20% OFF at the 5-star all-inclusive Excellence Playa Mujeres Luxury Resort in Cancun!

Travel April through August from $216pp/pn all taxes included.

Boston Marriott Copley Place only $189/night in January!

Conveniently located in historic Back Bay district minutes from Boston Common.

3-night package for 2 at Shaw Club Hotel outside Toronto only $602 including taxes.

Includes daily breakfast, one 3-course dinner for two, spa discounts, winery tour, and wi-fi.

7-night Mediterranean cruise with Royal Caribbean from $667 per person!

Visit Venice, Italy and Dubrovnik, Croatia aboard the Voyager Of The Seas.

20% off— Tahoe 3-night family package deal only $511.

Includes accommodations in a 2-room suite, daily breakfast and taxes.  Stay April – May.

5-star Hard Rock Hotel All-Suite Tower in Las Vegas only $69—Save 65%!

Valid for travel select dates January through April. Regularly $199/night.

Renaissance Orlando across from Sea World from $149/night in February!

Conveniently located near Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Disney and Universal.

3-night package for 2 at Hotel Villa Abbazia in Northern Italy only $779 including taxes.

Includes suite accommodations, daily breakfast, one 3-course dinner for two, bicycles and more.

$89/night at the all-inclusive Great Parnassus Resort in Cancun!

Valid for select dates through December 2011.  Minimum 3-night stay required.

$699 & up— 7-night Alaskan cruise on Holland America!

Choose your departure city: Seattle, Vancouver or Seward.  Visit Juneau, Haines, Ketchikan and more.

$59 pp/pn at the all-inclusive Viva Wyndham Beach Resort Dominican Republic.

2-night minimum stay required for travel in January.

The Abbott Ridge Trail is an extension of the Marion Lake Trail in Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada. This is a strenuous hike and provides hikers with some serious alpine hiking.

Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays, especially in Canada, which means now is the perfect time to start making your Turkey Day accommodations. Best Travel Deals and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts want your holiday to be as comfortable and stress-free as possible with Thanksgiving packages suitable for families, couples and groups of friends.

1.  Thanksgiving Weekend 2010 at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Photo Credit: Frank Kovalchek- http://www.flickr.com/photos/72213316@N00/4071230950/

Leave the cooking and cleaning behind this Thanksgiving, and spend the holiday weekend with your loved ones in stunning Jasper National Park. This Thanksgiving Package is ideal for families looking for a relaxing getaway, and includes a variety of family-fun activities including pumpkin carving, karaoke, scavenger hunts and more. Situated between captivating mountains and sparkling lakes –the perfect backdrop to your Thanksgiving festivities–The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge provides the true Rocky Mountain Experience.  Rates start at $249.

2. Turkey Sale Savings at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Starting at $119; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Photo Credit: David Miller- http://www.flickr.com/photos/30703499@N00/4775590405/

Save money on both goods and accommodations this Thanksgiving season when you stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.  The hotel offers rates as a low as $119 a night (two night minimum) when you book your room over Thanksgiving weekend. During your stay, the town of Whistler will be celebrating  the upcoming winter sports season with its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Sale. Load up on discounted gear and embrace your inner skier or snowboarder.

3. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Shop and Un-Wined Package; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Photo Credit: Chris Clarke- http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrispitality/169166588/

Thanksgiving and shopping go hand-in-hand, and with The Fairmont Vancouver Shop and Un-Wined Package, you can have your fill of fine food and wine, with a generous side of shopping. The hotel is located near Western Canada’s largest mall, Pacific Center. With 100 shops to explore, you should have no problem spending your $100 gift card. This deal also includes a flight of wine for two in 900 West Lounge and luxurious overnight accommodations. Rates start at $299.

Though the Olympics are over, Canada’s third-largest city is still a thriving metropolis and tourist destination. Moreover, its possible to enjoy Vancouver without spending a fortune. With this list, and some great Canada hotel deals, you can take advantage of the city’s diverse culture and natural environment without spending a thing.

