Weekly Roundup - Dec 1

WIN -- Small Group Alaska Tour w/ Flights
Enter by Dec 10.

$102 -- 4* Milan Hotel w/ Breakfast
Thru Feb 27, book by Dec 14.

US$109 -- Alaska Winter Resort
Book by Dec 7, stay thru Apr.

$122 -- 4* Florence Hotel w/ Breakfast
Thru Apr 5, book by Dec 13.

US$209+ -- $100 Gift Card at Seattle Sheraton
Stay thru Jan 3 (book rate code MACYSH) and get a $100 Macy's gift card for each nt.

$249 -- 2 Nt Sunshine Coast Getaway
B+B stay with two $50 spa credits. Purchase voucher by Dec 2, stay thru Apr, +$50 weekend nts.

$373 R/T -- Honolulu from YVR
Feb 6 - 13. +$107 tax.

$446 R/T -- Jamaica for the Holidays from YVR, Inc Tax
Dec 19 - 26 or 26 - Jan 2. Air only. Book by Dec 7.

$499 -- 4 Day Midweek Houseboat Rental or $1000 Credit
Purchase voucher by Dec 6. Use for a 4 day rental of the Mirage 40 from May 1-17, or as a $1000 credit toward any houseboat rental thru Nov 2012.

$695 -- 8 Nt Cuba 5* All-Inclusive Vacation
Air from YVR Jan 10, +$20 Jan 31 or Feb 7. $971 w/ tax.

$811 -- 7 Nt 4.5* Varadero All-Inclusive Vacation
Air from YVR Jan 14. Book by Dec 9. +$265 tax.

$1299 -- 12 Nt Bali Vacation
Air from YVR, hotel, sightseeing tours. Jan 9 - May 28. +$353 tax.

Tuesday Teasers

US$155+ -- Jordan Spa Resort
Thru August, book by Jan 31.

US$175 -- Treehouse Retreat in Nicaragua
Penthouse suite in rainforest, some with private plunge pool. Private beach, wellness programs. Thru Dec, book by Jan 31.

$199 R/T -- Montego Bay from YVR, Inc Tax!
Sample date: Feb 1-8.

US$598 -- California 5 Nt Road Trip
Car rental, hotels in Monterey and Sonoma w/ breakfast + parking. Oct 23 or 30 for best price, other dates starting May 8.

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Weekly Roundup - Jan 19

$59 -- Myrtle Beach: 3 Nts at Oceanfront Resort
Thru Feb, book by Jan 28.

$159 -- Suite at Niagara Indoor Waterpark Resort
Includes 4 waterpark passes. Book by Jan 21 @ 11am EST, stay thru April.

$184 R/T -- Montego Bay from YVR
+$90 tax. Jan 21 or 28.

$630 R/T -- Paris or London from YVR
Depart thru May 6, book by Jan 27. ~$400 tax. Copenhagen, Geneva, Zurich $654.

$689 -- Mediterranean 7 Nt Cruise w/Credit on New Ship
Departs Barcelona Oct 2 on Norwegian. Book by Jan 29. +$10 May 29, Jun 5 or 12, Sept 25.

$859+ -- Asia: Fare Sale from B.C. Half Off
Feb. 15 - May 24; Sept. 4 - Nov. 11. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bali, Bangkok...

$2477 -- South Pacific 18-nt. Cruise w/Air, Credit
Air from LA. Departs Honolulu Nov 11 on Celebrity. +$200 tax. Only 100 cabins available.

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Weekly Roundup - Jan 13

$119 -- Toronto Waterfront Hotel, 55% Off
Select dates thru Mar 27. Book by Jan 21.

$250 -- 2 Nt San Juan Island Seaside Retreat
Thru Apr 16, purchase voucher by Jan 18.

$345 -- Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Vacation, Save $200
Jan 24. $635 w/ tax.

$414 -- Jamaica 7 Nt Vacation from Vancouver, Save $500
Jan 28. $505 w/ tax. Air, hotel, and breakfasts.

US$949 -- 12 Nt 4* Hawaiian Cruise
Departs Ensenada Apr 10 on Carnival. 1,010 w/tax.

$1055 R/T -- Amsterdam from YVR, Inc Tax
Late spring and early fall flights. Book by Feb 9.

