Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Deals From BookIt.com®

(BUSINESS WIRE)--BookIt.com®, a leading online travel provider, is offering travelers the Top 10 Labor Day destinations for last minute getaways. Travelers can save up to 60-percent on luxurious, late summer vacation packages.

“Even though current occupancy rates are higher than average nearing Labor Day, travelers are savvier and continue to search for the best deals”

Travelers can book through September 5th on most deals to catch the last-minute savings – but the earlier the better. Prices and availability will fluctuate as Labor Day weekend draws near. The Last Minute Labor Day Sale features the lowest rates of the season at destinations including Jamaica, Cancun, Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, Aruba, Orlando, Miami, New Orleans and Myrtle Beach. Guests may also save on free bonuses such as golf, room upgrades, breakfast, instant rebates, resort credits, extra nights and kids stay/eat free.

“Even though current occupancy rates are higher than average nearing Labor Day, travelers are savvier and continue to search for the best deals,” said Bud Finlaw, CEO and president of BookIt.com. “BookIt.com’s Last Minute Labor Day Sale offers travelers the opportunity to enjoy a luxurious retreat on a budget.”

BookIt.com’s Last Minute Labor Day Sale includes but is not limited to the following featured packaged deals:

* Secrets St James Montego Bay, $164 per person/per night: Plus $15 Instant Rebate - Reg. $388 pp/pn - Now $164 ($149 with Rebate) and $200 in Spa/Resort Credits.
* Ocean Coral and Turquesa by H10 All Inclusive Resort, Puerto Morelos Riviera Maya, $66 per person/per night: Reg. $198 pp/pn – Plus Kids Stay Free.
* Majestic Elegance Punta Cana All-Inclusive, $87 per person/per night: Reg. $189 pp/pn. Spa and Casino Onsite and Free Golf with a Five Night Stay.
* Royal Plaza Hotel in The Walt Disney World Resort - $59 per night: Reg. $139 pn. Kids Eat Free Program and Coupon Book valued at $275 and Free Upgrade.
* Sole On The Ocean Resort in South Beach Miami - $109 per night with nightly instant rebate - Free $50 American Express® Card - Infinity Pool Plus Poolside Bar and Grille.

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Save Up to 60% on MSC Cruises' Eastbound Transatlantic Sailings

/PRNewswire/ -- MSC Cruises is offering special savings of up to 60 percent off retail prices on eastbound transatlantic sailings of MSC Lirica and MSC Orchestra this spring.

MSC Orchestra departs Fort Lauderdale on May 2 on an 18-night sailing to Copenhagen. Its first stop, after two days at sea, will be the cruise line's first call in New York City, overnighting from May 5 to 6. The ship will then resume its itinerary, calling at Ponta Delgada, Portugal; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; and Dover, England, with seven more days in the Atlantic and a day cruising the North Sea before arriving in Denmark.

Cruise-only per person, per night rates begin at $56 for an interior stateroom, $73 for an oceanview, $84 for a balcony and $144 for a balcony suite. Rates are based on double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional.

MSC Lirica departs Fort Lauderdale on April 23 on a 16-night voyage to Dover. The ship will call at San Juan, Puerto Rico; Fort de France, Martinique; Funchal, Portugal; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; and Le Havre, France. Guests will be able to enjoy MSC Cruises' European-style experience, during nine days at sea.

Cruise-only per person, per night rates for MSC Lirica's transatlantic crossing begin at $44 for an inside stateroom, $60 for an oceanview, and $125 for a balcony suite. Rates are based on double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional.

As always, children 17 and younger sail free when traveling in same stateroom with two full-fare-paying guests.

These special rates expire on March 15.

During each sailing, guests can enjoy MSC Cruises' elegant European ambiance, acclaimed international entertainment, nightly regional Italian specialties on the menus, superb spa facilities and much more.

For more information about MSC Cruises and its special eastbound transatlantic rates, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.

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Sail Away with Savings During the Orbitz Winter Cruise Event

/PRNewswire/ -- With the days getting longer and the winter cold settling in, it can only mean that "wave season" - the busiest cruise booking time of the year - is upon us. To celebrate the arrival of the 2009 wave season, Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), the only online travel site to offer Price Assurance(SM), is launching its Winter Cruise Event, featuring some of the season's top cruise deals.

With more than 15 cruise lines participating in Orbitz' Winter Cruise Event, the offers and savings this season are as vast as the high seas. The Winter Cruise Event boasts low rates and an abundance of onboard savings, making it an ideal time for travelers to pack their bags and set sail. Travelers can take advantage of the savings by booking their next cruise on Orbitz.com between now and February 7, 2009.

Orbitz Winter Cruise Event Highlights (1)

Families save when kids sail for free. What better excuse is there for a family vacation than the little ones not costing a penny? The following cruise offers will inspire travelers to schedule in some family bonding by allowing kids to sail for free.