1. Stanley Park

This 1,000-acre park, just outside of downtown Vancouver, if frequently cited as one of the best urban parks in North America. In addition to its thousands of Coniferous and Deciduous trees, Stanley Park has a great Pacific coast, several freshwater lakes, and Shakespeare Park – an arboretum which features the trees named in Shakespeare’s plays. There are also a number of man-made attractions in the park, including the Air India Memorial, the 9 O’Clock Gun and the Garden of Remembrance.

2. Granville Island

This island, once a site of industrial plants, has redefined itself as a culturally vibrant community filled with galleries, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and a famous public market. Take the Aquabus Ferry, which, unfortunately, comes with a $5 price tag, and arrive at this island escape right in the middle of the city.

3. Grouse Grind

If you really want to get a workout during your trip, take this 1.8 mile hike up Grouse Mountain. Though the mountain is only 4,000 ft high, it is particularly grueling due to the 30% gradient most of the way up. If you make it up and find yourself exhausted, there’s a gondola to bring you back down to earth.

4. Gordon Macmillan Southern Observatory

Adjacent to the Macmillan Space Center, this observatory offers free use of its Cassegrain telescope Thursday and Friday nights. If the sky is clear be sure to check out this free glimpse into the cosmos!

5. Queen Elizabeth Park

This 130-acre park, practically in the center of the city, is known for being the tallest point in Vancouver. Queen Elizabeth Park has both an arboretum, housing thousands of trees, and a number of recreational facilities, including golf, tennis, and lawn bowling. Whatever you want out of your Vancouver vacation, this park will make a great stop.

6. Italian Movie Nights

Celebrate Vancouver’s Italian heritage at the Italian Culture Center, which hosts a free movie night every other Monday. Each film is shown in its original Italian with English subtitles and a lecture afterward by the center’s film expert.

7. Lynn Canyon Ecology Center

Learn about Vancouver’s temperate rainforest environment at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Center! The kids will love the center’s exhibits and the play area in back.

8. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Park

Though there’s an admission price to get into Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden, the adjacent park is always free of charge. Enjoy the Chinese-style garden and relax by the park’s pond. The park is named after Sun Yat Sen, a Nationalist Chinese leader who thrice stayed in Vancouver during the Chinese Civil War.

9. Christ Church Cathedral

This Gothic-revival building is one of Vancouver’s most impressive religious buildings. Constructed in 1889, it was later given beautiful stain-glass windows to commemorate Canada’s fallen during the World Wars. The church is open for visitation throughout the week, so you can attend a service, listen to a free choir concert, go on a guided tour, or wander the premises at your own pace.

10. Lighthouse Park
This popular public park encompasses 185 acres of Vancouver rainforest and a beautiful shore-front. Hike along the park’s many trails or picnic by Point Atkinson Lighthouse. The park is located in West Vancouver, just outside of Vancouver proper.

Canada’s largest city is famously open to foreigners, so it makes sense that it would have so many options which don’t cost a cent. Explore the city’s many public areas, marvel at its architecture, appreciate its artwork, and stare through its telescopes. No matter your budget, there are some great Canada hotel deals to help you have a spectacular and budget friendly Toronto experience!

1. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art

This museum, which offers free admission all the time, features over 400 pieces by over 150 Canadian artists. Its current exhibition, named Empire of Dreams, studies artists who look at the way human architecture interacts with the natural environment. There’s no place better (or cheaper) place to gain an appreciation of Canada’s distinct artistic voice.

2. Ireland Park

This municipal park commemorates the thousands of Irish who fled their homeland during the potato famine from 1845 to 1852. The park features a series of sculptures named “Arrival” by Rowan Gillespie and a wall inscribed with the names of Torontonians who died to help the Irish immigrants.

3. Toronto Free Gallery

This unique, not-for-profit gallery is an open forum for any artist wishing to communicate a cultural, urban, or environmental message. Come and experience one of the many individual or collaborative pieces which have been on exhibit in this progressive venue.

4. Allan Gardens Conservatory

This 4,900 square meter park includes both an outdoor garden and six greenhouses with flowers from around the world. The park is also home to a wide array of urban wildlife, include several species of squirrels and falcons. Admission is free, so get outside and learn about the conservatory’s diverse array of plant and animal life.

