Prague, Vienna and Budapest with the ICE (InterCity Express) Train.

6 Nights from $1,015

Book now, travel anytime (prices valid in September)

Sample Prices:

Chicago
$1,015 $1,389 w/tax

Miami
$1,035 $1,389 w/tax

Los Angeles
$1,125 $1,515 w/tax

New York City
$1,209 $1,339 w/tax

Houston
$1,315 $1,439 w/tax

About sample prices

Sample Itinerary Includes:

• International round-trip airfare
• Hotel for 2 nights in Prague
• ICE High Speed train Prague - Vienna
• Hotel for 2 nights in Vienna
• ICE High Speed train Vienna - Budapest
• Hotel for 2 nights in Budapest
• Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
• Hotel taxes

Click here for reservations and more information.

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Ireland

Travel dates: June-September

By Michael Hicks
Travelzoo Staff

Grab 3 friends and prepare for a week at one of Ireland’s finest resort hotels. Sceptre Tours is offering an incredible peak-season $999 package with airfare, car rental and 6 nights at the 5-star Adare Manor. 

We tried setting this package up ourselves and found this price to be $600 OFF (per person) the cost of booking it all separately. 

This price is good for June-September departures from New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston.  Travel from Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco for just $100-$160 more.    

You’ll stay in a 3-bedroom villa at the luxurious Adare Manor, set on 840 acres of rolling gardens and parkland. The property was voted Number 1 European Resort by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and features a full-service spa, a Robert Trent Jones golf course and several fine-dining options.  Adare Village is one of Ireland’s “prettiest little villages” offering local pubs and restaurants in walking distance. Day trips to Killarney, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Waterford Crystal Factory are few of the many places to visit during your stay.

Click here for more information and to book this offer through Sceptre Tours. To book by phone, call 1-800-901-4042 to speak with an Ireland specialist. There is a $25 convenience fee to book by phone.  The final price will include taxes of approximately $98-$159 per person.

Travelzoo Tip: With all the money you’re saving, upgrade to the automatic car for $79, which includes a GPS navigation system — a must-have for exploring all winding roads and hidden gems of the Irish countryside.  You’ll also get access to one of Ireland’s must-see attractions: the Waterford Crystal Factory, plus entry to Bunratty Folk Park.  For those looking to fly in style, Sceptre also offers an upgrade that saves you 40% OFF first class airfare (you must call to book this offer). 

Sceptre Tours
phone: 800-901-4042
Click here for more information

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U.S. to London

Travel dates: May 26 - Sept. 3

By Keri La Ra
Travelzoo Staff

British Airways just announced a huge summer sale to London with reduced fares from 18 U.S. cities starting as low as $339* each way. What makes this offer truly incredible is that you will receive 2 FREE hotel nights* with any roundtrip flight purchase. The London hotels included in this offer are running at $200 or more, per night! You must book this summer special by May 13.

The airfare sale is for travel between May 26 - Sept. 3. As long as you book your ticket and hotel by May 13, you can use your FREE London hotel* stay between May 26 - Oct. 30.

Sample fares (each way, including fuel surcharge):

• New York City-London … $339
• Boston-London … $389
• Philadelphia-London … $389
• Washington, D.C.-London … $389
• Los Angeles-London … $489
• San Francisco-London … $499
• And also to London from Chicago, Denver, Miami, Seattle and 8 other cities

For full details on this sale — including available hotels — and to purchase directly through British Airways, click here.

Travelzoo Tip: You can save an additional $20* roundtrip by registering and logging in at ba.com before you book.

British Airways

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Friendly Amsterdam has twice as many bicycles as cars rolling through its old streets and across the 1,200 bridges that cross its many waterways. Glass top canal boats, barges and houseboats float through its 165 canals, making the Netherlands’ capital city a one-of-a-kind destination in Europe.
Throughout the Netherlands, you’ll find the brilliant evidence of the country’s massive flower industry. Here, 75% of the world’s flower bulbs are grown and Dutch flowers find their way around the world. Find yourself in the colors of Holland on one of Collette Vacations’ tours that feature this fascinating country.

Best of the Rhine River
12 days, from $2449*
Legendary Waterways of Europe
16 days, from $3499*

Collette also offers a Springtime Tulip River Cruise with departures in April and May.
PLUS, when you travel with Collette, you’ll enjoy a savings of $90 per couple.^† For more information, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-528-0351 and mention promotion code
W950-AX1-918.

*per person, land only, based on double occupancy.
^† The $90 off per couple/$45 per individual promotion is valid on new bookings only made between April 29-May 9, 2008 for travel in 2008. Not valid on group or existing bookings.

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U.S. to 10 cities in Europe

Travel dates: May 16 - Aug. 31

By Travelzoo Staff

Flying to Europe during peak summer months can be costly. Lucky for us, 1-800-FlyEurope has released the first hot Summer Fare Sale of the season, with flights starting at just $687 roundtrip (including the fuel surcharge) from major U.S. cities to your choice of 10 European destinations. Fares are valid all summer for departures May 16 - Aug. 31.

Sample roundtrip routes:

• New York City to London … $687
• Chicago to London … $857
• Los Angeles to Madrid … $879
• Washington to Paris … $937
• Boston to Frankfurt … $947
• Boston to Rome … $999
• Additional departure and arrival cities available; see link below for details

Looking to travel this fall?  Low fares are also available from Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 starting at $447 roundtrip.
Book by May 7: Click here for more information on the summer airfare sale and to book online through 1-800-FlyEurope. Or call directly to book at 1-800-359-3876.

