

Single Supplement: $188

Other Departures: Chicago (from $1,179); Miami (from $1,199); Houston (from $1,219); Los Angeles (from $1,277); Seattle (from $1,286)

Other Details: This travel packager's trips are customizable, so you can easily change the number of days you want to stay in each city, extend the trip altogether, or select from many other hotels in Prague or Paris. by carrie havranek

JetBlue: Offers Free flights for disgruntled voters

NEW YORK (AP) - In a marketing gimmick that piggybacks on next month's presidential election, JetBlue is offering a way for Americans to make good on threats to leave the country if "the other guy" wins.
The New York airline said Wednesday that it will give away 2012 seats, or 1,006 round-trip flights, for customers that come out on the losing end of the battle between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
Travelers who visit jetblue.com/electionprotection and pick their choice for President will be entered into the contest to win a (temporary) escape outside the U.S. JetBlue's international routes include Mexico and the Caribbean.
The free flight would not include taxes, fees or a hotel.A/P

Southwest Rapid Rewards Special

Planning your next vacation with Southwest and Marriott has never been easier!

Now through November 30, 2012, you can earn up to 12,000 Rapid Rewards Points when you purchase Marriott GiftCards!

• $100 Marrott GiftCard = 1,200 Rapid Rewards Points
• $250 Marriott GiftCard = 3,000 Rapid Rewards Points
• $500 Marriott GiftCard = 6,000 Rapid Rewards Points

Marriott GiftCards do not expire and may be used at over 3,700 locations worldwide, including participating JW Marriott®, EDITION℠, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard® by Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott, SpringHill Suites® by Marriott, Residence Inn® by Marriott, TownePlace Suites® by Marriott, and Marriott Vacation Club℠.

Marriott GiftCards can be redeemed for more than hotel stays.  Use them for spa treatments and golf outings, as well as dining and cocktails

Virgin America Fall Sale for 24 Hours Only

Virgin America's new fall airfare promotion is a bit sweeter with flights valid nearly any time this season. The week-long promotion discounts travel to top destinations like Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando, among several others; and from $79 one-way ($158 round-trip). Flights must be booked at least 14 days in advance and by September 24, and are applicable for Mondays through Saturdays from September 28 through December 12. The exception is for Palm Springs flights, which are valid October 18 though December 12.by patricia magana

Where to Book:	We found the best prices for the travel window of these sales by using a flexible date search, which can be accessed through our flight comparison tool to the right.

Pros:	Valid most days of the week.
Cons:	Limited routes.
Verdict:	A good opportunity for travel most days.

Luxor Hotel Las Vegas, NV From $45 a Night

If this pyramid-shaped resort was just a gimmick, it wouldn't have lasted. And recent updates have definitely put the Luxor back on the map. Entertainment takes the spotlight, including edgy magician Criss Angel, primo prop comic Carrot Top, the sexy Fantasy showgirls, Menopause the Musical and two great exhibitions, Titanic and Bodies. The hot nightclubs LAX and CatHouse are here too, alongside several casino floor lounges, fantastic restaurants and a big pool deck. Vibrant nightlife opportunities are found at Luxor – Centra Bar and Lounge.

Highlights

• Criss Angel, Carrot Top and Fantasy Girls
• LAX and CatHouse nightclubs
• Luxor – Centra Bar and Lounge
• Free tram connecting to Mandalay Bay and Excalibur resorts
• Titanic and Bodies Exhibit

Location

Between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip

Rooms

Whether in the pyramid or the more traditional tower, you'll enjoy a larger-than-average room with quality bedding, and all expected amenities. In the pyramid, you get bragging rights (yes, the outer walls are tilted). In the tower, guests take in a larger bathroom and more stylish decor. Upgrade to a Player Deluxe room for a 42" plasma TV, granite countertops, or several suite options with more space. Wi-Fi Internet access included for a fee.

Features

Nurture Spa and Salon offers a full menu of body and beauty treatments. Lounge in style at the seasonal pool deck with its four pools and a hot tub (cabanas for a fee). Off-season, the Excalibur pool is available to Luxor guests. For those headed down the aisle, the wedding chapel offers several packages. Luxor's casino accepts the MGM Resorts Players Club card.

Dining

Luxor offers a number of dining options including Tender Steak & Seafood, T&T modern Mexican, Rice &Company and in Mandalay Place, RM Seafood, Burger Bar and Hussong's. Guests can enjoy breakfast at 24/7 Pyramid Cafe, the Buffet and Backstage Deli. They can also visit the food court for LA Subs, Bonanno's Pizzeria, Starbucks and more.

