Web sites offer deals on Europe, Amtrak
Two Web site overhauls could save you money.
The European Travel Commission has revamped its site ( www.visiteurope.com), making it an even better resource. A link takes you to Hot Deals in Europe (everything from cruises to castle stays) and provides online booking as well as toll-free numbers for more information.
To celebrate the launch of its improved Web site ( www.amtrak.com), Amtrak is offering a 10 percent discount of the lowest available fares for tickets booked online through Dec. 15. To get the discount, enter H431 in the Promotion Code box during Step 2 of the booking process. Also helpful: Change fees have been eliminated.
Southwest Airlines has revived its double credit for Rapid Rewards members. The twist: Tickets must be purchased at www.southwest.com using a Visa card. Travel must be completed by Dec. 15. With the offer, four round trips will earn free travel.
In a similar offer valid through Jan. 31, get double AirTran A+ Rewards credits when you book at www.airtran.com. Under the promotion, two round-trip flights will earn a free one-way ticket.
Families can ski this winter and enjoy free airfare for one child (12 or younger) per paying adult to any United Vacations ski destination, including Colorado, Canada, Utah, Montana, New Mexico and California/Nevada’s Lake Tahoe. The Kids Fly Free offer is valid for midweek travel Dec. 1 through Feb. 17. Book through a travel agent, at www.unitedvacations.com or at (888) 328-6877.
If warmth is what you want, more than 24 lodgings in the Florida Keys are offering specials to lure visitors after the hurricane season. They range from packages with unlimited golf at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo to properties offering $50-a-night rooms. Details: www.flakeys.com.
In a world of mega travel sites, Larry Fishkin’s www.eLeisureLink.com (888-801-8808) continues to impress. It offers three-night Phoenix vacations from $569 including airfare, lodging at Sunburst Resorts, a midsize rental car, a $75 food and beverage credit and a $25 spa credit. Travel on selected dates through Dec. 15 (midweek travel is cheapest). Booking deadline is Nov. 28.
Prague remains a bargain destination. Fly round trip and spend four nights from $620, including breakfasts and hotel taxes and fees. Travel dates are Nov. 1 to Dec. 9, and Jan. 3 to March 20. For details and other Prague packages, call (800) 482-5995 or access www.tourcrafters.com.
Experience Costa Rica with a package from Traveland ( www.traveland.com). Each offers fly/drive vacations that last one to two weeks and include round-trip airfare, transfers, a 4X4 vehicle for the length of stay, vouchers to be used at a choice of 43 hotels and insurance. Prices start at $699.