Travel deals of the week – Newsday
AIR FARE
Virgin Atlantic has reduced fares to London for travel until the end of the year. For travel through October and after December 12, fares start at $950. Book by Oct 11. Saturday night minimum stay required. Other airlines offer non-stop service. Information: virgin-atlantic.com.
ACCOMMODATION
the Waldorf Astoria Park in Utah has an early booking agreement on winter rates. Receive 25% off rooms, plus $50 resort credit per night. For example, a one-night stay in early January goes from $559 to $419. Add $78 in fees and taxes. Book before December 31; stay from Jan. 5 to April 8. Info: 435-647-5500, parkcitywaldorbastoria.com.
Jewel Dunn’s River Resort & Spa, an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is offering up to 50% off rooms, plus free excursions and spa credits (based on $100 spent). For example, book at least three nights in an Emerald Lanai room for $269 a night (was $489) or a Sapphire Mountain View room for $278 (was $509) and receive a free second shopping trip to Ocho Rios (a $51 value), plus a $20 spa credit. With the Sapphire Ocean View (now $302; was $549) or Diamond Ocean View ($329, down from $599), receive a free second visit to Dunn’s River Falls (valued at $35) and a $40 spa credit. Offer also applies to suites, which include a tour of Negril and a $60 spa credit. Taxes included. Book by October 14 and stay until December 23. Use code FFLING. Information: 800-587-1854, jewelresorts.com/dunnriver.
A Scottsdale The promotion offers a free night or discounts at 11 Arizona properties for stays between Nov. 18 and Jan. 12. Free night offer varies by property. For example, book two nights at Hotel Valley Ho (866-882-4484, hotelvalley ho.com; mention code 3RDNTFREE) and receive the third night free; a three-night stay in early December is $570 (plus $85 tax), down from $855. Other deals include a free third night at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain; fourth night free, $50 spa credit and $50 dining credit at Montelucia Resort & Spa; and fifth night free and $100 dining credit at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Information: experiencescottsdale.com.
CRUISES
crystal cruises is offering discounts on a dozen trips to Europe in 2013, with up to $1,500 in savings. For example, the 10-day trip from Miami to Lisbon departing March 31 now costs double $2,210 per person; the presale rate is $3,210. Add $335 in shipping. For all offers, book by October 31. Info: 888-722-0021, crystalcruises.com.
European waterways has a fall offer of up to $2,000 off select France, Italy and Scotland cruises. For example, on the six-night trip through the Scottish Highlands aboard the Scottish Highlander, two passengers pay $5,180, down from $7,180 previously. The October 14 cruise price includes local transfers, 24/7 bar, excursions, admission fees, use of bicycles, and taxes and fees.
NEWS 877-879-8808, gobarging.com
Note: Offers are sold out and availability is not guaranteed. Some restrictions may apply.