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Now that the new week has finally brought a release of the unprecedented airplane crisis – passenger aircrafts are again allowed to fly above Europe, three days after  the volcanic ash cloud has frozen all activity – it is time to check out what Europe can offer in terms of summer travel packs. A good place too start is Travelzoo’s Top 20 best Internet deals, now listing some pretty convenient Europe travel package offers.
In case you don’t have anything particular on your mind, why not heading for the exuberant Moscow: it takes only $699 to spend 4 nights in Russia’s buzzing capital (airfare included). Another option would be to book a trip to Barcelona, and explore the city’s incredible architecture and hot beaches for a whole week, at a rate that is irresistibly pocket friendly: only $799 for both the air ticket and the 6-night accommodation. A brief look over Travelzoo’s latest deals will help you make an idea of what I’m talking about.

In the month of April, Orbitz.com is advertising savings as big as $1,250 for their Special travel packages consisting of hotel+flight. Destinations include US states like Hawaii, Colorado and Florida, hot beaches like those of Mexico or the Caribbean, plus a number of selected European cities.
The Colorado package deals represent a great chance to catch the last lift rides for this season or maybe witness the wild flower blooming in Rocky Mountains National Park. Deals include a round trip flight from Chicago to Denver, Telluride, Durango, Aspen or Beckenridge, plus 2 to 3 night staying in a luxury hotel, and are valid for the last weekend of May. As for prices, they range between $256 for a 2-night staying at Doubletree Hotel Denver to about $1197 at the 4-star Hyatt Regency Denver.  If you are more of a mountaineer than an urban gent (or lady), you could also enjoy a comfortable hotel room in the posh resort of Aspen – prices here start at $317 per package.

April and May are just the perfect time to beat the summer crowds and head for the historic cities along the East coast. Mixing the historic charm of Washington with the cultural effervescence of New York City, Boston comes with the full pack.  Under the slogan ‘Beantown or Bust’, Travelocity is currently advertising some irresistible Boston travel packs.
Thus, booking a hotel&flight package through Travelocity.com will help you save up to 40$ of the amount you would pay if you were to book everything separately. Whilst the price of a splurge hotel room ranges between 100$  and 200$ per person, Travelocity lets you get a 4-night staying plus round trip flight at less than $500. A great deal comes form Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, where a 4-nigh stay with round trip flight form Dallas, TX included can cost you as little as $423.  In case you want to find out more details about this offer, or check for timetables and terms&conditions, just visit the site’s Boston Specials section.

The fashion industry and hospitality business can be quite similar sometimes: just as a season’s trends are set several months before, so do the smart travelers plan their trips in advance. Advance planning is one of the best methods to save some money: in many cases, you don’t even have to pay all the price in advance -10 or 20% should definitely do it.
Dreams Hotels and Resorts has prepared a very special deal for anyone looking for an exotic Caribbean beach escape in the month of September.  Most Dreams hotels offer 4 or 5 star facilities and are also equipped with private beaches, emerald pools and, most important, state-of the art spa centers. If you are looking for peace and relaxation, just go on line at orbitz.com and check their vacation package that have Cancun, Punta Cana or Riviera Maya as final destinations. Just as an example, the price of a 3 night stay at Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa can cost around $591 per person (round trip light from Chicago included). For more information, just take a look at this Dreams Resorts and Spa special.

Travelzoo’s favorite destination for this week is, of course, Ireland. Although St. Patrick’s day and the colorful parade taking place on the streets of Dublin  happen only once a year, there are still plenty of reasons to visit Ireland. And spring, with its bright nuances of green and positive vibrations, is just the right time to explore Ireland’s steep shores, old castles and beautiful cities.
This is why Travelzoo editors have come up with some really convenient deals for those willing to visit this fascinating country. A very good offer comes from Mont Clare Hotel in Dublin – a land-only vacation package includes 4-night accommodation, complimentary breakfast, airport transfer and a guided tour through the city  – all for $278 (no air fare included, though). You could also choose the luxury vacation pack starting from $799, which comes with a week’s worth of five-star accommodation, free rental car and round trip flight from USA included. If looking for discounted airfares and hotel deals, just visit Travelzoo’s ‘destination of the week’ section.

