Weekly Roundup - Nov 6

Cruise Discounts and Extras
The first 500 to book a Royal Caribbean cruise this week for 2014/2015 will get at least $100 shipboard credit, and several more extras for booking higher cabin types.

$269 -- Whistler 5* Resort incl. Ski Passes, Reg. $534
Book by Nov 15. Some dates also include parking and 2-for-1 breakfast. The weekend of Dec 13/14 is a great deal - room price works out to only $101/nt! Note that the Four Seasons is 1 of only 2 Whistler hotels without kitchenette facilities in rooms. Tip: Compare these pkg prices to reg. room rates combined with EDGE card or multi-day advance-purchase ski tickets to make sure you get the best deal for your trip.

US$467 -- San Francisco Weekend Trip, Inc Tax
Flight from Bellingham, 4* hotel. Jan 24, 31, Feb 14.

$851 -- Kauai 7 Nt Vacation, Inc Tax
Air from YVR, 3* hotel departing Nov 20, 25, 27. Other date/hotel/price options avail.

$1070 -- 7 Nt 4* Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Vacation, Inc Tax
Dec 1 or 10. Book by Nov 7.

$1435 -- 7 Nt Riviera Maya 4.5* All-Inclusive Vacation, Inc Tax
Air from YVR Dec 2. $2000 resort credit.

$1949 -- India 7 Nt Tour + Safari Vacation, $550 Off
Air from YVR. Book by Nov 15. Several departures, cheapest: Apr 1, 15, May 6, Sep 9, 23.

Weekly Roundup - Aug 5

US$355 -- 7 Nt Northbound Alaska Cruise
Departs Vancouver Aug 31 on Princess.

US$623 -- Mumbai from YVR, Inc Tax!!!
Only 2 seats left, Feb 4 - 19 with 3 transfers in each direction, so not the best but at this price there isn't much room for complaints! Some other dates avail in the $1100 range.

$749 -- 11-Day Nepal Tour w/Rafting, Trek + Elephant Safari
Purchase voucher by Aug 8, depart on select fall dates.

$752 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, Roundtrip, Inc Tax
Departs Vancouver Sep 1 on Celebrity. +$50 Sep 8.

$1340 -- 7 Nt 5* Cancun All-Inclusive, Inc Tax
Sep 1, 8, 15. $1500/room resort credit.

Friday Follow-Up

$135 -- 3 Day Canoe Trip
Fully equiped canoe camping trip w/ food pack in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Purchase voucher by Feb 6, travel May 1 - Oct 15.

FREE -- Companion Flight w/ 2 Nt Marriott Stay
Stay 2+ nts at a participating US hotel, get a voucher for companion flight within the continental US plus $50/nt resort credit. Stay thru Feb. Read the fine print, there are bound to be restrictions.

$854 -- 9 Nt Anaheim and San Diego Cruise + Stay, Inc Tax
Air to LA, 3 nts Anaheim, 2 nts San Diego, 4 nt cruise on Holland America. Apr 10. Quad occupancy: $684pp. May 3 w/ 3 nts cruise: $824.

US$7499 -- Air + 17 Nt 6* Egypt to India Cruise
Sounds expensive, but includes airfare (worth $1900+), shore excursions, 6 nts pre- and post-cruise hotel nts (or save $1500 off total bill), $400 credit per couple, all beverages, and the largest standard staterooms at sea. Departs Luxor Nov 14 on Regent Seven Seas.

Weekly Roundup - Aug 3

$49 -- Niagara Falls Hotel w/ Vouchers
Includes two $10 dining vouchers. Purchase by Aug 9, stay midweek Aug/Sep or any day Oct-Apr. Max 5 vouchers per person.

-$100 -- Save $100 on Holiday Bookings
Book Christmas or New Years travel by Aug 31 to save $100.

FREE -- Hotels.com Sale: Free Night + Credit
Book a minimum stay at a participating property and get 1 nt free. Book by Aug 20, stay thru Dec 15.

US$179 -- 4 Nt 3.5* Bahamas Cruise
Several departures from Port Canaveral and Miami in Oct, Nov, Dec on Carnival and Norwegian. 4 nt Caribbean cruises start at $169.

US$199 -- 3 Nt Pacific Coastal Cruise
Departs Vancouver Sep 20 on Carnival to LA.

US$206 R/T -- Orlando from SEA
Limited availability thru Mar 9, 2012.

US$229 -- 5 Nt 4* Bahamas Cruise
Departs Miami Dec 12 on Carnival.

US$242 -- 5 Nt Mediterranean Cruise
Departs Venice Nov 19 on Costa.