Transportation

• McCarran International Airport (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
• Deuce Bus stops along the Strip
• Free tram to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay resorts
• Taxi stand on property

Attractions

• Titanics
• Shark Reef aquarium (in adjacent Mandalay Bay)
• Tournament of Kings show (in adjacent Excalibur)
• Bali Hai Golf Course (1.5 mi/2.4 km)

Business

• 20,000 square foot ballroom can be adapted in size for various meetings and events
• Business center offers copy/fax services, computer rental and package shipping/receiving

Policies and fees

A Resort Fee of $18 plus tax (per room, per night) will be collected at the front desk. Resort Fee includes in-room high-speed Internet access, daily newspaper delivery, Fitness Center access, and unlimited local and toll free phone calls, as well as the Fun Book of coupons ($800 in savings). The Resort Fee will be applied to the individual guest room folio.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

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Luxor Hotel Rooms

Tower Deluxe

These visually stunning rooms showcase all of the Pyramid Deluxe room amenities, but are renovated and feature oversized bathrooms with a separate tub and shower, two spacious armoires, perfect for unpacking and organizing and a lighted make up mirror.

Tower Luxury Suite

Luxor's vast 780 sq. ft. suites are richly designed with the comfort of separate living room and bedroom areas. Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the dazzling city lights of Las Vegas. You'll enjoy the convenience of a breakfast nook, wet bar and a large sitting area, as well as the spacious bathrooms featuring oversized showers, dual sinks and lighted make-up mirrors.orbitz.com

Delta Adding More Recharging Stations to More Airports

As Carryon space has been taken up by tablets, laptops, and smartphones, finding an available outlet at the gate before your flight can be a challenge. After adding extensive power stations at 20 of its busiest hubs in the U.S., Delta is adding now adding new recharging areas in 13 airports.

A dozen of the new stations will be in American airports including Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Houston in Texas plus Denver; Philadelphia; Anchorage; Phoenix; Milwaukee; New Orleans; Syracuse, NY; Kansas City, MO; and Ontario, CA. The 13th will be the first of its kind abroad. Tokyo's Narita International Airport will have stations at four gates, each with six standard U.S. 110 volt outlets.

One reason to make sure all your devices are charged: Delta is also adding in-flight WiFi to 150 international aircraft.by danielle contray
 

American Airlines, Southwest Specials

American's new 2,400-route sale features the same travel dates as Southwest's current promotion. Fly Tuesday or Wednesday from August 21 through February 13 and book by Monday, August 13, for the best prices. Travel is not valid October 5, 12, 19; November 16, 17, 20, 21, 24 through 26; December 30 through 23, 26 through 31; or January 1 or 2. A Saturday-night stay is required.by patricia magana

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

Where to Book:	We found the best prices for the travel window of this sale by using a flexible date search, which can be accessed through our flight comparison tool to the right.

Pros:	Thousands of routes, best pricing.
Cons:	Midweek travel only.
Verdict:	Get booking, but only through Monday.

RIU SANTA FE -LOS CABOS 4 Nights with Air from $649

From a partially submerged lounge chair gaze across the infinity pool at Riu Santa Fe in Los Cabos. Past the iridescent ...  CHEAPCARRIBEAN.COM From a partially submerged lounge chair gaze across the infinity pool at Riu Santa Fe in Los Cabos. Past the iridescent Sea of Cortes, you'll see the stunning El Arco rock formation at Land's End. Your 24-hour, all-inclusive resort, just three miles from downtown Cabo San Lucas, provides just the right balance of serenity, spectacular vistas and thrilling nightlife. Less

Customer Rating 78 Reviews

Value		4.4
Service		4.3
Beaches & Pools		4.4
Dining Options		3.5
Room Comfort		4.2

"Been to a few different all inclusive and I'm usually not a fan. I travel a lot and prefer to the more local approach but this place was fantastic. Not a single complaint." – knuckles82

Room Information

902 guestrooms featuring air conditioning, ceiling fan, Satellite TV, telephone, 110 V, mini-bar and liquor dispenser (replenished regularly), electronic in-room safe, bathroom, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and balcony or terrace. Inter-connecting rooms available

 

What's to Love Riu Santa Fe is a serene place to get away from it all but is also located conveniently near Cabo San Lucas.

What We'd Change Reservations at the restaurants can be hard to get at the last minute. Ask about the schedule at check-in, then book your reservations early.

