Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still hunting for the perfect present for that special lady in your life — be it your mom, sweetie, sister, or other great gal — what better gift than a relaxing cruise to a fabulous destination (or several fabulous destinations)? There are literally tons of cruise itineraries and vacations to choose from, but here’s a few show stoppers definitely worth a look.
Sulphur springs from St. Lucia's drive-in volcano. Credit: D.G. Brown
(1) 6-Night Southern Caribbean: While many Caribbean cruises focus on the Eastern and Western portions, the Southern Caribbean has gorgeous islands with lots of historic charm. On this trip, you’ll stop first in sleepy St. Croix; take a scenic horseback ride or an exciting scuba dive. Then, beach it up in St. John’s, Antigua, before checking out the drive-up volcano (yes, you read that right) on St. Lucia. End your trip by exploring the amazing plant and animal life at the Nature Reserve on St. Kitts.
With fall in full swing and winter around the corner, there has never been a better time for a cheap vacation. And the CheapTickets Fall Beach Sale can help. Until November 23, 2008, CheapTickets is offering $100 off flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more to beach hot spots. So you can travel to the Caribbean, Florida, California, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Hawaii and save.
Looking for cheap hotels in Hawaii? Surf’s up at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel in fabulous Honolulu. Known for being one of the most “Hawaiian” hotels on Waikiki Beach, this hotel offers the best in Hawaiian travel. During the CheapTickets Fall Beach Sale, in addition to saving $100 instantly, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel is offering a 4th night free!
Or maybe you’re looking for cheap flights to Mexico and cheap hotels in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Take in the sights, sounds and sun of this vacation hot spot as you lounge by the pool at the Villa Las Estancia Los Cabos, one of the premier resorts in the area. For a limited time only, save up to 45% on your stay in addition to CheapTickets $100 instant savings.
Or, stay closer to home with cheap flights to California and Florida. Choose from many cheap hotels in these states’ hot beach destinations. Visit sunny Orlando and take advantage of up to 40% off your vacation and a $50 resort credit when you stay at the Regal Sun Resort. Or explore the beaches of San Diego with 25% off your stay at the Ocean Park Inn.
You can choose from hundreds of hotels in great beach destinations, but you have to book soon. The Fall Beach Sale ends November 23.
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The holiday travel season is here, and CheapTickets has great deals for people who want to celebrate at sea.
Cheap cruises offer an easy and affordable way to combine holiday celebrations with vacation, and there are plenty of sailings over Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah. Here is a sample:
Seven-night Eastern Caribbean: Cruise to St. Maarten and St. Thomas aboard the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Enjoy three pools, a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink and plenty of other activities. Cruise leaves November 23, and prices start at $499.
Four-night Bahamas: Sail to Nassau and a private Bahamas island aboard the Monarch of the Seas. Let the teens hang out in the ship’s special teen lounge while you lounge at the spa. Rooms start at $389 for this November 24 sailing.
Ten-night Southern Caribbean: Leave the cold behind when you visit St. Lucia, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands and more. You’ll celebrate the holidays in style with four restaurants and a Champagne and Caviar Bar. The Celebrity Galaxy leaves December 19, and prices start at $649.
Four-night Thanksgiving cruises start at just $229, and four-night December cruises start at $319. With cheap cruises from CheapTickets, your holiday travel can be easy and affordable.
This fall CheapTickets is offering amazing savings on already cheap vacations. Score a tropical vacation for a fraction of the price with CheapTickets’ deals on Puerto Rico hotels. Explore the shores of this tropical wonderland and take advantage of all Puerto Rico has to offer. From its very own rainforest, to world-renowned Latin cuisine, it’s no wonder that the Island of Enchantment is this season’s vacation hot spot. Check out these offers on Puerto Rico hotels:
50% off San Miguel Plaza: For a limited time only, San Miguel Plaza, located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is offering 50% off hotel rooms. A short drive from the beach and across the street from prime shopping, San Miguel Plaza is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rico culture and cuisine.
20% off Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde: If your idea of a relaxing vacation involves lounging in a hammock under lush palm trees while sipping a beverage out of a pineapple, look no further than Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde in San Juan. Tropical travel can be cheap when you take advantage of 20% off your stay at this hotel.
30% off vacation packages at Gran Melia Puerto Rico: Get luxury for less! Enjoy Gran Melia Puerto Rico’s sprawling estate and vacation like never before. With expansive pools, top-notch restaurants and an on-site spa, you may never want to leave. With 30% off vacation packages, there isn’t a better time to try this luxurious resort.
