One Free Night When You Stay Seven At Beaches

Time to visit Jamaica or the Turks & Caicos, and enjoy a week in a perfect resort hotel.

Visit their website at http://beaches.com to see all the details.

Book your Vacation at least 45 days prior to your departure. If your booking qualifies, you will be given an option to "hold" your entire reservation for only $200 per person.**

Of course there's always the small print. In this case...it's the fact that beaches' website hasn't been updated since January, and that's when this one night free offer was due to expire. So when you book your tour, make sure you talk to someone who can confirm that the one night free offer is still on the table!

Feel like heading to Pagosa Springs, CO?

There's a special deal from Endless Vacation Rentals - available through Priceline.com.

Starting at $54/night* - Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Weeklong 2 bedroom Condo!5 days left
A special deal from Endless Vacation Rentals®. Deal ends: 2/23/2010.

Here's all the info:

Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide is offering incredible prices for the Wyndham Pagosa Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

For select travel dates in February through April, an entire week is just $379! At this low price you can stay in a one bedroom condo which sleeps 4, or even a two bedroom condo which sleeps 8! Not staying all 7 nights - for 5 nights it is less than $76 per night - which is an amazing deal!

Bordered by 2.3 million acres of breathtaking San Juan National Forest, Wyndham Pagosa is a complete recreational community. Here you may enjoy spacious and well-equipped accommodations as well as nearby amenities such as a golf course, tennis courts and a recreational center with an indoor pool, weight room and racquetball courts. In winter, a daily shuttle to the Wolf Creek ski area is offered. Cross-country skiing with rental equipment is also available.

Check it out at: Priceline.com.

Cruise From Miami to the Bahamas

Check out CruiseDirect.com to see what cruises you can take now!

There's one from Carnival on February 20, 2010:

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Destiny
Destination To: Bahamas
Departing from: Miami
Saturday, February 20, 2010 Miami, Florida -- 04:00 PM
Sunday, February 21, 2010 Nassau, Bahamas 09:00 AM 05:00 PM
Monday, February 22, 2010 Miami, Florida 08:00 AM --

If you're in Australia, check out this cruise on March 4, from the Princess Line

Night Australia Cruise
Princess Cruise Line - Dawn Princess
Destination To: 4
Departing from: Melbourne
Ports: Melbourne, Australia, Sydney, Australia

Prices, in US dolalrs
$200 USD $299 USD $369 USD $623 USD , depending on the cabin: Inside Outside Balcony Suite

Save 25% at Sheraton Hotels

Priceline.com has a great special on Sheraton Hotels - 25% off.

Here are the details from their website:

Experience their $6 billion enhancement and save big on your next reservation at a Sheraton hotel. Sheraton not only created brilliant, new hotels but refreshed and revitalized existing properties providing you with even more ways to relax and connect at over 200 hotels throughout North America and Canada.

Enjoy the comfort of beautiful guest rooms with crisp, new all-white bedding; join Sheraton in the lobby at the Link@Sheratonsm experienced with Microsoft® where you can connect back home with free WiFi, have a cocktail, socialize or just hang out and upgrade to their exclusive Club Level and enjoy extra privileges throughout your visit. At Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Life Is Better When Shared.

Early Booking Bonus - Save up to 25% when you make an advance purchase reservation*

Note the asterisk that leads to the small print!

Terms and Conditions:
Offer is valid at participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts in North & South America.

--Offer is valid for stays booked and completed between January 25, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
--Offer components and restrictions vary, see individual offer terms and conditions for complete details.
--Rooms are limited and offer is subject to availability. To receive the promotional offer, advance reservations are required. Rooms must be booked 3 to 21 days in advance of stay date. Advance purchase date varies by hotel.
--Credit card will be charged at time of booking. Reservations cannot be changed, are pre-paid and non-refundable; if cancellation takes place, guests forfeit total room charge plus tax.
--Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability at time of reservation and do not include additional per room, per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes.
--A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates.
--Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
--Offer not applicable to groups.
--Not to be combined with other offers or promotions and subject to change.

Still 25% off is a good deal, so check it out!

Save $50 on a 2-night weekend getaway until Feb 28

Valentine's Day may have been this Sunday, but you can have a great romantic getaway, and save $50 over the course of two nights, by booking a bed and breakfast between now and February 28.

Here are the details from the Bedandbreakfast.com website:

Just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend, we’re bringing you a discount on the most romantic way to get away. Save $50 on any two night stay (or longer) when you book online at BedandBreakfast.com between now and February 28 and fall in love all over again.

Find a bed and breakfast that accepts online reservations. These inns all feature a [BOOK IT] button.

