First off, if you follow my guide, you won’t need to book your vacation with one of those travel agencies and go along with a big group in a big bus.  My best advice is to simply rent a car for a few days or you can even get these GoCars.

For booking a hotel, if you want to be near shopping, you will want to book a hotel near downtown.

But for those of you who do rent a car, don’t go downtown, there’s way better places near the beach, Ocean Beach.  Why stay in smoggy downtown when you can enjoy the best of SF beaches.

Also, the beaches are the nicest during summer when weather is at its peak near 70s.  Best time to check out the beach is during summer.  There’s also a surf shop where you can rent some surf gear to go surfing too.

Hotels near Ocean Beach

If you are planning to get a rental car and you like the beach, you might want to stay at hotels near Ocean Beach.  There’s not that many hotels near Ocean Beach so you might want to book way ahead of the time but it will be worth the extra effort being able to hear ocean waves before you go to sleep.

Seal Rock Inn is about 1-minute walk from Ocean Beach and some of the rooms will have awesome ocean views.  Just make sure to ask for an “ocean view” room if you are booking ahead of time, you should be able to get it. (location on Google Maps)  Rooms are fairly decent at about $114 to $152 per day.

Great Highway Inn is on the other side of Ocean Beach, it’s much cheaper and crappier hotel but if you are traveling on a budget and you want ocean view, this might be a good place to stay for less money. (location on GoogleMaps)

There’s many, many other great hotels but for beach-access, the above two are probably the best.  Hotels near Fishermen’s Wharf are not too bad either but there’s no real beach access there.

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Video of Ocean Beach: (Not the best day but a typical day in fall, my recommendation is to go in the summer.)

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Best Place for Photos of Golden Gate Bridge

If you follow the tourist route, you might miss the best place to take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, which is at the Golden Gate Pier on the east-side of Golden Gate Bridge. (You can see location here.)

There’s also a lot of lawn here where you can have a picnic or even barbeque.

Try to come here during the week as parking is almost impossible during the weekends.

Also, you can go fishing on the Pier without a license.  You can expect to catch a lot of crabs at the Pier if you bring a net.  I like coming to this spot as it’s not quite as busy as Golden Gate Bridge itself and also you can take much better pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge.

(This is actually a picture I took on a chartered boat, that would be most ideal for best GG bridge pics, you can charter a boat here.)

Hiking Trail Along Golden Gate Bridge

This “hidden” hiking trail along Golden Gate Bridge near the Richmond district (where I used to live) is really another great place to hike and take pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge.  I don’t see many tourists here but mostly residents who go there so this might be a great hidden spot you can check out.

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is one of the most fun tourist spots with a ton of things to see.

If you are into some good chicken wings and girls, make sure to check out Hooter’s at Fishermen’s Wharf.

For best crab food, check out Nick’s Lighthouse, it’s the best crab you can get at Fisherman’s Wharf in my opinion. (and opinions of my peers)

For the best San Francisco style clam chowder, check out Boudin’s Bakery, which should be easily visible at Fisherman’s Wharf as they have multiple locations.

There’s a lot of shopping to do here, make sure you check out at least 3 different shops before buying as prices can be much cheaper at some stores. (especially for souvenirs.)

Of course, don’t forget to save a day for trip to Alcatraz Island, where the movie Rock was filmed and also used to be America’s most wanted jail.

(Above is map of Fisherman’s Wharf)

Video Tour of Fishermen’s Wharf:

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You can expect to see a LOT of street performers here, this is where all those street performers are from on TV.

Twin Peaks

For city-wide view of San Francisco, you will want to make a trip to Twin Peaks, one of the highest points in San Francisco.  Try to get up there on a good day with no clouds for best photos.  Also, you can drive your rental car all the way up to Twin Peaks.

Here’s a YouTube video of Twin Peaks and what you can expect:

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Lombard Street – World’s Most Twisted Street

Of course, one of the most fun places to visit in San Francisco is this part of Lombard Street where the road is twisted like crazy.  Bring your GoCar or rental car to experience the dizziness.  It won’t be fun just taking pictures of it on a tour bus so…

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Lol, check out this guy who’s skateboarding down Lombard:

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Shopping in Downtown

San Francisco downtown offers one of the best, premier shopping experiences in the world.  There’s many high-end shops near downtown, you can expect to see major brand name stores located here including LV, Gucci, and whatnot.

This whole area is really for shopping so if you are staying at a downtown hotel, you certainly won’t miss it.  I won’t go too much into this and leave the exploration options up to you.  Also, the high-end stores are actually on the east-side of downtown, sorta hidden so just make sure you check them out if you are into that.

Public Golf Courses

I tend to play a lot of golf in San Francisco.  If you like playing golf, the best place to start out would probably be Lincoln Park Golf Course (I used to live right next to this golf course).  It’s not the most high-end golf course but you get to enjoy plenty ocean views and frontal views of Golden Gate Bridge.  Even if you don’t play golf, you can walk along the hiking trails as it’s open to the public.  The course rates are decent and pretty cheap, usually around $25-35 for a full round.  Again, this is a great course to play if you want to be near the ocean and feel the ocean breeze.

The other high-end golf course if Harding Park Golf Course (which I live practically off the 3rd hole now), you can expect to pay about $100 for a full round.  This is where they held the 2009 President’s Cup couple days ago.    Harding Park offers a great challenge, especially if you play right before or after big tournaments like President’s Cup where they will have the fairways mowed tight and rough grown long.

There’s also Presidio Golf Course, which is nicely situated between Golden Gate Bridge and Lincoln Park Golf Course.  This is somewhat in-between Lincoln Park and Harding Park, meaning it’s the “medium” rate golf course.  Course rates around around $50-60.

Lincoln Park Golf Course Website

Harding Park Golf Course Website

Presidio Golf Course Website

More stuff?

The above activities should be plenty for you to enjoy San Francisco for at least 3-5 days.  There’s plenty more attractions to check out like Academy of Sciences and whatnot but I will leave more digging up to you, I only outlined the most “fun” stuff to do in San Francisco, in my opinion that is as a SF resident.

