US$180 -- 12 Nt Southern Caribbean Cruise!
$979 w/ air from YVR, +$370 tax. Departs Baltimore Nov 29 on Celebrity. Outside cabin: $250, $1049 w/ air.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cheaper Alaska Cruise Tours
Want a cheaper cruisetour option in Alaska than what the cruise lines are offering? This works best in May, but there's a trick for other dates as well. I just put one together for my sister, so I'll share the tricks for everyone's benefit.
In this case she found a cruise in May (southbound w/ balcony cabin) that cost $1650 for 2 people including all taxes and fees. The cruisetour price was $3605 and included:
-1 nt Fairbanks
-Riverboat tour
-coach to Denali
-2 nts Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
-Natural History tour in Denali
-Rail direct to the ship in dome rail car
-the same 7 nt southbound cruise
For $2878, we've got almost the same pkg with one big exception - you can't get the train directly to the ship on your own, so you have to spend 1 nt in Anchorage. On the other hand, our do-it-yourself pkg uses rail instead of a bus from Fairbanks to Denali.
Here's what you do:
1. Book a Fairbanks hotel for ~$120 on Expedia.
2. Book the Riverboat tour thru Princess or another tour desk.
3. Book the rail & Denali hotel pkg with Princess Rail Tours. The D3 tour is 25% off for May departures, making it $299pp.
4. Book the Natural History tour directly thru the park, Princess, or another tour desk. $93pp.
5. Book an Anchorage hotel for ~$90 on Expedia.
6. Book a shuttle to the cruise ship. A mid-priced option to Whittier is $55pp.
Make sure you get your dates right in all the bookings! You'll save over $700 just by doing a bit of the legwork yourself. During the trip you won't be told what to do every step of the way, but almost everyone can find the hotel shuttle from the airport and other such details. Sometimes it is worth it to pay someone to do the details for you, but $700 is a pretty steep price to pay.
If you don't want to travel in May you'll need to buy yourself the TourSaver 2-for-1 coupon book, which will give you 2-for-1 Princess Rail Tours that start and end in Anchorage, so it's slightly different again but still gets you the same amount of time in Denali. Plus, you'll have access to all the other coupons in Toursaver for shore excursions and restaurants, and also if you want to stay 2 nts in some hotels.
In this case she found a cruise in May (southbound w/ balcony cabin) that cost $1650 for 2 people including all taxes and fees. The cruisetour price was $3605 and included:
-1 nt Fairbanks
-Riverboat tour
-coach to Denali
-2 nts Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
-Natural History tour in Denali
-Rail direct to the ship in dome rail car
-the same 7 nt southbound cruise
For $2878, we've got almost the same pkg with one big exception - you can't get the train directly to the ship on your own, so you have to spend 1 nt in Anchorage. On the other hand, our do-it-yourself pkg uses rail instead of a bus from Fairbanks to Denali.
Here's what you do:
1. Book a Fairbanks hotel for ~$120 on Expedia.
2. Book the Riverboat tour thru Princess or another tour desk.
3. Book the rail & Denali hotel pkg with Princess Rail Tours. The D3 tour is 25% off for May departures, making it $299pp.
4. Book the Natural History tour directly thru the park, Princess, or another tour desk. $93pp.
5. Book an Anchorage hotel for ~$90 on Expedia.
6. Book a shuttle to the cruise ship. A mid-priced option to Whittier is $55pp.
Make sure you get your dates right in all the bookings! You'll save over $700 just by doing a bit of the legwork yourself. During the trip you won't be told what to do every step of the way, but almost everyone can find the hotel shuttle from the airport and other such details. Sometimes it is worth it to pay someone to do the details for you, but $700 is a pretty steep price to pay.
If you don't want to travel in May you'll need to buy yourself the TourSaver 2-for-1 coupon book, which will give you 2-for-1 Princess Rail Tours that start and end in Anchorage, so it's slightly different again but still gets you the same amount of time in Denali. Plus, you'll have access to all the other coupons in Toursaver for shore excursions and restaurants, and also if you want to stay 2 nts in some hotels.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday Thrills
Layoff Protection
Several companies and travel agents are offering insurance against losing your job. If the unfortunate happens before your trip you can get a full refund. Of course, if you buy trip cancellation insurance you will almost always be covered for this possibility.
