Discounts For Spring & Summer Vacations

How To Save On Airline Ticket Price Increases For Spring and Summer 2012
Last year saw nine air fare price increases. Last summer many airfares rose from $30 to $60 on average from the previous summer. This year you can expect surcharges of about 10% for airline tickets during Spring break. For the Summer there will be increases of $10 to $20 on long hauls.

How you can do to save on Spring and Summer travel: Search out the best day to shop for airline tickets and the least expensive days to fly. Sign up for airfare alerts on the Internet with companies like FareCompare, Kayak,, Bing Travel Predictor.. But, be prepared to act on these alerts ahead of time because they may not last long.

Here are a few ideas to save on airfare for spring travel:
• Plan not to fly in late March. Flying during the first week of March compared to the week of March 22 will save travelers about $60 on airfare. The week of March 22 can be particularly expensive.
• Try flying on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to save. A seven-night booking of Tuesday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Wednesday trip can save 20 percent compared to traveling on a Friday or weekend.
• Use airfare alerts and predictions. Airfares change all day long.. The Bing Travel Price Predictor is a helpful tool that predicts whether to buy airfare now or wait. Smart travelers should sign up for airfare alerts and monitor predictions for their trips before booking to help save on airfare costs.
• Look for destinations and hot spots where accommodation rates have been discounted. Many domestic hotels have cut their rates which helps offset the increases in airfares. Many top hotels have reduced rates by 15% or more in the last few years. Find savings in Las Vegas of 27% and San Diego 24% plus savings in Orland, Maui, & Puerto Vallarta.
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Romantic Retreat Package Breakout

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Romantic  Retreat  Package Breakout

This is the year for a romantic retreat that is in line with your core values.  A well deserved romantic vacation or weekend will do wonders for what is rare and sensational about you.  Let this be your breakout year to let your many talents shine.  The right kind of relaxation will push you to focus and finish like never before.

Change is exhilarating if you release your grip on the past and everyday routines.. Setting your own way is practically up to you.  Don’t let life cheat you of what you need..

Discover excitement and love at one of the following romantic resorts :

1.The Shores (Daytona Florida)

Romantic bliss deserves the ideal couples escape! Enjoy amazing nights at The Shores – voted the #1 Resort for a Romantic Getaway by readers of the Orlando Sentinel. Indulge yourself at Daytona’s only AAA 4-Diamond Resort.  Enjoy any romantic occasion with luxurious accommodations, oceanfront dining, lounging around the outdoor fire pits, listening to the waves come ashore or a romantic stroll on the beach provide the ultimate romantic setting.

Enjoy the Romance at the Shores package at a special discounted price.
http://www.shoresresort.com/florida-romantic-getaways.php

2.Morningstar Beach Resort (Virgin Islands St. Thomas)

The largest vacation resort in the US Virgin Islands offers AAA, seniors, corporate, government, and military getaway discounts.  See also the Free Night, Escape Inclusive package, resort credits, and rewards program

Frenchman’s Reef / Morningstar Beach Resort  has just finished a $48 million renovation and provides guests with a beautiful view to the best of the Caribbean: casually-sophisticated accommodations overlooking a secluded beach warmed by aquamarine waters, luxurious  seascapes of the Caribbean’s most majestic Charlotte Amelie Harbor.

Choose from 479 hotel  rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 bars and 3 swimming pools.  Frenchman’s promises an unparalled Caribbean vacation in the only U.S. territory in the islands.
www.marriott.com/…/sttfr-frenchmans-reef-and-morning-star-marrio…

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Best Brand All Inclusive Vacation On Sale Now

Enjoy an all inclusive vacation with optional round trip airfare at an unbeatable luxury Cancun resort palace by booking in the next three days for the Winter and Spring season.  Enjoy the magnificent modern architecture, restaurants, entertainment, amenities,  & service of the Riu Palace Las Americas plus the beauty and culture of the Cancun  area  without spending a fortune.

Book all inclusive package with hotel or also with air with departures from over 150 airports!
CheapCaribbeans.com will use its CheapFinder Technology to find your best price for airfare.  The best prices usually occur on weekdays and non-holidays.

Riu Palace features 372 Deluxe Junior Suites in the center of Cancun’s exclusive hotel area.

From $ 135 per person per night All Inclusive! Junior Suite Travel: April 16 – 30 Book By: January 3 $20 Renova Spa Credit 2 Night Minimum Stay

Featured Vacation Packages with Air All packages include round trip airfare, hotel. Weather Protection Insurance, and $100 off coupon if it rains! Add nights to any vacation package at our exclusive discounted rates! 3 nights Travel: April 9 – 30, 2012 Book By: Dec 28, 2011 Coupon Alert! $100 Instant Savings at checkout with promo code BEACH100 + $20 RENOVA SPA Credit ~ All Inclusive from $799.00 $ 549* Top of Form Bottom of Form Image by Getty Images via @daylife After promo code $ 499.00* per person, double occupancy 3 nights Travel: January 8 – March 29, 2012 Book By: Jan 02, 2012 Coupon Alert! $100 Instant Savings at checkout with promo code BEACH100 + $20 RENOVA SPA Credit ~ All Inclusive from $959.00 $ 629* Top of Form Bottom of Form

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After promo code $ 699.00* per person, double occupancy .  See

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Affordable California Honeymoons

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Newlyweds can find the “best honeymoon vacation value” off the beaten path in California.  There are many places that are great for a romantic getaway. For honeymooners there are many activities plus a wealth of opportunities for hideaways and privacy.  With beautiful climate, coastlines, desert, and mountains honeymoons can be full of memories and enjoyment.

Desert Honeymoon

Enjoy a honeymoon vacation with a casual, warm Western ambiance in the beautiful surroundings of the largest contiguous State Park in North America, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.  It covers over 600,000 acres.  it is just perfect for a relaxing getaway whether you stay at the Palm Canyon Resort (www.palmcanyonresort.com) or camp in the state park in laid -back Borrego Springs.  this very small town has no traffic lights and is bordered by rocky peaks.  It is located in the center of Anza-Desert State Park (abdsp.org), has great vistas , and  is perfect for stargazing all year long.  Its camping is rated one of the best in the United States according to “Budget Living”.

The Palm Canyon Resort features traditional honeymoon accommodations plus pull thru  and back-in RV sites.  Newlyweds can enjoy a resort omantic adventure or eco vacation while choosing from hiking, horseback riding, motor cycling, biking, off-road activities, flowers, desert excursions, golf, tennis, and astronomy.

With warm climate, clear skies, no smog or congestion the Resort includes two swimming pools,  jacuzzis, a fitness center, three different meeting rooms for parties and events,  and an amphitheater.Enjoy good food at reasonable prices at the resort Big Horn Restaurant.  It does close for a while so you may want to check before you are visiting to see if it is open. During their season (Oct.-May):Check-in time is 4:00PM to 8:00PM Sun thru Thursday. Check-out time is noon. Check-ins after hours must call before lobby has closed. There are a few other simple restaurants in town that do not close.  But, if you want really extravagant dining, you can make a scenic two hour drive to SanDiego.

Richard Choura is a travel and vacation writer.  For more information go to http://www.retreatvacations.com