Monday, May 31, 2010

Monday Madness

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$990 -- Disney 14 Nt Trans-Atlantic Cruise
Departs Port Canaveral May 14, 2011. Total of 8 sea days, perfect for enjoying all the Disney fun.

$1294 -- 7 Nt Mediterranean Cruise w/ Air
Air from YVR June 26, cruise from Barcelona on Norwegian. +$682 tax.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Friday Fab Finds

$699 -- Mexico Last Minute All-Inclusive, Inc Tax!
Air from YVR to Puerto Vallarta, 7 nts 4* beachfront all-inclusive, and tax. June 5, 12, 19.

FREE -- Toronto Greeter Personal Guide
Resident volunteers who will show you the city from a local's perspective. Available in many cities around the world.

50-90% OFF -- Discounts in North American Cities!
New gift certificate offered daily. Get email alerts for all cities you're interested in. Restaurants, spas, shops, activities, events, hotels, etc. Please use this link for 1st purchase & and I will get a credit. Thanks!

Weekly Roundup - May 27

US$58 -- Disney World Value Resorts, 30% OFF
Midweek Aug. 15-Oct. 2

$60+ -- VIA Rail Sale
To/from Vancouver, to Jasper or all the way to Toronto. Depart Vancouver in June in economy class only. Return thru July in economy or sleeper class. Book by June 2.

$80 -- Rome: Modern Upscale Hotel, incl. Breakfast
Thru Aug.

US$80 R/T -- Las Vegas from Bellingham
Select dates in June.

$107 -- Maine Waterfront Resort w/Breakfast (Reg. $400)
Midweek May 28 - June 24; +$30 weekends and thru July 15. Book by June 4.

$109 -- Vancouver Island Oceanfront Resort, Save 50%
Thru June, book by June 5.

$119 -- Seattle-Area Hotel over Weekends, $100 OFF
Fri-Sat through July 4.

$139 -- Downtown Toronto Hotel (Reg. $200)
Select summer dates including long weekends.

$140 -- Madrid 5* Hotel w/ Breakfast, 40% OFF
June 15 - Sept 15. Book by June 10.

US$160 R/T -- Los Angeles from Bellingham
Select dates thru January.

$199pp -- Whistler 2 Nt Pkg
Westin Resort w/ breakfast OR Whistler Pinnacle jacuzzi studio w/ welcome basket, parking, & dinner or spa passes. Valid thru summer, book by May 28.

$199pp -- 2 Nt Victoria Pkg
2 nts @ Delta hotel + 90 min ghost tour. Thru June, +40 July thru Sept. Book by May 28.

US$199 -- Kauai Oceanfront Resort in Summer (Reg. $279)
July 9 - Aug. 31. No resort fee, free airport shuttle.

US$349 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, Southbound
Departs Seward June 4 on Celebrity. $507 w/ tax.

$416 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, Southbound
Discounted price available to Princess registered users only, sign up here. Sign in to see this price. Departs Whittier June 12 on Princess. +$104 tax.

$698 -- Cook Islands from YVR!!
~$1070 w/ tax. May 30 - June 20, book by May 28.

US$699 -- 10 or 11 Nt Caribbean Cruise plus $150 Credit
Departs San Juan in Oct/Nov/Dec on Celebrity. Book by Friday. +~$60 tax.

$949 -- Paris 7 Nt Vacation, $400 OFF
Depart YVR June 3. +$450 tax.

US$980 -- 7 Nt Luxury Tall Ship Mediterranean Cruise!
Save $300-900 off best prices elsewhere! Departs Venice Sept 12 or Oct 17 on Windstar. +$105 tax. Private sale, sign up here for access. Sale ends Sunday @ 8:30pm. Other itineraries available for slightly more.

50% OFF -- Kids Sail Cruise West for Half Price
Ages 2-18, infants are free.

FREE -- No Single Supplement on Cruise West
Select 2010 sailings available with no additional charge for single travelers who book an entire cabin.

$1459 -- 7 Nt London & Paris Vacation
Air from YVR, 7 nts hotel, Eurostar rail, tours & transfers. June 17. Sept 19 or 30 @ $1599.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Weekly Roundup - May 19

FREE -- Travel Secrets eBook
Download the free ebook of travel secrets from 160 travel bloggers. For each download, $1 is donated to Charity:Water.

$99+ -- Summer Weekend Sale at Marriott Hotels
May 28 - Sept. 6; Friday & Saturday nights. Pay w/ a Visa card, get $25 pre-paid Visa card/nt. Book by May 25.

US$149 -- 5-Diamond Seattle Hotel incl. Upgrade, 60% OFF
Thru July 3.

2 for 1 -- Alaska Rail Tour Packages: Summer Getaways
Thru Sept 15, book by June 16.

