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Travel Deals: Holiday Shopping, Dead Week Airfares & 2012 Specials
Most of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals have come and gone, but there are still savings to be found. Plan now and save on holiday travel and 2012 adventures. This week’s deals include luxury hotels and castles in Ireland, cruises through the Mediterranean, safari adventures and U.S. resort deals. There’s even dead week “Buzz Fare” specials and in-flight shopping deals to make flying during the holidays more bearable.
Irish Travel Deals
Irish boutique sister hotels, the g Hotel in Galway City and the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin are offering travelers a 2-night luxury getaway for 175 EURO per person. Their package includes full Irish breakfast in the morning, a three-course dinner, complimentary upgrades, parking and much more. During your stay in Ireland make sure to visit local castles, churches and museums. Book now until December 20 online.
The Dromoland Castle in Clare, Ireland has a special, 2-night and get a third night free package. This includes full Irish breakfast each morning in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant. During the day play on the championship golf course, explore the woodlands surrounding the castle grounds by foot or on horseback and relax by the pool or in the sauna in the new luxury health spa. Stay now until March 31, 2012 in the Queen Anne Bedroom, rates begin at 550 EURO per room. For reservations call (011) 353-61-368144 or visit online.
Africa Safari Deal
Great Safaris has a 2-for-1 special and travelers who upgrade to a premiere or platinum level package receive free international airfare with an optional upgrade to business class for platinum level travelers. The Great Southern Safari offers three destinations: 12-days in Egypt at $2,999 for two, 8 days in Tanzania for two at $6,984 or 12-days in South Africa starting at $6,265 for two. Park fees may apply and upgrades are available. For additional information call (800) 409-7755 or go online.
2012 Cruise Package
Voyages to Antiquity has a limited-time cruise savings on a tour through the ancient ruins of Italy and Greece, including Pompeii and Mt. Athos. Receive a reduced fare when you book a double stateroom savings package. Fare includes, air and transfers, pre/post-cruise hotel stay, shore excursions, wine with dinner and onboard gratuity. Travel from Athens to Rome for 15 days and stay two nights in Athens for $3,795 per person. Or depart from Venice to Istanbul for 16 days, with 2-nights in Istanbul at $4,595. For more information on departing cities and dates see the website or call (877) 398-1460.
Domestic Resort Special 
Getaway Canyons Resort in western Colorado is surrounded by green as well as the Red Rock La Sal Mountains and the Pinon Mesa. The resort has full-service amenities from lodging and dinning to fly fishing and off-road tours on ATV jeeps. Book now for rates starting at $199 per night through April 1, 2012. For more visit them online or call (866) 671-4733.
Airline and In-Air Saving
Gogo, the “in-air online” Wi-Fi provider, is running a Christmas shopping special. Customers can shop exclusively online for in-air deals from top retailers like, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble and more. Get 30-minutes of free access to shop in-flight now through January 2, 2012 when you fly with one of its participating airlines over the continental U.S. For more information visit its website.
Kayak’s “Buzz Fares” for the week include flights out of cities like, San Francisco to Boston starting at $238. If your in New York, fly round-trip to Denver at $219 or New York to Tampa at the same price. Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles at $73 or fly out of Dallas to the city of Chicago starting at $118. For more “Buzz Fares” visit Kayak online.
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By Mary Pham for PeterGreenberg.com