These are actually spots I go regularly to enjoy San Francisco, even though I’ve lived here over 3+ years.  But my best choice for hanging out is certainly the Ocean Beach, there’s nothing like fresh ocean breeze waving your hair.  Well, enjoy now and make sure to book your hotel near the ocean and DON’T book your hotel in downtown with 99.9% of the tourists. (unless you want to overpay for parking, food, and enjoy tourist traps… although there’s some great restaurants near downtown)

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OrlandoFunTickets.com works directly with Walt Disney World and all Orlando theme parks and attractions to ensure customers get the best ticket prices for theme parks, dinner shows and much more. The company is made up of recent management executives from Disney and Universal Studios with over 50 years of combined industry experience.

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Additionally, Miller Boat Line has introduced an online coupon page at www.MillerFerry.com, where visitors can find discounts for lodging, dining and plenty of fun island attractions.

Just check out some of these activities you can do and enjoy there:

• Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center
• Kayaking
• Parasailing
• Isola Day Spa
• Sailing and Boating

You can also pay a visit to local historical places:

• Perry’s International Peace Memorial
• Doller House and Museum

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Hotels.com is offering travelers great reasons to plan their first getaway of the season this Memorial Day. The hotels.com Memorial Day Sale offers more than 450 property deals to travelers, plus a $50 prepaid MasterCard for stays lasting three nights or more.

To take advantage of the hotel deals, guests must book by May 25, 2009 and travel between May 21 and May 27. To get the $50 prepaid MasterCard, guests must book by May 25, 2009 and travel by September 15. For full promotion details and deals, please visit hotels.com/memorialdaysale

Why travel for Memorial Day Weekend?

• More than 450 properties offer savings of at least 20 percent; more than 100 of them offer savings of 50 percent.
• Travelers with stays lasting three nights or more receive a $50 prepaid MasterCard.
• All Memorial Day Sale property stays are eligible for welcomerewards credits. The award-winning hotels.com loyalty program is simple, flexible, and offers rewards quickly: book 10 nights anywhere, get one free.
• Popular getaway destinations are on sale, including San Francisco, Orlando, Boston, New York, San Diego, Austin, Washington, D.C., and many more.

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Patrons of AAA Travel are in for a treat with the announcement of these hot deals. AAA Travel, operator of the nation’s largest leisure travel network, turned up the heat on travelers today by encouraging them to book special summer and fall vacation bargains this week from May 11 to May 16.

Whether consumers are looking for a weekend getaway, an extended travel experience or the trip of a lifetime, many of the world’s top cruise, lodging and tour providers have teamed with AAA for this very special, limited-time opportunity and most offer exclusive savings or benefits for AAA members. Deals also are available on themed-attractions, rental cars and train travel. The AAA Travel savings event is another way America’s largest membership organization is trying to keep Americans – and America’s economy – moving.

To learn about the special savings and benefits available on travel booked with AAA, consumers can visit participating AAA club offices, log on to www.aaa.com/savingsevent , and they can sign up for AAA’s live Virtual Travel Show at www.aaa.com/virtualshows . The Virtual Travel Show allows consumers to interact with AAA Travel professionals, preferred cruise lines and travel providers in a virtual expo hall, watch live presentations on a variety of travel topics and chat with other AAA members in an online lounge. The virtual travel show also allows visitors to book their next vacation.

Special drawings for great prizes will be held during the event, including an exciting stay by Starwood Hotels and Resorts and round-trip airfare for two on Continental Airlines.

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How much savings would you require to consider a vacation package? $200 means a lot and if you get that much discount, consider grabbing it! United Vacations is making it easier to afford getting away with a big vacation sale offering savings up to $200 on destinations worldwide.

Through 6/15/09, customers can save on vacation packages to the Caribbean, all U.S. destinations including Hawaii, Las Vegas, California, Disney as well as Mexico, Europe, Canada and popular ski hot spots. This offer is valid for travel through 2/28/10. Promotion code GROW (for vacations in the U.S., Canada and Europe) or MEXCARGROW (for vacations in Mexico or the Caribbean) must be used at the time of booking.

Total discount is based on the cost of the package:

• Save $200 on vacations of $4,000 or more
• Save $100 on vacations of $2,200 – $3,999
• Save $50 on vacations of $1,300 – $2,199

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United Airlines offers travelers a new option to get to the West Coast. Beginning September 2, United will offer daily service between Pittsburgh and United’s hubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

“Our new trans-continental flights between Pittsburgh and the west coast ensure Pittsburgh residents have convenient, daily service across the country and one-stop connections to Asia,” says Greg Kaldahl, vice president – Resource Planning. “With United now providing service between Pittsburgh and all five of our hubs across the U.S., our customers have numerous options for the best service that gets them where they need to go.”

The A319 has 120 seats, including 8 in first class, 40 in Economy Plus, and 72 in economy. Economy Plus offers customers up to five extra inches of legroom in the front of the economy cabin.

United has 32 flights a day between Pittsburgh and five cities, including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. With service to these five cities, Pittsburgh customers have easy access to more than 200 other cities throughout the U.S. and to the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America.

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What is the best way to go places? Contests of course. Local ecotourism operator Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA) is offering a solution for would-be travelers: write the winning essay in AWA’s “Escape to Alaska or Bust” Essay Contest and win a free Eight-Day Alaska Wildland Adventure for four, valued at over $12,000. For AWA President Kirk Hoessle, the contest is a great way to highlight the state of Alaska as a premium destination.

As of April 20, 2009, the contest is open to any group of four – or, as the official rules state, a group of five participants may be considered if the entry is “really, really special.” In 500 words or less, contestants must convince AWA’s panel of judges why their group is most deserving of the trip; entries will be considered based on a variety of criteria, including originality, creativity, and educational and/or entertainment value.

The first-place winner can look forward to a comprehensive tour of the Kenai Peninsula, inclusive of all accommodations, meals, ground transportation and activities – such as rafting the Kenai River, kayaking on a glacially-carved lake and naturalist hikes in protected lands.

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For a great summer getaway, check out this unlimited travel deal from Greyhound. Greyhound customers now can save more than 30 percent on the company’s Discovery Pass. The pass starts at $199 and offers customers unlimited travel to more than 3,100 destinations across the United States and Canada.