-- Disney Cruise Line: Kids sail free when they stay with parents in
select staterooms on select 3-night sailings, starting at $299
($100/Night) per adult
-- Costa Cruises: Kids can sail free on select dates. Sailings from $369
($53/Night)
-- MSC: Kids cruise for free on every sailing. Rates from $519
($74/Night)

Why not upgrade? A little bit of extra room can go a long way, especially when the room upgrades are free. Sit back and enjoy the finer things in life by booking a vacation on the following cruise lines and receiving a complimentary cabin upgrade.

-- Princess Cruises Plus: Free Oceanview to Balcony upgrades on select
sailings. Rates start at $449 ($64/Night)
-- Holland America Line: Celebrate with the View & Verandah Sale,
featuring special free upgrade offers. Sailings start at $499
($71/Night)

Put more money in your pocket with free onboard savings. Stop playing family accountant and take advantage of the abundance of onboard savings being offered by cruise lines during the Orbitz Winter Cruise Event. Between free coupon booklets and onboard credits, travelers can save hundreds of dollars with the following offers.

-- Celebrity Cruises: Receive up to $200 free in onboard spending.
Sailings from $199 ($50/Night)
-- Royal Caribbean: Receive up to $200 free in onboard spending. Sailings
from $549 ($78/Night)
-- Oceania Cruises: Receive up to $500 free in onboard spending. Sailings
from $1,499 ($107/Night)
-- Norwegian Cruise Line: Receive up to $500 free in onboard spending.
Sailings from $169 ($56/Night)


Alternative Cruise Ports Offer Serious Savings

For travelers looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation on the water without spending a bundle, 2009 is the year to book a cruise. Many travelers are aware of the wealth of cruise deals and options available when departing from Florida ports, but these savings are hardly limited to the sunshine state. With 17 U.S. ports located outside of Florida, Orbitz invites travelers to take advantage of the many alternative ports along the country's coastline. To help expand travelers' cruise horizon without deflating their wallets, Orbitz is revealing the top 10 alternative U.S. ports offering the best values in 2009.

Alternative U.S. Ports Offering the Best Value for 2009 (2)

Rank Departure Port Average Price of 5-Night Cruise
1 Mobile, AL $264 ($53/Night)
2 Galveston, TX $319 ($64/Night)
3 New Orleans $329 ($66/Night)
4 San Diego $347 ($70/Night)
5 Los Angeles $424 ($85/Night)
6 Philadelphia $449 ($90/Night)
7 Charleston, SC $529 ($106/Night)
8 Norfolk, VA $549 ($110/Night)
9 Baltimore $564 ($113/Night)
10 Boston $599 ($120/Night)
Bayonne, NJ $599 ($120/Night)

For more information on Orbitz' Cruise Event and to access the year's top cruise deals, visit http://cruises.orbitz.com/promotion/orbitz/cru_event/default.asp

(1) Terms & Conditions
Booking dates and conditions vary by cruise line.

(2) 2009 Best Cruise Deals

Based on 5-night cruise packages sailing between 1/12/09 and 12/31/09. Rates as of 12/12/09.

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AAA & Its Travel Partners Announce 'Best and Biggest' Vacation Bargains to Help Kick-Start the Economy

PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA - North America's largest leisure travel agency network - is partnering with domestic and international travel industry leaders to offer special savings on an unprecedented set of travel experiences. The effort - which runs Nov. 8 - 22 is intended to boost the number of Americans traveling this fall and winter, and spur an increase in overall economic activity in the process.

"At AAA's request, many of the world's leading travel providers have come forward with outstanding, special promotional discounts, extras and upgrades to help get America moving again," said Amy Nicholas, managing director of Tour, Cruise and Product Development for AAA. "World-class cruise lines, tour operators, hoteliers, theme parks and other special destinations have agreed to work with AAA in bringing consumers the widest-possible menu of incredible travel opportunities over the next few months. We are positive new and experienced travelers will like what they see," she said.

An estimated $700 billion is spent on travel annually and the travel industry directly or indirectly employs 7.5 million Americans. It contributes hundreds of billions of dollars to global trade and enriches our collective understanding and appreciation of other people and places.

To access AAA's "Best and Biggest" travel promotion, consumers will be directed through a series of media and AAA club advertisements to: www.AAA.com/SavingsEvent. Savings are available to members and the non-members, but there are additional exclusive benefits for members.

The complete list of travel industry participants and their special offers will be available via the website Oct. 31. The promotional portion of AAA's "Best and Biggest" campaign begins with a virtual travel show on Nov. 12 which will guide consumers through the various experiences and elements that are available or on sale. Consumers will be invited to attend the virtual show via advertising on web banners, regional promotions, and postcard and email campaigns.

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