Make an online reservation of two nights or more via BedandBreakfast.com.
Type the code BBROMANCE50 in the "Redeem Special Promo Code" box before completing your reservation.

Go to Bedandbreakfast.com for more information

Kids Sail Free on MSC Cruises

Now, that's a great deal!

And what makes it even a greater deal is that MSC doesn't have any funky definition of what a kid is. (Try going to most amusement parks. Any kid over 13 is considered an adult!) For this deal, as long as the kid is under 17, he or she sails for free.

The offer is made through CruiseDirect.com

Here's the information on the MSC Cruiseline:

MSC Cruise Line Overview
MSC’s motto is, "The Finest Italian Hospitality Afloat.” To them, that translates into caring, personal attention from an authentic Italian crew. MSC Italian Cruises’ staff is on-hand to provide guests with the highest level of service. From a nightly turn-down service to a late-night snack delivered to your private room, no detail is too trivial for your comfort. The Mediterranean is more than just a destination for MSC Italian Cruises, it's a home. That's why they know its ports of call and their famous and secret attractions so well. While they offer luxurious modern amenities, MSC has remained true to their past by maintaining their unique personality. For guests, that means an authentic service and ambiance that will make you want to return time and time again. If an elegant and refined atmosphere fits your definition of timeless bliss, MSC Italian Cruises will transform your idea of cruising.

Go to this webpage, and scroll all the way to the bottom to see their cruises happening in February. Put a little sunshine back in your life!

MSC Cruises to the Caribbean

72 hour sale on Resort Packages!

Visit Priceline.com to get in on this great deal.

72 hour sale - 40% off select resorts and destinations! Prices from $228* USD for an entire week!

2 days left (ends 2/12/2010)

Why We Love This Deal
Incredible 72 hour sale - Save 40% off entire weeklong rentals at select resorts and destinations with Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide!

An entire week starts from just $228* USD for a one bedroom condo which sleeps 4. Not staying all 7 nights - for 5 nights it is less than $46* USD per night - which is an amazing deal! Book by 5pm CST on Friday February 12th, 2010 to take advantage of these incredible prices!

Endless Vacation Rentals has properties worldwide including Hawaii, Florida, Las Vegas and much more!

Of course there's always the fine print, which you should always read:

Terms and Conditions

*Book by 5:00 PM CST Friday, February 12, 2010. Offer valid for selected weeklong stays only. Prices reflect discount. Only those specific dates and specific resorts with the discounted rate are on sale. Cannot be combined with any other offer. This offer is non-refundable. The regular Endless Vacation Rentals® cancel policy of 100% refund up to three days before travel is not applicable to this sale. Destinations and travel times are subject to availability and confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Price includes only accommodations and specifically excludes travel costs and other expenses that may be incurred. Promotional discounts may not apply to all properties. Offer may not be combined with any other promotion, discount, or coupon. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Price does not include tax.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at a B&B

You've got one more day - today - to enter Bedandbreakfast.com's Valentine's Day Getaway Giveaway, worth $2,000. Go to their website and click on the box to enter.

While you're there, check out the other special they have. Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a 10% discount.

Diamond Collection inns
BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection is an exclusive group of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns. Each Diamond Collection property participates in a comprehensive annual inspection program, maintains top consumer reviews on BedandBreakfast.com, and offers the amenities and services required for a top-quality guest experience.

Each Diamond Collection property offers the following amenities and services:

Private bathrooms
24 hour per day guest access to service or staff

Maintains a 4.0 or higher consumer review rating on BedandBreakfast.com
Accepts BedandBreakfast.com gift cards

Free Internet service

Flexible check-in or guaranteed late arrival
Accepts online reservations on their website and/or BedandBreakfast.com
Maintains all applicable licenses, permits, and insurance

Check out a list of the B&Bs participating in this program at:
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/diamondcollection/diamondmembers.aspx

Tips For Winter Travel

Well, two winter storms have hit the US so far, burying Washington DC in snow.

Although I live in Hampton Roads, Virginia now - a place so unused to snow that when we get a light dusting, schools shut down for the day - I am originally from Minnesota and I know what's needed when people go on winter travel!

Obviously if you're going via airplane, the onus is on the plane to keep you warm and safe, assuming you can reach the airport. It's difficult to give you suggestions on what to bring to the airport, since regulations change all the time. You should bring water and food... but once you get into the secure area sometimes the powers that be don't let you have water anymore.... so much silliness. The best thing to do, if you are going on travel while your city is in the grip of winter, is to call the airport and find out what the chances are of your flight leaving on time, and what the regulations are against you having sustenance inside the passenger waiting area.