“The Discovery Pass is a great way to see North America for as little as $8.32 a day,” said Gary Graley, vice president, revenue development. “We recognize customers are looking for ways to save money but still be able to travel for summer.”

Customers can purchase seven, 15, 30 or 60 day Discovery Passes for $199, $299, $399 and $499 respectively.

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The place to be is Cabo San Lucas and Green Zebra can help you get there. Green Zebra has prepared a thrilling off-road adventure for its guests to Cabo San Lucas. Their new packages offers guests an exhilarating and unforgettable ride through stunning scenery in the amazingly versatile, high-performance TOMCAR.

U.S.-based Green Zebra Adventures initiated TOMCAR tours in Aruba in 2006, and is now expanding its proven model in Cabo San Lucas with its local operating partner Baja’s Activities. “The Green Zebra TOMCARs, marketing programs and overall philosophy elevate the customer experience to a new level and we are excited to be part of it,” comments Felipe Barraza, owner of Baja’s Activities.

Tour prices begin at $109.00 (USD) for a half-day tour. Guests are picked up at their resort hotels or cruise ships and taken directly to the Green Zebra tour staging area where they receive a thorough overview of the TOMCAR and a detailed safety briefing. After a final safety check of each vehicle by the tour guide, away they go in single file for the first stage of the adventure. Tours vary depending on the local terrain and sightseeing venues. The tour includes a stop for refreshments and recreation such as swimming and snorkeling.

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OneTravel has launched a new affiliate program which is sure to be a great add-on for websites to consider. The affiliate program is a major value-add to websites. Unlike other travel affiliate programs, OneTravel affiliates will benefit from all of OneTravel’s travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals and travel insurance.

The OneTravel affiliate program is a viable option for web site owners eager to generate revenue, plus, anyone can join for free and start selling flight tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and travel insurance. “We pay upon booking, not on travel consumed,” said Mr. Brijen Rajput, Vice President of Online Marketing at OneTravel.

OneTravel.com is a travel website offering flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages to top destinations throughout the world. OneTravel was launched in the mid nineties in a barn in Pennsylvania and has grown to be one of best recognized Online Travel brands in the US and Internationally. We are one of the oldest and most recognized travel sites, celebrated for our incredibly low airfares, last minute flight deals, cheap business class flights and affordable first class fares, discount hotels the best car rental deals and attractive vacation packages all year round.

We have just added 84,000 negotiated hotel rates to our offering. Our products are backed by 1-800 courteous and professional customer support any time of the day, 24/7. We cater to all types of consumer demographics with one commonality, Great Travel Deals. A few of our specialties include, Student Travel, Senior Travel and Ethnic Travel with emphasis on India and Gay and Lesbian Travel.

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With Summer just around the corner, the best way to spend is with a family vacation to Central Florida with free entrance to the “happiest place on Earth”. The deal comes with a value-packed Orlando area vacation home rental that stretches your vacation dollars and gives the family plenty of room to spread out.

Earlier this year, Disney theme parks launched a “Celebration Vacation”* promotion where guests who visit on their birthday in 2009 receive a free, one-day admission to the Disney park of their choice. Taking this vacation dollar stretching concept one step further, Imagine Vacation Homes (IVH) is pleased to announce that families renting one of their Disney World-area professionally managed vacation homes for a minimum of five nights this year, will receive one free Disney park ticket for accompanying immediate family members. That could mean hundreds of dollars in savings!

Terms and conditions for Imagine Vacation Homes’ “celebration vacation” perk require that one family member bring valid ID, including proof of birthday occurring during their stay. Also, only immediate family members (i.e. mother, father and children under age 21) staying in the same rental unit are entitled to one free ticket per person and valid proof of relationship is required.

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People banking an enticing time in Europe are in for a treat as Sixt AG, Germany’s leading car rental company and international provider of high quality mobility services, has signed a wide-ranging cooperation agreement with Picasso Travel.

Picasso is the travel industry leader in providing the most competitively priced consolidator fares in the United States. From now on, travellers flying from the USA to Europe, who have booked their flights through Picasso Travel, can take advantage of Sixt’s comprehensive services at particularly favorable rates. This enables customers to enjoy wide ranging mobility services both in the air and on the road.

US travellers flying with Picasso to Europe can now stay mobile at their destination of choice. Both companies are offering their customers great value “Fly & Drive” packages. People booking a flight with Picasso Travel can utilize high quality rental vehicles from Sixt at especially low prices. The exclusive offers from Picasso Travel and Sixt are available directly at www.picassotravel.com and www.sixt.com.

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Like most airlines, JetwayBlue Airlines is offering special deals this Spring. JetwayBlue Airlines is offering great fares for the Spring for people who are planning to travel across the country and the Caribbean. Spring Sale fares for flights within California start at $39. This rate is available for flights between Long Beach and Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose. Fares starting at $39 are also available between Long Beach and Las Vegas.

Flights between New York metropolitan area airports and select Florida destinations are on sale, with $79 fares. Flights between JFK and Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa are included; as are flights between LaGuardia and both Fort Lauderdale and Orlando; flights between Newark and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa; and flights between White Plains and both Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.

Customers looking for great deals on transcontinental routes can jet between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and the California destinations of Burbank, Long Beach and San Francisco for $99. Transcontinental fares from $99 are also available between Boston and both Long Beach and Oakland, California, and between Washington, D.C./Dulles and Long Beach, California.

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People are looking for great summer deals and apparently Frontier Airlines is gearing up for the expected demand from vacation seekers this summer. And knowing Frontier Airlines, you can be assured that they will be offering some scorching hot fares at affordable prices.

The Denver-based carrier announced a three-day fare sale starting today, March 30, 2009, that will get you to more than 50 destinations across the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica for as low as $39* each way. Sale-priced tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. MDT on April 1, 2009, for travel through Aug. 26, 2009.

In addition to the sale fares, Frontier is also giving its customers the ability to choose a fare that best meets their traveling needs. AirFairs, the airline’s new fare structure, gives the customer a choice of three fare types: Classic, Classic Plus and Economy – each with varying levels of amenities.