US$369 -- 7 Nt 4.5* Caribbean Cruise
Departs Miami Nov 27 on Carnival.

US$387 -- 7 Nt Mediterranean Cruise
Departs Venice Nov 5 on Costa to Greece. Or depart Rome to France and Spain.

$399 -- 6 Nt Luxury Puerto Vallarta Resort Villa, Save 80%
Incredible savings, but the terms are tricky. 1 ticket gets 1 room in a 3BR villa, and the 2 other rooms might be rented to others. 6 adults can buy 3 tickets and book the whole 3 BR villa. Adults must be 28+, kids 12 + under. Purchase by Aug 9, stay thru Feb 2013.

US$572 R/T -- Iceland from SEA, Inc Tax
Fall, winter travel.

US$899 -- 14 Nt Cruise, Egypt to India
Departs Luxor Nov 14 on Voyages of Discovery (650-passenger ship).

$1009 -- 5 Nt Disney Pacific Cruise, Balcony Cabin
Departs Vancouver Sep 20 to LA.

US$1039 -- 5 Nt AirCruise Vacation by Private Jet
Includes private jet flights, hotels, attractions, meals, ground transportation. Route: New York, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Hershey, Amish Country, Mount Vernon, Washington D.C. Purchase voucher by Aug 6, travel by Sep 30.

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Weekly Roundup - Feb 19

US$59 -- 1 Nt Pacific Coastal Cruise
Vancouver to Seattle May 2, 8, 13, 14 on Holland America.

$89pp/n - Ski, Stay, & Soak at Radium Hot Springs
Hotel, ski pass ($74 value), and hot springs pass ($10 value). Price depends on chosen hotel.

$116 R/T -- Las Vegas from YVR
$218 w/ tax. Apr 22-29.

$139 -- Vancouver 4-Diamond Waterfront Hotel
Pan Pacific Hotel, select Mar/Apr dates.

US$179 -- 3 Nt Pacific Coastal Cruise
Depart LA for Vancouver April 29 on Holland America.

$199pp -- 2 Nt Okanagan Resort w/ $200 credit!
2 nts @ Watermark Beach Resort w/ continental breakfast daily. Valid thru April 30.

$323 R/T -- Orlando from YVR, Last Minute
Via Minneapolis, Feb 25 - Mar 4. +$109 tax.

$399 -- 5 Nt Las Vegas Cruise & Stay, Reduced!
Air from YVR, 2 nts Las Vegas, 3 nt cruise on Holland America. Apr 27. +$190 tax. Book by Feb 24.

US$399 -- 7 Nt Caribbean Cruise
Depart Miami May 3 on Celebrity.

US$599 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, Roundtrip
Sept 5 on Celebrity.

$729 -- Last Minute Jamaica All-Inclusive Vacation
Feb 26, 4* resort.

$819 -- Hawaii Air + 7 Nt 4* Vacation, Inc Tax!
Depart Feb 23.

US$1135 -- 15 Day Classic Rajasthan Tour
Departures thru June 2011. Land-only.

$1200pp -- China 5 Nt Escorted Tour Package incl. Air!
April 8-14. +$470 tax + visa fee.

US$1739 -- 16 Day South Pacific Highlights Tour
Departures throughout 2010. Land-only.

US$1899 -- 10-Day Spanish Salsa Tour
Land-only, companion flies for $99. June 12 - Aug 13.

$1799 -- Greece 7 Nt Cruise & Stay Pkg w/Air
June 18. $2329 w/tax.

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Weekly Roundup - Jan 14

US$45 -- Arizona: Sedona Studio Suite, 50% OFF
Thru Feb 11. Book by Jan 18.

US$99 -- Kauai Beachfront Resort w/Upgrade
Thru March, including spring break. Book by Jan 15.

$149 -- Tofino Storm Watching Resort
Oceanfront suite @ Pacific Sands, 2 nt minimum thru March 11.

$169 -- Tofino Storm Watching Resort
3rd nt free @ Long Beach Lodge, free dinner, daily breakfast thru Mar 31.

US$384 -- 7 day 5* Mexico Cruise
$437 w/tax. Depart Los Angeles Feb 27 on Princess.

US$634 -- 7 night 4.5* Europe Cruise
Depart Barcelona March 26 on Costa. $674 w/tax.

US$999 -- India: Upscale Pkg w/Tours, Elephant Ride & Air
Air from NY. Mar - Sept.

$1198 -- Autralia from YVR, w/ Stopover
Valid Feb 7 - June8 and July 24 - Sept 21. Book by Jan 27.

