Travel Deals

Punta Negra Hotel looks out directly onto the sea front: a sandy white beach surrounded by high cliffs. The low level, typically Mediterranean architecture featuring spacious terraces, blends well into the beautiful natural surroundings. In the background you can admire the wondrous gulf with the view over the harbour and the historical centre of the charming, colourful Catalan town of Alghero. Service on the beach, weather conditions permitting, will be ensured from the 15th of June to the 15th of September.

The minimum 2 nights/stay includes Bed and Breakfast arrangement and the opportunity to use a New Fiat 500 (A/C + Radio CD) during all the stay with unlimited Km, SUPER CDW and SUPER TP.

THotel is one of the best hotels in Cagliari, south Sardinia. Recently a new SPA and Wellness Area have been opened: 6 hydromassage pathways in the large hydrotherapy pool, Turkish bath with starry sky, emotional showers, chromatherapy and aromatherapy and a vast choice of European and Oriental massages and face and body treatments provided using products from the COMFORT ZONE. The Fitness Centre proposes a cardiofitness programme with a treadmill, bike, elliptical, abdominal boards and I tonic, the innovative vibrating platform
THotel is promoting it with this attractive offer:

Rate is 199 euros for 2 persons and include:

One night accommodation in a Deluxe room
English breakfast
1 Acqua Journey Pathway for Him & Her
Wellness Dinner for two
Free Parking
*A special gift for V&S readers

Many other offers on the THotel site

the low-budget option is available to fly out of Kyiv to Katowice/Krakow - now one can get from Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (terminal B) to Katowice/Krakow for a 1 hour 45 min for as low as UAH 168 (around $30 one way; all taxes included). from Katowice/Krakow to Kyiv one can fly for as low as UAH 130.

this is a PROMO price offered by WIZZAIR. to get this lowest price, it's better to make a reservation (via internet) several weeks in advance.

the flight from Kyiv-Boryspil departs on 18:45 on T, Th, Sat., and arrives in Katowice/Krakow at 19:30.

the flight from Katowice/Krakow departs at 20:30 on T, Th, Sat., and arrives in Kyiv at 22:30.

finally, the low-budget option is available to fly out of Kyiv to London - to get from Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (terminal B) to London for a 1.5 hour for as low as UAH 268 (around $46 one way; all taxes included). from London to Kyiv one can fly for as low as 69 GBP.

this is a WEB price offered by WIZZAIR. to get this lowest price, it's better to make a reservation (via internet) several weeks in advance.

the flight from Kyiv-Boryspil departs on 18:30 on M, W, Fr, Su., and arrives in London (Luton) at 20:10 .

the flight from London (Luton) departs at 13:00 on M, W, Fr, Su., and arrives in Kyiv at 18:00

Once again, Sourbugger is offering a totally free walking tour to any VT member, just mention who you are !

Tours depart every Sunday at 4 Pm from the tourist information office in Galway City.

NB - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL EASTER 2009

Salzburg, Munich, Athens, Stockholm, London, Rome & more! Accor Hotels is offering a Europe-wide sale on hotels. Hotels under Accor include Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and Suitehotel.

Sample prices are as follows:
Salzburg - from Euro 99
Vienna - from Euro 119
Antwerp - from Euro 75
Brugge - from Euro 85
Frankfurt - from Euro 49
Munich - from Euro 59
Athens - from Euro 105
Budapest - from Euro 52
Naples - from Euro 70
Rome - from Euro 125
Vilnius - from Euro 80
Luxembourg - from Euro 65
Groningen - from Euro 69
Rotterdam - from Euro 79
Cracow - from Euro 66
Olsztyn - from Euro 40
Lisbon - from Euro 60
Barcelona - from Euro 59
Madrid - from Euro 58
Malaga - from Euro 49
Valencia - from Euro 49
Goteborg - from Euro 45
Karlstad - from Euro 52
Stockholm - from Euro 59
Lausanne - from Euro 82
Zurich - from Euro 82
Banbury - from Euro 68
Glasgow - from Euro 86
London - from Euro 116
Nottingham - from Euro 73

Terms and conditions:
* Instant reservation, no cancellation, no change, subject to availability.
* Amount due will be debited to your account at completion of reservation process.
* Price shown is per room and per night.
* To book, select the hotel of your choice from the website below. "Hot deals" is displayed only if offer is available.
* The rate of exchange is given as an indication and is not binding. Only prices shown in the local currency of the country in which the hotel is located are guaranteed.
* Weekend prices are for nights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
* Week prices are for nights of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Please visit the below website for terms and conditions.