Layoff Pricing
Special prices are sometimes available to those who have recently been laid off. Intrepid Travel offers 15% off any of their tours. The Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont is giving away six two-night getaways to unemployed workers during its Pink Slip Getaway Giveaway.
US$8 -- Las Vegas Restaurant Specials
Prime rib and shrimp dinner for $8. $2 hot dog and beer. If you want to eat cheap in Vegas check here before you go!
$69+ -- Pacific Coast Cruises
1-4 nt cruises involving either Vancouver or Seattle or both. Depart between Apr 24 and May 14 on Holland America.
US$326 RT -- Hawaii from SEA, last minute
Travel between March 9-13. Fly from Bellingham for $448.
US$449 -- 7 nt Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departs Rome on Oct 4 on Royal Caribbean.
US$999 -- Paris, Air + 7 nts
Departs June 4, 11, 18.
Several companies and travel agents are offering insurance against losing your job. If the unfortunate happens before your trip you can get a full refund. Of course, if you buy trip cancellation insurance you will almost always be covered for this possibility.
Layoff Pricing
Special prices are sometimes available to those who have recently been laid off. Intrepid Travel offers 15% off any of their tours. The Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont is giving away six two-night getaways to unemployed workers during its Pink Slip Getaway Giveaway.
US$8 -- Las Vegas Restaurant Specials
Prime rib and shrimp dinner for $8. $2 hot dog and beer. If you want to eat cheap in Vegas check here before you go!
$69+ -- Pacific Coast Cruises
1-4 nt cruises involving either Vancouver or Seattle or both. Depart between Apr 24 and May 14 on Holland America.
US$326 RT -- Hawaii from SEA, last minute
Travel between March 9-13. Fly from Bellingham for $448.
US$449 -- 7 nt Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departs Rome on Oct 4 on Royal Caribbean.
US$999 -- Paris, Air + 7 nts
Departs June 4, 11, 18.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Weekly Roundup - Oct 31
$1499 -- 10-Day Alaska Cruise & Tour, Regularly $2000+
Again on the premium Celebrity line, here's a discount on the cruisetour trip that takes a 7-day cruise and adds a 3 or 5 day land package that goes into the Alaskan tundra in Denali National Park. This price includes a $200 credit per cabin, which will cover all gratuities and a bit more, like a bottle of wine. The cheapest price appears to be June 3 and Sept 9, and other dates are available at slightly higher prices. Sept 9th is when we went and I can definitely recommend that time of year.
$399 -- San Francisco
Spend a weekend in a fun city and build up your duty-free allowance for some shopping!
Air & 3 nights hotel (Comfort Inn by Bay)
Departs Nov 15 - Dec 10
£80 -- Algarve Holiday Apartments (per Week!)
If you have a desire for a beach vacation in Portugal in early 2008, you can't beat the price of about $12pp/day!
$529 -- Anaheim Cruise & Stay – April 21
Air, 3 nights hotel, 3 night cruise and transfers
Ship: Norwegian Star
Hotel: Clarion Anaheim Resort
Inside $529 (plus $220 port and tax)
Again on the premium Celebrity line, here's a discount on the cruisetour trip that takes a 7-day cruise and adds a 3 or 5 day land package that goes into the Alaskan tundra in Denali National Park. This price includes a $200 credit per cabin, which will cover all gratuities and a bit more, like a bottle of wine. The cheapest price appears to be June 3 and Sept 9, and other dates are available at slightly higher prices. Sept 9th is when we went and I can definitely recommend that time of year.
$399 -- San Francisco
Spend a weekend in a fun city and build up your duty-free allowance for some shopping!
Air & 3 nights hotel (Comfort Inn by Bay)
Departs Nov 15 - Dec 10
£80 -- Algarve Holiday Apartments (per Week!)
If you have a desire for a beach vacation in Portugal in early 2008, you can't beat the price of about $12pp/day!
$529 -- Anaheim Cruise & Stay – April 21
Air, 3 nights hotel, 3 night cruise and transfers
Ship: Norwegian Star
Hotel: Clarion Anaheim Resort
Inside $529 (plus $220 port and tax)
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
November Cruises on Princess/Holland America
Mexico, 7 days on Princess, departs San Diego Nov 25, starting at $386
Mexico, 7 days on Holland America, departs San Diego Nov 24, starting at $449
Mexico, 7 days on Holland America, departs San Diego Nov 24, starting at $449
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