$145-$185 — San Diego Resort on Private Island, 50% Off

Paradise Point Resort and Spa, EXCLUSIVE $30 Nightly Rebate. Travel through March 31, 2012.

$5194 — Luxury 10-Night Caribbean Cruise w/Air (incl. Tax)

Save 60% on a Western Caribbean cruise aboard Seven Seas Navigator. Departs Fort Lauderdale on  March 19, 2012

$179 — Weekends at Downtown Manhattan Hotel, $75 Off

Big savings when you book a room at New York Marriott Downtown Hotel on Weekends through February 25, 2012.

$99 — Georgia: Blue Ridge Mountains Getaway (Reg. $154)

Enjoy a mountain retreat for 2 at the Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa with breakfast + trail ride + golf + guided hike. Valid through April 26, 2012.

$169 — Baltimore: Four Seasons Spa Day w/Bubbly, Reg. $290

Spend the day at The Spa at Four Seasons Baltimore with Swedish massage + facial. Valid  through April 30, 2012.

$461* & up — Roundtrip Winter Flights to Europe incl. Tax

Save big and enjoy sparkling winter days in Europe with Lufthansa Airlines Economy Class fares. Depart between January 19 – April 4, 2012.

$24 — Waikiki: Fireworks Catamaran Cruise w/Drink, Reg. $49

Evening fireworks show from the deck of Aukai catamaran. Feb. 10, through June 8, 2012

$99 – Cabo 4-Star All-Inclusive w/Kids Stay Free, 60% Off

Villa del Palmar All-Inclusive Beach Resort and Spa, Travel through June 30, 2012

$159 — Oahu: Waikiki Upscale Resort near Beach, 65% Off

4- Star LUXURY in Waikiki, World-Class Dining and Spa on Site. Travel through March 31, 2012

$99 & up — Villas Sol Hotel and Beach Resort, Costa Rica – All-Inclusive, 60% Off

All Meals and Drinks Included. Travel through March 31, 2012. Book by Jan 13, 2012.

$65 — Bahama Bay Resort and Spa, Orlando: 3-Bedroom Villa near Disney, Save 65%

Full Kitchen in Every Villa. 25% OFF Spa. Through April 30, 2012

$75 — Orlando: CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort near Universal, 50% Off

Includes Four water park passes, Two drink tickets at check-in. Through April 5 and April 22-June 14.

$93 — Weekends at Sheraton Metairie New Orleans Hotel

50% Off, Travel Friday-Saturday thru March

$85 — The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport Hotel w/Breakfast

Save up to 40%, Travel select Fridays-Saturdays through February 12

$149 & up — Las Vegas: Venetian 5-Diamond Resort, 55% Off

FREE Upgrade, 20% Off Dining at Valentino, FREE Admission to Lavo. Through March 31, 2012

$116 — Niagara Falls 4-Star Getaway incl. $116 in Extras

48% Discount at Marriott Gateway on the Falls. Travel Jan. 9 – April 15, 2012

$39-$49 — Myrtle Beach: Springmaid Beach Resort incl. Weekends

Save 48% Off. Stay Sunday-Thursday through April for $39, $49 for Friday or Saturday night

$12 — Caribbean All-Inclusive Beach Resort at 85% Off

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Plata, DR. Minimum 4 Night Stay

$65 & up — Ocean Manor Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale, 50% Off

Oceanfront Pool w/Tiki Bar, FREE Wi-Fi. Save Up To $100 on Instant Flight Credit. Through April 30, 2012

Crescent Beverly Hills, Exclusive 50% OFF + FREE Breakfast, From $119

Upscale Relaxation, FREE Wi-Fi, 24-Hour Concierge Service. Exclusive Offer Through January.

