American Airlines offering Round Trip Specials!

Only one day - today - left to take advantage of these specials!

Save With These Low, Last Minute Domestic Getaway Fares! These Weekend Getaway Fares offer Economy Class discounted fares valid for travel this weekend, plus there are no booking fees when you book with Priceline.com! Depart anytime after 7:00pm Friday Jan. 15 or anytime Sat. Jan. 16 Return Jan. 18 - 19, 2010. Hurry, this deal ends January 15th!

And I'll give you the fine print...

Fares shown are for round-trip Economy Class travel, and are in U.S. dollars. Seats are limited, and fares may not be available on all flights and may be subject to change without notice.Tickets must be purchased by January 15, 2010. Outbound travel valid after 7pm on January 15 through January 16, 2010. Return travel January 18 through January 19, 2010. Fares are valid on nonstop flights only.**Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.70 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one way or $10 per round trip

(Depressing when I think how easy air travel used to be...nevertheless, with such great low fares, it's worth it to get away for a weekend!)

Here are the city pairs and the fares:

Flying from Flying to Round-Trip Price
Amarillo (AMA) Dallas (DFW) $111

Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ORD) $158

Austin (AUS) Los Angeles (LAX) $227

Charlotte (CLT) Dallas (DFW) $228

Charlotte (CLT) El Paso (ELP) $196

Charlotte (CLT) Fresno (FAT)

Charlotte (CLT) El Paso (ELP) $196

Charlotte (CLT) Fresno (FAT) $225

Charlotte (CLT) Santa Ana (SNA) $299

Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) $158

Chicago (ORD) Denver (DEN) $148

Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) $239

Chicago (ORD) Fayetteville (XNA) $222

Chicago (ORD) St Louis (STL) $98

Dallas (DFW) Amarillo (AMA) $111

Dallas (DFW) Charlotte (CLT) $228

Dallas (DFW) El Paso (ELP) $194

Dallas (DFW) Fresno (FAT) $269

Dallas (DFW) Pittsburgh (PIT) $227

Dallas (DFW) Santa Ana (SNA) $248

Denver (DEN) Chicago (ORD) $148

El Paso (ELP) Charlotte (CLT) $196

El Paso (ELP) Dallas (DFW) $194

El Paso (ELP) Pittsburgh (PIT) $205

Fresno (FAT) Charlotte (CLT) $225

Fresno (FAT) Honolulu (HNL) $269

Fresno (FAT) Pittsburgh (PIT) $286

Jacksonville (JAX) Miami (MIA) $144

Los Angeles (LAX) Austin (AUS) $227

Miami (MIA) Jacksonville (JAX) $144

Miami (MIA) New Orleans (MSY) $161

New Orleans (MSY) Miami (MIA) $161

Fayetteville (XNA) Chicago (ORD) $222

Pittsburgh (PIT) Dallas (DFW) $227

Pittsburgh (PIT) El Paso (ELP) $205

Pittsburgh (PIT) Fresno (FAT) $286

Santa Ana (SNA) Charlotte (CLT) $299

Santa Ana (SNA) Dallas (DFW) $248

Santa Ana (SNA) Pittsburgh (PIT) $154

St Louis (STL) Chicago (ORD) $98

St Louis (STL) Montreal (YUL) $269

Marriott Hotel Sale!

By booking weekend hotel stays on Priceline.com, you can save 20% off your hotel bill.

Here's the details:

Book a weekend stay between January 22 - March 21, 2010 at any of the more than 2,500 participating Marriott Hotels around the world and save 20% on your stay, and up to 40% at select resorts in the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii. Hurry -- book by January 22, 2010 to save.

Here's the fine print: The 20% discount applies to room rate only. Promotional rates are valid for weekend stays, Thursday through Sunday for reservations booked between January 8, 2010 and January 22, 2010, for stays from January 22, 2010 to March 21, 2010 at participating Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott®, Renaissance® Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Marriott Vacation Club hotels around the world. A Friday night or Saturday night stay is required. Offer available seven days a week at select hotels, and resorts and country clubs. Up to 40% savings available at select resorts in the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii. Offer not applicable to groups of 10 or more.

Here are the Marriott hotels that qualify:

Marriott® Hotels & Resorts
Flagship brand offering quality accommodations, warm and caring service and full service comforts to help make the most of your travels.

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JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts
Discover the most elegant and luxurious Marriott brand offering exquisite architecture, finely appointed guest rooms and a deluxe level of comfort and personal service.

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Renaissance® Hotels & Resorts
Enjoy the ambiance of a boutique with eye-catching decor and individual sense of style. Sophisticated ambiance combined with attentive and respectful service will ensure a perfect stay.

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Courtyard® by Marriott
Experience everything that makes for a great stay and a break from the routine, including the 24/7 Market, free WiFi (in North and Central America), plush bedding and relaxing outdoor spaces.