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People love to travel but when time becomes a constraint, you can be assure that they don’t want to be far away from civilization or their local areas. Thanks to great packages offered by The Crossings, an affordable getaway solution awaits over the horizon with their Get Away Without Going (Far) Away experience.

Starting at $195 per night, the Get Away Without Going (Far) Away experience includes gracious accommodations and three healthy meals. Based upon double occupancy, it is perfect for romantic or girlfriend getaways. For those who prefer an inclusive experience, which includes three healthy meals, daily wellness classes and hikes and two 50-minute spa treatments, prices start at $395 per night. In addition, The Crossings offers a heated infinity pool, whirlpool, cold plunge, Watsu pool, sundeck, steam rooms, sauna, labyrinth, and live music every other Sunday evening at the Treehouse Cafe. Golf at neighboring Twin Creek Country Club is available for an additional charge.

Many guests find that once they are immersed in the peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings, they do not want to leave; they want one more stroll through the Preserves, one more spa treatment, one more meditative walk around the labyrinth, one more evening of star-gazing by the pool. For those guests who need just one more night, The Crossings also offers One Night Is Not Enough, which starts at $695 per night for two people and includes accommodations, all meals, wellness classes and four 50-minute spa treatments for two nights. Taxes and service charge are not included.

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Safari Air, the acclaimed first green luxury private jet charter service offering flights on a per-seat basis announced that it is set to set to take flight on October 15th with the world’s first 21-day “Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.”

Designed exclusively for eight passengers aboard a luxurious Gulfstream IV private jet, this 25,450 mile once-in-a-lifetime adventure will depart from Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport and will circle the globe, making leisurely stopovers at world-class hotels in Quebec City, Edinburgh, Cairo, Agra-India, Hong Kong, Guam and Honolulu.

The centerpiece of this amazing journey will be a two-week African safari by award-winning Micato Safaris beginning in Kilimanjaro and featuring one week in both Tanzania and Kenya at the finest tented safari camps and lodges.

“Safari Air is proud to purchase carbon offsets for each passenger mile and do our part to help reduce global warming,” said Ken Jillson, CEO and founder. “And by flying relatively short daytime flights, jet lag is minimized, thus creating a leisurely eco-friendly around the world experience for our passengers. The added bonus of restful stopovers in five-star hotels is that our guests get to see amazing sights along the way such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal and magnificent Hong Kong Harbor. Priced at $144,500 per person, it’s an unparalleled value for our unique clients.”

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Can you imagine traveling from Bellingham to popular destinations throughout California, Nevada and Arizona for only $69.00? There is no catch folks, its for real! Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines announced today a new fare of only $69 for travel from Bellingham to popular destinations throughout California, Nevada and Arizona between April 3 and May 31, 2009, when tickets are purchased by April 10.

Even at this low fare, travelers on Horizon and Alaska still get a variety of amenities at no extra charge. Unlike some other airlines, Horizon and Alaska charge no extra fee for online reservations, advance seat selection, or checking one bag. Onboard, there is no charge for water, soft drinks and snacks, or the use of pillows and blankets.

Thrifty travelers can save even more by choosing a convenient and economical Alaska Airlines Vacation package. Airfare and two-night accommodations start as low as $174 at Circus Circus Las Vegas and $243 at the Clarion Hotel Anaheim, per person double occupancy.

And every flight on Horizon and Alaska brings members of the award-winning Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Frequent Flier Program closer to earning free travel worldwide. Members who book an Alaska Airlines Vacation package online receive 1,500 Bonus Miles per person.

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In line with Women History Month, American Airlines has announced a special Admirals Club membership offer on AA.com/women to recognize and thank the nearly 50 million female passengers who board American Airlines and American Eagle flights each year.

Customers who visit AA.com/women, the airline industry’s first online resource specifically designed for its female customers, can print out a flyer and present it to any Admirals Club lounge representative on or before May 15 to save up to $50 off a new annual membership or $25 off a membership renewal. American, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, has more than 40 Admirals Club locations worldwide.

Women travelers can also interact with each other and American by clicking on the AA.com/women forum button beside each online feature. Women’s Network resources and information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) are also available.

Offer details: Discount Code AW2 for new memberships and AW1 for renewal memberships. Offer valid between March 1 and May 15, 2009.

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If you happen to be a guest at Chicago Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel on April 7, check out this scheduled event. Guests at the famed hotel, as well as the public, are invited to come hungry and come thirsty to the hotel’s spring installment of their exciting Lobby event series. The Beer & Brats event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the affordable price of $5 per person.

Featuring Leinenkugel beer from The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, this tasteful after-work event will allow guests to sample a selection of different types of Leinenkugel beers, paired with house-made brats from the comforts of the downtown Chicago, Illinois hotel’s Lobby lounge.

Three unique beers from Leinenkugel will be the inspiration for the hotel’s Executive Chef and his team, as they create an assortment of homemade brats to accompany the libations. Leinenkugel will also be giving out prizes as part of a drawing held throughout the event.

The J. Leinenkugel Brewing Co. is the seventh oldest brewery in the U.S. and is the oldest in the state of Wisconsin. For more than 140 years and for five generations Leinenkugel has been supplying Chippewa Falls and the rest of the country with satisfying and time-honored brewing creations.

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Wine lovers who are traveling are in for a treat as Franco-Canadian travel company, Wines Travel, opens doors to the renowned Burgundian wine region through private wine tastings, VIP winery visits with property owners, select dining experiences in Michelin Star restaurants, and follows up the visit with an in-depth discovery of Paris’ Marais district, one of the city’s oldest, through the eyes of local stylists and personal shoppers.

A must for those wishing to partake in the ultimate vacation in Southern France, Wines Travel also reveals the secrets of magnificent Provence as seen through the eyes of the founder of French beauty company L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE. From July 5 through July 9, 2009, up to eight guests will retreat to a luxury villa hideaway as their chic home base in this most sought after area of France.