FREE -- Airfare to Western Australia
*For the first 200 travelers who book an international Qantas flight to Australia.

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Weekly Roundup - Feb 24

$10.50 -- Victoria: Be a Tourist
Get free and discounted admissions and prices at numerous Victoria businesses from Mar 3 - 7. Enter to win the Air Canada grand prize.

$64 -- Cirque du Soleil at Disney World (Reg. $91)
Tues-Thur shows thru March 27.

$69+ -- Upscale Sol Melia Resorts Worldwide, Half OFF
Thru Aug. Cheapest properties in Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico City. Book by Mar 7.

$149 -- River Rock Casino Resort w/Breakfast
March thru May, including Saturday nights (reg $299). Upgrade for another $50 and get a $50 resort credit!

$229 -- Las Vegas 3-Nt Midweek Vacation
Stay at 4.5* Caesar's Palace Apr 4-8. $338 w/tax.

$278 R/T -- Hawaii from YVR
+$100 tax. Apr 12-19.

$334 R/T -- Honolulu from SEA, Inc Tax
Mar - June.

$399 -- 7 Nt Alaska Cruise, R/T YVR
Sept 5 on Celebrity. +$400 tax. Or Sept 10 on Royal Caribbean, SEA to YVR.

$467 R/T -- Montego Bay from YVR, Incl. Tax
March 5.

$549 -- New England, Canada 9-Nt Fall Foliage Cruise
Depart NY Oct 1 on Norwegian, +$50 Sept. 11/21 for 10 nts.

$598 -- Mexico 4-Star All-Incl. Package, Save $400
March 10, 17, 24. $861 w/tax.

$599 -- 4 Nt Cabo Luxury Villa, Save $1300
Sunday arrivals thru May. Up to 2 adults + 2 children. Tax incl.

US$649 -- 8 Nt Spain to Norway Cruise
$806 w/ tax. Depart Lisbon Apr 19 on Royal Caribbean.

$699 -- Hawaii Air & Hotel, Save $200
Air from YVR + 7 nt Honolulu hotel. March 22. +$132 tax.

$759 -- Kona, Hawaii 1 Week Vacation
Air + 7 nt oceanfront resort. $901 w/tax. Apr 8.

$1199 -- Ecuador 7-Nt Vacation, Save $400
Amazon tour, meals, air from Miami, top-rated hotels. Aug 9 or Sept 6.

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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 - Feb 12

US$399 -- Caribbean 7-Nt Cruise this March
Depart Ft Lauderdale Mar 13 on MSC. Kids $199. Other dates, too.

US$449 -- 7 night 5* Alaskan Spring Cruise
Northbound on Celebrity on May 14. $601 w/tax.

US$451 R/T -- Lima from LAX
LAX to Santiago, Chile $699. Tax $60-112. Mar 1 - June 14.

$459 -- 5 Nt Las Vegas Cruise & Stay
Air from YVR, 2 nt hotel, 3 nt cruise on Holland America. +$210 tax. Apr 27.

$489 -- 6 Nt Anaheim Cruise & Stay
Air from YVR, 3 nts hotel, 3 nt cruise on Princess. May 11. +$220 tax.

$739 -- 9 Nt Anaheim & San Diego Cruise & Stay
Air from YVR, 3 nts Anaheim, 2 nts San Diego, 4 nt cruise on Holland America. Apr 29. +$280 tax.

$867 -- Jamaica ‘Hedonism III’ Vacation
+$266 tax. Depart Feb 26.

$1199 -- Qantas Aussie AirPass
Book by Mar 31. Includes 3 flights within Australia as well as R/T YVR.

$1399 -- 13 Nt Hawaii Cruise & Stay
Air from YVR, 3 nt hotel, 10 nt cruise on Royal Caribbean. Apr 24. +$398 tax.

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Weekly Roundup - Nov 19

$15 -- Travel Auction-Victoria, Vancouver, and Beyond
Minimum bids start at $15 for some activities. Accommodations, transportation, dining, and activity items are offered. Last auctions close Nov 22.

$40 -- Las Vegas 4* Hotel w/$100 Dining Credit
Select midweek stays thru Dec, including Dec 27&28.