Why You Should Go For tranquility, unwind at the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. For excitement, there's downtown Cabo San Lucas, just minutes away

Sandals Emerald Bay Sale

Nestled in the Eastern Shores of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, surrounded by the clearest waters on Earth and only 50 minutes from South Florida, you'll find Sandals Emerald Bay, the Ultimate Golf & Spa resort within easy reach in the Caribbean.

For a limited time, receive up to $555 air credit*, up to 65% off**, 2 rounds of free golfˆ and $175 spa creditˆˆ on new bookings made by Aug. 7, 2012.

Mumbai Fall Flights Specials up to 20% Off

Discover for yourself Mumbai's wide appeal. On sale through August 13, Virgin Atlantic's promotional rates to the majestic Indian city are as low as 20 less than competitors' rates. Flights are available from Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., though the two California departure cities' fares are cheaper via Cathay Pacific. The cheapest flights are valid Mondays through Wednesdays from October 28 through December 16, and purchased at least seven days in advance. A Saturday-night stay is required and the maximum stay is 12 months.by patricia magana

Wyndham Earn Quadruple Points or Miles

Offer Details
Between July 17 and September 20, members of the Wyndham Rewards program can earn quadruple Rewards points or airline miles for the second, third, fourth, and fifth stays at participating Baymont Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Dream, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Microtel Inn & Suites, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Tryp, Wingate, and Wyndham hotels.
Qualifying stays must be booked by September 13 on one of the following websites: wyndhamrewards.com, daysinn.com, ramada.com, wyndham.com, wingatehotels.com, hawthorn.com, super8.com, baymontinns.com, microtelinn.com, hojo.com, travelodge.com, knightsinn.com, dreamintl.com, nighthotelny.com, tryphotels.com, or wyndhamhotelgroup.com.
Registration is required.
Deal or No Deal
Quadruple points or miles is a strong offer. And with more than 7,000 hotels in the Wyndham network—most in the U.S. and many in the value category—qualifying stays are accessible and affordable.
The worst aspect of this deal is its short duration.by tim windship

Best Of Chile & Argentina

from USD$2,445

Visit South America and travel through Chile and Argentina on this journey from Santiago to Buenos Aires. Live it up the cuisine, arts and the amazing beauty of dramatic Santiago before adopting a slower pace in the quieter Lakes District, where natural wonders are in abundance. With ample opportunity to indulge in epicurean delights and local wines, this trip delivers adventure, relaxation and culture in true South American style.

Highlights

• Sip Argentina's trademark wine on a vineyard tour near Mendoza.
• Admire the dramatic scenery of Chile's Lakes District.
• Sample tasty local delicacies in Bariloche.
• Discover the elegance and charm of Buenos Aires..

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Santiago

Get to know Chile's cosmopolitan capital Santiago, from its picturesque Plaza de Armas to its web of interesting shops. With a thriving cafe culture and booming arts scene, Santiago is bold and brilliant. Looking for great food and music? Then why not dance and dine in the bohemian Barrio Bellavista.

Days 3-4 Mendoza

Welcome to gorgeous Mendoza, the centre of Argentina's wine production. Learn about Argentina's winemaking on a vineyard tour, and take the chance to sample some Malbec wine - the region's signature variety. Enjoy spending time in the cafes of the beautiful city centre which is lined with parks and trees. At night, become a part of the thriving local nightlife by heading out to Aristides Villanueva street, full of lively bars and pubs.

Days 5-6 Bariloche

Take an optional hike around the base of Cerro Catedral or hit the slopes for some world-class skiing (seasonal). Bariloche is also renowned for its fine restaurants and chocolates, so why not indulge in some local epicurean delights.

Days 7-8 Buenos Aires

With strong European influences, Argentina's Buenos Aires is a top spot to shop, dine, drink and celebrate life. Stroll the streets of the city's unique barrios (neighbourhoods) such as colonial San Telmo or Recoleta, home to many interesting museums. The shops and boutiques are excellent destinations for fashionistas and the bars and restaurants will satisfy culinary


Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-america/tours/explorer/best-chile-38?lpaffil=fbta1#ixzz22B6ey7ND

Bali Seven-Night Vacations Deals with Airfare

Bali Hai! Indus.com is featuring seven-night getaways to exotic Bali from $2,045 per person for select travel dates in 2012. This value deal includes round-trip airfare, seven-nights at the Ramada Resort Benoa Bali, daily breakfast, one lunch, return airport transfers, two full- and one half-day sightseeing tours, services of English-speaking guides during sightseeing tours, a bottle of wine on arrival or a 90-minute massage, and air taxes and fuel surcharges.

