The Feast of San Marino and the Republic, this week, celebrates the foundation of the Republic of San Marino in 301, making it the oldest republic in the world.

If you want to travel this Labor Day Weekend, but you don’t want to pull out your passport and venture to foreign lands, check out these top 10 U.S. travel deals for Labor Day Weekend.  If you’re lucky, you may even find a travel deal on this list for a destination that’s only a drive away from where you live.

1. Save $60 per Night Off Standard Rates at the Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah

The Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah is offering their Garden Style rooms for $119 (for two adults) on September 5 and 6.  This offer is part of the Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Classic Package, which also includes tickets to the Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Classic, an invitational sheepdog championship.  Prices during this period are normally $179 per night for the room alone.  Visit www.homesteadresort.com for more information.

2. Save up to $30 on a Whitewater Rafting Expedition in West Virginia

The River Expeditions Labor Day Celebration Package includes one day of rafting (Saturday, Sunday, or Monday), a BBQ cookout, three nights of camping, and a light breakfast each morning.  The package only costs $120 (it normally costs $150 on Saturday and $125 on Sunday) this Labor Day Weekend.  Visit www.raftinginfo.com for more details.

3. Get a Two Bedroom Condo for the Price of a One Bedroom Condo from Jackson Hole Resort Lodging

This Labor Day Weekend, you can get a two bedroom condo for the price of a one bedroom condo at Jackson Hole Resort Lodging in Wyoming.  One bedroom condos at Jackson Hole Resort Lodging cost $199 per night.  Call 1-800-443-8613 to book this package.

4. Enjoy an End-of-Summer Getaway at July Rates and Receive a FREE Welcome Gift, Family Dinner, and Sunday Family Breakfast Buffet

For a 3 night/3 day end-of-summer getaway this Labor Day Weekend (September 3-6), the rates at Smuggler’s Notch Resort in the Green Mountains of Vermont will revert back to July pricing.  The FamilyFest package is suitable for a family of four and includes 3 nights of accommodations in a one bedroom, mountainside condo, a Vermont-style family dinner, a Sunday family breakfast buffet, full day children’s programs, and afternoon and evening entertainment.  The cost for this special package is $1395 plus tax.  Family-friendly amenities at the resort include 8 pools, 4 waterslides, an indoor FunZone, mini-golf, disc golf, and much more.  Visit www.smuggs.com for more information.

5. Enjoy a LuWow Party and Floribbean Buffet at the TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida

Book the Labor Day LuWow package at the TradeWinds Island Resorts and you’ll get three nights of accommodations, a LuWow party, and a Floribbean buffet.  This offer is valid from September 3-7 and includes the use of beach cabanas, fitness centers, tennis courts, paddleboats, and other benefits of the Resort Amenity Fee.  Prices start at $498 at the Sandpiper and $558 at the Island Grand.  At the LuWow party on September 5th, guests can participate in a “make your own lei” event, a hula hoop contest, a limbo contest, face painting, and more.  At the end of the party, there will be a fireworks extravaganza.  Visit www.JustLegGo.com for reservations or more information.

6. Buy 2 Nights at $179 Each and Get the 3rd Night Free at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson

Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson for an affordable rate this Labor Day Weekend.  If you buy 2 nights at $179 each, you’ll get the 3rd night free.  The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson is located in the lush Arizona desert.  The area offers a myriad of activities, including horseback riding, mountain biking, and shopping.  Visit www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com for more information.

7. Get a $250 Gift Card and the 4th Night Free If You Book 3 Nights at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Book 3 nights at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in the Beaches of South Walton, Florida, and get the 3rd night free.  The nightly rate this Labor Day Weekend is $169 per night.  You’ll also get a $250 gift card that is good towards shopping at the Silver Sands Factory Outlet Stores in Destin or future Southwest Airlines Travel.  Complimentary amenities for guests include the use of kayaks and canoes, fitness center access, tennis court time, bike rentals, and more.  Visit www.sandestin.com or call 1-800-622-1038 to book this deal.

8. Friends Stay Free at the Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach Florida

The Omphoy Ocean Resort is a beachfront boutique hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.  With the Friends Stay Free package, guests are provided with an entire additional room at no cost.  Rates start at $299 per night.  This package is perfect for couples, friends, and family members who are traveling together.  Call 561-540-6440 or visit www.omphoy.com for more details or to make a reservation.

9. Save 35% Off Standard Rates at the Lodge at Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs

Save 35% on a 2 night stay at the Lodge at Garden of the Gods Club.  This 2 night package is priced at $339 and also includes a gourmet breakfast for two each morning and a 20% discount off of a facial or massage at the spa.  Call 719-632-5541 or visit www.gardenofthegodsclub.com for details.

10. Get a VIP Passport, $40 Gift Certificate, and Complimentary Breakfast at Finger Lakes B&B’s in New York

Seven B&B’s in the Finger Lakes region of New York are offering a special package that includes 2 nights of accommodations, a full complimentary breakfast each morning, a $40 gift certificate that’s valid at local restaurants, wineries, and retail outlets, and a VIP passport for FREE wine tastings and discounts at several local wineries and retail shops.  Rates start at $249.  Visit www.fingerlakesescapes.com for more information.

