Nothing says Love like Maui

I keep telling my husband that if he really loved me, we would spend Valentine's Day in Maui. Lucky for me (or him), Dallas-based travel agency, Tiki Trips is booking a fabulous trip to Maui next February. I've personally used this travel agency before and they do an amazing job handling every detail for you. The trip is February 11-17, 2010 and includes the following:
round-trip non-stop airfare from DFW to Maui
6 nights at Westin Maui
Daily Breakfast
Private Cruise for the Tiki Trips group
Private Luau for the Tiki Trips group
Airport Transfers

The total cost is $1899 per person with a $300 deposit due by October 23 and the balance due December 11. If this sounds expensive to you, then I suggest you check out direct airfare and hotel prices separately- you won't find it this low.

This agency frequently books group travel from Dallas to destinations all over the world. It's a great way to take advantage of the great deals travel agencies can offer when they sell in large volume. Don't be freaked out by the word "group"- it's usually 50-100 people with plenty of folks doing their own thing. Your only obligation is to show up at the airport.

For more info, swing by the Tiki Trips office Uptown on McKinney Ave; call 214-999-1009; or check out http://www.tikitrips.com

Ask for Dena and tell her the TripGirl blog sent you!

Cruise into Winter

Royal Caribbean launched a two-day
sale yesterday morning on peak-season Caribbean cruises from Galveston. Seven-night sailings are now $448 per person,
including $150 in onboard credit.

This new price is $200 off already reduced rates. The sale ends tonight, Oct. 7 at 11:59PM, but availability at this low price is only for a limited number of cabins per sailing. 

This offer includes:
- Seven-night cruises on the RCCL Voyager of the Seas
- Sailings on Jan. 10, 24; March 7, 21
- Stops in Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico
- $150 onboard credit per cabin

This is part of a larger sale from Royal Caribbean and Travelocity. Other sailing dates and itineraries from Galveston have also been reduced. 

To book with Travelocity, click the link below:
http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?665483-25670965

Good Americans Travel

I feel it is my patriotic duty to stimulate the economy. What is more American than using an American Express to do just that? Ritz Carlton hotels has teamed up with Amex to offer some pretty sweet deals when you book and pay with your Amex card.
The "City Escapes" package is available at the Ritz- Carlton's metropolitan locales, such as NYC, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Denver among others. It includes a room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, valet, and internet. If you stay 5 nights, you only pay for 3; and if you stay 7 nights, only pay for 4.
The "Resort Vacation" package is available at the Ritz-Carlton's resort properties such as Bachelor Gulch (Vail, CO), Laguna Niguel, Maui, St. Thomas, and Key Biscayne just to name a few. This package is the same as City Escapes, but with the additional opportunity to stay 3 nights and pay for only 2; and includes "Ritz Kids" activities.
This offer is valid through 12/31/09 and may just be the perfect way to spend a winter weekend in luxury!

Say No to Spray Tans!

Everyone seems to be so worried about the state of the economy and healthcare reform. I have more important things on my mind this fall, like how I will maintain my tan. After hours of research, I think I may have found the solution- Mexico!
Occidental Grand Xcaret is an all-inclusive Mediterranean style resort located along the Riviera Maya coast and is adjacent to the pristine eco-archaelogical Xcaret Park. The property is kid-friendly and offers 11 restaurants, a fitness center, and beach butlers.

The price from Dallas is $449 per person and includes: round-trip airfare, 6 nights at the resort, all meals, drinks, and non-motorized watersports. This deal is good for departures through December 20 and is available until it sells out. Contact Jenny Phillips at www.travelbyjen.com or call 1-800-603-3178 for further details and booking instructions.