US$46 -- Vegas Strip: Monte Carlo Resort
Midweek; weekends = $66. Includes $25 food credit. Thru Jan 31, book by Dec 2.

$172 -- Barcelona: Ideally Located 5* Hotel, Save $100
Dec. 3 - Jan. 31 except New Year's. Book by Dec 10.

$205pp -- Toronto Maple Leafs VIP Experience
Can't get good Canucks tickets? How about a VIP suite at a Leafs game while you're in Toronto, with a bonus Raptors ticket as well? 5 games to choose from.

US$625 R/T -- Dublin from SEA, Inc Tax
Priced for Dec 12-16, extends into Mar 2010. Book by Nov 23.

$647 -- Jamaica 3.5* 1 Week All-Inclusive Vacation
$907 w/tax. Dec 4-12.

US$699 -- Caribbean 7-Nt Cruise on New Ship incl. Credit
Feb. 14, March 14 and April 11 from Ft Lauderdale on Celebrity Solstice.

$747 -- Cuba 1 Week 4.5* All-Inclusive, Save $500
Nov 30, Dec 7. +$200 tax.

US$450 -- Hawaii: 3-Nt Air + Hotel
With the $50 Companion Fare offer it's only $279 from LA, or $450pp from Seattle. Select dates Dec 1-16. Extendable past 3 nts.

$999 -- Cruise the Danube River for 6 Nts, Save $1000
April 15, 21. Book by Dec 2.

US$1434 -- Disneyland Family 5-Nt Pkg, Save $612
Jan 5 - Apr 29. 5 nts Disney hotel + 5-day Park Hopper passes.

Friday Fun

US$474 R/T -- Iceland from SEA, Inc Tax!
Perfect timing for Northern Lights, not so much for viewing landscapes. Nov thru Feb, non-stop flights.

FREE -- Free Day At Disney
Give a day of volunteer service and get a free day of admission to either Disneyland or Disney World. Begins Jan 1, and volunteering in Canada counts.

75% Off -- Train Travel Across Canada
Between any pair of cities on the route from Vancouver to Toronto, on the train that leaves Vancouver on Nov 17. Also valid westbound on trains departing Toronto on Nov 21 & 26. Discount on all classes of service. Book by Oct 6.

US$169 -- Jamaica 5-Diamond Resort, plus 4th Night FREE
A Ritz-Carlton stay at a reasonable price - only $127/nt including the free nt. Not bad. Just remember the pricey $38/nt resort fee. Select Oct/Nov dates.

$1499 -- Turkey 13-Nt Tour w/ Luxury Hotels & Air
Nov-Mar. Air from NY, guides & tours, hotels, transport, many meals.

FREE -- British Airways Companion Flight
Book & fly by Jan 28, then book a trip in 2010 and your companion flies free on that second flight. The second flight can be in any class of service, so you could experience first class at half price if you choose. Compare prices, as this is a lot of work and may not save you much money.

Weekly Roundup - July 16

US$65pp/nt -- Jamaica All-Incl Resort, 50% Off + Kids Free
Book by July 16 for stays Aug 23 thru Dec 22.

$398 R/T -- Toronto from YVR
Travel thru Oct, purchase by Friday. Better than the recent "sale" fares.

$656 R/T -- Sao Paulo, Brazil from YVR
$940 incl tax. Purchased by July 23 for travel thru Dec 11.

US$42-92 -- Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, 40% Off
Thru October.

$56pp/nt -- Grand Re-Opening: Playa del Carmen All-Incl
Book by Aug 5 for stays thru Oct. Incl tax, gratuities, and 2 kids per room.

50% Off -- W, Westin, Sheraton Hotels
Book by July 20 for travel July 16-Oct 12. Some hotels are offered at better deals than others.

$247 -- Las Vegas, Air + 2 Nts
Includes free bottle of alcohol each night. Departs Tuesdays thru Aug 11.

$312 -- 6 Nt Pacific Coastal Cruise
Taxes ~$116. Departs Vancouver on Sept 20 on Norwegian.

$389 -- 7 Nt Western Caribbean Cruise
+~$240 tax. $50pp shipboard credit + bottle of wine. Departs Jan 10 or 24 from Miami on Carnival.

$398 R/T -- Honolulu from YVR
Sept 8 - Dec 16.