Your Caribbean vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. With CheapTickets’ fall travel deals, you can book one of these cheap hotels and enjoy a great Puerto Rico vacation. Many of these cheap hotel deals expire in November, so book today.
Kate Schwartz is a marketing coordinator for CheapTickets. When she’s not searching for the best travel deals, she’s out taking advantage of them! From hiking the Rockies to lounging on the beaches of Barcelona, Kate is always looking for adventure.
This week’s Deal of the Day will help you plan a Caribbean vacation. We’re focusing on Jamaica, an island known for its beautiful beaches and resorts.
One of the Jamaica hotels we’re highlighting is the FDR Pebbles Resort All Inclusive. Right now this three-star resort is offering 55% off its regular rates when you stay two nights or more. I found discounted rooms for $209 a night October 5-8.
Plus, you can save an extra $100 with our Fall Beach Sale when you book a flight + hotel vacation package of four nights or more by November 23.
CheapTickets and Carnival Cruises have teamed up to offer travel deals on cruises this fall. You can find cheap cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico and the Mediterranean. And with this CheapTickets special offer, free stateroom upgrades are available on many cruises. Check out these Caribbean cruises:
The Carnival Liberty stops in Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Cozumel during its seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. Onboard you can take your pick of three swimming pools, plus a separate kids pool, watch movies outside at the Seaside Theatre, or enjoy live music at The Stage. The Gold and Silver Olympian restaurants feature steak and seafood, and low-carb and low-fat Spa Carnival selections. This cruise starts at $399 for September sailings.
The eight-night Exotic Southern Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Miracle goes to St. Maarten, St. Lucia and St. Kitts. The ship’s Nic & Nora’s Supper Club evokes a 1930s New York style. The casino has 15 gaming tables, including blackjack and Texas hold ‘em, and travelers rave about the Las Vegas-style shows. Interior rooms start at $579 for the December 7 sailing.
There are plenty of cheap cruises to choose from, so pick one you like and get onboard.
Travelers can get a free $100 coupon for qualifying flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more to destinations in Florida, California, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Just use promotional code FALLBEACH100 and book by November 23.
So while summer may be over, you can still hit the beach. Maybe you’ve always wanted to surf the waves at Waikiki Beach. Pick one of the Oahu hotels and book your Hawaii vacation. Or, choose one of your favorite San Diego hotels and enjoy the beaches, dining and shopping in sunny Southern California.
You could find a cheap airfare to Cancun and have a relaxing Mexico vacation, or travel to a new island in the Caribbean. With the Fall Beach Sale, you’ll save $100 on a beach vacation four nights or longer to great warm-weather destinations. The sale is good for travel through March 31, 2009, so plan now, and you could be on beach even when it’s cold at home.
Finding cheap hotels just got easier. CheapTickets has identified ten beach vacation destinations where you can get great rates on hotels this fall.
CheapTickets’ Fall 2008 Off-Season Dealsinclude top vacation spots in Florida, Mexico, Hawaii and theCaribbean. You could take the family to Orlando, explore historic downtown Puerto Rico or enjoy the beautiful beaches and lush landscape of Maui. So if the fall chill starts to make you miss summer weather, just check out the low rates at hotels in these hot spots.
The top ten off-season destinations and average daily hotel rates in the table below are based on hotel bookings on CheapTickets for travel from August 18 through December 17, 2008.
Cheap cruises can take you just about anywhere in the world. Right now, Royal Caribbean has cruises on sale, starting at $229 for a four-night Bahamas cruise. There are plenty of routes to choose from, but you have to act fast. Book your cheap cruise by July 31.
You could try a Caribbean cruise. The seven-night Eastern Caribbean stops in Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Interior rooms start at $659 for the September 21 sailing. Aboard the Freedom of the Seas, you can enjoy at drink at the Bull and Bear English Pub, listen to Latin music at Boleros Lounge, relax at the adults-only Solarium Pool and much more.
Or head to Europe. The seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise includes stops in France, Rome and Sicily. Interior rooms start at $699 for November sailings. Aboard the Voyager of the Seas you can take scuba diving lessons, go rock climbing or ice skating, or relax at the Day Spa.
Royal Caribbean has cruises to the Bahamas, cruises to Greece — even a cruise in Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. Cruises range from three nights to 14 nights, so you can take a quick getaway or a long vacation.
Fares are good for travel September 2 through December 10, 2008 and don’t include taxes and fees. This airfare sale runs though July 31, so plan your fall vacation now and save.
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