Here, they will share extraordinary Provencal encounters such as a tasting of Paul Jaboulet’s La Chapelle wines, witnessing firsthand the creation of a cosmetic product under the supervision of L’OCCITANE’s Research & Development Director, partaking in a decadent, chocolate patisserie cooking workshop at the famous Valrhona Chocolate facility, and indulging in their own private dinner prepared by a two-star Michelin chef.

A luxury travel & wine tour designer, Wines Travel’s European office is located in Beaune, Burgundy. The company offers unforgettable and off-the-beaten-path travel with clear touches of luxury through a variety of lifestyle experiences including the VIP world of wine, food, fashion, accessories and beauty.

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Things can only get sweeter for families opting for a three day stay at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. With free admission to a theme park on your birthday throughout 2009, new adventures and entertainment at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks, and a special travel offer that will add two free nights to your three-night stay, a visit to the Disneyland Resort this summer offers value-minded vacationers plenty to celebrate.

By purchasing a three-night Disneyland Resort vacation package this summer, guests can magically extend their visit with an offer worth celebrating: Get two more nights free! This special Disneyland summer vacation offer provides a magical and affordable way for families to take in all the new fun and adventures at the Happiest Place on Earth this vacation season.

With the new summer vacation packages, guests pay for three nights of hotel accommodations and three days of theme park admission, and then receive two more nights at the hotel and two more days of theme park admission. Together, the special deal provides guests five days and nights of Disneyland fun, for the price of three.

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Get a feel of being green with this StayGreen accommodation offer from the Land of Lincoln. Launched by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), the StayGreen program recognizes hotels that proactively use eco-friendly products and services to help protect the environment. With 16,175 StayGreen rooms available across the state, IHLA is confident the StayGreen designation will help visitors better understand their choices in green lodging in Illinois.

For the first year of the program, IHLA is focusing on two areas in which hotels must meet specific criteria in order to be awarded StayGreen designations: saving energy and recycling. IHLA will re-evaluate and refine the standards it sets for StayGreen programs each year, and is already considering adding more green programs. Hotels must submit proof each year that they continue to meet StayGreen standards.

“Green accommodations are becoming more important to travelers and meeting planners,” said Jan Kostner, Deputy Director Illinois Bureau of Tourism. “The StayGreen program is excellent way to make our state stand out to green travelers.”

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So who is not reluctant to travel because of the current fiscal crisis? Everyone is scared to spend but if there is a change for a great deal, then you can bet that this package from Midwest deserves consideration. Midwest offers a variety of destinations where travelers can cure their wanderlust. The April issue of Chicago magazine, which hits newsstands today, highlights getaway regions in four nearby states, recommending lodging, dining, and entertainment options.

“These destinations offer something for every traveler: culture, history, entertainment, and recreation,” says Richard Babcock, Chicago editor. “It’s great to know you can leave your workweek behind and reach one of these getaway spots in under four hours.”

The feature focuses on food, wine, and antiques in southwestern Michigan; bicycling, beer, and theater in southern Wisconsin; scenic trails, state parks, and historical spots along the I&M Canal in Illinois; and auto racing, professional sports, and museums near Indianapolis.

This month’s issue also features an in-depth look at Chicago’s charter schools. Find out who runs these schools, how their curriculum differs from traditional public schools, and if they are increasing students’ chances for success.

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If you are the constant traveler, then maybe you should consider checking out what United Airlines has to offer. United Airlines is offering Mileage Plus members a quicker way to reap the benefits of elite status. Customers who book and complete travel by June 15, 2009 will earn double Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM), gaining quicker access to the complimentary perks offered to those who have status in United’s Mileage Plus program.

For example, a customer traveling round-trip, non-stop between Chicago and Tokyo on United normally receives 12,548 EQM. With the double EQM offer, a customer would receive a total of 25,096 EQM, enough for Premier Status in the program.

United’s elite customers enjoy an array of benefits that only United offers, including complimentary seating in Economy Plus, which offers up to five extra inches of legroom in the economy cabin, when available at time of booking. They may take advantage of priority check-in, security and boarding lines, as well as complimentary upgrades.

United’s most frequent travelers benefit from additional bonus miles accrued on each United flight, meaning more quickly earning miles for travel to destinations around the world served by United. The EQM also count toward United’s Elite Choice program, enabling customers to choose from awards such as restaurant gift certificates and bonus miles when they reach specific flying milestones.

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For people planning to travel or going on a vacation this June, Priceline.com announced that it is offering automatic Pricedrop Protection for all airline tickets and Priceline Vacation Packages as part of a special Spring travel promotion that applies to all bookings made through June 1, 2009.

The new promotion, which is free to consumers, is ground-breaking because it makes priceline.com the only major online travel agency to offer no booking fees and automatic Pricedrop Protection on its published-price airfares and vacation packages. Priceline.com was the first major online travel agency to eliminate booking fees on published-price domestic and international airfares in 2007 and does not charge booking fees on its vacation packages or rental cars. In 2008, priceline.com reduced its booking fees on published-price hotel rooms to help consumers obtain bottom-line prices that are lower than the prices they would find at any other major online travel agency.

As always, priceline.com customers looking for a particular trip will be presented with an easily searchable grid of different published-price fares from all the leading network airlines, as well as regional and low-cost airlines such as JetBlue.

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A new campaign that incorporated the current economic situation that the world is in is being used as a marketing tool to get some attention by Grove Park and Inn Resort and Spa. The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the launch of Grove’s Magical Elixir 2.0 Campaign.

The Resort has returned to its historic roots and developed a new viral marketing campaign and website celebrating Founder Edwin W. “EW” Grove’s infamous elixirs and tonics that eased the daily challenges of the human body and spirit. The campaign uses this metaphor by highlighting the Resort’s offerings as modern day “Elixirs” for various ailments, including woes associated with the current economic climate.

With the new campaign, The Resort hopes to connect with customers by using current social networking technology in an intriguing and innovative way.

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Many people today who look towards traveling are still looking for lower or budget priced fares. And if you are among them who want affordable quality pricing, you are better off checking out Travelport e-Pricing. Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, today announced the findings of a new international benchmarking study conducted by Topaz International, a world leader in airfare auditing, showing that Travelport e-Pricing consistently finds the lowest available airfares worldwide.

