Tuesday, August 14, 2012

$699 -- Ireland: 6-Night Vacation w/Car & Airfare, Save $300*

$699 -- Ireland: 6-Night Vacation w/Car & Airfare, Save $300*


Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of rural Ireland over six nights while staying at a 4-star hotel for $699 per person. This deal cuts up to $300 off the cost of packaging hotel, car and air separately.

Depart from New York City on select dates November-March. This deal for four travelers features:
 •Roundtrip airfare to Dublin
 •Six nights in a two-bedroom upscale lodge at the Johnstown House Hotel & Spa
 •Mid-size rental car with unlimited mileage

Depart from Boston or Chicago for an additional $135 per person.

The hotel, 40 minutes outside of Dublin, is set off from the city, but close enough for quick, easy day trips. The towns of Waterford, Limerick and Galway are each less than two hours away.

After a day of exploring, relax in an apartment with a full kitchen and living/dining area. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and a juice bar for dining, a full-service spa and fitness center.

For an extra $100 per person, make it an eight-night trip and spend two extra nights at the Johnstown House with an extended car rental.

Also available: For an additional $125 per person, receive breakfast daily and admission to Waterford Crystal Factory, Kilkenny Castle and Trinity College.

Book by Aug. 17.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.
http://www.travelzoo.com/vacations/europe/-699-Ireland-6-Night-Vacation-w-Car-Airfare-Save-300-1288552/

$199 -- Florida Keys 2-BR Villa through Fall (Reg. $430)*

$199 -- Florida Keys 2-BR Villa through Fall (Reg. $430)*



Unwind in a spacious two-bedroom villa on largest private island in the Florida Keys for $199 per night.

At more than $230 off regular rates, Duck Key Vacation Rentals trims rates for stays of two or more nights Aug. 20 - Dec. 16 and includes:
 •$25 spa credit per stay
 •Buy-one-get-one sunset boat ride (reg. $42)
 •Buy-one-get-one snorkel trip (reg. $45)

Each 950-square-foot two-bedroom villa sleeps up to five people and features a living room, dining room, full kitchen, two bathrooms, washer/dryer and balconies.

Guests receive full access to the exclusive Hawks Cay Resort amenities including six pools, including a saltwater lagoon. Or, take a diving, snorkeling or fishing trip from the resort's full-service marina.

Situated between Key Largo and Key West, the resort is less than a two-hour drive from Miami. 
Not available on: Aug. 31; Sept. 1-3; Nov. 22-25

Note: There is an additional $29 resort fee per night plus tax. It covers all gratuities (except at bars and restaurants), Wi-Fi, parking, and access to the kids club and fitness center. Housekeeping service is provided after each seventh night of stay.
Book by Aug. 17.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.
http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/florida/-199-Florida-Keys-2-BR-Villa-through-Fall-Reg-430--1287915/
 

A Quick Getaway! $79 -- Bahamas 2-Night Cruises, incl. Weekend Sailings

A Quick Getaway! $79 -- Bahamas 2-Night Cruises, incl. Weekend Sailings*


Sail away this autumn in an oceanview cabin on a two-night Bahamas cruise for $79 per person, including all meals and entertainment. This deal slashes 50% off the cost of competing sailings and is the lowest price we've ever seen on this cruise.

Depart Sept. 2 - Dec. 19 -- including weekend sailings -- aboard Celebration Cruise Line. Or for $229 per person, stretch out in one of the ship's best suites, which are three times larger than some cabins and include many more amenities. Four-night vacations that include two nights at one of three Bahamas resorts are also discounted.
The MS Bahamas Celebration sails every other day from Palm Beach. It boasts four restaurants (three of which are included in the cruise price), a two-deck nightclub, live shows and music, a casino, a full-service spa and multiple Bahamas shore excursions.

Not available on: Nov. 21, 23

Click here for more information about this deal before booking by phone.

Book by Aug. 17.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.
http://www.travelzoo.com/cruises/bahamas/-79-Bahamas-2-Night-Cruises-incl-Weekend-Sailings-1286588/

$1595 -- China 10-Night Trip w/Yangtze Cruise & Air, 50% Off*

$1595 -- China 10-Night Trip w/Yangtze Cruise & Air, 50% Off*


Spend 10 nights exploring China's cosmopolitan cities, ancient capitals and picturesque countryside for $1595 per person, including tax. This deal, which includes a Yangtze River cruise, slashes 50% off pricing the components separately.