$430 R/T -- Kauai, Hawaii from YVR
Sept 8 - Dec 16.

US$471 - 5 Nt Northern Europe Cruise
Explore Denmark and Norway by ship, either as a short vacation or along with some land time. August departures from Copenhagen on Royal Caribbean.

$529 -- 9 Nt Cruise and Vegas Stay
Air, 6 nt cruise from Vancouver, 3 nts in Vegas, transfer. Depart Vancouver Sept 20 on Norwegian. Includes stay at Riviera in Vegas, Luxor +$100, Venetian +$200. +$318 tax.

$549 -- 6 Nt Cuise and Vegas Stay
Air, 3 nt cruise from Vancouver, 3 nts in Vegas, transfer. Depart Vancouver Sept 26 on Holland America, stay at Excaliber or Flamingo. +$95 Planet Hollywood. +$180 tax.

$569 -- 6 Nt Cuise and Vegas Stay
Air, 3 nt cruise from Vancouver, 3 nts in Vegas, transfer. Depart Vancouver Sept 23 on Princess, stay at Excaliber or Flamingo. +$100 Planet Hollywood. +$180 tax.

$619 R/T -- Barcelona from YVR
$978 w/ tax. Aug 14-22.

US$699 -- 7 Nt 4.5* Mediterranean Cruise
$794 w/ tax. Depart Barcelona on Oct 3 on Celebrity.

$747 -- 5* Puerto Vallarta All-Incl Vacation
Departs Sept 13. $1010 w/ tax.

$847 -- 5* Los Cabos All-Incl Vacation
Sept 5-12. $1110 w/ tax.

US$999 -- 8 Day Vietnam Vacation
Air from LA, 4+* hotels, sightseeing. Departs Sept 24 and Oct 22, extra for other dates. Book by July 29.

US$999 -- Hawaii 12 Nt Cruise, R/T Vancouver
Sept 16-28.

Weekly Roundup - Dec 31

Sorry for such a long post this week. There are so many deals out there, especially for January, so hopefully everyone finds something they like.

US$29+ -- Las Vegas Hotel Deals
3 and 4 star hotel offers.

US$49+ -- Weekend Hotel Deals at La Quinta
Hotels across the US and in BC offer deals on weekend stays. I even found a property near Disney World with a rate of $33 that includes parking and internet!

$59 & up -- Last-Minute Deals & Ideas for 'Dead Week'
Jan 5-11. Deals of note... $89 at Le Soleil Vancouver, $139 in Manhattan, many more across the US and some in Mexico.

$79 O/W -- Las Vegas from YVR
If you prefer to fly out of Vancouver rather than crossing the border, this is the best rate WestJet has ever offered. Select dates thru Feb 17.

US$79.99 -- Las Vegas 4-Diamond Strip Hotel, 60% Off
Select weekdays thru April.

US$85 -- San Francisco Downtown Hotel w/ Breakfast
Rooms at the King George Hotel are regularly $139. This rate is valid thru Mar.

US$99 -- Oceanview Hotel in Venice Beach, California
Enjoy a California beach & city break, with Santa Monica and Beverly Hills nearby. Valid thru Feb.

US$99 -- Jamaica: Suite at New All-Inclusive 4* Resort
Valid thru Jan, +$20 Feb & Mar. Book by Jan 7. Incl. taxes and gratuities. Stay 6+ nts, get a $100 cash card.

$109 -- Victoria Golf & Spa Resort at 40% OFF
Valid at The Westin Bear Mountain resort thru Mar 31. Book by Jan 12.

US$109 -- Waikiki Sheraton incl. Weekends, Save 40%
Valid thru Apr, book by Jan 9.

US$110 -- Napa Hotel Near Wineries, 35% Off
Valid for Jan stays.

US$149 -- 2-bdrm Suite in Orlando + $50 credit
Family friendly Nickelodeon hotel with a bunk bed for the kids, waterslides, sports, and Nickelodeon characters. 1-bdrm suites w/o credit for $119. Valid until Feb 12.

$157 -- Luxurious Suite at Vegas Resort w/Breakfast & Credit
Planet Hollywood, midweek, Jan. 2-April 11.

US$205 R/T -- Orlando from SEA
Travel thru June 26.

