May 2008 Archives

Puerto Vallarta

With the cost of international airfare rising by the minute, we couldn't believe our eyes when we found these 4-night Puerto Vallarta vacation packages on Expedia.com starting at $262 per person.  Each package includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles and 4 nights at the Hotel Vallartasol. 

We found the best prices for travel in June (try June 10-14).  Travel in August or September for approximately $50-$75 more.  If you don't live in L.A., check out pricing from other major U.S. cities:

• Los Angeles ... $262
• Seattle ... $341
• Denver ... $390
• San Francisco ... $431
• New York City ... $493
• Chicago ... $506
• Dozens more!

To reserve a Puerto Vallarta vacation package, click here to visit Expedia.com.  Use the "Build Your Trip" tool on the left-hand side to choose your departure airport, arrival airport (PVR for Puerto Vallarta) and dates.  On the next screen, search by "price" and Hotel Vallartasol will appear at the top of the page.  The prices listed above do not include $100 in additional air taxes, which will appear on Expedia.com.  Be sure to book by June 6.

Travelzoo Tip: Book by May 31 and receive a FREE $50 gas card from Expedia.com

A cruise is an ideal way to explore the Mediterranean, but finding airfare to the port in Europe can be a hassle. That's why we love this Mediterranean Cruise Sale from Norwegian Cruise Line and CruCon Cruise Outlet. You can get a complete package that includes not just the cruise, but also roundtrip airfare, shipboard credits and lots more...all at a great price.

There are tons of sailings to choose from departing October 2008 through April 2009, but this package for $1699 per person with an Oceanview Cabin really caught our eye. It includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to Barcelona
• 7-night cruise on the Norwegian Gem (NCL's newest ship)
• Accommodations in an Oceanview Cabin
• Choice of 3 departure dates: Oct. 26; Nov. 2 or Nov. 9
• Roundtrip transfers between airport and port
• Valuable shipboard credit (only if you book by May 23)
• Reduced deposit -- just $250 per person to reserve a cabin

Itinerary: Barcelona roundtrip to Valletta, Malta; Naples (Pompeii), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence (Livorno), Italy; and Nice (Villefranche), France

Airfare is included from Boston, New York City (JFK) and Washington, D.C.
Add $200 from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami.

For complete details on this sale, click here or visit CruCon.com. It is partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line for this promotion.

When you are ready to book, call CruCon Cruise Outlet at 1-800-493-6609 and mention Travelzoo.

Note: You must book by Friday, May 23, to receive the shipboard credit. (To get this package price excluding the shipboard credit, you have until May 28 to book.) Also, air seats are limited, so we recommend you call early to avoid disappointment.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Alamo's new spring sale is sure to fit your needs -- not only does it offer great savings, but also the flexibility to rent for an entire week or just 1 day. Both Minivans and Standard SUVs are now available for special weekly and daily rentals. We especially like the weekly rates, which offer up to 50% OFF current market rates. Valid in select cities nationwide, vehicles can be picked up through May 31.

Weekly rentals on sale for:
--Minivan ... $169
--Standard SUV ... $199

Daily rentals on sale for:
--Minivan ... $39.99
--Standard SUV ... $39.99

Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Book by May 6.

Click here for more information from Travelzoo.