Covering fall travel -- a pleasant time to cruise the river and take in sights that have inspired generations of artists and poets -- this vacation includes:
 •Roundtrip flight from Los Angeles or San Francisco (+$100 from NYC)
 •2 nights at the 4.5-star Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel
 •8 nights aboard the Victoria Sophia
 •Daily breakfast
 •All meals aboard the cruise
 •Half-day tour in Shanghai
 •All intra-country flights and transfers

Depart Nov. 8. For $100 more per person, depart Oct. 25 (from Los Angeles or San Francisco).

For an additional $120 per person, receive six shore excursions that tour popular sites along the cruise route, including Nanjing City Wall, Huangshan (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Guqin Terrace. The first 30 cabins that book this package with shore excursions will receive an upgrade to the executive deck of the ship, which includes complimentary a la carte dining, around-the-clock coffee and snacks, and daily happy hours.
http://www.travelzoo.com/vacations/asia/-1595-China-10-Night-Trip-w-Yangtze-Cruise-Air-50-Off-1287063/
Book by Aug. 15.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.

Flights to Miami from Seattle, $246-$259 (R/T incl. Tax)

For my Seattle Friends that may want to visit warmer weather:
Flights to Miami from Seattle, $246-$259 (R/T incl. Tax)

Nonstop flights to Miami from Seattle are now available starting at just $246 roundtrip, including taxes.



This fare is up to $100 off regular roundtrip pricing.



Use the Fly.com Low Fare Calendar link below to easily find the best dates to travel through November. Book today -- this fare is not advertised by the airline and may disappear at any time.
http://www.fly.com/Deal/?Id=SEA080812&utm_source=tzoo&utm_medium=t20&utm_campaign=SEA080812&v=2

$179 - 3-Night Jamaica Beach Getaway for 2, 60% Off



$179 - 3-Night Jamaica Beach Getaway for 2, 60% Off

Getaway for 2 at Legends Beach Resort in Negril, Jamaica
3 nights in a superior beachside room for $179 -- 60% off the regular price
3 nights in a superior beachside room plus an all-inclusive meal plan for $443
Stay longer for $60 per each additional night ($148 for all-inclusive)
Two kids 12 and younger stay for free
Arrive Aug. 21 - Dec. 19; airfare is not included
Flights to Montego Bay (about 90 minutes away) start at $347* roundtrip on Fly.com
http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/International/Getaway/22425

If your heading to San Diego: $99 -- San Diego 4-Star Waterfront Hotel, 50% Off*

If your heading to San Diego: $99 -- San Diego 4-Star Waterfront Hotel, 50% Off*


A waterfront stay in San Diego is 50% off for travel through December -- including some weekends. This special at the 4-star Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is $99 per night on these dates:
 •Aug. 12-17, 20, 22-23, 26-27
 •Sept. 2-7, 13-16, 25-27
 •Oct. 4, 6-9, 28-29
 •Nov. 18-21, 25-26
 •Dec. 6-31

Located on San Diego Bay, the hotel sits minutes from SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo and the Gaslamp Quarter. It is home to tennis courts, three pools, and five restaurants and lounges. 

Travelzoo Tip: For visits through Labor Day, guests can pay $1 for a ride on the Big Bay Shuttle to the Gaslamp Quarter, with stops along the bayfront. See the concierge for more information.

Note: Self parking is $22 per day.

Book by Aug. 17.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.
http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/los-angeles/-99-San-Diego-4-Star-Waterfront-Hotel-50-Off-1288793/

$599 -- Costa Rica Jungle & Beach 6-Night Vacation w/Air*

$599 -- Costa Rica Jungle & Beach 6-Night Vacation w/Air*


Take in stunning views of Costa Rica's towering volcanoes, pristine beaches and exotic wildlife for $599 per person, including taxes.

If pieces of this six-night trip were booked separately, it would cost $510 more per person.