US$269 -- Disneyland 5 Nt Hotel & Park Tickets
Thru Sept 26. Based on family of four.

$409 -- Air + Hotel 5 Nt 4* Disneyland Vacation
$541 w/tax. June 4.

US$569 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, R/T Vancouver
Outside cabin. Departs Sept 19 on Holland America. +$377 tax.

US$672 R/T -- Sydney from LAX, Inc Tax!
Use United promo code TWRAU. Depart in Aug.

$819 -- Frankfurt 8-Day Vacation, Save $730
June 8 or 20. Air from YVR.

US$1699 -- Australia & New Zealand 12 Nt 5* Vacation, Save $1600
Depart LA or SFO May 20 - June 8; July 24 - Sept. 14. Includes fuel surcharges. +$190 tax. Book by May 26.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday Teasers

$100 Off -- May Savings on Family Getaway Packages
Use promo code FGMAY100 by May 31 on any package. A few offers are listed below.

$699 -- 7 Nt Mexico Cruise w/ Air
Air from YVR, Royal Caribbean cruise. Sept 19. $649 Oct 3. +$250-350 tax.

US$725 -- 3 Nt Family Ranch Pkg
Big Bar Ranch in Clinton, BC. Includes rooms, all meals, hiking, canoeing, fishing, taxes. Auction ends May 19, good thru Apr 2011.

$799 -- Los Cabos 7 Nt 4.5* All-Inclusive Vacation
July 3 - Aug 21. Upgrade to executive class $99pp!

$310/nt -- Ultimate Caribbean Luxury
Normally $530/nt per room, this St Lucia resort is offered at only(!) $310/nt through Jetsetter (a private sale site). Sign up here. This sale ends Thursday @ 9pm.

US$875 -- 5 Nt Family Ranch Pkg, Sleeps 6
The Hills Health & Guest Ranch, 108 Mile Ranch, BC. Includes chalet, $200 credit, unlimited activities including horseback riding, taxes. Thru April 2011.

US$1475 -- 3 Nt Family Horse Riding Pkg
Free Rein Guest Ranch, 100 Mile House, BC. Includes cabin, all meals, horseback riding & horse care, other activities, taxes. Auction ends Wednesday morning or purchase for $1650. Valid June 2-30.

US$2265 -- 3 Nt Family Horse Riding Pkg
Three Bars Ranch, Cranbrook, BC. Includes cabin, all meals, morning & afternoon horseback riding, other activities, airport transfers, taxes. Auction ends Wednesday morning, valid May 30 - July 3, Aug 22 - Sept 25.

US$2299 -- 4 Nt Family Horse Riding Pkg
Tod Mountain Ranch, Kamloops, BC. Includes cabins, all meals, horseback riding, horse care, taxes. Not an auction, valid to June 30, Sept 13 - Oct 31.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Incredible International Airfare Sales

US$483 R/T -- New Zealand Last-Minute from LAX, Inc Tax!!!
Depart May 21 - 30, return May 28 - June 6. Purchase before May 14th.

$995 R/T -- Africa from YVR, Inc Tax, $1000 Savings!!!
Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia from YVR. Sept. 10 - Dec. 10, book by May 17.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Weekly Roundup - May 12

$135pp -- Suite at Top Whistler Resort w/Breakfast & Golf
Westin Resort, midweek, or $169pp weekends.

$309 R/T -- Honolulu from YVR
$444 w/ tax. June 7-14.

$497 -- Puerto Vallarta 1 Week 4* All-inclusive Getaway
$769 w/tax. May 29.

$722 R/T -- London from YVR, Inc Tax
June 4-18 or 11-17.

$744 -- Saint Lucia, 1 Week Air + 3.5* Hotel
June 12-20. $980 w/tax.

US$863 -- Houseboat: 3-Day Rentals in California
Thru June 13.

US$999 -- Disney 10-Nt Mediterranean Cruise
Departs Barcelona Sept 8. +$122 tax.

US$1799 -- 6-Nt South Africa Tour & Safari, w/Air
Sept. 23 or Dec. 2. Inc air from NY, 4-5* hotels, safari, some meals, internal flights & guides.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tuesday Teasers

$2 -- $25 Restaurant Certificates, 80% OFF
US cities, good thru Dec 31, purchase by May 13.

$379 -- 8 Nt Anaheim Cruise & Stay, Outside, Quad
Air, 2 nts San Diego, 3 nts Anaheim, 3 nt cruise on Holland America & most transfers. Sept 19. +$223 tax.

US$529 -- 5 Nt Rome & Venice by Rail
August dates are cheapest, but not by much. $1199+ w/ air from NYC.

US$539 -- 8 Nts Canyon Explorer Tour
Self-drive tour from Las Vegas to Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, and others. Daily departures Apr 18 to Oct 16.