Enjoy your stay!

Hurry & book! Las Vegas, Chicago, Portland & more! Great weekend deals for 2 nights hotel and 3-day car rental combinations from LastMinute.com!
Prices are based on double occupancy and include hotel, rental car, taxes and fees!

Sample prices include:
Las Vegas - $60 (April 30 - May 2)
Dallas, TX - $61 (May 2 - May 4)
Raleigh-Durham, NC - $63 (May 2 - May 4)
Detroit, MI - $63 (April 25 - April 27)
St. Louis, MO - $64 (May 2 - May 4)
Denver, CO - $64 (May 2 - May 4)
Houston, TX - $64 (May 2 - May 4)
Austin, TX - $65 (April 25 - April 27)
Orlando, FL - $66 (April 25 - April 27)
Chicago, IL - $68 (May 2 - May 4)
Portland, OR - $70 (May 2 - May 4)
Sand Diego, CA - $70 (April 26 - April 28)

Other cities include Washington, DC, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle and more!

Have a good trip!

Good Morning Ticket Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe
Enjoy a tranquil early-morning trip to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with the attractively-priced Good Morning Ticket. Valid on the first train from May to October, from November to April also valid on the second train. In the period from May to October the return journey from the Jungfraujoch must be started by the latest 12.30h. In the winter months the return journey can be made at any time on the same day.

The Good Morning Ticket includes a reduction for the Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch section. You pay the normal fares to Kleine Scheidegg. Holders of Half-fare Cards, Swiss Cards and Eurail, Swiss & Flexi Passes already enjoy a better reduction than the Good Morning Ticket and don't have to travel on the first two trains.
The price for the Good Morning Ticket from Interlaken Ost is CHF 153.80 (normal fare CHF 177.80), from Wilderswil it might be a bit less.

Explore stunning Inca ruins & the Amazon on a 9 day tour.

Visit the below website for full terms and conditions.
***Sponsored deal***

Virgin Trains have linked up with Stena Line and Irish Ferries to offer through tickets on connecting services from the UK to Dublin.

Travel from London Euston, Watford Junction or Milton Keynes to Holyhead for a connecting ferry to Dun Laoghaire (Stena) or Dublin Ferryport (Irish Ferries).

Child fares are half the adult fare.

Reservations are compulsory on the ferries and recommended on the trains.

Please note that the website includes a note that there is no foot passenger service on Stenna Line ferries until 13th February 2009.

Enjoy Bologna and one night at Europa Auditorium theatre! 4* Viale Masini Design hotel offers 2 days/1 night in Superior Room and 2 tickets for best places at your favourite show!
Offer details:

- 1 night in Superior Room including gran buffet breakfast
- 2 tickets (best places available) at Europa Auditorium theatre
- Free car parking
- Gourmet Dinner with wine, mineral water and coffee
- Bologna City Book Guide
- Limousine transfer from hotel to theatre and back

Price is 125.00 euros pp

(Events calendar at Europa theatre available on http://www.teatroeuropa.it/)

The Ellington hotel (Nürnberger Straße 50-55, 10789 Berlin) offers 2 nights/3 days in standard double rooms, breakfast buffet, champagne reception in the bar, exclusive 4-course menu and gift coupon for a speciality coffee or a glass of Prosecco to be redeemed either in the exclusive fashion department store Appelrath-Cüpper or in the Restaurant Mövenpick in the Europacenter.
Price is 185 euros per person

SkyEurope has a special short term offer making available One Million one way flights for 9 Euro inc of taxes but booking and baggage charges may apply.

Must be booked by Midnight 2nd November so hurry.

Travel in 2009 - flights from and to many European destinations

This is only available for departing from a German airport (it seems).
You can fly Lufthansa to most of the European capitals for less than 100 Euro roundtrip (plus taxes), if you are a bit flexible in your time.
Comparing this to Ryanair from Frankfurt Hahn, it is a simple calculation of saving time and money. Ryanair definitely has its offers, but still it is a 1,5 hour drive from Frankfurt Airport by bus for 15 Euro one way. Plus: Ryanair airports are often also a bit far away from desired destinations, so additional transport costs and time upon your arrival. And Ryanair charges for the luggage. Lufthansa does not.