Travel Dates:

Select dates in 2012

Days of the Week:

Any

Blackout Dates:

Apply; check prior to booking.

Minimum Stay:

Seven nights

Purchase By:

There is no book-by date; this deal may expire at any time.

Notes:

Price is per person, based on double occupancy and departure from San Francisco and Los Angeles.

How It Saves You Money:

A stay of seven nights in the included accommodations costs $900; the extras cost at least $300 per person; and round-trip flights between San Francisco/Los Angeles and Bali cost $1,750, so this deal saves around $300 per person ($600 per couple).by grace bloddwell

Bahamas Vacation Deals

The Real Vacation package to the Bahamas includes airfare from Atlanta on Delta Airlines, four nights at the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino or similar hotel of your choosing, round-trip airport transfers, baggage handling at the hotel, and up to 3,000 extra bonus miles per person depending on your hotel choice, from $563 per person including all hotel and air taxes and fees.
When Aug. 10 - Dec. 26, 2012 ($563).

 

Gateways Atlanta ($563); additional gateway cities also available through Delta.
The Fine Print Use promo code DV16000A when booking. Package price is based on select Thursday departures and Monday returns. Airport taxes and fees are included in the package price. Based on double occupancy. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.
Book By Aug. 20, 2012.

Contact Delta Vacations, 800/800-1504, deltavacations.com.
Why It's a Deal A recent Kayak search shows the lowest round-trip airfare between Atlanta and Nassau starts from $316 in mid-August (AirTran Airways). Add to that $393 per person including taxes for four nights at the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, and you're spending $709 on airfare and accommodation alone. For $146 less, this travel package gives you airfare and four nights on the beach in the Bahamas, airport transfers, baggage handling at the hotel, extra bonus miles, and includes all taxes and fees.

More Add an economy car rental to your package for from $294 more per couple. Several optional tours are also available, including a full-day catamaran cruise to Rose Island for $70 per person, a morning or afternoon two-tank dive for $105 per person, or a 2.5 hour guided tour of the city's historic sites for $45 per person.budgettravel.com

8 Days Paris Hot Deal

About Your Destination
Discover Paris, the City of Lights with this amazing package. Explore the streets of Paris, strolling the Champs-Élysées, perhaps visiting the famous Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 to honor the hundred year anniversary of the French Revolution. Choose to visit the beautiful works of art in the Louvre museum, or spend the day in the many cafés and bistros that define Parisian cuisine. This independent tour offers unbeatable value and flexibility in your schedule, so book today and save on the trip of a lifetime

Independent Package Includes

• Round trip flights NYC-Paris
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
• Breakfast daily

from $1049  Air & Land  www.Virgin-Vacations.com

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Cape Town has plenty of luxury

Cape Town has plenty of luxury hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers, its character is defined by districts and experiences that may not be postcard-perfect or wonderfully chic, but instead evoke the grit and pathos and spirit of the city.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a great place to start a Cape Town tour. It is probably the number one tourist destination, but this bustling retail development is smack-dab in the center of a working harbor, and has been an epicenter of Cape Town since the 1600s. It is not only a great place to shop, dine, and take photos of the city; it’s also a departure point for all the ocean-traveling adventures, from banana boat adventures to pirate ship booze cruises to luxury catamaran sunset sails.

For a experience visit District Six, the former inner-city slum that saw major attention during the apartheid era when government officials removed 60,000 non-white residents. Today, the neighborhood is being rebuilt and completely re-imagined, while some of the people that had to move out 20 or 30 years ago are getting permission to move back in. To understand more of the full story of what happened here, visit the District Six Museum, which gives a fairly exhaustive history of apartheid and the district itself.

A favorite of adventure guide book the township of Bo-Kaap is as notable for its colorful history as for its colorful architecture. The population is a melting pot, made up of Indonesians, Sri Lankans, and various other ethnicities including, of course, Malay. This was the first place in Cape Town that they settled, giving it its old name of “Cape Malay Quarter.”
Sure you’ve swum with dolphins, but have you swum with penguins? This is possibly in your future at Boulders Beach, a popular swimming and bird-watching beach on the Cape Peninsula route from Cape Town. Though the human swimming part of the beach is separate from where the busy, braying population of African Penguins hangs out. A few penguins inevitably break ranks and go say hi to the humans

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