Topaz tracked the performance and itinerary pricing results of four of the most prominent low-fare shopping tools in the travel industry. Results revealed that e-Pricing not only finds lowest fares more often than other products, nearly 60 percent of the time overall, but also generates an average saving of $68.13 per ticket — substantial savings for corporations and consumers, and the travel agencies, travel management companies (TMC) and Web sites that support them.

Conducted in December 2008, the study tapped the top 500 domestic and international city pairs across Asia Pacific, EMEA, North America and Latin America. This scope represents the largest range of itineraries studied by Topaz over the past year to produce GDS low-fare search benchmarking data.

Travelport e-Pricing can return up to 350 unique available fares in a single search to give travel buyers the broadest range of choices. It employs an exclusive fare caching technology that minimizes hits on airline reservations systems while maximizing fare data integrity and distribution performance for airlines worldwide in today’s dynamic travel shopping environment.

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The perfect package is the package that you are looking for. And as far as Jackson Lake Lodge is concerned, everything is at your fingertips. Jackson Lake Lodge is offering the You Decide package giving guests a $100 resort credit when they book a two-night stay.

Guests can use the resort credit to customize a vacation experience in Grand Teton National Park with an activity that reflects their interests. The resort credit can also be used in the restaurants or gift shops at the lodge.

Some of the many adventures guests can embark on during their “You Decide” vacation include:

• Guided lake fishing on Jackson Lake
• Snake River float trip with experienced guides sharing the human and natural history of the valley while you enjoy the views and catch a glimpse of wildlife along the way
• A wrangler-guided horseback ride through the back trails of the Park
• Scenic lake cruise with a delicious cowboy breakfast on Elk Island complemented by stunning views of Mt. Moran
• Narrated bus tour of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
• A visual and culinary feast featuring the Mural Room’s sustainable Rocky Mountain cuisine harmonized with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Tetons and the magnificent Rendezvous Murals by acclaimed artist Carl Roters

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Play golf at the newly re-opened Mount Airy Casino Resort, which is now expanding for guests and public use. The course had been temporarily closed for two seasons due to construction of the new Mount Airy Casino Resort.

The lakeside Mount Airy Casino Resort is located in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains. The casino resort features a mix of more than 2,500 of the latest slot machines, including the newest themed video slots, electronic table games, as well as progressive jackpots. Dining options at the new resort include red Steakhouse, offering prime aged steaks and the freshest seafood; Le Sorelle Cucina, offering Italian delicacies; Betty’s Diner, featuring All-American dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and The Buffet at Mount Airy, featuring seven distinct stations.

Individuals interested in reserving tee times or booking outings can contact Mount Airy Casino Resort’s Course Clubhouse at (877) 532-0345.

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JetBlue Airways expands its JetBlue Promise Program to include Getaways vacation packages, honoring a full refund to anyone who experiences involuntary full-time job loss prior to their trip. Now both JetBlue flights and hotel packages arranged through the airline’s Getaways program may be covered.

Customers who book JetBlue Getaways vacation packages between Feb. 1 and June 1, 2009 with travel scheduled for any time through the airline’s current for-sale schedule and who lose their job on or after March 17 may be eligible for The JetBlue Getaways Promise Program. Customers must notify JetBlue and request a full refund at least 14 days prior to the first date of travel. For packages that include travel or hotel stay on November 25-28, 2009 or December 17, 2009-January 2, 2010, request for a refund must be received by fax no later than 60 days prior to the scheduled departure date of the outbound flights.

The customer, who purchased the vacation package and is listed as a traveler on the itinerary, can request a refund for up to nine customers traveling on one reservation. The JetBlue Promise Program for flights and vacation packages is valid for bookings originating in the United States only and excludes group bookings and cruises. Purchases made with JetBlue Gift Cards or vouchers, TrueBlue Award Travel or travel certificates are not eligible.

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If you are roaming around and looking for great fashion shows to check out, drop by some Mexican destinations and check out the Luxury Avenue leg. The new Luxury Avenue Los Cabos was unveiled in December 2008 and joins the inaugural Cancun location to offer world-renowned brands such as CH Carolina Herrera, Coach, Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski and more.

Boasting a waterfront location at the center of the Cabo San Lucas Marina, Luxury Avenue is quickly becoming an iconic attraction for visitors to Los Cabos. With stunning architecture and lavish touches, Luxury Avenue Los Cabos is the result of 150 designers working to create the exclusive interiors of each boutique.

Luxury Avenue is the newest venture from Grupo Ultrafemme, the company that developed the distinct retail divisions of Ultrafemme and Ultrajewels. With 10 locations throughout Mexico, Ultrafemme offers travelers more than 500 of the world’s best cosmetic, fragrance and skin care brands such as Chanel, Clinique, Christian Dior, and Lancôme. The renowned Ultrajewels boutiques feature the finest jewelry and timepieces such as Rolex, David Yurman, Omega, TAG Heuer and more.

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What does it take to get the nod of an ideal package for people who want a great accommodation deal? Well if you are offered $149 a night, the package can only get sweeter! Approve your own stimulus package with amazing savings at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, including free breakfast and a $100 coupon towards your next stay.

No need to look to Washington to feel the immediate effects of a stimulus package, this luxury Cleveland hotel has a plan that allows you to save even more when you visit the Rock and Roll Capitol of the World.

Cleveland’s Economic Stimulus Package includes:

• Deluxe Cleveland, Ohio accommodations
• Breakfast for two with kids eating free
• Valet parking
• 10% discount in the restaurant, lounge, room service and gift shop
• $100 Bonus Bucks(R) coupon good toward a future stay at any participating Marriott or JW brand Marriott
• Rates from $149 per night
• Valid through April 18, 2009

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In a move that is obviously aimed to drive in more traffic from a global standpoint, FrequentFlyerBonuses.com has expanded into the Web 2.0 realm with the launch of the Frequent Flyer Bonuses Blog and a fan page on one of the World’s most popular social networking sites. By adding these features, travelers will have the ability to subscribe for updates and be notified sooner of a bonus offer posting.

“With the economic downturn there is no better time to take advantage of bonus offers currently being doled out by airlines, hotels and car rental companies,” said Patrick Sojka of FrequentFlyerBonuses.com.