5. York University Observatory

Come to York University on Wednesday nights and pierce the night sky with two state-of-the-art telescopes. The observatory is open for free to the public from 9 PM to 11 PM every Wednesday night, as well as on certain special events.

6. Adrenaline Rush at Yonge and Dundas Square

Head over to Yonge and Dundas Square to catch an outdoor double-feature. This summer’s films include the original and remake of Ocean’s 11 and The Italian Job.

7. Riverdale Farm

This publicly-owned 7.5-acre farm contains a number of hiking trails, a wading pool, a vegetable garden, and a number of friendly animals. Come any time to enjoy the space, or on Tuesday afternoons to shop at the farmers market.

8. Distillery District

This recently-redeveloped neighborhood contains the largest collection of Victorian-era houses in North America. Walk along the cobblestone streets and marvel at the many historic buildings which line it, including the old distillery which lent the neighborhood its name. There are also a number of stores and cafes for shopping and eating.

9. Toronto Music Garden

This beautiful garden, designed in part by Yo-Yo Ma, was inspired by Bach’s Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. With that kind of musical heritage, it’s only fitting that it should be a venue for great music today. Explore both the man-made and natural elements of the park’s beauty while enjoying a free concert this summer.

Best travel deal secrets are revealed in today’s news! Learn how to fly from soggy Seattle to sunny Hawaii this month or next for less than half what it cost to get to Chicago over the Christmas holidays; discover what it takes to nab a room in a four-star hotel in Waikiki for well under $200 a night for six nights and get the seventh night free in Hawaii on sale: How to find deals on airfares, hotels and car rentals by Carol Pucci in today’s Seattle Times.

$99-$119 per night in Newport, Rhode Island’s Marriott, a waterfront hotel, on Thursday-Sunday stays through March 20. The Newport Marriott deal is available on Martin Luther King Day, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekends. The Newport Marriott is two miles from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and near Cliff Walk as well as the Newport Mansions and features an indoor pool, fitness center and Fathoms restaurant.

Stay at a Hot List Chicago Hotel for under $150, plus a $50 food or parking credit. The James, a stylishly relaxed 297-room hotel a block from the shopping and dining on the Magnificent Mile, and which has a full-service spa, has partnered with Travelzoo to offer rooms at $149 (after taxes), and this includes either free valet parking (usually costing $50), or a $50 food and beverage credit that can be used at the hotel’s David Burke’s Primehouse, the clubby JBar, or even for room service. The offer is good for stays through March 31, 2010.

If you’re in upstate NY, mark your calendar for Feb. 16th and check out ‘A Grape Escape’ in the Fingerlakes Region. Taste wines from wineries around the Little Finger Lakes area including Eagle Crest, Imagine Moore, Arbor Hill, and Deer Run wineries. Package includes tastings at each winery, one night accommodations, a bottle of Finger Lakes wine, and full morning-after breakfast, with transportation available upon request.

$99 Weeknights in Treehouses near Bryson City. For only a bit more than a hotel room, you get so much more, including: king-sized bed, private deck with hot tub & fire pit, full kitchen, indoor gas-log fireplace. Not valid during “super-peak” times, features leather furniture and luxury decor’ with private hot tub and fire pit, high-speed wireless internet, DirectTV satellite system with HBO, Bose speaker stereo with CD/DVD player and only minutes to NOC, Tsali, or Bryson City!

There are a number of great deals on Arizona 4- & 5-Star Resorts during peak season for $167 and up, when regular rates are traditionally over $400 per night. This offer is for travel on select dates for these three incredible resorts:

1. Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountain
   $167: Jan. 29-30; Feb. 5-6, 12-13, 20, 27; March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
2. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
   $239-$263: Jan. 23-26, 31; Feb. 3-7, 12-16; March 1-2, 5-6, 10-12, 17-18, 21
3. Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa
   $311: Jan. 22-27, 29-31; Feb. 1-3, 5-23, 25-28; March 1-3, 7-9, 13-15, 17-21

Spring break deals are already booking. In Canada, there’s the $199 & up for Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal ‘Schools Out Spring Break Package’ where you can take the subway to the Insectarium, skate in the Old Port, relax at the hotel’s pool or discover the Underground City!