$219 -- Whistler 4-Diamond Resort, Save $200+
Jan 4-8. All other dates thru Jan are also discounted.

US$279 -- 7 nt Bahamas Cruise, $50 credit
Jan 31. Or book an oceanview for $329 and pay with your VISA card to get an extra $100 shipboard credit. This is the lowest priced sailing, but many others are also available.

US$324 -- Oceanview on 7-Nt. Bahamas Cruise w/$100 Credit
Applies to sailings in Jan, +$65 for Feb and Mar. Taxes +US$92.

US$499 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises, Plus Credit
7 nt sailings on exciting ships to Mexico and the Caribbean. Alaska cruises from Vancouver start at $599.

US$519+ -- Morocco from 20+ Cities (R/T), incl. Taxes
$1018 from Seattle, or cheaper if you can find your own connecting flight to cheaper departure points for less than $500.

US$518 R/T -- London from SEA, incl tax
1+ stops on Continental.

US$615 R/T -- London from SEA, incl tax
Non-stop on British Airways.

15% Off -- South America Flights
LAN Airlines flights from San Francisco, LA, NY, and Miami are on sale. Compare prices to see if it's a savings over a single booking from Vancouver. Must be purchased by Dec 31!

$999 -- Beijing Super Deal
Air, 6nts hotel, some meals, sightseeing tours. Departs February 6 or 27. Taxes +$450. Book by Dec 31.

$1119 -- Disney World 7-Day Family Vacation incl. Passes
Valid thru June 27. Stay in Feb/Mar and get a $200 Disney Gift Card. Book by Jan 24. Air extra.

US$1199 -- 4-star Fiji trip: air + 5-nt. stay
Book by Dec 31! Valid for Feb/Mar travel from LA, other cities at additional cost.

$1199 -- Hawaii 10 nt Cruise
Air, 1 night Honolulu and 10 night cruise back to Vancouver.
Depart Vancouver April 27, cruise on Royal Caribbean. Taxes +$398.

50% OFf -- Second Guest at Club Med
Between Feb 14 & Oct 30 at locations from Florida to Bora Bora.

$1369 -- Italy Weeklong Spring Vacation, Plus $200 Credit
Spend a week in Rome, including air from Vancouver. Depart Fridays between May 29 and June 19. Taxes +$302-$367.

US$2000 OFF! -- Viking River Cruises
Select river cruises in Asia and Europe are being offered with 1 of 4 current offers: airfare to China from $199, up to $1000 off per couple, up to $1800 off per couple, or up to $2800 off per couple for past passengers of an ocean cruise. All offers must be booked by Feb 28.

Deals -- CruCon Sail-a-bration
If you're looking for cruise deals, sign up for CruCon's weekly email before Jan 4. For the month of January, which is the biggest month for cruise sales, they will have weekly sales that will only be available to email subscribers.

Weekly Roundup - Nov 19

Early-Bird Deals

FREE -- Grandparents Stay Free w/ Free Upgrade in Jamaica
Rates for Jan-Mar regularly start at $300 per adult per night for this family-focused resort. But if you book by Nov 30 you can save $500/adult on a 7-nt stay PLUS bring the grandparents for FREE and get a room upgrade to make room for them! The upgrade itself is worth $100+. Kids 6-15 cost $50/nt and they get a dedicated Vacation Nanny.

US$40 -- Crazy Low Rates for Cabo
Newly-renovated hotel in central Los Cabos. Valid thru Feb 18. Upgrade for as little as $8!

US$89 -- Super Inclusive Breezes Resorts
Travel now-Dec 22 in Bahamas & Jamaica.

US$89 -- Nickelodeon Water Park Resort in Orlando
Now-Dec 25 for a family suite.

40% Off -- Waikiki Condo, for a Whole Year
US$89/nt for a studio condo a mere half block from Waikiki Beach.

US$313 RT -- Hawaii Sale Extended
Kona or Mauii from SEA thru Dec 17. Book by Nov 20.

$250 OFF -- Hawaii Packages of 5+ Nights
Book by Nov 20; travel by Feb 15.

Monday Madness

$200 Off - Air Transat airfare and packages
From all Canadian gateways, for travel between Nov. 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009. $100 off for travel between June 1 to Oct. 31, 2009. Prices shown on website include rebate.