Check the Lufthansa website as above, make sure you chose: "fare driven", "return" and then for flexibility "yes, +/- 3 days).
A pricetable pops up, which usually contains several days with prices of less than 100 Euro.
For example (from Frankfurt International):
in November: Rome for 88 Euro, Madrid for 99 Euro,
in December: Stockholm for 99 Euro,
etc.
I checked some cities; it seems that these low prices are mostly for flights to the capitals. It works however also for Toulouse in France, so check your desired destination.

For me this is definitely a good deal, and I look up this first before checking on Ryanair.

I did learn the price calculation in the meantime, and the flight itself does cost only 12 Euro = round trip.
Now compare this with a Ryanair flight, where the prices are given in oneway.
Lufthansa takes you to the capitals of Europe for 6 Euro oneway ! And you don't have to go to the Ryanair airport, which would be 1,5 hours off Frankfurt for 12 Euro bus ticket oneway).
The rest of the price is kerosene and taxes.

I have booked the following tickets with this low price:
Venice for 88 Euro return trip (for May 2007),
London for 88 Euro (summer 2008)
Bologna for 88 Euro (spring 2008)
Stockholm for 88 Euro (Christmas time 2005 and 2006).
And more to come for sure. I just love this deal!

Party weekend in Stockholm
Party all night long at Sweden's most famous nightclub, legendary Café Opera, and wake up in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of Stallmästaregården. A perfect combination for all and everyone wishing get the most out of their Stockholm visit.
Our "Party weekend" offer includes free entrance to Café Opera, one night stay in a double room with our large breakfast buffet and Stallmästaregården's VIP package with a bottle of sparkling wine, fruits, chocolates and bath robes in your room. All this for only SEK 925 per person!

The offer is valid Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, all year upon availability.

Art & Treasures in Naples

THE OFFER INCLUDES

2 nights with upgrade in superior double room (upon availability)
Early check-in and late check-out
Welcome drink
Room service breakfast
Naples guide
"Campania Arte Card" for discounts with museums, archaeological sites and transports
Gift
A 3-course dinner in the UNA Restaurant (beverage excluded)

from 17/1/2007 to 31/12/2009
Rate from: 134.00 euros for 2 nights per person in double room
(IVA, American buffet breakfast incl.)

Additional 5%-10% discounts on all original rates on GAP Adventures, Contiki Tours, Trafalgar, Kamuka, Transat, Cosmos.... and more!

http://allseasons.org/contiki.html

Depart from Miami, Florida, stop off at Key West, Florida, then off to Cozumel, Mexico, where you spend a day, then back to Miami. 4 nights and 4 days on Carnival for as little as $149, and at certain times, you can get a suite for as little as $499, if you are interested in a fancy room!

5-day Honeymoon package at the Park Hotel
The package is inclusive of:
5 overnights
rich buffet breakfast
a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket upon arrival
breakfast in your room on one day (no service charge)
complimentary upgrade to a suite (upon availability)
a candlelit dinner at the Rikli Restaurant
a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride around the lake
use of the thermal swimming pool at the Park Hotel
use of the thermal swimming pool complex at the Ziva Wellness Centre at the Golf Hotel
use of the saunas at the Golf Hotel
wellness services:
Romantic day at the Ziva Wellness Centre (Golf Hotel) ? shared rose petal bath and a glass of sparkling wine each, massage with aromatic oils for two
VAT and tourist tax

3.1. till 30.4.2009
1.11 till 26.12.2009

Bernerhof / Interlaken : Jungfrau-package autumn 2009
In this fascinating world of eternal ice and snow surrounded by majestic
mountain peaks, the Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe
at 11'333 ft. above sea level.


2 nights in a twin room

incl. breakfast-buffet

incl. rail excursion Interlaken - Jungfraujoch and return

October - December
CHF 320.-- per person

Day1:Meet and transfer to your hotel.
Day2:After breakfast,Visit pyramids and sphinx,Saqqarah,Imhotep museum,Memphis,Islamic Cairo(Khan-Khalili). Day3:After breakfast,Visit the Egyptian museum,Coptic Cairo,Citadel(Mohamed Ali mosque,Military museum,Police museum,Gawhara palace).
Day4:Trasfer to airport.