Of course, there’s always great hotel deals in Nevada, and spring break is no exception. The $48 & up Winter Special Sale in The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is good on select midweek dates through June 30. High speed internet access is available in all rooms via wireless or data points at the desks, Sony Bravia 40″ LCD TV with first run movies on demand, Sony iPod Clock Radio, minibar, top-of-the-line exclusive bath amenities and ultra luxurious top of the line bedding, and you’re right in the middle of the action of Las Vegas.

So what’s your favorite Spring Break Spot? An upcoming post will detail the top five spring break deals, these are only the start. Members, feel free to submit the best deals you find and vote them up now! If you aren’t a member yet of Best Travel Deals, sign up! Did you know we even vote on luggage deals?

Tour Egypt with this outstanding Nile Cruise and hotels in Luxor, Taba Heights and Cairo, from $2224 USD. Price includes: Flights, local transfers, 7 nights in Taba Heights on a half board basis, overnight stay in Luxor with dinner, 3 nights Nile cruise on a full board basis & 3 nights in Cairo on a half board basis.

Also in Egypt, Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort from £539.00 A diving school is located right on the sandy beach with adjacent calm and warm snorkelling waters for getting to know the Red Sea safely. The hotel is built in an oriental style, set in quiet surroundings directly on the Ghorayfat Bay, about 70 km from small village of El Quseir.

Looking for a last minute gift idea? Fly with a fighter pilot for only $349. Your fighter pilot instructor will teach you to fly aerobatic manoeuvres and the trip can be as mild or as wild as you choose. While this isn’t quite a travel deal, it’s certainly a great deal at a once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity that makes an excellent gift!

$99 per night at a newly renovated Albuquerque Sheraton. The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, which has undergone a $20 million renovation, is offering $99 weekend rates through March 28. Stay on Friday and Saturday nights for 40% OFF.

Save 32% Pre-Olympics at the Shangri-la Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. This package offers great savings, and continues through February 7, 2010. Under this deal, accommodations start at $268 (C$285) for a Superior Room (including taxes and fees), and come with breakfast for two at Market by Jean-Georges and free overnight valet parking.

$139 per night for this southern Oregon Ranch Near the Cascades with full kitchens, gas fireplaces and incredible views that make Running Y’s two-bedroom townhomes and chalets an idyllic destination for everything from family gatherings to romantic getaways.

$109 a night for a Kansas City Country Club Plaza Hotel. The Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza is centered in some of the city’s best shopping and entertainment. Amenities at this hotel include a lap pool, fitness center and tennis courts.

Kids Ski, Fly, and Stay Free in Colorado. United Airlines and American Airlines are teaming up with Vail and Beaver Creek resorts in Vail, Colorado to offer families the deal of the season: kids fly, ski, and stay for free. Considering that plane ticket can set you back around $300 to $400 per child, and lift ticket start at $140 for three days, this deal offers some serious savings for families! With combined savings totaling at least $500 per child, there’s never been a cooler time to hit the slopes

Speaking of skiing, $420 a night for Park City’s famous 5-Diamond Lodge, Plus 4th Night FREE! Stay 3 nights at the five-star, five-diamond Stein Eriksen Lodge and get your fourth night free! Nearby all the fantastic ski resorts of Park City, you’ll enjoy gorgeous accommodations and fantastic service on your mountain getaway.

The Austrian Tourist Office is holding a contest called “Its Got to Be Austria Facebook Sweepstakes” where the winner chosen (and their guest) will receive a 7-day themed vacation package of their choice valued at $4500. Contest is open to residents of the U.S., 18 and over. Official rules can be found at ItsgottobeAustria.com or via Facebook.

$79 & up for an Orlando Hotel near Walt Disney World. This deal saves 50% off regular prices and includes complimentary daily breakfast. This hotel is a winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award as a “Top 10 Family Hotel in the United States” and features three swimming pools, shuttle service to nearby attractions and complimentary parking

NY Times Ski Guide for 2010 has been published highlighting the best deals for skiers across the US and Canada. New York’s Big Tupper, Utah’s St. Regis Deer Crest Resort, and Breckenridge, Colorado’s Grand Lodge on Peak 7 are only a few of the many locations.