$649 & up — Hilton Waikiki: 3 Nights w/Air; Kids Stay Free

Includes 50% off daily parking fee PLUS Kids 17 and younger stay FREE. Travel 1/23 – 2/27/12

$149: Hyatt Place Waikiki Grand Opening w/Free Upgrade, 60% Off

FREE Breakfast, Only Steps From The Ocean + Kids Stay Free. Travel through March 31, 2012

$120-$145 — Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort and Spa, All-Inclusive, Up to 60% Off

Elegant Oceanfront Luxury, All Meals and Drinks Included, Travel January 27 to March 31, 2012

$2299 — Galapagos Islands 6-Night Package w/Air, $400 Off

Includes Round-trip flights from Miami, Hotels, Transfers, Meals, Sightseeing Tours

$699 — Scandinavia Winter Sale Fares (R/T incl. Tax) from SAS

Depart from New York (Newark)/ Washington D.C/  Chicago. Travel February 1 – March 28, 2012.

$49-$189 — Virgin America Flights on Sale

Low Fares through Summer, 7-day Advance Purchase

Hawaii definitely isn’t known for being the cheapest place in the country to visit. With this list, however, you can make the most out of the Aloha State without feeling a sting in your wallet. Visit parks, hear music, learn hula and more!

1. Diamond Head

If you want to get some exercise and a spectacular view, take a hike up Hawaii’s famous Diamond Head volcanic cone. This 762 foot sculpture is an immortal symbol of Hawaii’s natural beauty.

2. Akaka Falls State Park

This beautiful state park contains natural wonders unlike anything in the lower 48. Take a half hour walk through the park and experience the tropical flowers and wildlife. The park is also home to its namesake Akaka Falls: a cascading, 442 foot waterfall.

3. Dole Plantation

History and agriculture come alive at Dole Pineapple Plantation: an historic site which reopened as a plantation and tourist attraction in 1989. Take a tour of the grounds to enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about the agriculture which has so deeply affected modern Hawaii.

4. Pearl Harbor Memorial

The attack on Pearl Harbor which brought the US into WWII has proved to be one of the major turning points in US history. Pay homage to the fallen at the USS Arizona Memorial: a beautiful granite building which sits atop the sunken vessel. Visitors also watch a 22 minute film about the Pearl Harbor attack.

5. Movies at Waikiki Beach

If you feel like catching a movie but don’t want to leave the beautiful climate, head over to Kapahulu Pier at Waikiki Beach. Bring a picnic and watch the sunset before enjoying a free movie with hundreds of others.

6. Hula Lessons

No trip to Hawaii is complete without learning its famous dance! The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center provides free lessons in hula, as well as ukulele and lei-making. Learn a skill to bring a piece of Hawaii home with you!

7. Whaler’s Village Museum

Visit the town of Lahaina and explore its history as a whaling hotspot! The Whaler’s Village Museum boasts an antique whaling ship, antiques made of whale ivory and bone, and a collection of scrimshaw-pictures finely carved into whale bone.

8. Road to Hana

The famous trip from Kahului to Hana on the island of Maui is equal parts awe-inspiring and terrifying. The treacherous road has more than 600 sharp turns and 59 bridges, making this 68-mile round-trip a ten hour journey. If you’re willing to take the harrowing journey, then you’ll be rewarded with some of Hawaii’s most beautiful views of tropical forests and waterfalls.

9. Hear the Royal Hawaiian Band Perform

Though the Hawaiian monarchy was ended over a hundred years ago, a tangible vestige of that era remains in the Royal Hawaiian Band. Hear them perform for free every Friday at Iolani Palace bandstand and every Sunday in Kapi’olani Park.

10. Pipiwai Trail

Take a stop on the Road to Hana to walk down this stunning trail, which leads to the Seven Sacred Pools. The beautiful pools are connected with waterfalls. The pools are a popular spot for swimming and cliff jumping, though you should exercise utmost caution because there aren’t any lifeguards.

11. Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens
Translating roughly to “To make a place of peace and tranquility”, Ho’omaluhia is aptly named indeed. Originally built by the US Army to prevent flooding, the garden today is a bastion of Hawaiian and Polynesian plant life. The grounds also include a 32-acre picnic area. Admission is free every day, and there are free guided walks Saturday at 10 AM and Sunday at 1 PM.