If you're renting a car and driving, however or even if you are driving in your own car, be prepared. First of course, get yourself a cell phone. Buy one of those non-contract ones if you don't want the expense of a full service phone. I have a Tracphone that worked just fine as I drove from Virginia up to Pennsylvania, across to Ohio, and then retracing my steps.

Here's your winter survival kit.

Pack your trunk with several blankets, one for each of you and your potential passengers (ie if you're bringing your whole family, or picking up people on the way). Have several boxes of candy bars or trail mix - something to eat. Emergency fire kit, emergency flares. Several jugs of water. Some waterproof blankets as well. A battery operated radio.

You can pick up little chemical packets of handwarmers from any Walmart or even Walgreens. Those always come in handy. Also a few LED lights to put on your coat, should you find yourself walking in darkness.

In addition, always tell *someone* **reliable** where you are going and when you expect to be there. Plan your route in advance and *doublecheck it* before you leave.

If you're renting a car rather than taking your own, always drive around the block of the car rental agency a ocuple of times, checking to make sure the car heater and defroster works. Check the trunk to see if there's any winter survial paraphenalia - there probably won't be, as people do have a tendency to walk off with such things. So if you're going to be driving long distances - stock it with your own gear, as listed above. If you dont need it, and hopefully you won't, just put it all in a box and mail it back to yourself.

Finally, you must maintain a sense of humor and proportion. Winter travel is simply unpredictable. Prepare as much as you can, expect the unexpected, and be relieved when everything goes right. Being "over-safe" is better than being "under-safe"!

Air Tran Offerings Some Flights for $44 One Way

Of course most of their flights are going to be higher than that, but there are still some pretty good one-way deals here:

Here's the info from the Priceline website:
Fly to over 60 cities with great low fares from AirTran Airways. Flights are now available with fares as low as $44 one-way* to/from destinations all over the country, including the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. And, as always, there's no booking fee. Travel anytime between Mar. 10th - May 26th. Book your ticket by midnight February 9th and let AirTran Airways take you on an affordable getaway.

Additional taxes and airline fees apply.

And some of the city pairs:

