Travel Deals and Discounts for August, 2006

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$538: $538 Sunset at The Palms All Inclusive 3 nights w/air

August 31st, 2006

$538: $538 Sunset at The Palms All Inclusive 3 nights w/air


$550: $550 Sunset Beach Resort and Spa 4 nights w/air

August 31st, 2006

$550: $550 Sunset Beach Resort and Spa 4 nights w/air


Alamo fall rates from $29/day or $176/week

August 31st, 2006

Alamo fall rates from $29/day or $176/week
Alamo has released their web rates for fall. Rentals start at $29 per weekend day, $206 per week, and $176 for a five-day period.


Curacao five-night vacations from $660

August 31st, 2006

Curacao five-night vacations from $660
The Curacao Tourist Board offers vacation packages from $696. However, you may be able to find cheaper rates ($660 from Miami) by pricing airfare and accommodations separately.


Save more than $150 on London flights from Delta

August 31st, 2006

Save more than $150 on London flights from Delta
Late this fall, Delta will offer new non-stop flights to London’s Gatwick airport from New York (JFK). Introductory fares between JFK and Gatwick start at $198 round-trip.


Montreal three-night vacations from $472

August 31st, 2006

Montreal three-night vacations from $472
United Vacations has a new promotion for three-night Montreal packages. Advertised rates for September travel start at $499, but you may be able to find even cheaper prices, from $472, including all taxes.


Two-night Bermuda getaway packages with airfare from $485

August 31st, 2006

Two-night Bermuda getaway packages with airfare from $485
JetBlue has a new getaway package with two nights in Bermuda. And if you travel in late September, you may be able to beat the advertised low price.


$78 R/T domestic fares on Spirit*

August 31st, 2006

$78 R/T domestic fares on Spirit*
Spirit’s fares are among the lowest for every route. Destinations include Boston, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, and San Francisco.


St. Croix, USVI, four-night vacations from $723*

August 31st, 2006

St. Croix, USVI, four-night vacations from $723*
Liberty Travel is offering four-night St. Croix vacations for bookings through November. However, while the low price is a good deal, in many cases you may be able to find savings by purchasing your airfare and accommodations a la carte. Travel is valid through mid-December.


Off-peak Europe airfare deals from $329 R/T*

August 31st, 2006

Off-peak Europe airfare deals from $329 R/T*
1-800-FlyEurope is offering flights to Europe from $329 round-trip. The sale fares are among the best available for off-peak travel.


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Cancun autumn vacations from $489*

August 31st, 2006

Cancun autumn vacations from $489*
Cancun, recovered from Hurricane Wilma, welcomes back visitors this fall with a variety of new promotions. Four-night vacations start at $489, and there are good deals available for five-night packages as well.


September Hawaii fares on American from $343 R/T*

August 31st, 2006

September Hawaii fares on American from $343 R/T*
September flights to Hawaii are on sale from American. The sale fares start at $343 round-trip, and destinations include Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.


London flights on Virgin from $388 R/T*

August 31st, 2006

London flights on Virgin from $388 R/T*
Virgin Atlantic is offering late fall flights to London starting at $388 round-trip.


United has the lowest prices on Kauai flights, fares from $378 R/T*

August 31st, 2006

United has the lowest prices on Kauai flights, fares from $378 R/T*
Flights to Kauai are on sale from $378 round-trip. You can save up to $35 with United’s fares.


$9: Rent a Car - from $9/day

August 30th, 2006

$9: Rent a Car - from $9/day
Compare offers from up to 7 major car rental vendors at www.carrentals.com to find the cheapest rate. You could save up to 40% off your next rental car.


Cruise destination spotlight: New England and Canada

August 30th, 2006

Cruise destination spotlight: New England and Canada
New England and Canada cruises are not for total beach bums. Instead, they satisfy travelers looking for history, scenery, and culture who don’t mind the occasional chill in the air.


Good websites for bed-and-breakfast research

August 30th, 2006

Good websites for bed-and-breakfast research
If you’re looking for bed-and-breakfast accommodations, start online. You can begin by checking with a website that specializes in B&B listings, the best of which cover thousands of individual establishments.


Are there travel discounts for veterans?

August 30th, 2006

Are there travel discounts for veterans?
In 2001, U.S. Army veteran Scott Higgins founded Veterans Advantage, a discount club for veterans, active-duty and retired members of the military. Membership in the club entitles veterans to discounts from 20 different travel companies including airlines, car rental agencies, hotel chains, and other travel providers.


Are you safe on a cruise ship?

August 30th, 2006

Are you safe on a cruise ship?
Disturbing tales about cruise vacations are more common than we’d like. All of these scary incidents lead holidaymakers to wonder: Am I safe taking a cruise vacation? The answer is a conditional yes, but the responsibility falls to you to protect yourself while onboard.


New Orleans three-night vacations on Southwest from $372*

August 30th, 2006

New Orleans three-night vacations on Southwest from $372*
Southwest is offering discounted three-night airfare-and-hotel packages to New Orleans. Sale offers are available from $372.


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Beat Southwest Vacations’ Scottsdale sale with a-la-carte rates from $232*

August 30th, 2006

Beat Southwest Vacations’ Scottsdale sale with a-la-carte rates from $232*
Southwest Vacations has announced a new promotion for trips to Scottsdale, Arizona. If you book by September 7, you can get $50 off per reservation, with rates starting at $234. You can find cheaper rates, however, by pricing items a la carte.


Last-minute Labor Day hotels from $35

August 30th, 2006

Last-minute Labor Day hotels from $35
If you are planning to travel over Labor Day weekend, but haven’t yet made arrangements, you may be able to save with last-minute hotel rates and packages. There are lodging prices starting at $35 per night based on double occupancy.


Horizon Air’s 25th anniversary, fares from $49 O/W*

August 30th, 2006

Horizon Air’s 25th anniversary, fares from $49 O/W*
Horizon and Alaska Air flights are on sale systemwide from $49 one-way. The sale fares are among the lowest available for nearly every route.


Acapulco four-night all-inclusive vacations from $576

August 30th, 2006

Acapulco four-night all-inclusive vacations from $576
Those planning a Mexico vacation may want to consider BeachDestinations.com’s all-inclusive package to Acapulco. Rates start at $576 per person, including taxes.


Canada and New England cruises from $429

August 30th, 2006

Canada and New England cruises from $429
September and October are popular months for Canada and New England cruises. If you haven’t already booked your fall getaway, several lines still have staterooms available. Prices start at $429 for a five-night Carnival cruise.