Traveling this holiday season? Whether you're visiting relatives or planning a holiday escape, these deals will lessen the toll on your wallet.
Flights from $29/one way with JetBlue
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JetBlue is doing their part to make flying less stressful this holiday season by easing the tension on your wallet. The company is currently advertising fares as low as $29/one way on domestic and international flights. Deals include $29/one way from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau, Bahamas, and $69 for a one-way ticket between Boston and New York City. Some flights may require an advance booking to secure the reduced fare, and some deals may have restricted travel days.
3-Night Bahamas Cruise from $187/person
Book by: Varies
Travel between: December 4 – 20, 2009
Want to slip in a mini-vacation, jumpstart your winter tan and still have time to deck the halls? Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas lets you do just that, with 3-night cruises out of Port Canaveral. Stops include Coco Bay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Prices begin at $187/person.
Washington DC’s Normandy Hotel from $101/night
Book by: December 1, 2009
Travel between: December 1 – 31, 2009
Whether you’re visiting relatives over the holidays, or escaping to DC to celebrate solo, the nation’s capital packs some great deals. Nestled in the midst of the prestigious embassy district, The Normandy Hotel evokes classic Europe, without the price tag. Perks include wine and cheese nights and in-room espresso machines. For as little as $101/night (compared to the usual $169/night), you can spend your holidays just minutes away from the White House, Georgetown and all the monuments of the National Mall.
7-Night Air and Hotel Package to Jamaica from $640/person
Book by: November 21, 2009
Travel between: Varies
Dying to dodge the holiday stress? What better way to do it than lounging beach-side in Jamaica. Delta is currently offering air-and-hotel deals to Jamaica for as little as $640/person for a 7 night stay (a savings of approximately 32 percent). Hotel accommodations are available in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, or Negril.
50 Percent Off Winter Condos at Hotels.com
Book by: December 31, 2009
Travel between: October 26, 2009 – February 1, 2010
Hotel deals abound from Hawaii to Salt Lake City in Hotels.com's Winter Condo sale. Cash in on rates as low as $53 per night in Las Vegas or $79 per night in Hawaii, any time before December 31st. These rates are valid for travel during the winter holidays, making them perfect for budget-friendly holiday vacation, or simply a place to stay for visiting relatives.
NYC GEM Hotels from $139/night
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: November 20 – 29, 2009 and December 13 – 29, 2009
Another big-city deal is at New York City’s GEM Hotels, which is promoting its “Cool Yule” package for hotels in the Chelsea, Midtown and SOHO neighborhoods. Rates start at just $139/night (down from the usual $219/night), and are based on availability.
Eight Days in Italy starting at $429/person
Book by: November 20, 2009
Travel between: November 24 – December 2nd, 2009
Forego the turkey for some authentic Italian, during an eight-day tour of Italy. The trip, which includes six nights’ accommodation and runs over the Thanksgiving holiday, will have travelers riding the rails between three of Italy’s top cities: Rome, Florence and Venice. The package–which includes airfare from New York, accommodations in each of the three cities, and standard rail fare starts at $929/person (or at $429/person for the land-only trip).
Get Two Nights Free at Disney
Book by: December 20, 2009
Travel between: January 3, 2010 – February 11, 2010
Do the holidays always fly by, making you wish you had more time to spend with your family? Disney Resorts are offering families the opportunity to extend the holiday season with the "Magic Your Way" package at select Disney Value Resorts. After purchasing the 5-night/5-day package, guests will receive two more nights, including park tickets, free. The cost comes down to just $52 per person per day, making the week-long trip an affordable $1,441 for a family of four.
Holiday Spree at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Book by: January 31, 2010
Travel between: October 26, 2009 – March 31, 2010
MGM Grand wants you to spread some "Joy to Your World" with their Holiday Spree package. To get you in the spirit, the hotel is offering an extra gift when you book a room: $35 dining credit, $25 spa services credit, and 15 percent off retail. With a deal like that, who wouldn't want to spend the winter season in Sin City?
New Orleans Marriott Offers $79 Hotel Room
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: Through December 30, 2009
In The Big Easy everything is done with flair, and the holiday season is no exception: festivities begin with the Canal Street Holiday Lighting and don't stop until the "Baby Bacchus" drops from its perch on top of Jax Brewery with a backdrop of fireworks over the Mississippi. Even Santa uses a stage name: Papa Noel. The New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street is joining in the celebration as well, offering nightly rates as low as $79 per night through December 30th.
Buy One Night, Get One Half Off at Omni Hotels
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: November 20 – December 28, 2009
Omni Hotels is delighting travelers with an extra gift this holiday season: stay one night, and receive the second night at half price. Even better, they're adding to the merriment with a festive cocktail menu of "Holiday Swizzles" for guests' seasonal sipping pleasure. Be sure to pack some mistletoe, because the discount applies everywhere from Chicago to Cancun.
Fly Virgin America for as low as $45 one way
Book by: November 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Travel between: October 13, 2009 – March 10, 2010 (blackout dates are 11/24, 11/28, 11/30, 12/17, 12/18, 12/23, 12/24, 12/26, 12/30, 1/03, 02/12 and 2/15)
Looking to spend the holidays in sunny Ft. Lauderdale? With Virgin America's "Fares to Fly By" sale, transcontinental tickets from as far as the West Coast go as low as $104 one way. Other steals let you jet from San Francisco to Los Angeles or Las Vegas for just $45, or Los Angeles to Washington D.C. or Boston for $105. Don't let the sale fly by!