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Residence Inn® by Marriott
Designed to provide you with everything you need to thrive on long stays. Enjoy spacious rooms with separate living and sleeping areas, full kitchens, free grocery delivery and real outdoor spaces.

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Fairfield Inn® by Marriott
Offering free hot breakfast, free high-speed internet access and comfy bedding, this brand provides you with everything you need to be confident your trip will be a success.

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TownePlace Suites® by Marriott
Built to help you settle in, connect to the local neighborhood and maintain your daily routine while on long trips. Relax on your own terms with modern suites featuring full kitchens and spacious room to spread out.

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SpringHill Suites® by Marriott
Stylish suites with inspiring touches to help you relax and soothe the stresses of travel. Enjoy crisp linens, free high-speed internet access and a complimentary breakfast with fresh in-season selections.

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Marriott Vacation Club® International
Enjoy spacious villas as an owner or a renter. From Orlando to the Rocky Mountains to the beaches of tropical islands, choose from 46 resorts in 24 premier destinations worldwide.

JetBlue Airways specials for 3 more days

Take advantage of JetBlue Airways one-way airfare specials for 3 more days:

Here are the cities and the airfare if you make your reservations now:

Austin (AUS) Boston (BOS) $109

Austin (AUS) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $79

Austin (AUS) Long Beach (LGB) $89

Austin (AUS) New York City (JFK) $99

Austin (AUS) Orlando (MCO) $79

Austin (AUS) San Francisco (SFO) $89

Boston (BOS) Buffalo (BUF) $39

Boston (BOS) Chicago (ORD) $67

Boston (BOS) Denver (DEN) $89

Boston (BOS) Jacksonville (JAX) $79

Boston (BOS) Las Vegas (LAS) $99

Boston (BOS) Long Beach (LGB) $99

Boston (BOS) Los Angeles (LAX) $99

Boston (BOS) New York City (JFK) $39

Boston (BOS) Oakland (OAK) $119

Boston (BOS) Pittsburgh (PIT) $44

Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) $99

Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) $99

Boston (BOS) Washington (IAD) $59

Burbank (BUR) Las Vegas (LAS) $39

Burlington (BTV) New York City (JFK) $44

Charlotte (CLT) Boston (BOS) $49

Charlotte (CLT) New York City (JFK) $49

Chicago (ORD) Boston (BOS) $67

Chicago (ORD) New York City (JFK) $67

Denver (DEN) Boston (BOS) $89

Denver (DEN) New York City (JFK) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Long Beach (LGB) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) San Francisco (SFO) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Santo Domingo (SDQ) $49

Fort Myers (RSW) Newark (EWR) $79

Houston (HOU) New York City (JFK) $109

Jacksonville (JAX) Boston (BOS) $79

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

Las Vegas (LAS) Boston (BOS) $99

Las Vegas (LAS) Burbank (BUR) $39

Las Vegas (LAS) New York City (JFK) $99

Long Beach (LGB) Las Vegas (LAS) $39

Long Beach (LGB) Portland (PDX) $67

Long Beach (LGB) San Francisco (SFO) $39

Los Angeles (LAX) Boston (BOS) $99

Los Angeles (LAX) New York City (JFK) $99

New Orleans (MSY) New York City (JFK) $84

New York City (JFK) Aruba (AUA) $139

New York City (JFK) Bermuda (BDA) $109

New York City (JFK) Burlington (BTV) $44

New York City (JFK) Kingston (KIN) $99

New York City (JFK) Oakland (OAK) $99

New York City (JFK) Phoenix (PHX) $99

New York City (JFK) Pittsburgh (PIT) $39

New York City (JFK) Portland (PDX) $99

New York City (JFK) Raleigh (RDU) $49

New York City (JFK) Sacramento (SMF) $99

New York City (JFK) Salt Lake City (SLC) $99

New York City (JFK) Seattle (SEA) $99

New York City (JFK) Tampa (TPA) $79

New York City (LGA) Orlando (MCO) $74

New York City (LGA) West Palm Beach (PBI) $79

Newark (EWR) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $74

Newark (EWR) Orlando (MCO) $74

Newark (EWR) Tampa (TPA) $79

Newark (EWR) West Palm Beach (PBI) $79

Oakland (OAK) Long Beach (LGB) $39

Oakland (OAK) Washington (IAD) $99

Orlando (MCO) Boston (BOS) $79

Orlando (MCO) Nassau (NAS) $44

Raleigh (RDU) Boston (BOS) $49

Raleigh (RDU) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $59

Richmond (RIC) Boston (BOS) $49

Richmond (RIC) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $67

Rochester (ROC) New York City (JFK) $44

Salt Lake City (SLC) Long Beach (LGB) $54

San Diego (SAN) New York City (JFK) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Austin (AUS) $89