Dallas-Area Hotel with breakfast & Internet starting at $99 a night. The hotel also offers a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness center, pool and whirlpool, and a sauna. It’s located near golf courses, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Forth Worth Cultural District.

$195 a night for the luxurious San Diego-Area Resort L’Auberge Del Mar, one of Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 100 Hotels in the World. The resort is mere steps from the beaches at Del Mar, about 20 minutes north of San Diego.

$166 a night Holiday Sale at the Upscale Lenox Hotel in Boston, where each accommodation features a dedicated work area with full writing desks, ergonomic chairs, complimentary wireless internet, clock radios with CD players and flat screen televisions.

Orlando Unlimited Golf Package: between now and December 26, guests can book an unlimited golf package (valued at $225/day) at the deluxe resort for a mere $139 per person, per night.

$233 & up to Fly each way to Europe from across the US. Only one day left in this great airfare deal from Air Canada. Rates do vary, and the clock is ticking. Those headed to Europe for the New Years holiday will want to check out today’s Guardian Travel Section where there’s a comprehensive European New Years Eve Party Guide for ‘Romantics and Ravers’ highlighting great three-night vacations to Moscow, Berlin, Paris, Lisbon, and many other cities.

Rooms start at $99 per night for the Joie de Vivre hotel in San Francisco. This is a package which offers MOMA & cable car passes plus include: Ghirardelli Chocolate welcome gift, and 10% discount offer, plus $25 dinner certificate for Shanghai 1930 and 50% discount on two tickets to the San Francisco Symphony.

Up to 40% Off Weekends at the Grand Hyatt New York. This is a new weekend promotion January 3-March 31, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt New York that lets you enjoy full hotel amenities, plus providing an excellent place from which to explore all that NYC has to offer.

Check out Hawaii! Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Events 2009/2010 lists lots of things to do to bid a fond aloha to 2009 and welcome in 2010 this New Years Eve on Oahu. Leading up to New Years, find lodging for $89 & up in 4-Star Hotels in Waikiki.

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The 3 Day Sale from Air New Zealand ends today. Save 20% on any fare from any city in the USA to anywhere Air New Zealand flies in New Zealand or Australia this Holiday Season.

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa offers 2009/2010 Ski Package, which includes 2 adult lift tickets for Snow Valley Ski Resort, 2 $25 certificates to the Spa of the Pines, discounts on dining and more.

Speaking of skiing, Tom Robbins highlights the best ski deals in Europe, Canada, and the US in his article in today’s The Guardian. Check out what he lists as The Best December Ski Deals.

Toronto hotels offers deals up to 30% off when you stay for 3 nights or more and travel from now through Jan. 15th, 2010.

Romance in Aruba, from $2,100 for 5 Nights, featuring custom-designed Colonial West Indian furnishings including four-poster beds, marble bathrooms and spacious balconies and patios.

A Winter Caribbean Vacation for 40% Less at the Radisson Aruba Resort. Stay five nights and get a $150 beverage credit at the resort; stays of six nights or more get a $200 credit.

Support Canada in Vancouver in 2010 with Vacation Packages from C$689. Watch Canada go for glory next year! Stay in Vancouver where the action is, or, if you’re looking to save a bit, check Canadian hotel deals for the latest low prices in other areas.

Top five Christmas travel deals from USA Today. Highlights include London, Las Vegas, and Madrid.

$79 & up for 4-Star Downtown Los Angeles Hotels. Affordable areas near LAX with convenient freeway routes to key sights.

$149 & up for a luxury San Diego Hotel. The US Grant is located in historic downtown Gaslamp Quarter, and is near many top beaches, shopping, and dining.

$75 & up for 4-Star Washington D.C. Hotels near Capitol Hill. The country’s political epicenter is home to many national monuments easily accessible from where you choose to stay.

$200 Instant Savings on 5+ Night Curacao Vacation Packages. Travel to Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao now through April 1, 2010, including holidays. Book now though, this Sale ends next Wednesday, Dec. 9th.