This package comes with:
 •Roundtrip airfare to San Jose
 •A weeklong car rental
 •3 nights at Hotel Arenal Lodge in La Fortuna (free upgrade to superior room)
 •Horseback riding tour in La Fortuna
 •3 nights at Punta Leona Beach Resort in Puntarenas
 •Canopy tour in Puntarenas
 •Guided hikes and access to a butterfly garden in both areas
 •Daily breakfast
 •Air and hotel taxes and fees (not including baggage fees)

Depart from Fort Lauderdale on select dates Aug. 18 - Nov. 14 for the $599 price. This is part of a larger sale on Costa Rica travels through 2013, and flights from more than 65 additional departure cities can also be added. If the advertised prices cannot be found online, call the phone number below.

Note: For $259 more per person, upgrade your resorts to the 4-star Hotel Royal Corin in La Fortuna and the 4-star Marriott Los Suenos Ocean & Golf Resort in Puntarenas.

Must-dos in La Fortuna include zip lines through rain forests, waterfall-rappelling and hikes with the Arenal Volcano as a backdrop. Puntarenas offers scenic beaches and surfer-vibe towns. Some activities will cost extra.

Book by Aug. 17.  Top 20 deal – sells out quickly.
http://www.travelzoo.com/vacations/south-america/-599-Costa-Rica-Jungle-Beach-6-Night-Vacation-w-Air-1288709/

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

$99 - Sunrise Balloon Ride w/Breakfast & Bubbly, Reg. $175

A Romantic Idea!
The Deal
Take in sweeping views of the Central Florida landscape at sunrise from a hot air balloon with Orlando Balloon Rides, a tour TripAdvisor users rate 5 stars. For $99 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can take an hourlong ride followed by breakfast, normally $175.

Riders will experience the thrill of ascending thousands of feet in the air with up to 15 other passengers. After an hour of airtime and breathtaking views of Central Florida's swampland and theme parks, passengers will touch down to enjoy a sparkling wine toast and a continental breakfast.

Or for $59, get a child's pass with breakfast, normally $125 (ages 4-10).

Tours meet an hour before sunrise daily at the convention center at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration.


Highlights
  • For $99 per person, experience a 60-minute sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Orlando area with Orlando Balloon Rides, regularly $175
  • Take in sweeping views of Central Florida's natural swampland and theme parks
  • Upon landing, celebrate with a continental breakfast and a glass of sparkling wine
  • TripAdvisor users rate Orlando Balloon Rides 5 stars
  • Each balloon accommodates up to 15 passengers
  • Also save on a child ticket for $59, normally $125 (ages 4-10)

The Fine Print

Vouchers can be redeemed starting Tuesday, July 31, through Dec. 1, 2012. Follow voucher instructions and book online or call 888-629-8459 to reserve. Reservation required 14 days prior to flight; subject to availability and weather. Riders must weigh under 250 pounds or an additional fee may apply. Must be 4 years old or older; must be accompanied by guardian if under 18 years of age. Must not be pregnant. Must sign waiver. For child deal: Children must be between the age of 4-10 years old and accompanied by guardian. Limit 2 children's vouchers per purchase; unlimited adult voucher purchases. Not valid on holidays. Voucher is subject to forfeiture if you cancel or reschedule a reservation with less than 48 hours' notice. See below for full terms and conditions.

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Orlando/Other/21841

$665 Disney Pop Century Resort 4nights with Airfare

$665 Disney Pop Century Resort 4nights with Airfare
INCLUDES round-trip airfare, 4 nights at Disney's Pop Century Resort, 4-day Disney Theme Park ticket and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES Free Disney Quick Service Dining Plan which includes 2 quick service meals, 2 snacks & 1 refillable resort mug drink daily. Plus kids 17 & under stay free.
http://www.libertytravel.com/offerdetail.jsp?offerid=187064

China Delight: $1899 -- China: 9-Nt. Vacation w/Flights & Tours, $400 Off

China Delight

Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, & Xi'an plus optional Hong Kong extension


China is one of the world's oldest nations, with recorded history dating back 5,000 years. At the same time, it's a modern dynamo, a fast-rising star on the world stage. It boasts the world's fastest high speed train, which is outpaced only by its amazing economy.
Join our China Delight tour and experience China's most iconic cities, Beijing and Shanghai, and their fascinating sites. You'll visit the amazing Great Wall of China, imposing Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven as well as the Yu Garden and other sites of Shanghai. Then, you'll go "off the beaten track" with a visit to gorgeous Hangzhou, often called the "Venice of China" because of its lovely canals and romantic West Lake, where, like Marco Polo, you'll have a chance to see, touch and even buy some gorgeous silk. Visit Chengdu and its Giant Panda Research Center and fabulous People’s Park, a wonderful gathering place where locals sing karaoke, dance, play cards, drink tea, even practice Tai Chi. Then it’s off to Xi'an, home to one of the world's most important archaeological treasures: the army of 2,200-year-old terra-cotta soldiers including more than 8,000 life-size ceramic soldiers, chariots and horses buried there to protect the tomb of the first Qin emperor. But don't wait too long to reserve your spot. At prices this low, our China Delight tour will sell out quickly!


