Thursday, November 27, 2008

Weekly Roundup - Nov 26

Free -- Breakfast Buffet at the Pan Pacific
In return for your donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a disadvantaged child, enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast on Dec 3 at one of Vancouver's classiest hotels. Even a really great toy will cost less than what you would normally pay, plus parking is free.

$99 & up -- Fly to the US, Bring a Friend at 50% OFF
Fly Sunwing to Las Vegas for just $99 R/T and bring a friend for only $49.50! Depart: Jan. 4, 11, 18 & 25.

$99 -- Vancouver Boutique Hotel, 3 Weeks Only at 50% OFF
Need extra space for visitors around the holidays? Need a place to stay after your company's party or to recuperate after the crazy season? Take advantage of this discount downtown.

$99 -- Brand-New Portland Hotel w/Breakfast & Parking
Or, if you want to skip town, head to Portland to shop sans-tax with this discounted rate. This one's good for all your holiday shopping, but must be booked by Dec 5.

$99-$284 -- Last Minute: Cruise the Caribbean for 3-7 Nights
Various cruise lines in different parts of the Caribbean.

SAVE -- 1 nt Free at Pan Pacific Hotels w/ AMEX
Book 3 nts at one of several Pan Pacific hotels and get the 3rd nt free. A few hotels require 5 nts, with the 5th nt free. Valid thru January. Stay at the Pan Pacific Vancouver from only $139/nt!

$189 -- NYC: Hip Times Square Hotel w/Pool in Lobby
New hotel in the middle of shopping and all the action. Valid for all stays Dec. 14 - Feb. 15, except the last 3 days of Dec. Book by Dec 8.

US$229 & up -- Royal Caribbean Cruise Sale w/FREE Gratuities
This sale, that ends on Dec 3, offers significant deals on the most entertaining ships at sea for departures all the way thru May!

US$529 -- 12-Nt Mediterranean Cruise w/$75 Credit
Cheapest dates sail from Barcelona in Jan. on Norwegian and visit Greece, Turkey, Italy, Egypt, and Malta.

$580 -- Cuba this January: All-Inclusive Week w/Air
Depart for Varadero on Saturdays, Jan 3-24. Two weeks for $930.

$848 -- Vancouver to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, R/T
If you're spontaneous, head to Australia through Dec. 16 with this great deal. Book no later than Friday.

US$999 -- Stress-Free Getaway Across the Border
Here's a neat one at a great discount, although it still doesn't come cheap. A 4-nt stay at Willows Lodge in Washington, including a suite, breakfast each morning, a gourmet picnic lunch, and a $100 dining credit. This is an auction with no bidders right now, and a similar package on the hotel's website is US$1699. It's valid for almost a whole year!

US$1999 -- Australia & New Zealand Cruise w/Air; Save $1200
Given that airfare still costs almost $1000 even from the US, this is a really good deal on a 14-nt cruise w/ air from Seattle. This one sails in January, which is the height of summer down under.