40% Off - Sandals Resorts, plus air credit & 6% cash back
Sandals is offering several valuable discounts that can all be combined in the same booking. Plus, if you shop via Great Canadian Rebates before 9pm on Sunday, you can get back 6% of your vacation cost! Sandals resorts are never cheap, but all these deals bring the cost down to a very competitive level for a super all-inclusive vacation.

Weekly Roundup - Sept 11

No specific airfare deals for North America this week, but there are some sales on so check them out if you're thinking of flying anywhere. Here are some oddball offers I discovered...

$1299 -- Croatia & Slovenia 9-Night Package w/Air, Save $900
Package includes air from NY or Boston, other cities available, all accommodations, transfers, sightseeing, guide, fuel surcharges, and some meals. Travel Nov. 20, 27 or March 8 for best prices, slightly more Oct-Mar.

$59 -- Weekends at Fort Lauderdale Westin
A great deal for a pre- or post-cruise stay at a nice hotel.Book by Sept 19.

$179 -- Jamaica: Jacuzzi Suite, All-Inclusive, 45% Off
Ranked among top 25 Caribbean resorts, get a 1BR jacuzzi suite for only $179pp/nt at this super all-inclusive resort. Unlimited golf, scuba, snorkeling and other watersports. Includes tax & gratuities. Book by Sept 20 for stays in Nov, or +$39 for Oct.

$180 for TWO -- Safari Tent Special at Ruby Lake Resort
Located on the Sunshine Coast. Package includes one night in a Safari Tent in the rainforest, a breakfast basket, a three course dinner and day of canoe rental (value of $60). Valid until Oct 1.

$901 -- Istanbul from SEA, incl taxes
Available from late Oct.

$35+ -- Canucks ticket w/ Fan Pak
And if you're staying in town, get a 4-pack of discounted Canucks tickets to the pre-season game against Edmonton on Sep 23, with bonus Fan Pak.

No Zoom, Ya Mon

Here's hoping that none of you have upcoming flights booked on Zoom airlines, because they stopped flying today.

On the other hand, some travel auctions to Jamaica and California caught my eye today. These offer potentially GREAT values on posh retreats. Most auctions have date restrictions, so always try to confirm resort availability before you place a bid if your travel dates aren't flexible.

$3115 -- Your Own Personal Cook and Butler in a Private Jamaican Villa - for up to 8 Guests
7 nights in an oceanfront 4-BR villa with pool. Auction start price: $3115!, closes Sept 2 13:00.

$1990 -- Jamaican Seaside Getaway - 70% off for up to 8 Guests
7 nights in a private beachfront villa with pool plus a staff of five including a personal cook. Guest privileges at Round Hill Resort & Beach Club, a Conde Nast Traveler Gold List winner. Auction start price: $1990, closes Aug 29 14:00.

Mystery Auction - Horseback Riding in California
If horseback riding is your thing, you might want to go for the current mystery auction (according to the message boards, the lodge is in California). This auction closes Aug 29 11:00.

Weekly Roundup - Aug 27

$50 OW -- Toronto from YVR
Most likely you'll end up with $50 in one direction and $99 back, which will total around $350 with taxes. That's a great deal!

$99 RT -- LA from YVR

$99 RT -- Las Vegas from YVR

$106 RT -- Las Vegas from Bellingham

$175 -- 3-nt Vegas Package
Leave Vancouver Sept 11 or 18, or Sept 14 or 21 for 4 nts. +$10 in some cases, and $230 in taxes. BOOK BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

$363 RT -- Los Cabos from SEA, incl tax!

$119 -- Beachfront Okanagan Valley Resort at 50% OFF
Sept and Oct stays at a lakeside resort.

$100 -- Hawaii Oceanfront Resort on Kauai (Reg. $200)
Book by Sept 5 for stays thru Dec 23.

$99pp/nt -- Pre-Opening Jamaica All-Inclusive
Luxury all-inclusive at pre-opening special discount. Book by Aug 31 for stays thru Dec 23.

$1269 -- 7-City, 2-Week Turkey Vacation
Includes air from NY, slightly more for other departure cities. $659 land-only.