All-Inclusive Cruises and Tours

Incredible deals on super-all-inclusive river cruise vacations - these trips include most shore excursions, informative hosts, drinks with dinner, and most include staterooms with a view.

FREE -- Companion Air & River Cruises This Fall!!!
Companion flies and cruises for free when paid by Sept 30! 12-day China tours from US$3399, 8-13-day European trips from $2299.

FREE -- Fall River Cruise & Air Discount!!!
Companion cruises free & save $800/couple off airfare when paid by Sept 30! 9-12-day Egypt cruises from US$5595, European tours from $2399.

FREE -- 11 Day Companion Africa Lion Safari!!!
Companion travels for free! Land price from US$6545, departing Nov & Dec.

FREE -- Airfare to 15-Day Europe River Cruise
Departs Amsterdam on March 8, from US$3795.

FREE -- Air & 2010 Ocean-bound Cruises!
Ultra-luxe Regent ocean cruises at 2-for-1 fares, free airfare, free shore excursions, and an extra $1000 off per person when booked by Sept 30!!! Still not cheap but only shopping is extra. All ocean-view suites, rates range from US$330 - $480/nt on many sailings, with others much higher. 2009 also on sale, plus extra-low fares for 3rd & 4th passengers.

$1839+ -- Fall European River Cruises
Save $1000pp when booked by Sept 29.

US$1955 -- 15-Day Food Lovers India Tour
Small-group adventure with Intrepid Travel. Departures from Oct 2 to Mar 19.

Weekly Roundup - Aug 5

$799 -- Maui 1 Week Vacation
Air + 7 nt in a 2.5* 1 BR condo. +$140 for 3.5*. Sept 1 - Dec 8. Book TODAY.

$278 R/T -- Cabo San Lucas from YVR
Another unadvertised WestJet price. BOOK TODAY (11PM PST)! Chances are any route you want is lower than advertised today!

60% Off -- Hawaii Villa w/ 5 Nt Stay
Stay 5+ nts and get 60% off a 1 or 2 BR villa on the big island of Hawaii, from US$63/nt! Travel thru Nov 5.

75% Off -- Orlando Villas from US$49
Travel Aug 23 - Nov 20. $49 for 1 BR, $79 for 2 BR villas.

US$49+ -- United Fly, Stay, Save
Book sale flights on United such as YVR to Portland for $158 R/T, SEA to Puerto Vallarta for $238 R/T, or LA to Sydney for $550 R/T, and get 20% off any Starwood hotel (Westin, Sheraton, W). Book by Aug 7, travel thru Nov 18.

US$49+ -- Seattle Airfare Sale
To San Francisco... $69 each way. LA... $69. NY... $109. Valid Sept 14 - Dec 16, book by Aug 14.

US$69 O/W -- Vegas, OC, or San Diego from SEA
Virgin America sale ends Aug 11 for travel thru Nov 18.

$79 -- Redesigned Hotel in New Westminster
If your visitors don't like your old futon, send them to the cool Inn At The Quay in New West. Sale pricing thru Nov 30, book by Aug 15.

$100 -- Take a Companion to Victoria
$100 for two people each way on Pacific Coastal Airlines thru Sept 20. +~$30pp tax. Inquire for hotel and/or car add-ons. Air Canada's sale fare is $72pp O/W.

$299 R/T -- Paris from YVR
Depart Sept 13, return Sept 21

US$379 -- 7 Nt Mexico Cruise
New Carnival ship! Depart LA Jan 17 or 31 for cheapest price. Other Carnival sailings on sale from $159 for 3 nts.

US$399 -- 7 Nt Mexico Cruise + Credit
Book by Aug 7 for this cruise departing LA on Royal Caribbean on Sept 6 or Dec 6 or 13. All Royal Caribbean cruises thru 2011 are on sale, but fall 2009 sailings get extra onboard credits.

$399 -- Anaheim Cruise & Stay
3 nt cruise, 2 nts Anaheim, return air. Depart Sept 23 on Princess.

US$550 -- Maui 3-Nt Vacation from SEA, Inc Tax!
Same pkg from Vancouver is $870, from Bellingham is $760. 7 nts from SEA is $910, inc tax. Depart btwn Aug 29 and Sept 2. Honolulu also offered.

US$599 -- 7 Nt Greece, Turkey, Croatia Cruise
$714 w/ tax. Departs Venice on Oct 24 on Royal Caribbean.

$599 -- Riviera Maya 1 Week All-Inclusive
4* beachfront resort, departs Aug 29.

