Destinations offer fall travel savings

Now that fall is creeping in, it's considered a shoulder season for travel, which equals great savings.

Travelzoo's Senior Editor, Gabe Saglie , joined The Rhode Show with some helpful tips for people booking vacations right now.

Destinations to Consider:

1) The Northeast

·     With summer gone, bargains will begin in earnest

o    Be flexible during peak leaf peeping weeks may offer restrictions (first 2 weeks of October for Vermont and upstate NY and mid- to late-October for Massachusetts)

Lake Morey Resort

Fairlee, VT

Upscale resort on the southern shores of Lake Morey, a 600-acre lake among the rolling hills of E. Vermont

World class championship golf is nearby

On the lake, guests can swim, kayak, canoe, water ski, take pontoon boat tours, and biking/walking trails throughout

·         $99/nt.

o    Deal inc. accommodations for family of 4 and a $50 daily dining credit

Travel in October, inc. peak leaf peeping

Whiteface Lodge

Lake Placid, NY

Luxury AAA 4-Diamond resort in the Adirondack Mountains (and on Travel & Leisure’s Top 500 World’s Best list)

Resort amenities include a heated indoor/outdoor pool, a surround-sound movie theater, a 10-pin bowling alley,

nature trails, a 6000-sq.ft. luxury spa, and a fine dining restaurant

·         $249/nt. (reg. $389)

o    Deal inc. accommodations in a 600 sq.ft. One Bedroom Superior Suite (w/full kitchen, luxe Jacuzzi tub and living room), $75 dining credit daily and 15% off spa treatments

Travel through November, inc. peak leaf peeping

2) The Caribbean

·         Expect a last-minute push before peak season (winter)

Beachy Getaway

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Roundtrip airfare from PVD to Nassau, Bahamas

5 days, 4 nights at the Comfort Suites Paradise  Island

·         Popular AAA 3-Diamond resort walking distanced to Cloisters (14th century French monastery ruins)

·         Guests have full access to all amenities at adjacent Atlantis Resort, inc. Aquaventure Water Park and private beach (usually $130/pp per day)

Breakfastincluded and kids 11 and under stay and eat for FREE

·         $549/pp

o    Deal includes FREE room upgrade

Travel through October; +$40 for travel November-December

3) Europe

·         After a summer of prohibitive airfare, travel to Europe begins to get affordable

Thanksgiving in French

Paris

Roundtrip airfare from PVD to Paris

4 nights’ accommodations in downtown Paris

·         Lead price features a quality mid-range, centrally located hotel; upgrades to several4- and 5-Star properties are available

Breakfast daily included

Rental car with unlimited mileage included

·         $1105/pp

Travel over Thanksgiving 2012

4) Las Vegas

·         Look for long-lead incentives

·         Fall deals ahead of price spikes for the holidays

Sin City Escape

Las Vegas

Roundtrip airfare from PVD to Las Vegas

4 days, 3 nights at the Treasure Island Resort

·         Famous luxury AAA 4-Diamond resort on the Center Strip

·         Property features a luxury spa and 5-star salon, tropical pool and popular Mexican restaurant/tequila bar

·         Resort is home to Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere and is connected by monorail to the Mirage

·         $469/pp

Travel October-November

5) Family-friendly spots

·         With kids back in school, availability soars and translates to big bargains

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Orlando

Upscale resort off the shores of famed Lake Buena Vista

Resort features 7 pools; 5 restaurants; a marina and a dock for paddleboats, kayaks and fishing; and miniature golf

Extras include FREE transportation to all the area’s amusement parks

·         $69/nt.  for a Studio Villa (sleeps 4)

o    Upgrade to a One-Bedroom Villa for $89 and a 2-Bedroom Villa for $129

 

 Travel through November      

 

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