When it comes to having fun, Las Vegas is among the first destinations that would cross someone’s mind. And the best thing about Vegas (well, the second best thing, if we take into consideration that inimitable, mesmerizing atmosphere) is the fact that every day is a good day for Vegas (or should I say night)?
But before you start studying the effect of multicolored lights over people’s fortune, let’s see how we can save a few dollars out a Las Vegas trip. At cheaptickets.com you’ll find quite a number of Vegas deals available, whose prices, starting form $348 per person, include several nights in a top rated Vegas hotel plus a round trip flight (in this particular case, we’re talking about 3 nights at the famous Stratosphere Casino & Hotel and a flight out of Chicago). Another great offer comes from Treasure Island, where, for the modest amount of $402, you can get all the above mentioned services, plus buffet coupons and show tickets. Find out more on the site’s Las Vegas Packages section.

Do you feel that you need a break but have no idea where to head for? Well, in this case, the exotic island of Barbados might just do the trick for you. Situated in the Eastern Caribbean, the island offers the full pack: sunny beaches, high class accommodation, splendid nature and some pretty decent surfing areas.

If you check out these Barbados specials, you will notice that booking a Barbados vacation package through Orbitz.com might help you save up to 45% of the initial price. For example, a 3 night staying at Silver Sands Resort plus an American Airlines flight to Barbados and back (taxes included) can cost you as little as $578. If you are looking for an all inclusive offer, your choices would be the 4-star Almond Beach Village in Bridgetown, available through April 1^st from $902 per person (round trip flight from Chicago included) or the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort, where for the same price you can be upgraded to a 4-star hotel room. To see the latest vacation deals, as well as some last minute offers, just visit Orbitz.com.

There are times when your vacation becomes an authentic ‘tour de force': each day you go to a new place, meet some new people and try out a different restaurant. But there are also those days when you feel like doing absolutely noting – even thinking about where to dine that night can give you a headache. Well, the latter situation is the reason why all inclusive vacations were created in the first place.
In case you are looking for some decently priced vacation packs, you might want to check what Priceline.com has negotiated for this week. A first great offer comes from Royal Solaris Resort in Cancun, where a 5-night hotel room and round-trip flight form Newark will cost you around $691. If you only have one weekend at your disposal for taking the chill off and getting a little sun tan, Viva Whyndham Tangerine in the Dominican Republic are ready to offer you their 3-star accommodation  and full services for only $589 pp (round-trip flight form Atlanta included). To find out more details regarding possible departure dates or terms&conditions, check out Priceline’s all inclusive vacation packs section.

The exotic islands of Hawaii need no further introduction: the flower lei, hospitable locals and surf-perfect waves have been the island’s best ambassadors. And now that spring is almost here, a vacation to Hawaii would be the perfect way to salute the return of warm weather.
This week, Expedia.com is featuring one of the best vacation package deals on the web: if you decide to book online a Hawaii vacation before May, 26, you could spend as little as $509 for an extended weekend trip (this price includes taxes, round-trip flight with American Airlines and accommodation for 4 nights). As for the possible destinations, they include Hawaii’s most popular islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Bid Island Hawaii. Depending on your preferred dates, island and departure airport, prices might vary a little; for example, if you choose to fly form San Francisco to Honolulu, the whole trip will cost you around $513, while if you decide to take your plane from Los Angeles, you might have to add some extra 100$. Check out the whole offer in Expedia.com’s Hawaii Vacation Deals.

What’s really great about these first months of winter is that your can have the most amazing vacations, no matter if you prefer mountains or beaches. It is peak season for both skiing and Caribbean beach vacations, this is why today we’ve chosen to present you some Travelzoo’s vacation pack deals that fall into both categories.
If you didn’t get the chance to hit the slopes this year, or you just feel that you hadn’t have enough of it, maybe you should try booking a room at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH where you could get a room for only $59 per night, provided you book a ski&stay package for April. But if you just want to relax and enjoy the hot Caribbean sun, a golf vacation might do the trick for you. A five-day all-inclusive vacation in the 3-star Oasis Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Cancun will cost you only $579 if booked with Travelzoo, with round trip air ticket and access on the golf course included. If you want to see some similar offers, Travelzoo’s best golf and ski vacation deals are just within a click’s reach.