$549 -- Anaheim 8 Nt Cruise & Stay
Air, 3 nts Anaheim, 5 nt cruise on Norwegian & transfers. Departs Sept 19. 3rd/4th guest $299. +$303 tax.

US$589 -- 6 Nt London & Paris by Rail
August dates are cheapest, but not by much. $1149+ w/ air from NYC.

$981 R/T -- Sydney from YVR, Inc Tax
Select summer days (Australian winter).

US$1104 -- 5 Nt Glacier Cruise
Departs Anchorage with Cruise West June 14 - Aug 25. Inc excursions, taxes, gratuities, and flexible itineraries to maximize scenic and wildlife viewing.

US$1679 -- 16 Nt Med-to-Florida Cruise, Inc Air
From LAX, +$200 from Seattle. Cruise departs Rome Oct 18 on Holland America.

US$1949 -- 9 Nt Central Europe Private Tour
Upper-level hotels, private car w/ driver + guide, tailored sightseeing based on interests, baggage handling, 1st class rail between 3 cities.

US$2199/adult -- 5 Nt Moorea Family Vacation
Air from LAX, 5 nts w/ breakfast. Apr 1 – May 31, Nov 1 – Dec 10.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Monday Madness #2

$399 -- 7 Nt Punta Cana All-Inclusive, Last Minute
3.5* resort, departs YVR May 13. 5* resort @ $599!

$1099 -- 7 Nt 5* Sailing Cruises
Select Barbados, Mediterranean departures. All oceanview staterooms.

Monday Madness

$199 -- Okanagan Wine & Steam Train Tour, LEAVES FRIDAY
Last-minute, 50% off! Guided coach tour, 2 nights Summerland resort, Naramata wine tastings, Kettle Valley Railway w/ BBQ lunch. +$34 tax.

$849 -- Maui, Air + 7 Nts 1-BR Condo
May 27 - Jun 10.

$870 -- Europe from YVR, Inc Tax
$100 discount from Air Berlin applies to many destinations. Book by May 31, travel by Oct 31.

15% Off -- Unique Asia Tours
10 nt Malaysia tour $1169; Thailand hike-bike-raft $1179; 15 day Morocco $1269. Book by May 31.

$1399 -- Hawaii 14 Nt Cruise & Stay
Sail from Vancouver Sept 17 on Royal Caribbean.

US$1900 -- Week-long Costa Rica for 8, Inc Tax
Oceanfront villa with private pool. Valid thru Nov 27, auction ends Wednesday @ 10am.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Weekly Roundup - May 6

60% Off -- WestJet Seat Sale
Book by May 10, travel thru June 26. Toronto $370, Halifax $490, Calgary $180 before tax.

US$380 R/T -- Cancun from SEA, Inc Tax
Book by 9pm TONIGHT for travel thru Nov 17.

US$499 -- 7 Nt Alaska SB Cruise
Departs Anchorage May 29 on Princess.

US$689 -- 3 Nt Olympic Peninsula Summer Pkg, Inc Tax
Waterfront room w/ breakfast. Thru Aug 31 except holidays. Or $778 auction for 4 nts w/ wine, dinner, credit. Compare to hotel website prices for dates you want to travel, might be cheaper.

$751 R/T -- London from YVR, Inc Tax!
Non-stop flights. May 27 - June 3.

US$999 -- 10 Nt Disney Mediterranean Cruise
Aug 28 or Sept 8, R/T Barcelona. +$86 tax. With air, transfers, hotel: $2649 + $460 tax.

$949 R/T -- Cook Islands from YVR
Sept 5 - Oct 24.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Tuesday Teasers

FREE -- Cell Phone SIM Card, Phones $1/day
Country-specific or world-wide SIM cards for use in any unlocked GSM phone. Lower per-minute rates than with a SIM from Canada. Buy an unlocked phone from $39, rent for $1/day. SIMs cost $10 after May 31.

US$5 -- SeaWorld Child Admission
Normally $69, price for kids 3-9 thru the end of the year is now only $5 with a full-price adult. Valid at Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego.

US$555 -- Beijing, Air + 5 Nts
Air from SFO, 5 nts hotel, transfers, breakfasts. +$229 tax. Nov 1 - Mar 2.

$779 -- Paris, Air + 7 Nts
Air from YVR May 20.

US$785 -- BC Rockies Luxury Cabin Retreat
4 nts, non-peak, including breakfasts, sparkling wine, picnic, activities, taxes. Peak summer @ $1035.

$1399 -- Fiji 5 Nt Private Island Getaway incl. Air
Air from LA, includes breakfasts, airport transfers, jungle cruise, and free activities at the resort. July 12 - Nov 10. Book by May 7.