$1399 -- Beijing Post-Olympics Tour w/Air, Save $500
Post-Olympic discount, perhaps? Stay 6 nights in 5* accomodations, take 3 full day tours, plus air is from Vancouver or Victoria. Taxes are $300. Departures in Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar.

Weekly Roundup - July 24

$299 RT -- Paris from YVR
Sep 7 (Rtn: Sep 15), or Aug 31 (Rtn: Sep 8, 15) for $399

$349 RT -- London from YVR
Sep 16, 19 (Rtn: Sep 24, 27) or Sep 23, 26 (Rtn: Oct 1, 4)

$489 -- Anaheim Cruise & Stay, 5 nights
This is a great deal! Air, 3 nt cruise, and 2 nts hotel for under $100/day. Departs: September 28. Book by July 25. $200 port and tax.

$199 -- Sheraton Waikiki, 65% off!
Luxury right on the famous beach. Valid until Dec. 25.

$749 -- Honolulu, Air + 7 nights
Sep 8 - Dec 3. $749 3-star, $899 4-star.

$999 -- Maui, Air + 7 nights
Sep 4 - Dec 2, 3.5-star.

$99 -- 5-Diamond Scottsdale Resort incl. Credit
Catch the end of the hot season in the desert with a luxury 5 diamond resort stay at a nice discount. Travel thru Sept. 14

$1195 -- Rent a Houseboat for 3 Days, Save $500
Lake Powell is at its highest level in decades, making this a great time to explore via houseboat. Rent a 46-foot Voyager houseboat that can accommodate up to 12 people. Valid for Aug. 15 - Oct. 15.

$198pp/nt – Sandals Resort, plus $350 Credit
Fall season deals at all Sandals resorts, including this deal at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica. Book by July 31.

Weekly Roundup - July 9

$248 RT -- Deer Lake, NL from YVR
Get this amazing fare to Canada's east coast TODAY ONLY! Travel anytime this month, Monday to Thursday. This is cheaper even than stopping in Toronto!

$499 -- Upscale Mexico All-Inclusive 7-nt Vacations, Save $300
4.5* Palladium Vallarta Resort. Departs Vancouver Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Taxes are approximately $323 per person.

$89 OW -- San Francisco from Vancouver
Taxes are about $112 each way, making this a total of $400 RT, but for a summer flight it's not a bad price. It's definitely cheaper than most other airlines. Travel July 19 - September 30.

$299 RT -- Amsterdam from Vancouver
Fly to Amsterdam for a 2 or 3-week stay for just $299. That's $350 less than if you were to leave just two days later! Depart July 16 or 23; Return August 7. Taxes are $509.

$226+ -- California Vacation Package Sale
2- and 3-nt packages with air from Seattle start from an amazing $226pp INCL TAXES! Anaheim, LA, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose are all on sale. Travel in late August.

$79 -- 1-day cruise SEA-YVR
Take the bus or train to Seattle for a bit of shopping or exploring, then enjoy this overnight cruise back to Vancouver. Departs Sept 27.

$249 -- 3-day cruise YVR-LAX
Pacific Coastal fall cruise, departs Sept 28.

$59 OW -- New York from Toronto, through December
Travel thru Dec. 16, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures, other days $69 each way. Porter Airlines flies from the City Centre Airport in downtown Toronto, w/ FREE shuttle service to/from Union Station and an extra comfortable flight. Taxes are approximately $180 per roundtrip ticket. Must book by July 16.

$49-$79 OW -- Toronto to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax
Fly to Toronto City Centre and avoid the headaches at the larger airport.

$79 -- Suite at Beachfront Mexico Resort (All-Inclusive!)
Opening Summer Special at an all-suite all-inclusive resort. Includes all taxes and gratuities. Travel thru Nov. 10. Additional bonus available if booked by July 14.

$78 OW -- Bogota from Miami
Columbia is just starting to emerge from under the radar of most travellers, and if you can snag a cheap fare to the Miami area you could be an early trend-setter and enjoy the country with fewer crowds than there are bound to be in a few years. Taxes are $88 RT.

35% off -- 2-BR condos in Orlando, FL, from $119 including weekends
The 1,600-sq.-ft. villas sleep up to six and have stocked kitchens, while the resort has pools, hot tubs, activity rooms, a fitness center, and BBQs.
Valid on select dates, July 8-September 30. Book by July 22.