Taxes.

Choose your accommodation type:

Budget hotels Double 145$
Three and 4* hotels Double 195$
Luxury 5* hotels Double 215$

All transportations by small AC min-van to historical places/private car with your guide.

Entrance fees to all mentioned places.

When you stay in Luzern / Lucerne for more than 3 days and intend to go to Pilatus, Rigi, Buergenstock & to take the ships and trains around the lake Lucerne Tell-Pass is the perfect ticket for that area! The ticket is available for 7 or for 15 consucutive days and it includes 2 or 5 days of totally FREE rides and the rest of the days you pay just 50% of the ordinary prices.
Totally included in this ticket are: Rigi Kulm + Buergenstock + Pilatus + the ships on Lake of Lucerne and most trains around of it, the trains to Engelberg & Truebsee, to Meiringen-Brienz-Interlaken etc.etc.etc.
Take a look at the detailed map at their web-page below !
For the Tell-Pass you pay just 158 sfr / 102 euros ( for 7 days) or 210 sfr / 135euros(for 15 days) and everyday in the morning you may decide for yourself, if you choose that day as one of the 2 / 5 days with the free rides. Holders of a Halbtax-abo get an additional reduction of 32sfr / 42 sfr.

Lake Lucerne Highlights
Package includes:

3 nights bed and breakfast in a hotel of your choice
A day ticket on the Rigi Railways (cograilway and cable car)
A day ticket for the boats on Lake Lucerne
Valid from April to October 2009
from 263 sfr

This train-pass is just perfect for your stay in Wilderswil and it is available only during a restricted time, see the dates below !
Jungfraubahnen-pass is a special pre-paid train-ticket for 6 consecutive days and it is valid for the whole area of Interlaken Ost to Große Scheidegg, First, Gridelwald, Busalp, Kl.Scheidegg, Männlichen, Wengen, Mürren, Harder Kulm and Schynigge Platte. BUT FOR THE SCHILTHORN (above Muerren)you have to PAY THE FULL PRICE (65 sfr for the return-ticket)!!
You may use all of these trains and buses for free for 6 full days, only for the Jungfraujoch you pay 50 sfr extra.

The Jungfraubahnen-pass is 195 sfr for the 6 consecutive days !

In case that you want to visit Brienzer Rothorn(60 sfr) & Schilthorn (65 sfr) as well, and maybe want to go also to Thun, Brienz, Meiringen or take the ships on Brienzer- and Thunersee - take a look at my other Deals for Wilderswil and calculate your situation: The Regionalticket Berner Oberland might be the better deal for you, BUT when the closer Jungfrau-region is enough for you, THIS deal is the better one!

Promotion based on the stay 7 nights pay 5 nights special deal at the Anantara Phuket between April and October, the deal for stay 4 nights pay 3 nights until the end of March is also very good. You can find some very good Phuket deals for luxury hotels and resorts.
1. Validity : Jan.23 - Mar.31,2009
> Stay 4 pay 3 include Breakfast
2. Validity : Apr.01 - Oct.31,2009
> Stay 7 pay 5 include breakfast
The Anantara Phuket is located in the Mai Khao Beach area in the north west of Phuket, north of the airport. The Anantara Phuket deal is good value but this is a luxury villa resort at the beach. The Anantara Phuket is very new having only been open a few months. Ananatara Resorts in Thailand have a good reputation.

The is a new hotel along Rat-U-Thit ( 2nd Road ) in Patong towards the south of Patong. I would describe Bauman Residence as 2 star with simple furnishings but clean air-conditioned rooms with TV, Mini Bar and complementary Tea and Coffee making facilities. IDD telephone and in-room electronic safes. The swimming pool inthe center of the Baurami Resience is nice. This is ideal for those wanting a hotel close to the busy part of Patong Phuket within the US$ 40-50 range. we stayed 2 nights and would certainly considor the Bauman Residence for other visits.
They also offer a weekly rate on request though not published.
Bauman Residence Phuket promotion rates: from January 20 2009 : THB 1,400 per night inc Tax, service and breakfast. Until January 19 2009 THB 1700 US$ 47.80 AU$ 74. You can walk to Jungceylon and also to the beach. Also Phuket hotel deals in 2009 with special discounts and special promotions. Good value for Chinese New Year in Phuket as rates can be high in Phuket for the Chinese New Year holidays. Good deal for a cheap hotel in Phuket for Easter holidays.

