Nov 22, 2009 by Andrew Skwarek - comment
Andrew Skwarek scours the web for the best deals on hotels, flights, cruises, packages, and more.
Bora Bora, a tiny island surrounded entirely by lagoons and a barrier reef, awaits you with treasures, pleasures, and leisure. Located on the furthest horizon between New Zealand and Hawaii, Bora Bora offers the ultimate escape. At just $1,899 per person, you can save thousands when you book with Tahiti Tourism. The luxurious 7-night Couples Retreat Package includes:
• Roundtrip economy class airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
• 1 night at InterContinental Tahiti Resort in a Standard Room
• 6 nights at Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora in an Ocean View Room
• Inter-island air transportation, including transfers and baggage handling
• Option to upgrade to a private Beach Bungalow, from $75 per night
• And more!
The people of Rio de Janeiro, or, Cariocas, are famous for their hospitality, warmth, and energy. However, experiencing the beaches, babes, and boutiques of the city is typically a bank-buster — not to mention a brain-buster with the language barrier. That’s what makes this 5-night Rio package from Just Brazil Vacations by Hotur so exciting. With this amazing deal, you’ll save at least $1,550!
Starting at just $959 per person, this scintillating offer includes flights, hotel, tours, and more. The 6-day, 5-night program includes accommodations in a guestroom at the four-star Porto Bay Rio International beach resort, and daily Brazilian breakfast. Also included are the following extras:
• Half-day tour of Sugar Loaf Mountains (a $60 value).
• Tour of H. Stern, world famous for its fabulous gems and jewelry.
• Services of local guides and translators.
The eternal Sydney: A multicultural immigrant haven, a global commerce center, and home to numerous national parks and sandy beaches. The iconic Sydney Opera house, with her signature ivory sails tilting against the city skyline, will leave you singing for joy. This beating metropolis is now closer than ever with Tourism Australia’s latest packages – priced from as low as $1,299. That’s a real steal with up to $500 in savings per person!
China is home to 5,000 years of civilization, fascinating cultural fusion, and spices unfamiliar to the Westerner’s palate. Now is a great time to explore this region of the world with China Spree’s knock-out bargain on their 10-Day Golden Triangle Tour which is priced from just $888 – that’s less than $100 per day!
Egypt’s rich history is still as mesmerizing now as it was when we first discovered evidence of ancient civilizations. If you’re on a tight budget, but still want to brush up on your Egyptian history and gaze at some of the country’s most well-known treasures, then you’re in luck. Gate1 Travel is offering an exceptional 6-night package deal that will have you enthralled in Egypt’s culture in no time.
Head to the luxurious Snake River Lodge & Spa in stunning Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for some relaxation and adventure. From November 27 through April 5, 2010, this property is offering the Holiftic Ski Package to guests who are half adrenaline-junkie, half spa-aficionado. Let your skis slice through the soft, powdery snow during the day and after, treat your tense muscles to an invigorating deep-tissue rub-down at the 17,000-square-foot spa. With this package, you’ll stay four nights at the deluxe lodge with daily breakfast, receive three full-day lift tickets for two people at Jackson Hole Mountain, as well as one 50-minute custom massage each day per person. Rates start at $362/night.
This fall or winter, travelers can save big on vacations to the Dominican Republic, Cancun, Jamaica, Aruba and more, thanks to CheapCaribbean.com. Case in point: Consider an air-inclusive 5-night escape to sunny Mexico for $499, where you’ll stay at the deluxe NH Riviera Cancun, complete with 550 suites with in-room Jacuzzis, two infinity-view pools, and 12 restaurants. Three- to seven-night getaways are also available in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Los Cabos, and more with prices starting from just $499. Plus, Daily Deal readers are eligible for an exclusive discount of $50 off per booking. Simply book online before October 31 and enter promo code shermans50.
The fall and winter are fantastic times to venture across the Big Pond and immerse yourself in some of Europe’s most captivating cities. Visiting during the off season can mean fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and of course, bigger savings. Central Holidays is offering an extraordinary 8-day jaunt that allows visitors to experience the wondrous Eternal City of Rome, as well as one other fascinating urban center of their choice.
Stately old castles, coastal bluffs, rocky mountainous terrain, and bright-green meadows define Scotland’s scenery. Make your dreams of visiting this picturesque wonderland a reality by booking a last-minute getaway with Lynott Tours. The Highland Homecoming package, priced 25 percent lower than standard brochure rates, includes six nights in your choice of Scottish B&Bs with daily breakfast. Included with this offer is a 6-day standard rental-car with unlimited mileage – a great way to explore Scotland’s awe-inspiring treasures and experience the Highland Homecoming festival’s numerous theater productions, walking tours, exhibitions, and much more. Valid from October 19-31, this package costs just $1,136, including round-trip airfare from Newark, New Jersey to Glasgow. Visitors can also opt to upgrade this package for a measly $100 more, and spend one night in an extravagant Scottish castle.
The Luxury W Hotels Worldwide has unveiled its first property in Latin America. Surrounded by the snowcapped Andes, the 196-room W Santiago sits within the El Golf district on the south bank of the Mapocho River. Near Providencia’s upscale art galleries, Bella Vista’s bohemian cafés, and the museums around the historic Plaza de Armas, the hotel also offers a gym, a spa, and a heated rooftop pool.
The Value The hotel’s opening W Warm-Up offer is available for the rest of the year. With room rates starting at $299/night, the package includes upgrades to Spectacular or Cool Corner rooms with in-room brunch, Pisco Green cocktails, free appetizers, and souvenir T-shirts for two. Spectacular or Cool Corner rooms normally cost $549/night.
The Catch The weather is pleasant during Chile’s spring, with high temperatures ranging from 66 to 72 degrees. But traveling in November means missing the country’s ski season.
The Details 56-2-770-0000, www.whotels.com/santiago
From the fall issue of Sherman’s Travel magazine.