50% off -- Couples Resorts Jamaica
For a luxury couple's getaway, check out this deal by July 31 for travel thru Dec 25.

$899 -- Peru Tour Package
7-Day Packages to Peru with air from Miami and transfers from $899 (+ $295 taxes, other cities avail). Also includes 2.5 days worth of tours, stays in 3 different cities, all transfers between, and a few meals.

US$1499 -- Cruise from Burgundy to Provence, Save $500
Catch this early-bird sale ($500 off) on ALL 2009 European itineraries.
All taxes incl, except for USD70 fuel surcharge. This itinerary departs March 22; March 29 starts at +$500. Book by July 31.
Keep in mind, Viking's pricing includes many guided walking and motorcoach tours.

Weekly Roundup - July 2

$129 -- Rocky Mountain Resort at Half Off
Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, mid-way between Banff and Calgary. Available for stays in July.

$84 -- Canada from SEA On Sale
United has launched a Canada Summer Fare Sale that could be to your advantage if you're heading east this summer (thru Sept). If you leave from Seattle, you could find substantial savings via this deal to Toronto or even Halifax.

$165 -- California from SEA
Virgin America flights thru Nov 19. Book by July 8.

$459 -- Los Cabos All-Inclusive Getaway w/Air (Reg. $800)
Travel dates: Aug. 18 - Dec. 11
Upscale resort at a discount. This price includes air from San Diego, and there are good prices from across the country.

$129 -- Jamaica All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort, 50% OFF
For just $129 per person, per night, you get a super all-inclusive vacation at the #1 rated resort in the area, according to TripAdvisor.
Travel thru July 31; +$15 Aug. 15 - Oct. 31. Book by July 11.

$85 -- Kauai Beachfront Hotel: no blackout dates
A re-opening special after renovations at the ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel in Kauai. Travel now-December 23.

$829 -- Ireland Vacation 60% Off
Spend 6 nights in a three-bedroom townhouse at the 5-star Adare Manor in Ireland complete with car and flight from SFO. Travel on select departure dates, November-February. Book by July 7.

$899 -- Ireland Summer Fly/Drive
1 800 Fly Europe is offering roundtrip airfare, including fuel surcharges, plus a three-day rental car. Flights to Shannon or Dublin from LAX/SFO or other US gateways. Travel various dates thru Aug 24. Book by July 15.

$879 -- London from SEA, incl. taxes
Begin travel: September 15, 2008

$549 -- 7 nt. November Cruise on the Mediterranean
Shipboard credit and free upgrade may be available.

$1360 -- Turkey 11-Night Escorted Tour Package incl. Flights
Price from LAX, other cities available.

$2099 -- 11-day Egypt/Jordan package w/air, 4-star hotels & tours
Departure dates for this low price are January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 2009. Other departure dates are available from $100 more.
This complete Egypt package includes flights from NYC, internal flights, transfers, meals, guides.

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Airfare sales are the top picks today...

$99 -- Las Vegas from YVR
Nov 2 - 6, 9 - 13, or 16 - 20

$205 -- Tampa, FL from SEA
Travel thru Oct 30

$325 -- Eastern Seaboard from SEA
Basically ALL eastern cities are included in this sale (Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, NY, Orlando, etc). Travel thru Nov 5.

$364 -- New York from YVR
Travel thru Sep 30

$444 -- New York from YVR
Travel thru May 13, 2009, Mon-Thu

$349 -- London from YVR
$499 -- includes 2 nights hotel
Sept 19-27.

$449 -- Paris from YVR
Departs: September 7 or 19. Returns: September 15 or 26.

$399 -- Honolulu from YVR
Departs: July 20, 25, 27
$515 -- Honolulu + 5 nights hotel
Other Hawaiian destinations are also on sale.
Now thru Sept 30.

$199 -- 4-night Baja Mexico Cruise
Sept 15 or 22 on Royal Caribbean
January 2009 on Carnival.

Family-friendly Resort - get your own vacation nanny!
40% off summer stays, up to 2 nights free in 2008, or $200 off 2009 bookings at either the Franklyn D. Resort & Spa or Pebbles Resort in Jamaica.