San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Long Beach (LGB) $39

San Francisco (SFO) New York City (JFK) $99

San Juan (SJU) Santo Domingo (SDQ) $39

Sarasota (SRQ) New York City (JFK) $79

Seattle (SEA) Boston (BOS) $99

Seattle (SEA) Long Beach (LGB) $59

Seattle (SEA) New York City (JFK) $99

Syracuse (SYR) New York City (JFK) $44

Tampa (TPA) Newark (EWR) $79

Tampa (TPA) White Plains (HPN) $79

Washington (IAD) Boston (BOS) $59

Washington (IAD) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $67

Washington (IAD) Oakland (OAK) $99

White Plains (HPN) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $74


Here's just a bit of the fine print. Check the rest of it at the website:

Terms and Conditions
*All fares are subject to change without notice. Fares require up to a 10-day advance purchase. For all city pairs except as noted below: travel must be completed by Mar. 24, 2010 and travel must take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Higher fares may be available on other days of week. Blackout dates for all travel are Jan. 14-18, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, Feb. 10-15, and Feb. 19-22, 2010.

The Carribean Adventure With Sesame Street

Beaches Resorts make an excellent vacation, whether it is just an individual wanting to go scuba diving or ride a catamaran, or a couple wishing to relax in the sun, or a whole family with activities for both kids and adults.

For kids in particular, Beaches features the Sesame Street characters.

Indeed, there is a "non-stop agenda" for kids. Here's the details from their website:

Story Time with Elmo
Listen to master storyteller weave a spellbinding Caribbean or Sesame Street tale which is followed by an appearance by Elmo who'll interact with the children.

Bake with Cookie Monster
Kids will have a great time mixing cookie batter to be baked by kitchen staff. Cookie Monster will stop by to visit the kids and, of course, enjoy fresh cookies from the oven.

Make Music with Bert & Ernie
Kids will have a memorable time learning to make music. After the kids practice their musical talents, Bert and Ernie will visit the kids for fun and learning.

Dance with Zoe
Join in the fun of learning ring games, line dancing and ribbon dancing. Zoe will make a guest appearance to see the latest steps kids have mastered.

Explore with Grover
Kids can join in on nature walks and scavenger hunts, and learn about plants, rocks and nature. Grover will see what the kids have collected and enjoy all the fun.

Discover Magical Treasures with Abby Cadabby
After kids guess from clues to find Abby Cadabby's magical treasure chest, they get to make one of the their own.

Sesame Street Stage Shows
All the same characters that you enjoyed as a child come together, on stage, to entertain a whole new generation of Sesame Street fans.

So if you and your spouse would like a vacation that both you and your kids of all ages can enjoy, check out Beaches Resorts.

Beaches Turks and Caicos

Beaches has resorts on Jamaica abd The Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Turks and Caicos are a British Overseas Territory. They are two groups of islands in the West Indies, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands. Their two main industries are tourism and as an offshore financial centre.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are southeast of Mayaguana in the Bahamas and north of the island of Hispaniola (on which are the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic). The capital is Cockburn Town.

The total population is about 36,000, of whom approximately 22,500 live on Providenciales in the Caicos Islands. Cockburn Town, the capital, is on Grand Turk Island.

The Beaches Turks and Caicos is located on Providenciales.

Here's what it features:

A 45,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art waterpark; three magnificent villages, boasting the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France and the Caribbean; incredibly sumptuous hotel accommodations; a powder-white-sand, 12-mile beach lapped by clear turquoise waters; endless fun activities for everyone, from tots to tweens and teens, featuring Sesame Street® characters, the new Xbox 360® Game Garage and a sizzlin’ teen disco, Liquid at Beaches—all amidst some of the most gorgeous tropical scenery on the planet.

Give them a look-see today.

Winter Sale From BedandBreakfast.com!

Make your reservations online at Bedandbreakfast.com and receive 20% off any participating bed and breakfast.

The details are that you must stay in the middle of the week, and that you make the reservations online at their website.

This special will end March 31, 2010.

The fine print is:
Prices are subject to change and based on availability. Inn-specific minimum stay requirements and policies apply to all reservations

There are five myths that Bedandbreakfast.com wishes to dispell:

1. Top 5 B&B Myths
Bed and breakfasts are expensive.
B&Bs are a great value with free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi and free snacks!

2. Bed and breakfasts are for couples.
B&Bs are for everyone -- including business travelers, families, and solo adventurers!

3. Bed and breakfasts are too remote.
B&Bs are found everywhere. Innkeepers are typically happy to offer an insider’s perspective about the area.

4. Bed and breakfasts are for grandmas.
Most B&Bs offer private bathrooms with upscale bath products, luxury linens, updated amenities, and more!

