Holland America has put on sale a seven-day Alaska cruise, according to the Washington Post. Rate is from $499 per person double, down from $949. Taxes of $108 are additional. The cruise departs from Seward (Anchorage) May 16. Also in the article, Universal Orlando Resort has extended its Military Salute program, which offers active and retired military personnel a free seven-day base ticket to both of its Florida theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. The pass, which is also valid at select Universal CityWalk clubs and venues, is good through March 26.

According to Sophie Butler, hotel rates in European cities are down 12 per cent compared with this time last year. Barcelona, Lisbon and Dublin are among the cities that have had the biggest drop in hotel prices (up to an 18 per cent fall compared with last January), with average double room rates at about £70 per night. Amsterdam and Madrid are about 12 per cent lower and Paris hotels are five per cent down. Learn more in her article in today’s Telegraph.

Also of interest, European ski destinations are offering dramatic savings on ski packages. According to Peter Hardy in the Daily Mail, you can find amazing discounts in Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and of course Switzerland. An example, stay in Kranjska Gora in Slovenia at the Hotel Lek, a comfortable four-star in a good position for easy access to the slopes: One week half-board from February 20 with Gatwick, Stansted and regional flights to Salzburg was £525, now £345.

In the USA, you can find a room at $82-$112 per night for a Washington, D.C. hotel stay. The Churchill Hotel offers travelers a haven of old-world refinement amidst the modern-day bustle of the nation’s capital. From the inviting ambiance of its finely appointed lobby to the gracious appointment of its over-sized guest rooms to the personal attentiveness of its professionally trained staff every aspect of the hotel has been carefully arranged to meet the requirements of the most discriminating guests.

Hilary Nangle at the Boston Globe on discount vacations in Bermuda reveals that by visiting between November and March, when temperatures are usually in the 60s, Bermuda is uncrowded and affordable. Be sure to visit Best Travel Deals to vote on the best Bermuda hotel deals.

Every day, New York Habitat offers a special South of France vacation rental apartment on Twitter. Follow New York Habitat on Twitter to see the latest discount. All Twitter discounts are valid for 7 days from the time of their posting on Twitter. One of their most recent offerings was a Studio in French Riviera.

Haven’t planned a Valentines Day Vacation yet? Annabelle Thorpe details her top 20 hideaways that are still available on Valentine’s Day, with picks from cute cottages to luxury hotels, in her Sunday article in The Observer. Bubrovnik, Istanbul, and Prague top her list, and includes some truly great package deals in places like Austria, Yorkshire, and rural Dorset.

Break for spring on Oahu, with Aston hotels from $91. The budget-friendly Aston Hotels & Resorts is offering a number of attractive springtime specials at its Oahu sites. Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, just across the road from Waikiki Beach, is the least expensive of this group. Or enter to win a hotel stay: Shape Magazine is offering a Hawaii vacation sweepstakes for a two-night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Enter to win here.

A few years ago,  I took a solo trip to Spain. With amazing history, architecture and food Barcelona was easily my favorite stop. American Airlines is currently offering fares from NYC to Barcelona start at only $271.

If I were planning this trip for myself, I’d use the extra money to invest in some of the vibrant and unique clothing options they offer in Barcelona. I still have the two pairs of leather boots I purchased there over three years ago.

Discover Gaudi's handiwork at Parc Guell where you can wander the gardens and take in a panoramic view of Barcelona

During my trip, I spent a lot of time “discovering the nightlife” as it were. This didn’t leave much time or energy to see some of the historic spots. Jump on a train and check out artist Salvador Dali’s house – it’s only a little less than two hours north of the city, train rides are roughly 17 €. If this is out of your budget (or just plain out of your way) just catch one of the other Dali museums throughout the city limits of Barcelona.

More of a sports fan? Check out a FC Barcelona game or head to the museum! For 17 € you can get a tour of the stadium as well as the museum.

If museums and tours aren’t your cup of tea, head to Las Ramblasfor some people watching. This main drag is lined with shops and has an open air feel with lots of colourful characters.

Las Ramblas can be a fun place to people watch during the day. Just be careful at night - parts of it turn into the "Red Light District"

The LA Times is highlighting a ‘Sea & Ski Package’ for Monterey and Lake Tahoe, including two nights in Monterey at the Portola Hotel & Spa, then continue your getaway in Lake Tahoe, where you will stay at Northstar-at-Tahoe. The package includes breakfast for two in Monterey, and activities for two, including ski lift tickets at Northstar.

Happy 80th Birthday to Hawaiian Airlines, who are giving every HawaiianMiles member 80 free miles or an $80 E-Certificate towards a flight between Hawaii and the Mainland U.S. Everyone will receive 80 miles just for registering and every 80th person to register will receive an $80 E-Certificate in place of the miles.

Celebrity Cruises is offering a 14-night Transatlantic Cruise from only $399 and sets sail from bustling Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and an eclectic Mediterranean metropolis, on November 28.

Golfers rejoice!  From right now through 7 A.M. November 13, 2009, rooms are 50% off at South Carolina’s Kiawah Island Golf Resort, a beach- and golf-lover’s lowcountry vacation spot an hour south of Charleston. The discount rate applies to all types of accommodations on the island, and includes reduced rates for the greens fees. Be sure to mention this sale when booking by phone.

Southwest Airlines is offering a special round-trip price from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA now and through November 18th, 2009 for only $198.