This is very good value for Patong for the high season.

SkyEurope have just launched their Summer 2009 schedules and flights are from 33 Euro one way. Booking and baggage fees may apply.

The Summer schedule covers flights between April and October 2009. Best fares will undoubtedly be available by booking early.

Be aware that SkyEurope has been in existence since 2002 and is a Central European low cost carrier based in Slovakia.

NORTH ATLANTIC VIKING CRUISE
VIKING CRUISE BASIC



Join a North Atlantic Viking Cruise journey and experience the natural wonders of Iceland. You also get two stops for 9 and 6 hours in the Faroe Islands. Onboard you will find a pleasant atmosphere, great fun and experiences just like the other Viking Cruisers. You can shop, cool off in the pool, workout or just enjoy life while onboard. You can also choose to relax and see the sun set into the sea from your seat on the deck or enjoy a quiet drink in the bar - so you will be ready for the interesting excursions in Iceland and in the Faroe Islands. Choose between two kinds of cruises, Viking Cruise-BASIC (incl. Breakfast) or Viking Cruise-PLUS (incl. half board). You may bring your car along and get the most out of your stops or join the guided excursions in the Faroe Islands and Iceland. It is however only possible to bring your car ashore in the Faroe Islands on the return to Denmark.



Price per person euro 449,-


Price includes: Esbjerg-Tórshavn-Sey?isfjör?ur and return when 2 persons travel together in green departure 04.04-09.05 & 12.09-26.09 in a 2-lower-berth cabin without window, with toilet/shower, welcome onboard ? with appetizer, 7 x breakfast served as buffet, entertainment in the Viking Club, presentation about the ship, interesting films in the cinema about the Faroe Islands and Iceland. This cruise lasts a total of 7 nights. For alternative departure and cabin type, please see here.

KEEP ICELAND ON BUDGET
EXPLORER LIGHT SPRING, EARLY SUMMER OR AUTUMN - BUDGET - ROUTE 8

8 NIGHTS INCL. YOUTH HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION



Explore Iceland in spring, early summer or autumn. You will enjoy two stops for 9 and 6 hours in the Faroes ? free of charge. In Iceland you have time to explore the fantastic nature, hot springs, waterfalls and glaciers. Furthermore you get one night in the trendy capital Reykjavík, giving you the opportunity to try out delicious Nordic cuisine, shopping local crafts or visit cosy cafés. You can chose to explore Iceland in the most comfortable way - in hotels, farms and guesthouses with breakfast included or spend less on accommodation and still experience the natural wonders of Iceland.


Price per person (return) euro 718,-


Price includes: Hanstholm-Sey?isfjör?ur and return when 2 persons travel together with green departure 04.04-02.05 & 19.09 in couchette with shared facilities + 1 car (max. 1.9 m high, 2 m wide and 5 m long) + 8 nights in Iceland in youth hostels, farms, schools and guesthouses in a 2-bed-room with shared facilities. This journey last a total of 14 nights. For alternative departure and cabin type

Great deal for Alaska cruises. Better book soon.
Sample prices are as follows:

7 - Night Alaska Cruise - (Vancouver to Whittier)
Ports of Call: Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Lynn Canal; Sitka, Alaska; Cruise Prince William Sound; Cruise College Fjord; Whittier, Alaska
2008 Departure Date(s): Jun 18; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27

Pricing From:
Inside - $499
Oceanview - $849
Balcony - $1,099
Suite - $1,799

7 - Night Alaska Cruise - (Whittier to Vancouver)
Ports of Call: Whittier, Alaska; Cruise Prince William Sound; Cruise College Fjord; Sitka, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Lynn Canal; Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia
2008 Departure Date(s): Jun 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3

Pricing From:
Inside - $499
Oceanview - $799
Balcony - $949
Suite - $1,769

Please visit the below website for details.

***Just so you know, this is a sponsored deal***