Flights from Halifax to Phoenix just experienced an unadvertised fare drop on United. It looks to have affected their entire schedule, even up to throughout 2012.
There's even one over Christmas, making it about 65% cheaper than the next cheapest flights!
source: http://www.noholidaynolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/phoenix.jpg
 If you've seen Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle travel series Long Way Round, you've probably had a moment of thinking to yourself, "Man, that'd be fun," even if you, like me, have never found yourself actually on a motorcycle. The kind of adventure touring that took those two on an eastward trip around the northern hemisphere in 2004 and southbound from Scotland to South Africa in 2007 isn't the kind of thing you just set out to do without experience but it's possible even if you're not a celebrity with a cameraman and support crew in tow.
I wanted to find out more about what this kind of travel involves so I had a chat with Andrew Kaupe, commericial insurance sales rep at a large Toronto brokerage firm by day, but longtime motorbike rider who partly blames Ewan and Charley for his own passion for adventure motorcycle touring. He'd been riding and racing motorcycles for many years but once his career got underway, he didn't have time to continue racing and shifted gears towards adventure touring, which combines his passion for bikes with a thirst for adventure.
"There is no turning back, there's nothing to turn back to," he says about the allure of travelling by motorcycle. "That's kind of defeatist, but your position is that you just want to go further. No matter what's in front of you, you have to find a way through it, you have to think, you have to navigate, you've got to really push, you've gotta want it."
 California has become synonymous with stars, surf, sand—and high price tags. But the discerning tourist can experience the real California at a fraction of the cost by following these simple tips. It’s never been easier to keep your California dreams alive.
Be Book(ing) Smart
Travel aggregators like Kayak.com find the lowest fares by scouring scores of websites for the best deals. (But use Priceline.com if your dates are flexible.) Consider booking in the off-season (March to May; September to November) when crowds and prices decrease. Booking early, travelling midweek or flying in the late evening or early morning can also help reduce costs.
A State for All Seasons
The good news is you can visit any part of the Golden State depending on the type of luxury vacation you want. If you’re willing to forego the beach vacation, December to February can be your sweet spot: the desert has milder temperatures, and the mountains are ideal for skiers and snowboarders. More importantly, the cultural calendar is in full swing and lines will be at their shortest.
United/Continental just drastically dropped the price of their flights to the following cities in an unadvertised fare drop...
Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)
Managua, Nicaragua (MGA)
source: http://www.destination360.com/central-america/honduras/images/s/honduras-beaches.jpg
From Vancouver, if you can get to Central America for around $700 or slightly less, you've done better than most ever will. Prices in the $300's are pretty much unheard of.
There are some ridiculously cheap flights out of Seattle to Beijing, China in October and November at the moment. Even from Seattle this is over 50% off the usual bottom price.
source: http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/beijing/files/2011/04/beijing.jpg
Air France just announced a flash sale on flights to Algiers (Algeria), Casablanca (Morocco), Rabat (Morocco), and Tunis (Tunisia).
source: http://www.chessville.com/images/Casablanca_BogartBergman.jpg
link: http://www.airfrance.ca/CA/en/local/resainfovol/meilleuresoffres/promotion_4days.htm
Flights are down to $745 roundtrip after taxes, which is a true 33% off the usual bottom price to those cities.
You can get a free stopover in Paris as well.
 Ah, the bright lights of Los Angeles! What New York City and Miami are to the east coast, so Los Angeles is to the west coast: fun, sexy, a la mode, bustling, trendy and of course, a popular tourist destination.
If you’re planning to visit L.A., here’s what you need to know to survive!
Urban Survival Tips: Los Angeles
Districts
Like New York City, Los Angeles a city sprawled out over a large area surrounding the downtown core. There’s Downtown, Eastside, the Harbor Area, San Fernando Valley, South Central, Westside, Wilshire and of course, Hollywood. Study up and learn more about what each neighbourhood has to offer on discoverlosangeles.com.
 When I ask people to describe to me what they think about the territories that make up Northern Canada, I expected a response much different than what I actually got. Most describe the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut as “pristine”, “majestic”, “enormous”, “God’s country”, “stunning”. I rarely hear things like “cold”, “miserable”, “barren”, or any of the other nouns that one could associate with the North. One thing is for certain, it’s not the first place families tend to think about when planning their next vacation. While there are some specific challenges travelling with children to the arctic, it presents some equally unique opportunities and experiences that you will not find anywhere else.
Canada’s newest territory, Nunavut, covers about a fifth of Canada, and 85% of its population are Inuit. Almost the entire territory is tundra, and regularly see’s temperatures of -50C in winter, and “high’s” of 8 degrees in summer. While Nunavut is mostly Arctic tundra, the Northwest Territories has a milder climate and is mostly covered by boreal forest. It is home to the second largest park in the world (Wood Buffalo National park), and the best seat in the house for viewing the Northern Lights. Yukon rounds out the three territories that make up Canada’s pristine North. Here you will find Canada’s highest mountain (Mt. Logan), the world’s smallest desert, the Carcross Desert (which is not actually a dessert, but a sand dune), stunning glaciers, Kluane National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and beautiful sunny summers. If the sheer rugged beauty, pristine wilderness, world-class fishing and abundant outdoor activities aren’t enough to lure you, here are a few more reasons to take a second glance at our North for you next family vacation:
Air Canada Vacations just drastically dropped the price of their September 11-18 flight from Vancouver (and Kelowna) to Los Cabos, Mexico.
source: http://www.mexicoguru.com/places/cabo-san-lucas.jpg
The next cheapest flight on any airline is $560, so it's a true 64% savings.
 “Spa-cations” are the perfect way to maximize your relaxation. With these tips, we’ve taken the guesswork out of how to book your next luxury spa getaway.
Think hotel—and spa—rewards programs.
Hotel and resort rewards programs are great ways to get spa deals. For example, the Starwood Preferred Guest program is affiliated with so many hotel brands—like The Westin and Le Meridien—that they have spas all over the world. Many of Starwood’s properties are part of The Luxury Spa Collection and offer exclusive discounts off two-night spa destinations that include 10 per cent off food or a $100 credit off spa services.
Fairmont President's Club members are eligible for 10 per cent discounts on products and treatments at the chain's 25 exclusive Willow Stream Spas or seven Fairmont Spas. Ten spa visits or 30 room nights will earn you a $100 Willow Stream spa gift certificate. You can personalize your spa package in cities as diverse as Monte Carlo, Montebello, and Jaipur. Search for your dream destination here!
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