Included Features
  • Round trip flights from Los Angeles via Air China non-stop jet service including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
  • All intra-China flights and ground transportation
  • Deluxe and first class hotels with private bath
  • 18 bountiful meals, including 9 breakfasts, plus 8 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking tour director and local guides
Travel StyleThis moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness.

DeparturesOctober 2012 – March 2013
DepartsLos Angeles (LAX)
HighlightsBeijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace, Chengdu Panda Research Center, & Terra Cotta Army plus optional Hong Kong post-tour extension

http://www.friendlyplanet.com/china-delight.html?src=tzppc0812


$1299 -- London: Posh 5-Night Vacation w/Air, Save $300*

$1299 -- London: Posh 5-Night Vacation w/Air, Save $300*



Save $300 per person on a London vacation that includes nonstop air and accommodations at a luxury hotel. For $1299 per person, see popular sights featured during the summer Olympics with this deal:
 •Nonstop air from New York
(other departure cities are also discounted)
 •Five nights at the upscale Grange Tower Bridge Hotel
 •Daily breakfast ($120 value)
 •Half-day Harrods vintage bus tour with tea ($75 value)
 •Hotel taxes and fees, airline fuel surcharge

Depart on most Wednesdays Nov. 28 - Feb. 27. Most other Wednesday departures September-March are $100 more per person.

While on the tour, take in the city sights from an open top double decker bus, cruise down the River Thames and witness the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Finish the afternoon with high tea and champagne at Harrods.

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel is a few blocks from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. With two Tube spots nearby, guests have direct access to top sights including St. Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Hyde Park. Guests receive complimentary Internet, pool and spa access.

Book by Aug. 10.

$549 -- 15-Night Cruise Between Two Continents w/$150 Credit

$549 -- 15-Night Cruise Between Two Continents w/$150 Credit



Kick back and relax for 15 nights on a cruise across the Atlantic from Southampton, U.K., to Miami this fall.

This $549-per-person deal breaks down to just $37 per night. Also get an upgrade (within the same category type) and a $150 onboard credit per cabin.

Named to the Top Medium Ships category by Conde Nast Traveler's 2012 Readers Poll, this Celebrity Constellation deal departs from Southampton on Nov. 30 and drops anchor in Paris, Portugal and the Canary Islands along the journey to Miami.

Make it an extended vacation and cruise for 12 nights roundtrip from Southampton before the transatlantic cruise, departing Nov. 18 for $599 per person. Visit France, Spain and Portugal and get an additional $150 onboard credit.

Find plenty to entertain onboard the recently upgraded ship, including a movie theater, a basketball court, a specialty restaurant and a spa -- which features a hydropool.

Note: Taxes are an additional $122-$138 per person depending on departure date.

Book by Aug. 7.

$1931 -- Peru 7-Night Trip w/Air, Tax & Machu Picchu Tour*

Explore Peru with this seven-night vacation for $1931 per person. Travel south of the equator over the spring, and save $250 off the cost booking air, hotels and tours separately.
The itinerary includes all taxes and fees, as well as:
  • Roundtrip air from Miami
  • Two nights at the San Agustin Colonial in Lima
  • Two nights at the Mabey Palacio Imperial Hotel in Cusco
  • One night at the President Hotel in Machu Picchu
  • Two nights at the Taypikla Hotel Spa in Puno
  • Daily breakfast
  • Full-day guided tour of Machu Picchu with train ride
  • Half-day guided tour of Cusco
  • Half-day guided tour of Lima
  • A guided tour and boat excursion to Uros and Taquile floating Islands
  • Transfers per the itinerary
  • English-speaking guides
Travel most dates through Dec. 10 from the following cities: Miami ... $1931; New York City ... $2010; Los Angeles ... $2088.
Book by Aug. 7.