Insanely Great Sale – One Week Vacation For $199 – Act Fast!!

Can a week’s vacation get any cheaper than this? I’ve just been reading Arthur Frommer’s Blog (great resource of top travel info), and learned about this insanely great sale.  A full week’s vacation in a resort rental apartment (studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms) for a mere $199 per week. That’s not per person folks, it’s per unit for a full 7 days.  And these are not some flea bag properties, they are from the apartment rental division of Wyndham Hotels – Endless Vacation Rentals.  There are resort properties located all across the USA, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe!  I just can’t stop using !!!! this is such a great deal.

Here’s the main catch…. this is a “blowout” sale on the Wyndham Vacation last minute site.  You only have until 4pm on Friday 5/21/10 to reserve your vacation at this amazing price, and travel must take place within 30 days.    Can’t get away for a full week?  No problem, check out early (the price is still worth it)…. or split the booking with some friends and each stay a few days…that would be a vacation for $100!!!!

Now if you just can’t carve out some vacation time in the next 30 days, this is a site you should definitely bookmark and keep an eye on.  The last minute page always offers properties at amazing rates that are available for travel within 30 days. The standard rate right at the moment would be $349 per week for a studio apartment, up to $399 per week for a 2 bedroom – still a fabulous deal.  I think this is going to be my new go-to site for booking quick getaways.

Here’s my suggested strategy for cashing in on these offers:

Strategy #1
Pick a few locations from the destination list
Look for available frequent flyer seats and grab them
Go back to the Wyndham site and book the apt rental

Strategy #2
Select a destination that is served by a low cost airline (JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, AirTran etc) and look for a great airfare.  Combine that fare with a one week rental from the Wyndham site.

Strategy #3
See a great airline sale…freeze some seats, check the Wyndham last minute site for an apartment rental.

Make your friends incredulous with envy…”You paid WHAT for  your vacation????!!!!!!”  You have to love it when that happens!

Machu Picchu Closed To Tourists

In recent weeks there are been major damage to the roads, railbeds and trails leading to Machu Picchu in Peru.  Heavy rains have caused mudslides and erosion to roads betweeen Cusco and Agus Calientes.  You may remember recent stories of 2,000 tourists being stranded at Machu Picchu after mudslides closed access roads.  After days of being stranded, tourists from around the world were airlifted out by helicopter.  Luckily the archeological site itself has not suffered damage.  For those who are hoping to visit this fascinating site this year, it will be wise to put your trip off until May and follow news of reopening closely.

Have Beds, Will Travel – A Group Tour Was Never Like This Before!

Meet Exploranter, a whole new concept in overland coach travel for those with a free spirit and the ability to sleep with bunk mates.  Move aside Greyhound, Exploranter brings the cushy leather seats, the kitchen, the beds and the shower along for the journey.  Think Winnebego meets tour bus.

Based in Sao Paulo Brazil, the moving hotel charts adventurous courses through Brazil, Chile and Argentina, visiting areas on and off the traditional tourist map.  Journeys can last from 1 week to 22 days and offer the ability to unpack once and enjoy a comfortable nomatic journey through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery.  While living space is modest,  some upscale adventures are offered along the way like hot air baloooning, horseback riding, off road rally and more surprises.  The top deck is furnished like a railway car with reclining seats and tables, while the rear is divided into 28 sleeping platforms.  Whenever the ‘hotel’ is parked, a huge canopy opens up on the side  to form a congenial kitchen and dining area.

Have a look at the Exploranter website to get an upclose look at what the adventure is all about.  AND tune up on your Spanish because it appears their English translation is not functioning at the moment :-<

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