Regular rates have been drastically reduced at 5 different OHANA Hotels & Resorts across Waikiki for travel from March – May, regular rates during this time are usually more than $200 per night.

This special offer is available starting at the following rates:

• OHANA Waikiki West … $79
• OHANA Waikiki Malia … $99
• OHANA Waikiki East … $99
• OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber … $125

OHANA Hotels & Resorts provide the perfect way to explore Oahu with convenient locations near the heart of Waikiki and the beach.  Hotel amenities vary by location, most of which include swimming pools, private balconies and optional in-room kitchenettes.

All guests enjoy free wireless Internet access, free long-distance phone calls, free transportation on the Waikiki Trolley and no resort fees.

Book by Feb 28.

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?

Hawaii can be one of the most expensive wintertime destinations in the US.  Airfares and pricey resorts can quickly spoil the most well-planned travel budget.  However there are discounts, pr0motions and 00 that can make a vacation in the 50th state much more affordable, even during the high season.

Aston Hotels and Resorts, with properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, is offering one of this winter’s best deals.  Rates at Aston’s hotels and resorts will be discounted up to 40% this winter.  That means prices as low as $89 per night.

The reason that this is such an attention-grabbing promotion is because so many different locations and resort-types are included.  Centrally-located hotels like the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel (from $91 per night) offer visitors a chance to stay in the center of Oahu’s beach and tourism scene for a very reasonable price.

On the opposite end of the spectrum are the Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages on Kauai.  These deluxe cottages offer garden views, a level of seclusion and privacy not available in hotels, and a reasonable price tag of $176 per night.

With rental condos, villas, suites and standard hotel rooms available at resorts bearing the Aston name, this state-wide promotion truly falls into the “something for everyone” category.

The 40% off deals can be booked now for travel between January 3rd and March 31st.

To make a reservation or to check if Aston has a hotel or resort in your favorite corner of the Hawaiian Islands, visit the company’s web site, call 1-866-774-2924 or inqure about Aston properties at your travel agent’s office.

(Photo by StuckInCustoms, taken near the southern tip of Argentina)

Today’s NY Times highlights this season’s best Caribbean Travel Deals, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, for example, is offering a daily $100 credit at all Caribbean resorts from Jan. 4 to April 30 and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is offering a free fifth night in St. John, Virgin Gorda and Antigua from Jan. 3 to May 30.

Bora Bora Couples Retreat 7-Nights from $1,899 for those who book with Tahiti Tourism by November 23, 2009.

Thanks to the Royal Caribbean Sales Event, there’s never been a better time to save on a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. Last Minute Cruise Deals from $119 & up to many destinations through December.

Staying in the Bahamas? Pelican Bay Hotel and Suites of Lucaya is offering 2 additional nights for free when you book a five night stay.

Amsterdam Winter City Special from $639 if you purchase by November 23rd, includes roundtrip airfare and six nights hotel accommodation with private bath and shower.

Relax on a 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from $299 aboard the Norwegian Star.

Visiting Vegas? $89 Las Vegas Hotel on the Strip includes 2 free spa treatments and $40 in gaming credits.

The Guardian today posted about a new online service which connects skiers and boarders looking to share transport to and between resorts.

11 Hawaii Hotels including Sheraton, up to 50% OFF starting at only $110 a night (rooms are limited and this deal won’t last long)!

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk opens in beta today with pre-opening rates of $255/night. After Dec 21 rates will be $385.

Papa Noel Deals in New Orleans including Marriott on Canal St, offering rooms starting at $89 /night with limited availability. $99/night right now readily available.

Stay 2 nights in Santa Barbara and get one night free. 22 Inn’s and hotels are participating in this special deal.

Looking for last minute Thanksgiving Travel Deals? Start here, and be sure to check out all the great Christmas Travel Deals being shared by the community at BestTravelDeals.net!