US$653 R/T -- Hanoi from SEA, Inc Tax
Fall travel.

US$653 R/T -- Ho Chi Minh City from SEA, Inc Tax
Fall travel.

US$678pp -- Ireland Air + 6 Day Car, Inc Tax
Depart from Seattle between Dec 1 and Jan 31. Add hotel for $55pp/nt. Price from Boston is $199pp before tax.

$882 -- Sao Paulo from YVR, Inc Tax
Travel Mon-Wed, Sept 14 thru Oct.

US$999 -- 7 Nt Paris R/T River Cruise
Luxury river cruise with shore excursions included. Docks for 3 nts in Paris so you can experience the city without the expensive hotels and meals.

US$999 -- Upscale India Vacation w/ Air from NY
Visit Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and ride an elephant. Incl air from NY. Departs Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, or 28.

$1199 -- Christmas Air + Mexico Cruise
Air + 7 nts cruise on Carnival departs Vancouver Dec 20. +$263 tax. 3rd/4th guest $949.

$1399 -- Christmas Air + Caribbean Cruise
Air + 7 nts cruise on Carnival departs Vancouver Dec 19. +$239 tax. 3rd/4th guest $1199.

Amazing Worldwide Fare Sales

US$720 -- Australia As Cheap As Europe!!!
Australia from SEA, INCLUDING TAX! Available thru mid-December, prices fluctuate for each departure day. (For inspiration, see my photos of Australia and New Zealand in the slideshow on the left.)

US$579-$879 -- Singapore Airlines Flight Sale, INCL TAX!
Book by June 28 for travel July 1 - Nov 30. Asia, Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and Australia from LA/San Fran for well under $1000 on the world's top airline. Add in even a $300 ticket from Vancouver and you've still got GREAT fares. Tokyo is cheap from Vancouver right now, so look at destinations such as Bangkok, Manila, India, and Australia (especially Perth!) for the biggest savings.

Tuesday Teasers

$679 -- Mazatlan, Air + 7 Nights, incl tax
European plan (not all-inclusive) 4.5* beachfront resort. Departs May 10, 17, 24 & 31.

US$403 -- New York from YVR, incl tax
Non-stop flights into and out of Newark. April 7-13. Possibly other dates as well.

$529 -- Alaska Cruise RT Vancouver
Departs Sept 9 on Carnival. Includes port fees, but taxes are extra.

$698 -- Honolulu, Air + 7 Nights
Apr 22-29 in a 3* hotel.

$699 -- Bangkok from YVR
Taxes ~$590, making this total $1289 for departures between March 24 and April 10. I think this is still a decent price, but you be the judge.

$799 -- Mayan Riviera 5* All-Inclusive
Air and 7 nights, departs March 28. Taxes ~$260.

$1049 -- Delhi from YVR
Again, I think this is a decent price, but taxes are additional. Valid Apr 22 - May 5.

Friday Follow-Up

$1236 -- Mumbai from SEA, incl tax
I haven't been following fares to Mumbai, but this does seem to be a good price. It's good for departure between Aug 21 and Sept 30. Purchase by July 31.

Bargain -- September in China
According to travel industry watchers, September is shaping up as the best possible time in years to visit China -- that's how bad the post-Olympics slump is predicted to be.

Asia & Africa Unique Tastes and Experiences

Travel Best Bets lists several "teaser" trips to Africa and Asia that visit several cities in 1 or 2 weeks with an English-speaking guide. All transfers, some meals, and some sightseeing is included. The ones I list here don't include airfare, but others on the website do.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO from $839
Departs: February 2 - July 5
14 Day Itinerary: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Tineghir, Todgha Gorges, Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Imlil, Aremd, Essaouira, Marrakesh

EGYPTIAN JOURNEY from $789
Departs: February 10 - June 29
15 Day Itinerary: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, Dahab, Mt Sinai, Cairo

ESSENTIAL INDIA from $699
Departs: March 1, 15, September 27
15 Day Itinerary: Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Varanasi

CHINA EXPRESS from $699
Departs: February 26 - July 13
9 Day Itinerary: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

CLASSIC VIETNAM from $699
Departs: March 1 - September 20
10 Day Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hoi An, Hui, Halong Bay, Hanoi


Caribbean Values
Air & 7 nights in a beachfront all-inclusive resort

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
Departs Feb 23 @ $999 (Sunset Jamaica Grande; 4.5-star)

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
Departs February 29, March 7 @ $749 (Hola; 4-star)
Departs Mar 29 - Apr 26 @ $799 (Palladium Vallarta)