Bargains on Caribbean resort, rail travel in Canada and tours of Israel
This week’s best travel bargains around the globe.
Land
– The Wyndham Reef Resort, on the east end of Grand Cayman, is offering two specials with savings of up to 40 percent. The Fall Only in Cayman All-Inclusive Special starts at $213 per person per night and includes beachfront accommodations; three daily meals and all-you-can-drink non-alcoholic drinks and house-brand liquor, beer and wine by the glass; daily one-hour use of kayaks, pedal boats and paddle boards; free use of snorkel gear; and taxes, gratuities and resort fees – a savings of 25 percent. The room-only Fall Only in Cayman Special starts at $125 per night, a savings of 40 percent. Book by Oct. 31; travel through Dec. 23. Info: wyndhamcayman.com.
– Alexander + Roberts is offering savings of $500 per person on its new Canada by Rail, Water Land trip. The tour through Western Canada starts at $4,299 per person double. The trip, which departs June through August, includes eight nights’ hotels in Prince Rupert, Prince George, Jasper and Yoho and Banff national parks; ground transportation, including a two-day rail trip; 14 meals; guided wildlife viewing, including a grizzly or whale-watching expedition; airport transfers; and taxes. Maximum of 16 participants allowed. Book and pay in full by Dec. 31. Info: alexanderroberts.com/destination/north-america/canada-by-land-water-rail.aspx.
– Geckos Adventures, a tour company for travelers ages 18 to 29, has last-minute discounts on trips in October and November. For example, an 11-night Discover Laos trip departing Nov. 2 from Bangkok and traveling to Vientiane, Laos, is now $920 per person double, a savings of $230. The trip includes eight nights in guesthouse lodging, two nights in a hotel and one overnight train sleeper; transport via train, bus and boat; two breakfasts; three tours; and taxes. Info: geckosadventures.com/en-us/last-minute.
Sea
– With Cunard, save up to 50 percent on October through May cruises in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Panama Canal, South America and more. For example, with the Fall Savings Event, the seven-night transatlantic crossing departing Southampton, England, on Dec. 15 starts at $599 per person double for an inside cabin, plus $94 in taxes. By comparison, the usual rate starts at $1,199. Book by Oct. 31. Info: cunard.com.
– Book a Carnival cruise by Oct. 2 and receive a $50 shipboard credit. Deal applies to sailings through December in the Caribbean, Europe, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Bahamas, Hawaii and Mexico, as well as transatlantic cruises. For example, the four-day Western Caribbean cruise departing Miami on Nov. 28 starts at $289 per person double for an interior cabin, including taxes and port charges. The $50 credit is per stateroom. Info: carnival.com.
Air
– With Air New Zealand, fly to Auckland and add a second New Zealand destination for $99. Flights from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Auckland start at $898, with taxes. Choose from nearly 25 domestic cities, such as Wellington, Queenstown or Dunedin. Total fare for both stops and the round-trip transpacific air: from $997. Book by Monday; travel Oct. 23 to 30 or Jan. 30 to May 31. By comparison, an itinerary featuring Auckland and Queensland typically starts at about $1,400. Info: airnewzealand.com.
Package
– EL AL Israel Airlines and Leonardo by Fattal Hotels are offering a package to Israel with savings of up to $400. The Israel Winter Escape: Fly, Stay Save starts at $1,149 per person double and includes nonstop round-trip air from New York’s JFK Airport or Newark to Tel Aviv; six nights’ hotel in several cities; and taxes. Mix-and-match lodgings include: Leonardo Art/Leonardo Beach or NYX Hotel in Tel Aviv, Leonardo Jerusalem, Leonardo Tiberias, Leonardo Royal Resort in Eilat and Leonardo Suites in Bat-Yam. Depart Nov. 26 to Dec. 13 and Jan. 8 to Feb. 23. Info: elal.com/en/USA/Pages/default.aspx.
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Prices were verified at press time Thursday, but deals sell out and availability is not guaranteed. Some restrictions may apply.
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