“Most major airline and hotel programs have launched very lucrative bonus incentives in the last two months as a response to what I believe is lower booking levels due to the global economic situation.”

“If there’s a way to get more points, you’ll definitely find it on our website, blog and fan page.”

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These days, embarking on a vacation is something many have shelved temporarily. Apparently, people are trying to spend their money wisely, choosing to divert them into something useful. With the growing number of people suffering from financial problems, it is apparent that travel is taking a backseat but only because of these conditions.

Fifty-three percent of business travelers reported their employer has taken measures to reduce travel costs in 2009. Of those, 56 percent said their companies mandated specific cost-cutting travel policies; 54 percent said companies cut travel across the board; 38 percent restricted the number of employees allowed to travel; 14 percent established new partnerships with services in exchange for discounts and 13 percent reported other measures.

“It’s clear most of our customers want to (or must) continue traveling despite current economic conditions,” said Manuel Chavez, chief operations officer at Fast Park. “We’re all affected by the current economy in one way or another. Many of our corporate partners are unable to reduce their travel and we understand their need to reduce expenses. We’re working with these groups individually to develop bulk rate discounts whenever we can.”

Fast Park’s Albuquerque airport parking facility located at the Albuquerque International Sunport provides a shuttle service that conveniently picks up patrons directly outside their car door. The facility provides covered parking to protect vehicles while away, complimentary jump starts, flat-tire assistance, free bottled water, free newspapers, free luggage assistance, free kids activity book and car wash and detail services. Airportfastpark.com offers a special online coupon of $2.76 per day, excluding tax, at the Albuquerque airport parking facility.

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Using the word “FREE” and finding out it is tied up with a travel package is sure to get a lot of attention. Apparently, that is the case as Expedia is offering Free Nights and No Fee Flights for their customers, offering travelers their last night free on stays of three, four or five nights at over 700 participating hotels worldwide. As part of this promotion, Expedia.com is also waiving booking fees on all flights booked on or before May 31, 2009.

The “Free Nights and No Fee Flights” promotion features some of Expedia.com’s most popular domestic and international travel destinations, including Las Vegas, New York City and Cancun. With the promotion, travelers can save up to hundreds of dollars on a single trip. For example, a family who books a 4-night stay at Orlando’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress could save more than $220 including the free night plus the savings on flight booking fees.

As the world’s top online destination to shop for and book flights, Expedia.com will also provide savings for hundreds of thousands of travelers by waiving air booking fees on all flights booked during this promotion.

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To most it is tax season so you can see a lot of people busy filing their income tax returns. For Renaissance Resorts however, they are allowing travelers to ‘write off’ the first day of their vacation when booking four nights (minimum) by April 15, 2009. As a part of the plan to help amortize the cost of a four night vacation, the resorts will also “eat” the cost of daily breakfast for two – a value of more than $150 over four nights. The package is good for travel through December 21, 2009.

Rates for the vacation ‘Write Off’ start at $279 per night at the Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino and $270 per night at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, representing a savings of more than 30 percent. Rate is based on availability and exclusive of tax and service charge. Please use the “S29″ booking code when making a reservation at http://www.renaissancearuba.com or http://www.renaissancecuracao.com.

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100 years is a rarity for any business or company and for Linekin, which traces its roots all the way since the Branch family arrived on the shores of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and purchased this wonderful property on Linekin Bay, they want to celebrate this important milestone by sharing the memories of their thousands of loyal customers! Visitors are invited to send their favorite Maine vacation memories, photos or videos to the resort’s Facebook page.

To this day the resort offers one of the best vacation values around, with activities for everyone:

• Fleet of 19 sailboats to sail on your own or with an instructor
• 5 waterfront lodges and 34 cabins
• Sports and activities included in package rates
• Waterfront Restaurant and bar
• Heated salt-water pool overlooking bay
• Two tennis courts, kayaks, canoes and rowboats
• Kid’s camp programs available

As part of the 100th anniversary celebration, the resort will hold numerous events and activities, including photographic exhibits featuring the winning entries, and value-priced centennial “meals and deals.”

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Boeing and Mexicana Group have entered into a lease agreement where a 25 Boeing 717-200 airplanes to be used by its MexicanaClick operation. Under a multi-year arrangement, MexicanaClick will begin receiving the 717s from Boeing Capital Corporation in March, making Mexicana the first North American 717 operator outside the U.S. Boeing Capital is the world’s largest lease provider of the modern, fuel-efficient twin jet.

In addition to the airplanes, Boeing through its Commercial Aviation Services group will provide training for flight crew, cabin crew and maintenance staff as well as spare parts provisioning. In total this approach represents a comprehensive Boeing solution to Mexicana Group’s fleet renewal needs.

The Boeing 717 has distinguished itself in service to nine airlines on four continents. Designed for quick turnaround, high-frequency and short- range markets (up to 1,500 nautical miles), the 717 offers big-jet passenger comfort with the lowest noise and emissions in its class. The Rolls Royce-powered 717s will replace Fokker F-100s operated by the airline.

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Endure a great spa experience as guests visiting the Crossing as they have announced a special deal, “A Massage a Day”, for each day booked. From March 8 until April 26, 2009, guests at The Crossings will receive three healthy gourmet meals, gracious and comfortable accommodations with beautiful views, daily fitness classes, hikes, and a 50-minute massage each day.

In addition, The Crossings offers a heated infinity pool, whirlpool, cold plunge, Watsu pool, sundeck, steam rooms, sauna, labyrinth, and live music every other Sunday evening at the Treehouse Cafe.

Cost for A Massage A Day is $219 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is offered at $269 per person, per night. Taxes and service charge are not included. Based upon availability. For reservations, call 877-944-3003.

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One thing that most travelers look forward to would be the freebies. And normally, free meals are included in the package and that is exactly what Marriot and JW Marriot Hotels are offering… Free Breakfast!

