Every week, you'll find 10 travel deals (in no particular order of importance) for a variety of products. The list of discount travel will be based largely on what the market offers in a given week. Please note: Many or most of the deals will be replaced on Sundays with new offers for the following week, so make immediate note of those that appeal to you. These links are neither endorsed nor guaranteed by About.com. Weigh the information and decide if it will save you money. Read fine print and ask questions.
Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, but no later than Jan. 5, whichever comes first. Outbound travel is valid Jan. 1- March 27. Travel must be complete by March 31. Sale fares are valid for travel Monday through Thursday; other days are subject to higher fares. Fares are not valid for travel from Belize Jan.3-4. Sample one-way fares based on round trip purchase: New York from $149; Dallas from $172; Los Angeles from $189.
Rates are nightly, based on double occupancy and do not include taxes. Offers are subject to availability, and may be discontinued without notice. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Sample nightly rates: Galleria Plaza Hotel, Mexico City, $62; Grand President, Bangkok, $66; Park Royal, Kuala Lumpur, $70.
Some rates are up to 70% off regular prices. Rates shown do not include all airfare fees and taxes. Read restrictions carefully and check expiration of deal, as they vary by location.
Take $10 USD off your purchase of the 2010 Entertainment Book, plus receive free shipping if you order before Jan. 3. Entertainment books contain coupons for discounts on meals and attractions at destinations throughout North America. Be sure the book includes services within the chosen city you'd be likely to use as a resident or visitor.
Save $10-$36 on each Go Boston Card you purchase this winter. Sale prices are in effect now. Sample savings: One-day adult $45 (regularly $55); Three-day adult $90 (regularly $101). Go Boston Card entitles bearer to free admission at about 70 area attractions. Bypass ticket windows. Check the list of participating attractions and match it with your itinerary to determine if the card is a good buy.
Subject to credit approval, no Payments for six months on orders more than $750 when you pay with Bill Me Later system. Select Bill Me Later® at checkout, answer two questions and accept the terms. Free shipping of tickets also for a limited time.
Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 15 for travel until April 30 (Manila flights Jan. 12-March 15). Travel days are Sunday-Thursday. Some taxes and fees are additional. Minimum stay is four days; maximum stay is two months. Sample round trip fares: Los Angeles-Beijing from $660; New York-Shanghai from $740; Chicago-Hong Kong from $750.
Chicago’s largest hotel, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, offers 25 percent off the best available rate, providing rates from $79. Based on availability through April 30. Mention or enter special offer code FUN25 when making your reservation.
Check to see if your intended location participates in the sale, which begins Jan. 3. Last day to book is Jan. 16. Holiday and blackout periods may apply. 24-hour advance reservations are required.
Carnival Dream is the newest and largest ship in the line's fleet. Book dates in 2009, 2010 or 2011. Itineraries begin and end at Port Canaveral, Fla. Seven-day eastern and western Caribbean trips are offered from $479; Nine-day eastern Caribbean from $799. Read restrictions carefully.