Akron (CAK) Boston (BOS) $64

Akron (CAK) Tampa (TPA) $84

Allentown (ABE) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $74

Allentown (ABE) Orlando (MCO) $69

Atlantic City (ACY) Dallas (DFW) $99

Atlantic City (ACY) Miami (MIA) $64

Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) $89

Atlanta (ATL) Columbus (CMH) $79

Atlanta (ATL) Denver (DEN) $129

Atlanta (ATL) Las Vegas (LAS) $139

Atlanta (ATL) Milwaukee (MKE) $79

Atlanta (ATL) New York City (LGA) $94

Atlanta (ATL) Phoenix (PHX) $119

Atlanta (ATL) San Antonio (SAT) $94

Atlanta (ATL) Sarasota (SRQ) $79

Atlanta (ATL) Washington (DCA) $84

Baltimore (BWI) Boston (BOS) $49

Baltimore (BWI) Dayton (DAY) $49

Baltimore (BWI) Miami (MIA) $74

Baltimore (BWI) San Juan (SJU) $98

Boston (BOS) Aruba (AUA) $189

Boston (BOS) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $70

Boston (BOS) Houston (HOU) $92

Bloomington (BMI) Los Angeles (LAX) $89

Charlotte (CLT) Cancun (CUN) $94

Charlotte (CLT) Denver (DEN) $104

Charlotte (CLT) Tampa (TPA) $74

Chicago (MDW) Aruba (AUA) $169

Chicago (MDW) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $69

Chicago (MDW) New York City (LGA) $76

Chicago (MDW) Orlando (MCO) $74

Dallas (DFW) Baltimore (BWI) $94

Dallas (DFW) Miami (MIA) $107

Dallas (DFW) Minneapolis (MSP) $85

Dallas (DFW) White Plains (HPN) $114

Denver (DEN) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $89

Denver (DEN) Washington (DCA) $94

Des Moines (DSM) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $99

Des Moines (DSM) Orlando (MCO) $79

Detroit (DTW) Nassau (NAS) $99

Detroit (DTW) West Palm Beach (PBI) $69

Houston (HOU) Fort Myers (RSW) $99

Houston (HOU) New York City (LGA) $99

Jacksonville (JAX) New York City (LGA) $74

Jacksonville (JAX) Washington (DCA) $99

Miami (MIA) Milwaukee (MKE) $77

Miami (MIA) Philadelphia (PHL) $64

Miami (MIA) St Louis (STL) $69

Minneapolis (MSP) Milwaukee (MKE) $49

Minneapolis (MSP) Nassau (NAS) $159

Moline (MLI) Miami (MIA) $102

Moline (MLI) Orlando (MCO) $81

New York City (LGA) Cancun (CUN) $92

New York City (LGA) Los Angeles (LAX) $89

New York City (LGA) Montego Bay (MBJ) $129

New York City (LGA) San Juan (SJU) $105

New York City (LGA) Sarasota (SRQ) $70

Omaha (OMA) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $109

Omaha (OMA) Tampa (TPA) $107

Orlando (MCO) Nassau (NAS) $44

Orlando (MCO) San Juan (SJU) $59

Orlando (MCO) Seattle (SEA) $99

Pittsburgh (PIT) Cancun (CUN) $94

Pittsburgh (PIT) Nassau (NAS) $99

Phoenix (PHX) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $91

Raleigh (RDU) Atlanta (ATL) $69

Raleigh (RDU) Cancun (CUN) $114

San Antonio (SAT) Boston (BOS) $79

San Antonio (SAT) Washington (DCA) $99

San Antonio (SAT) Atlanta (ATL) $94

San Francisco (SFO) Washington (IAD) $89

Sarasota (SRQ) Chicago (MDW) $84

Sarasota (SRQ) New York City (LGA) $70

Washington (IAD) Las Vegas (LAS) $99

Washington (IAD) Los Angeles (LAX) $89

Washington (DCA) San Juan (SJU) $98

Washington (DCA) Tampa (TPA) $69

White Plains (HPN) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $79

White Plains (HPN) Orlando (MCO) $74

White Plains (HPN) West Palm Beach (PBI) $79

Wichita (ICT) Orlando (MCO) $99

Wichita (ICT) New York City (LGA) $99

The Winter Blahs

Just as most Americans in the midwest and east coast had dug out from one snowstorm, we were hit with another one. And if the weather man is to be believed, another storm is on its way.

Here in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where I live, this much snow is unusual. Typically, we're lucky if we see a single day of snow. It's all melted by the next day.

Not this winter, however!

So I'm sure quite a few people are heartily sick of the cold and the snow, and are ready to take flight to somewhere warm, like Florida, California, the West Indies, even Hawaii.

So check out flights at http://priceline.com and reserve a flight, or a cruise, today!

Mardi Gras Special For New Orleans!

Going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras that is a tradition that continues to this day, despite the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina several years ago. Although much evidence of that destruction still remains, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is still a must see.

There are three days left to book the special rates via Priceline.com

Here are the details from their website:

Travel anytime between Feb. 1st - Mar. 14th to take advantage of these great vacation packages to the Intercontinental New Orleans! We've got 3-night vacation packages from just $339 per person, and that includes your airfare! Hurry, this offer ends February 7th.

This four-diamond treasure is right in the centre of town. The InterContinental New Orleans enjoys one of the city's most coveted locations: two blocks from the French Quarter, four blocks from Harrah's New Orleans, six blocks from the riverfront, The Morial Convention Center and the Louisiana Superdome are also nearby. Be close to it all but enjoy the experience of premium services at the Interconinental New Orleans.

Renovated recently in 2001 this 479 guest room has whirlpool, state-of-the-art fitness center, internet access, and more. Stay at the Intercontinental New Orleans and enjoy being close to all the attractions this great city has to offer!

Head to New Orleans, but don't forget to pick up your Power Pass before you go! Click here for details. Don't get caught at the airport without a ride. Arrange for transportation now. Click here for tickets. New Orleans is known for being "different." Try a Haunted History Ghost Tour. Click here for details.

Right now, when you book this package through PriceBreakers at the Intercontinetal New Orleans for travel dates between February 1 - March 14, 2010, you'll get a great deal on a 3+ night stay. But hurry, you must book by February 7th!

We went shopping and found the following sample packages for Feb. 16 - 19, including round-trip airfare and three nights' accommodations at the Intercontinetal New Orleans, plus all taxes and fees. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Availability is limited and prices can change at any time.

So go get a taste of Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

Valentine's Day Gift Card Sale from BedandBreakfast.com

The title of this post says it all.

BedandBreakfast.com is offering a Valentine's Day Gift Card sale.

With Valentine's Day falling on a long weekend this year, show your love to that special someone with a romantic getaway! Surprise your sweetie with The Getaway Gift Card, get 10% off, free FedEx shipping and a personalized invitation to a romantic rendezvous.

HURRY! This deal ends on February 15!

Getting 10% off your gift card purchase is easy.

Go to their website and check it out. BedandBreakfast.com