Spring flings to Europe from $729!
Book by: March 16, 2006
Travel by: Various through June 2006
With spring on the horizon, we're turning our sights to European travel, and have found some great deals to get you across the pond for less this season. Few cities are as tantalizing as London and Paris come spring; we've found a deal that will let you see both in one fell swoop for $849. If you've already been there, done that, try an escorted tour of Spain for $1079, or a pre-season taste of la dolce vita on Italy's scenic Amalfi Coast for just $729. We've also found low spring airfares to more great European cities from $306+ RT; book fast, before they sell out.
Classic spring holiday in Paris & London now on sale from $849
A city break in Paris and London, Europe’s foremost urban darlings, is the most typical spring holiday. But even if you’ve seen both cities already, the deal we found might just inspire you to visit yet another time. Go-Today offers a two-city sojourn for only $849, with three-nights' lodging in each place; round-trip airfare; Eurostar train ticket between the cities; and daily breakfast. The base price includes air from New York, but other departure cities are available at low extra cost (such as a tack-on of $180 from West Coast cities). The package is good for travel between March 26 and May 25, but note that it must be booked by March 16.
Package prices vary according to your chosen accommodation category. The $849 version includes budget lodging in each city, at simple but pleasant properties such as Tria Hotel, a stone’s throw from London’s Covent Garden. Upgrades are available: $989 includes a three-star stay at the Ramada Jarvis Marylebone Hotel near the West End; in Paris, overnight at the elegant Cervantes Hotel with a private garden. If you want to vacation in style this spring, even higher-end alternatives include upscale overnights for $1399 and even a five-star package for $2249 at Ritz London Hotel and Lutetia Hotel in Paris described by Gayot.com as “a Left Bank landmark, in the Art Deco style”.
See essential Spain this spring for a song: only $1079
For a sweet taste of Spanish delights this spring, we found an excellent buy now on sale by Picasso Tours. For only $1079, you can enjoy an eight-night package that will show you essential Spain on a country-wide tour. This terrific price covers first-class accommodation; meals; all ground transportation; and a selection of exciting excursions. You’ll visit the elegant capital of Madrid; the historic Seville and Moorish cities of Cordoba and Granada in picturesque Andalusia; and the vibrant Mediterranean gems of Valencia and Barcelona. Available for several scheduled departures through June, this deal excludes airfare but is still a bargain compared to other options currently on offer. Case in point: Gate1Travel has a six-night air-inclusive combo that costs up to $2069 during the spring season! Book with Picasso Tours and they’ll find affordable airfare for you and throw in complimentary airport transfers to boot.
Indulge in la dolce vita on Italy’s Amalfi Coast from just $729
How’s the sound of some seaside fun on Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast this spring? You can, in fact, indulge in some serious dolce vita with the Tourcrafters special we screened. The seven-night Amalfi Coast trip in question has just plummeted in price to only $729! This low price includes airfare from New York to Naples; breakfast and dinner daily; eight-day car rental; and a seven-night stay at Hotel Villa Romana in the quaint village of Minori. ThisIsTravel.com describes this deluxe property as “highly decorated. . . pleasant. . . with strong personality”. Steps away from the beach, it comes with a swimming pool; a restaurant and a charming roof terrace. This deal does offer some seriously deep discounts but has a catch, too. It’s only good for travel through March 30, so start packing your bags and off you go to the Italian Riviera before prices go through the roof for later-spring departures.
Spring air to Europe on Icelandair: $306+ RT
Icelandair has posted an exceptional spring fare sale, with round-trip flights from four US cities on sale from just $306 round-trip. Head to magnificent European metropolises through April – Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt are all on sale, as are London and Glasgow in Great Britain. Fly from Boston to Amsterdam or from New York to Paris for just $306 round-trip. Discounted tickets are also available from the DC and Twin Cities area. For more information, read our Europe on Icelandair Editor Pick.
The Dollars
All prices quoted above are per person based on double occupancy. Add air taxes and fees to the two airfare-inclusive packages.
The Catch
While spring is a great time to visit Europe, it certainly won't mean summer temperatures; pack a warm jacket for those cool nights.
The Booking Details
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