Travelzoo Tip: As part of this sale, 1-800-FlyEurope is offering car rental discounts in London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt for as low as $29 per day. Plus, you’ll receive 10% off your hotel stay when you book it with your airfare.

1-800-FlyEurope
phone: 1-800-359-3876

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It’s difficult to put a value on an experience of a lifetime. Walk in the footsteps of giants at Co. Antrim’s Giant’s Causeway, for many the eighth wonder of the world. Follow the literary path of Irish greats in Dublin city. Raise your heart-beat on one of Ireland’s breathtaking links courses. Or if there’s an aspiring chef in the family, spend a luxurious weekend at the renowned Belle Isle Castle, a picturesque estate with its very own award-winning cookery school.

Discover your very own Ireland now at
www.discoverireland.com or call 1-800-223-6470

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Save $414 on the HP Pavilion dv9700t Customizable Notebook

Round-Trip Flights From $667+
Alitalia has just announced low-priced Italy flight deals to Milan, Venice, Rome, and beyond. With round-trip fares starting at $667+, you can afford to take your first gondola ride, bike the rolling hills of Tuscany, or see where real gladiators fought at the Colosseum. Make it a summer to remember–book today.

• Tickets must be issued by April 23, 2008.
• Travel must completed by June 30, 2008.
• No advance purchase is required.

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SAS is offering attractive Economy class fares for Summer travel from the US to Scandinavia and Finland.  Book now to get your preferred dates. 

Why not treat yourself to an upgrade to Economy Extra for additional $350 each way? Or if you plan to travel outbound between June 2 - August 16, 2008  you can upgrade to Business class for an additional $1000 each way.  For the upgrade to Economy Extra offer, travel must originate between May 16 and September 7,  2008.  But hurry - the Economy Extra and Business class offers are only available for purchase until April 30, 2008.

Economy Extra, our premium economy class, is a step up from Economy, with wider seats and more leg room in a secluded cabin, plus extras like improved meal service, audio/video on demand and Business check-in. 

Business , if you want to make  your flight part of your vacation experience, we recommend Business. Start with a relaxing interlude in our airport lounge. Once onboard, lean back and enjoy the pampering. Individual attention, an advanced entertainment system, superb meals and a self-service buffet area with fruit, snacks and cappuccino. All of our transatlantic aircraft feature the latest word in airline seating. The SAS Business Sleeper is designed for maximum comfort while sitting, resting or sleeping.

If you prefer, you can even travel Economy one way and Economy Extra or Business the other. Our new fare combinability makes it possible for you to create the ticket that suits you.

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Responsible Travel Report
The Sustainable Tourism e-Newsletter

Auction features World-class Responsible Travel Packages 

Proceeds to Benefit Sustainable Travel International’s Educational Initiatives

Sustainable Travel International would like to announce that it is hosting its 1st annual Sustainable Travel Auction Fundraiser. The live on-line auction, which started last night, offers travelers seeking environmentally and socially responsible vacation packages two dozen options from affordably priced tours to luxury escapes. 
All of the trips and accommodations in the auction have been donated by STI member organizations all of whom have a true commitment to sustainable tourism. Please check out the incredible deals that are being offered, and remember to bid high and bid often — all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support STI’s education and outreach activities!
Dates: April 10- April 20, 2008
Time: 24 hours / day starting at 6 pm on April 10 
Website Link:http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=stitravel
A sampling of the many vacation packages in the live auction include:
Alaska: Enjoy an authentic Alaskan wilderness experience in the Kenai Peninsula over the course of two nights and three days at one of two distinct lodges.  The award-winning and luxurious Kenai Backcountry Lodge is situated on the glacier carved Skilak Lake near Cooper Landing. Whereas, Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge is situated in Kachemak Bay State Park and was rated one of the 10 best green hotels in America by Forbes. Meals and daily activities are included.

Ecuador: Choose from two world-class, award-winning eco-lodges. Enjoy four days and three nights in the heart of the Amazon at Yachana Lodge where English speaking indigenous guides will introduce you to the wonders of the rainforest. Or opt for five days and four nights at the Black Sheep Inn set amid the Andes and rated one of the “Top 10 Ecolodges in the World” by Outside Magazine.

Chile: Discover the mysteries of Chile’s Atacama desert with Adventure Life, who made Conde Nast Traveler’s 2006 Green List for their responsible business practices. Spend four days and three nights at the exclusive Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama, and explore the diverse region by visiting the Valley of the Moon and the El Tatio geysers.

Costa Rica: Stay three nights and four days at La Cusinga Lodge, one of the best ecolodges in Costa Rica. Its southern Pacific Coast location provides amazing ocean views as well as incredible access to some of the country’s most pristine and protected wildlife and ecology. This award winning ecolodge is dedicated to marine and terrestrial conservation and environmental education.

Morroco: A 15-day small group adventure with Intrepid Travel, 2006 Responsible Tourism Award winner of the “Best Tour Operator” and the “Overall Joint Winner” categories. Re-live the past in Fes, camp on the sandy dunes of the Sahara, trek through the impressive Todra Gorge, relax with a cup of tea in remote Imlil, indulge your senses in the souqs of Marrakesh, and kick back in the stunning coastal town of Essaouira.

Nepal: On this 11-day holiday, explore the natural and cultural wonders of this beautiful Himalayan country while traveling with members of the Dream Nepal Travels & Tours Alliance, an alliance of travel companies that have been working together for the development of sustainable tourism for more than 13 years.

For more information please e-mail or call 800-276-7764. Details of all items to be auctioned are posted on the STI website and on eBay

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