Capture each remaining moment of summer in the city. Through Labor Day weekend, Affinia Hotels offers metropolitan getaways to New York, Washington D.C. and Chicago for under $300 per night. Affinia is sweetening the deal by throwing in the pocket-size Flip Ultra camcorder when you book a two-night stay in one of their posh downtown locations. The package also includes a $10 transit card for easy inner-city navigation, and a stylish Affinia tote bag for storing souvenirs. Check out all participating Affinia hotels online and book your Flippin’ Summer Getaway today. This deal runs through September 6.

This week marks the 51st anniversary of The United States making Hawaii the 50th State.

What better way to end summer than by spending one last weekend at the beach?  These beach hotel deals for Labor Day Weekend will help you plan an exotic getaway by the ocean without killing your budget.

1. Get a Complimentary Breakfast for Two and Valet Parking at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California

The Weekend in Newport Package includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two at the Palm Terrace restaurant, and valet parking for one vehicle.  Rates start at $199.  Book a reservation by visiting www.islandhotel.com or calling 1-866-554-4615.

2. Get 25% Off Plus a $100 Credit Towards a Couple’s Massage at the El Dorado Seaside Suites in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

The El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma is an all-inclusive, adults-only property that was voted one of Forbes’ top ten most romantic resorts.  The hotel features in-suite Jacuzzis, five gourmet restaurants, seven bars and lounges, beach butlers, and private, swim-up suites.  Rates begin at $177 per person, per night and include 24-hour room service, full-service concierge, a 25% discount, and a $100 resort credit towards the beachfront couple’s sky massage.  Book online at www.karismahotels.com with the booking code FALL.

3. Get 1 Complimentary Night When You Stay 5 Consecutive Nights at the Cotton Tree on Grand Cayman Island

Cotton Tree is offering guests 1 complimentary night when they stay 5 consecutive nights at their hotel.  Cotton Tree is a boutique cottage hotel located just steps away from the Caribbean Sea.  The hotel consists of four, two-bedroom cottages with French doors overlooking the sea, plasma TVs, and state-of-the-art appliances.  Amenities at the hotel include a freshwater swimming pool, a fitness center, spa pavilions, and a personal chef.  Rates at the Cotton Tree are $650 per night.  Visit www.caymancottontree.com/cayman-island-specials.aspx for more information.

4. Save Up to $728 Per Night at the Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

Stay in one of the Junior Suites at Marquis Los Cabos and get the second suite FREE.  In addition, you’ll receive one upgrade to a Marquis Suite with Pool or a Private Pool Casita.  Marquis Los Cabos is a stunning resort features a 15,000 square foot spa, an exclusive gourmet restaurant, and private balconies.  A continental breakfast is delivered to your room daily via a private, in-room alcove.  Prices for Junior Suites start at $400 per night.  Visit www.marquisloscabos.com for more information.

5. Save Up to 55% at Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Curacao, and Panama

As part of their summer/fall supersale, Breezes Resorts are offering discounts of up to 55%.  Rates start at $72 per person, per night at Breezes Trelawny, $85 at Breezes Runaway Bay, $87.50 at Breezes Rio Bueno, $92.25 at Breezes Grand Negril, $108.75 at Breezes Bahamas, and $120 at Breezes Curacao.  Visit www.breezes.com/specials/2010/07/06/up-to-55-off-super-summer-fall-sale/ for details.

6. Get 50% OFF the Second Night of Accommodations at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you’d like to spend some time on Myrtle Beach without the large summer crowds, take advantage of the Fabulous Fall Package at the award-winning Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach.  For $149 per night, you’ll get a value-added package that includes luxury accommodations in a grande guest room and the choice of one of the following: breakfast for two each morning, admission for two at the Carolina Opry, or 50% off the charge for the second night’s accommodations.  Visit www.marinainnatgrandedunes.com for more information.

7. Save 25% on Your Stay at Las Brisas Hotels & Resorts in Mexico

Save 25% on your stay at any one of the Las Brisas Hotels & Resorts in Mexico this Labor Day Weekend.  Prices after the discount start at $84 per night.  Visit www.brisashotelonline.com for details.  You must use the promo code 25%MHB in order to qualify for this deal.

This week marks the 63rd anniversary of India’s Independence, declared on August 15th 1947

Jet Blue is bringing back their All You Can Jet Pass. With the All You Can Jet Pass you can fly anywhere you want from September 7th to October 6th-either 7 days a week with the AYJC-7 pass for $699 or 5 days a week with the AYJC-5 for $499.  They are on sale now and must be booked by August 20th or as long as supplies last. Once you purchase your pass you can start booking your flights on August 23rd.

If you haven’t made your Labor Day plans yet it’s not too late.  You can save up to 40% off hotels for Labor Day from Hotels.com.  You will find savings on hotels throughout the U.S. and beyond.   This deal expires September 6th.

Summer is the perfect time to explore some of our greatest National Treasures- our National Parks.  This weekend the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at more than 100 National Parks.  In addition to free entry many of the National Park Consessioners are offering specials on transportation, food, lodging and other services in the parks.  If you can’t make it to a National Park this weekend the National Park service will also offer free days on September 25th (Public Lands Day) and November 11th (Veterans Day).

This week marks the 873rd anniversary of the beginning of construction of The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in the Italian City of Pisa.