5. Bed and breakfasts are hard to find.
BedandBreakfast.com makes it easy to find the perfect B&B!

Jet Blue Offers Great Prices from Priceline

It's January 4 and time to get away from the cold weather to warmer climes - if you can find any.

Jet Blue has some great prices right now. It's a special deal that will be expiring on January 13, 2009, so you need to make your reservations ASAP.

Here are the 1-way prices for various cities (and note that travel must take place on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Austin (AUS) Boston (BOS) $109

Austin (AUS) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $79

Austin (AUS) Long Beach (LGB) $89

Austin (AUS) New York City (JFK) $99

Austin (AUS) Orlando (MCO) $79

Austin (AUS) San Francisco (SFO) $89

Boston (BOS) Buffalo (BUF) $39

Boston (BOS) Chicago (ORD) $67

Boston (BOS) Denver (DEN) $89

Boston (BOS) Jacksonville (JAX) $79

Boston (BOS) Las Vegas (LAS) $99

Boston (BOS) Long Beach (LGB) $99

Boston (BOS) Los Angeles (LAX) $99

Boston (BOS) New York City (JFK) $39

Boston (BOS) Oakland (OAK) $119

Boston (BOS) Pittsburgh (PIT) $44

Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) $99

Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) $99

Boston (BOS) Washington (IAD) $59

Burbank (BUR) Las Vegas (LAS) $39

Burlington (BTV) New York City (JFK) $44

Charlotte (CLT) Boston (BOS) $49

Charlotte (CLT) New York City (JFK) $49

Chicago (ORD) Boston (BOS) $67

Chicago (ORD) New York City (JFK) $67

Denver (DEN) Boston (BOS) $89

Denver (DEN) New York City (JFK) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Long Beach (LGB) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) San Francisco (SFO) $99

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Santo Domingo (SDQ) $49

Fort Myers (RSW) Newark (EWR) $79

Houston (HOU) New York City (JFK) $109

Jacksonville (JAX) Boston (BOS) $79

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

Las Vegas (LAS) Boston (BOS) $99

Las Vegas (LAS) Burbank (BUR) $39

Las Vegas (LAS) New York City (JFK) $99

Long Beach (LGB) Las Vegas (LAS) $39

Long Beach (LGB) Portland (PDX) $67

Long Beach (LGB) San Francisco (SFO) $39

Los Angeles (LAX) Boston (BOS) $99

Los Angeles (LAX) New York City (JFK) $99

New Orleans (MSY) New York City (JFK) $84

New York City (JFK) Aruba (AUA) $139

New York City (JFK) Bermuda (BDA) $109

New York City (JFK) Burlington (BTV) $44

New York City (JFK) Kingston (KIN) $99

New York City (JFK) Oakland (OAK) $99

New York City (JFK) Phoenix (PHX) $99

New York City (JFK) Pittsburgh (PIT) $39

New York City (JFK) Portland (PDX) $99

New York City (JFK) Raleigh (RDU) $49

New York City (JFK) Sacramento (SMF) $99

New York City (JFK) Salt Lake City (SLC) $99

New York City (JFK) Seattle (SEA) $99

New York City (JFK) Tampa (TPA) $79

New York City (LGA) Orlando (MCO) $74

New York City (LGA) West Palm Beach (PBI) $79

Newark (EWR) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $74

Newark (EWR) Orlando (MCO) $74

Newark (EWR) Tampa (TPA) $79

Newark (EWR) West Palm Beach (PBI) $79

Oakland (OAK) Long Beach (LGB) $39

Oakland (OAK) Washington (IAD) $99

Orlando (MCO) Boston (BOS) $79

Orlando (MCO) Nassau (NAS) $44

Raleigh (RDU) Boston (BOS) $49

Raleigh (RDU) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $59

Richmond (RIC) Boston (BOS) $49

Richmond (RIC) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $67

Rochester (ROC) New York City (JFK) $44

Salt Lake City (SLC) Long Beach (LGB) $54

San Diego (SAN) New York City (JFK) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Austin (AUS) $89

San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $99

San Francisco (SFO) Long Beach (LGB) $39

San Francisco (SFO) New York City (JFK) $99

San Juan (SJU) Santo Domingo (SDQ) $39

Sarasota (SRQ) New York City (JFK) $79

Seattle (SEA) Boston (BOS) $99

Seattle (SEA) Long Beach (LGB) $59

Seattle (SEA) New York City (JFK) $99

Syracuse (SYR) New York City (JFK) $44

Tampa (TPA) Newark (EWR) $79

Tampa (TPA) White Plains (HPN) $79

Washington (IAD) Boston (BOS) $59

Washington (IAD) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $67

Washington (IAD) Oakland (OAK) $99

White Plains (HPN) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $74


Terms and Conditions
*All fares are subject to change without notice. Fares require up to a 10-day advance purchase. Travel must be completed by Mar. 24, 2010 and travel must take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.