Originally published January 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified January 12, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Some travel deals, from California golf to Caribbean cruise
Ready to get out of town? Here's a sampling of travel deals by land, sea and air. (Bear in mind that the trips, whose prices were verified...
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Ready to get out of town? Here's a sampling of travel deals by land, sea and air.
(Bear in mind that the trips, whose prices were verified Thursday afternoon, can sell out quickly and restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase may apply.)
• Napa Valley's Silverado Resort has reduced its Golfer's Dream Package rates through Feb. 28. A one-bedroom suite and golf for two, including cart, is now $199 per room per night Sunday through Thursday ($279 Friday or Saturday) plus 12 percent taxes and a $3 per night energy surcharge. Priced separately, room rate typically starts at $205 per night, and golf is $70 per person per round. The 280-unit California resort features a 16,000-square-foot spa, two restaurants, 10 swimming pools and 17 tennis courts. Info: www.silveradoresort.com
• Ski Park City, Utah, and receive a free lift ticket for the day of arrival. To qualify, complete a redemption voucher available through the site www.parkcityinfo.com
Present the voucher along with your same-day airline boarding pass into Salt Lake City airport and a current out-of-state photo identification at a lift counter at any of Park City's three ski resorts — Deer Valley, Park City Mountain or the Canyons. The Quick START (Ski Today and Ride Today) program is good through Feb. 15 and from March 26 until closing day. A daily lift ticket typically is $75 to $77. The resorts are within an hour of the airport.
• Book a hotel room at Hotels.com and receive a rebate of $25 to $100. Stay two to three nights to receive $25, four to six nights for $50 and seven or more nights for $100. Book by Jan. 31 for travel through March 31. Request for rebate must be submitted by April 8. Marriott and Starwood properties are not included. Info: www.hotels.com/savemore
• A cruise-tour on the M/V Polar Star expedition cruise ship has been discounted by more than 50 percent. Starting price per person double for the new 13-night itinerary departing March 29 from Recife, Brazil, is now $1,495. The tour includes a nine-night cruise from Recife to the Canary Islands, with island stops at Fernando de Noronha, St. Peter and St. Paul Rocks, and Cape Verde; six shore excursions; and four nights' hotel, with day programs, in the Canary Islands. Info: www.polarstarexpeditions.com • Travelocity is holding its annual Cruise Super Sale. Deals include free cabin upgrades, onboard credits of up to $400, discounts of up to $200 and free coupon booklets. For example, a seven-night Royal Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico, departing Aug. 26 starts at $749 per person double plus $43 taxes if booked by Jan. 31 (cruise line is charging $50 more); you also receive a coupon booklet for spa service discounts, $10 casino credit, a glass of wine and other freebies. Sale rules vary by cruise line. Info: www.travelocity.com/supersale
• Lanvacations has a discounted many of its South America tours, which include air travel, hotel and guided tours. The booking deadline is Jan. 18; price applies to travel Feb. 21 through March 31. www.lanvacations.com
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