Couples can choose from many great destinations. Imagine lounging on the beach and listening to the waves crash against the shore, in Cancun, St. Thomas, or Florida; dropping the snow shovel and picking up the golf clubs for a round of 18 holes in Orlando, Miami or Arizona; or helping stimulate the economy with shopping and a show in New York, Chicago or San Francisco. Whether you fly across country or to another country, drive across state or to another state, JW Marriott and Marriott hotels are making it easier on the budget to travel and enjoy life.

To book a free breakfast weekend, please visit marriott.com/freebreakfastweekends or call 1.877.MARRIOTT and use promo code U3J to receive this special rate.

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Apple Vacations will be holding a SuperSale that will kick off on March 6. The sale allows you to get as much 50% on savings. During this two-week sale, Apple Vacations offers its best prices for spring and early summer travel with savings of up to 50% throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Special values include free nights, room upgrades and exceptional savings for families, including free all-inclusive stays for kids at select Iberostar Resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.

Vacations start at $499.99 for three all-inclusive nights at Royal Solaris Cancun with air from Chicago O’Hare or Cincinnati. Travelers can enjoy a full all-inclusive week at Blue Bay Club Cancun from only $699.99 including air from Baltimore, Chicago O’Hare, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia or St. Louis. Kids 12 and under fly, stay, play and eat from $199.99 when departing from select cities. All meals, drinks, non-motorized watersports and more are included at these all-inclusive resorts.

Apple Vacations is also promoting their new exclusive vacation flights on Alaska Airlines to Cancun from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Seven nights at the Flamingo Cancun Resort start at $599.99 with non-stop air from Los Angeles. Out of San Francisco, seven all-inclusive nights at Grand Palladium Colonial and Kantenah Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya start as low as $899.99, including non-stop air, all meals, drinks and more.

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In celebration of Manny Ramirez’ finally signing up with the LA Dodgers, a special promo has been given to all Manny Ramirez fans by Jetblue Airways. JetBlue Airways, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ official domestic airline partner, today congratulates the team and welcomes back Number 99 — Manny Ramirez — with a special $99 Manny Fan Fare offer each way for loyal Southern Californians.

For travel through May 21, 2009, L.A. Basin residents can make a home run from Long Beach airport to either New York (JFK) or Boston or from Burbank to JFK for a steal by booking online at www.jetblue.com by Sunday, March 8, 2009.

“JetBlue is proud to be the official airline of the Dodgers. We want to thank the millions of loyal and diverse fans in support of the team and Mr. Ramirez by pitching some of the lowest fares in the industry to the L.A. community,” said Marty St. George, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Strategy for JetBlue Airways. “Customers can choose to jet to Manny’s hometown and our home base, New York, or the home of his former team in Boston. This June, JetBlue will offer flights from three L.A. Basin airports to New York – more than any other airline in Southern California – when we launch service from LAX. Think Blue, Los Angeles!”

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During these times, you would think that people would prefer to stay home and save each penny that they earn. But if there is one thing that a good buck would be wise to go would be in a great vacation option. And for Carnival Cruises, their line of best vacation values have risen in numbers.

For the one-week period ended March 1, 2009, Carnival recorded the highest number of net weekly bookings in its history. Additionally, on a cumulative basis since mid-January, net bookings are up 10 percent compared to the same period in 2008, although pricing is at lower levels. Wave season typically runs from about mid-January through early spring and is traditionally the busiest, most important booking period in the cruise industry.

Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe, and Bermuda. The line currently has two new ships scheduled for delivery between now and 2011. The first of those, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, is set to debut Sept. 21, 2009.

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The travel deals just keep getting better as most travel agencies and airlines are vying for the feasible plan to keep their businesses afloat. And with this new deal from American Airlines, expect some great deals as well as far as traveling the wise way today.

American Airlines today announced that it is offering triple AAdvantage(R) miles for nonstop travel between Boston – Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego from March 2 through May 31, 2009 (nonstop service to San Diego begins April 7). In addition, American said today it is putting nearly all of its destinations from Boston – not just the West Coast – on sale for travel through May 20.

With the AAdvantage triple miles promotion, after just two round trips to the West Coast, customers will earn enough miles for a free** MileSAAver(R) Economy Class award within the United States or between the U.S. and the Caribbean. After just three round trips, customers will earn enough miles for a MileSAAver Economy Class award to Europe.

At the same time, American’s Boston fare sale places much of the world affordably at New England’s fingertips with great low fares available to destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Fares from Boston to the West Coast, for example, are just $117* each way with a required round-trip purchase.

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Doral Desert Princess Resort has announced three great new meeting packages for wiser spending on holding meetings and gatherings. This progressive savings plan helps group clients stretch their budgets while offering attendees a value-packed event in a beautiful, desert location.

The resort is situated in the serene Coachella Valley on 345-acres, surrounded by breathtaking desert views and the San Jacinto Mountains. The resort’s experienced and friendly meeting and banquet staff aspire to provide the most personalized service on events such as seminars, corporate and association meetings, weddings and dinner banquets.

In addition to 285 elegant guest rooms and suites with spectacular mountain and pool views, the Doral Desert Princess Resort features 23,000 square feet of conference and banquet facilities, wireless Internet connectivity throughout, complimentary airport shuttle, full audio visual meeting support, 27-holes of championship golf, 10 tournament-style tennis courts, Olympic sized pool with a 5,000-square-foot pool deck, full-service spa, and several restaurants and lounges.

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For people looking for a great deal on a vacation getaway, check out this vacation deal from Funjet Vacations. Funjet Vacations is launching a 72-hour nationwide Mexico sale on March 3, 2009, so that anyone can take the vacation they deserve this year. Travelers will save hundreds of dollars on vacations to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel and Los Cabos and be able to stay at a 4 star property for the price of a 2 star property!

In addition to vacation packages, Funjet is also offering roundtrip airfare from as low as $149.99.

All prices are valid for bookings made 3/3 – 3/5/09. Roundtrip air price is valid from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Cancun on Sun Country Airlines departing on 3/29/09 for 4 nights. Dos Playas: Price is valid for select April and May departures from Denver to Cancun on United Airlines staying in a Standard room. Riu Caribe: Price is valid for select June departures from Houston to Cancun on AeroMexico Airlines staying in an Oceanview room when booked with promotion code MEXICO50.

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