Focus: New Specials at Favorite Resorts - Book Now to Save

Most travelers are watching their wallets pretty closely these days - but there is some good news on the horizon - flying is getting a bit cheaper this week as ticket prices have started to dip due to lower gas prices and fewer business travelers. So, find a good deal on a flight and check out the resorts below who have some attractive packages for travels now through 2009.

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
Resort Promotions for Caribbean Travel This Fall

Turks & Caicos Islands has an array of resort offers inviting travelers to Providenciales or “Provo.” With deals at renowned luxury retreats as well as more affordable accommodations, vacationers are encouraged to embrace the warm tropical weather with these fall specials.
A sampling of these promotions includes:

• The 21-suite Turks & Caicos Club offers simple luxury with a touch of European sophistication.  Guests can receive 50 Percent Off Fall Rates on any one- or two-bedroom oceanfront suite or two-bedroom poolside suite with a minimum booking of four nights. Discounted rates start at $248. Offer valid Oct. 1 – Nov. 9, 2008. 
• The Sands at Grace Bay offers guests oversized balconies and glistening moonlit beaches.  Guests have the opportunity to receive Two Free Nights representing a 30 percent savings when booking a seven night stay, valid now through Oct. 31, 2008. 
• Nikki Beach, a luxury resort offers guests booking a deluxe king oceanfront room at $250 per night by Oct. 31, 2008 an automatic upgrade to a one-bedroom oceanfront suite—a $100 savings per night—on travel now through Dec. 14, 2008.

Half Moon Bay
The Perfect Vacation for Everyone – through Dec. 14, 2008

Situated on crescent-shaped white sand beaches Half Moon features a recently renovated Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed 18-hole golf course, the Half Moon Golf Academy, 13 lit tennis courts, equestrian center, fitness center, superb cuisine, 51 swimming pools, Anancy Children’s Village, water sports, Dolphin Lagoon and more. The Spa at Half Moon features beachfront spa suites, water sculptures, hydrotherapy swimming pools, yoga pavilions, and therapeutic/healing spa treatments. The resort has put special packages together that will appeal to all kind of travelers - Romantic Rendezvous, Perfectly Pampered, The Total Golf Experience and The Ultimate in Luxury.

All packages are based on a minimum stay of three nights and continue through Dec. 14, 2008. They all include luxurious accommodations as well as 5-Star dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the entire stay.

This Caribbean resort is offering a 40-percent off Thanksgiving deal with rates starting at $195.60 for a studio unit available now for booking with travel up to December 20th.

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort has also launched an all-inclusive special where kids stay and eat free and adults get unlimited golf!  This all-inclusive offer is available throughout 2009 and includes high-season, Christmas and New Year’s.  Visit their web site for complete details and limitations.

This elegant beach resort is situated just steps away from Aruba’s gorgeous white sand beaches and features the Links at Divi Aruba Golf Course. Spacious studios, one- and two-bedrooms suites surround the main pool area and offer fully equipped kitchens, WiFi and private balconies with ocean and garden views.

Gather close with family and cozy up at one of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ unrivalled winter wonderlands which promise festive décor, culinary delights and majestic landscapes blanketed in heavy white snow.
Available packages include:

• “Naughty or Nice” at the Castle in the Rockies and The Fairmont Banff Springs -  From winter wilderness walks to cookie-decorating and sumptuous brunches to dinner and dancing, the landmark resort offers all the ingredients for a memorable celebration perfect for the whole family. ($400 USD per night, with a minimum two-night stay required. Kids stay for $24USD per night). The package includes daily breakfast and complimentary in-room Christmas tree with the trimmings!
• The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s four-night Festival of Christmas package invites guests to spend the holidays in a true winter wonderland. Enjoy skating parties with elves, horse-drawn wagon rides, fireside s’mores, holiday cookie baking, Yuletide caroling and many other activities. Package rates start at $478USD per night, with a four-night minimum stay require and also includes an in-room Christmas tree and ornaments!

Bermuda turns 400 in 2009!  And the ultra-casual, eco-friendly 9 Beaches resort celebrates with $400 and $9 nights - a special five-night stay for $1609.  Each night is $400 with the fifth night for only $9.  Guests who stay six nights pay $400 per night with the sixth night $9 or a total of $2009.  The 400th Anniversary special includes:

• Either a Sea Forever or Aqua Vista Cabana with free upgrade at arrival, if available
• Daily hot buffet breakfast
• All 7.25 percent government tax and 15 percent gratuity

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