Flights from $29/one way with JetBlue
Book by: Varies
Travel between: Varies
JetBlue is doing their part to make flying less stressful this holiday season by easing the tension on your wallet. The company is currently advertising fares as low as $29/one way on domestic and international flights. Deals include $29/one way from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau, Bahamas, and $69 for a one-way ticket between Boston and New York City. Some flights may require an advance booking to secure the reduced fare, and some deals may have restricted travel days.
3-Night Bahamas Cruise from $187/person
Book by: Varies
Travel between: December 4 – 20, 2009
Want to slip in a mini-vacation, jumpstart your winter tan and still have time to deck the halls? Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas lets you do just that, with 3-night cruises out of Port Canaveral. Stops include Coco Bay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Prices begin at $187/person.
Washington DC’s Normandy Hotel from $101/night
Book by: December 1, 2009
Travel between: December 1 – 31, 2009
Whether you’re visiting relatives over the holidays, or escaping to DC to celebrate solo, the nation’s capital packs some great deals. Nestled in the midst of the prestigious embassy district, The Normandy Hotel evokes classic Europe, without the price tag. Perks include wine and cheese nights and in-room espresso machines. For as little as $101/night (compared to the usual $169/night), you can spend your holidays just minutes away from the White House, Georgetown and all the monuments of the National Mall.
7-Night Air and Hotel Package to Jamaica from $640/person
Book by: November 21, 2009
Travel between: Varies
Dying to dodge the holiday stress? What better way to do it than lounging beach-side in Jamaica. Delta is currently offering air-and-hotel deals to Jamaica for as little as $640/person for a 7 night stay (a savings of approximately 32 percent). Hotel accommodations are available in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, or Negril.
50 Percent Off Winter Condos at Hotels.com
Book by: December 31, 2009
Travel between: October 26, 2009 – February 1, 2010
Hotel deals abound from Hawaii to Salt Lake City in Hotels.com's Winter Condo sale. Cash in on rates as low as $53 per night in Las Vegas or $79 per night in Hawaii, any time before December 31st. These rates are valid for travel during the winter holidays, making them perfect for budget-friendly holiday vacation, or simply a place to stay for visiting relatives.
NYC GEM Hotels from $139/night
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: November 20 – 29, 2009 and December 13 – 29, 2009
Another big-city deal is at New York City’s GEM Hotels, which is promoting its “Cool Yule” package for hotels in the Chelsea, Midtown and SOHO neighborhoods. Rates start at just $139/night (down from the usual $219/night), and are based on availability.
Eight Days in Italy starting at $429/person
Book by: November 20, 2009
Travel between: November 24 – December 2nd, 2009
Forego the turkey for some authentic Italian, during an eight-day tour of Italy. The trip, which includes six nights’ accommodation and runs over the Thanksgiving holiday, will have travelers riding the rails between three of Italy’s top cities: Rome, Florence and Venice. The package–which includes airfare from New York, accommodations in each of the three cities, and standard rail fare starts at $929/person (or at $429/person for the land-only trip).
Get Two Nights Free at Disney
Book by: December 20, 2009
Travel between: January 3, 2010 – February 11, 2010
Do the holidays always fly by, making you wish you had more time to spend with your family? Disney Resorts are offering families the opportunity to extend the holiday season with the "Magic Your Way" package at select Disney Value Resorts. After purchasing the 5-night/5-day package, guests will receive two more nights, including park tickets, free. The cost comes down to just $52 per person per day, making the week-long trip an affordable $1,441 for a family of four.
Holiday Spree at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Book by: January 31, 2010
Travel between: October 26, 2009 – March 31, 2010
MGM Grand wants you to spread some "Joy to Your World" with their Holiday Spree package. To get you in the spirit, the hotel is offering an extra gift when you book a room: $35 dining credit, $25 spa services credit, and 15 percent off retail. With a deal like that, who wouldn't want to spend the winter season in Sin City?
New Orleans Marriott Offers $79 Hotel Room
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: Through December 30, 2009
In The Big Easy everything is done with flair, and the holiday season is no exception: festivities begin with the Canal Street Holiday Lighting and don't stop until the "Baby Bacchus" drops from its perch on top of Jax Brewery with a backdrop of fireworks over the Mississippi. Even Santa uses a stage name: Papa Noel. The New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street is joining in the celebration as well, offering nightly rates as low as $79 per night through December 30th.
Buy One Night, Get One Half Off at Omni Hotels
Book by: Subject to availability
Travel between: November 20 – December 28, 2009
Omni Hotels is delighting travelers with an extra gift this holiday season: stay one night, and receive the second night at half price. Even better, they're adding to the merriment with a festive cocktail menu of "Holiday Swizzles" for guests' seasonal sipping pleasure. Be sure to pack some mistletoe, because the discount applies everywhere from Chicago to Cancun.
Fly Virgin America for as low as $45 one way
Book by: November 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Travel between: October 13, 2009 – March 10, 2010 (blackout dates are 11/24, 11/28, 11/30, 12/17, 12/18, 12/23, 12/24, 12/26, 12/30, 1/03, 02/12 and 2/15)
Looking to spend the holidays in sunny Ft. Lauderdale? With Virgin America's "Fares to Fly By" sale, transcontinental tickets from as far as the West Coast go as low as $104 one way. Other steals let you jet from San Francisco to Los Angeles or Las Vegas for just $45, or Los Angeles to Washington D.C. or Boston for $105. Don't let the sale fly by!