Thinking about traveling to Asia? Now is the best time to book as prices are the lowest they’ve been in years.
In order to compete with the popular destination choices of North American visitors, package prices to Asia that include both airfare and hotel have been dramatically reduce in cost.
All-inclusive packages to China that also include meals are available from the U.S. for as little as $1,251 per person while packages to Thailand start at $1,043 USD per person.
From Vancouver, packages are available to Bali, Indonesia, that include air, 12 nights hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, and five tours, starting from only $1,449 CAD per person.
Until August 31, 2009, China Airlines is offering flights from Los Angeles to Manila, Philippines, for $660 USD plus taxes and from San Francisco to Taipei, Taiwan, from $632 USD, both for travel this fall. As a bonus, one free extra check-in bag is allowed with the flight to Manila.
The newest destinations to visit in Asia are Vietnam and Cambodia, both offering stunning natural beauty and include such highlights as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flights are also available with China Airlines from Los Angeles to Hanoi starting at $718 USD return.
Known as the theme park capital of the world, Orlando, FL, has just unveiled some new attractions at three of its most popular parks.
Walt Disney World’s Characters in Flight offers guests the chance to soar 400’ above Downtown Disney in the “world’s largest tethered gas balloon.” The character portion of the ride is the silhouettes of famous Disney characters displayed on the balloon. The uplifting ride last for about 10 minutes and costs $16 per adult or $10 per child ages 3 – 9.
The Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster recently opened at Universal Studios Orlando. Hailed as the “world’s most technologically-advanced” coaster, this baby will take you on a vertical lift of 17 stories and then drop you like a rock into a 65 mph plunge. With unique twists and turns, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket coaster is almost guaranteed to leave you saying “I’ve never done that before.”
At SeaWorld Orlando, the line queue for the new Manta roller coaster ride is amidst a huge 250,000 gallon aquarium filled with fish, octopus, and the namesake Manta rays. Manta itself is a ‘flying’ coaster whereby the brave passengers are rotated into a horizontal face down position, as if to fly. At 56 mph with a 113 foot drop, that is.
With cruising remaining as one of best vacation values for your dollar, you’ll save more than enough to indulge in a few pampering spa treatments for yourself. Let’s take a look at what some cruise ships offer!
Based in Paris, the chic Carita Spa is featured on Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Specializing in skin care, they offer a pro-lift treatment that can revitalize your skin for that romantic dinner for two in your cabin.
The Greenhouse Spa is offered on Holland America Line featuring effervescent sea water thalassotherapy which relaxes the body and eases aches and pains – perfect after a lively day in port.
For adults only, Princess Cruises is offering a romantic side-by-side couples massage at the Lotus Spa. Continue the relaxation you felt while lounging beside the pool by treating yourself to a spa ocean wrap to detoxify your body.
Pamper yourself when you stay in an AquaClass cabin while sailing onboard a Celebrity Cruise ship. Here you can have complimentary access to the thermal relaxation room plus the added bonus of being able to experience spa treatments in the privacy of your own cabin.
Famous for acupuncture and massage, the prestigious Canyon Ranch spa is ready to make a fuss over you onboard the Cunard ship, Queen Mary 2, which also features a co-ed therapy pool.
JetBlue Airways has introduced a limited time offer promotional pass allowing unlimited travel on JetBlue for a one month time period.
Known as ‘All You Can Jet with JetBlue,’ the pass allows travel “anywhere you like, as often as you like” from September 8 to October 8, 2009.With over 600 daily flights to 57 cities, the JetBlue pass offers up tremendous value for the dollar.
Retailing at $599USD, the All You Can Jet with JetBlue pass can only be purchased by calling JetBlue Airways at 1-800-JetBlue, option 4.While the pass cost does include domestic fees and taxes, it does not include international or Puerto Rico fees & taxes.
If you are already flying with JetBlue during the same time period, you can pay the difference and upgrade to the pass.Flights must be booked with JetBlue at least 3 days in advance and are subject to availability; cancellation and no-shows are charged a $100 fee plus additional restrictions apply.
The All You Can Jet with JetBlue pass must be purchased by August 21, 2009, and is subject to limited availability so purchase early.35 TrueBlue points are earned by purchasing the pass but no additional points are obtaining by actually flying with the pass.
JetBlue was voted “the number one low cost airline” and provides excellent customer satisfaction by offering free amenities onboard including unlimited snacks, DIRECTV and XM Radio.
Don’t forget to enjoy your birthday present from Disney! During 2009, guests are allowed FREE admission to a Disney theme park on their birthday.
Upon entering the park, you must show valid identification and proof of your birth date. You can also register your birthday in advance by visiting DisneyParks online where you will receive an email confirmation which is then printed and presented at the park with your identification.
If you’re already lucky enough to own an Annual Pass or a Multi-Day ticket that you would have been using on your birthday, here’s what you need to do. Go ahead and register your birthday online, bring the email confirmation along with your identification, and in lieu of free admission, you will receive a special birthday gift. Choose from a FASTPASS card, a complimentary 1-day/1-park ticket for future use, or a fun card to be used in the park.
Disney will also send a reminder email to your registered address two weeks prior to your birthday. This email can also be used to redeem the free admission offer.
This Disney birthday promotion is only valid at Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The offer is available to worldwide residents 3 years of age and older with valid identification.
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