An incredible India bargain
Spend nearly a week in the Golden Triangle for roughly $2,000
Hard to believe but you can get an (almost) week-long trip to India, with airfare, for less than $2,000 per person including taxes and fees with Goway’s Essential Golden Triangle.
What keeps the price down? With a six-day stay (and five nights accommodation), it’s a bit of a whirlwind, but just the ticket for anyone with limited time or a tight budget. Plus, it’s a group tour, “and there is value in numbers,” says Diane Molzan, who oversees Goway’s Asia division. The lead-in rate of $1,939 per person includes air, accommodation in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, some meals, transfers and sightseeing, with departures available through the end of the year and into 2013. The lowest rates apply to travel April 1-May 5, 2013.
The price also includes entrance fees to all the major sites, from the Red Fort in Delhi to the Amber Fort in Jaipur and, of course, Agra’s Taj Mahal. Group size for each departure is limited to 26 travellers. See goway.com/asia/india.
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SAVINGS
The Delawana Inn’s Thanksgiving Special offers savings of 30 per cent, with rates from $450 per person, double for three nights accommodation, three breakfasts, lunches and dinners, supervised programs for the kids and evening entertainment.
Family-friendly activities include a pumpkin carving contest and a Halloween costume party. Daily cruises to Georgian Bay Islands National Park are also available. Two children 15 and under stay free with the three night package. See delawana.com.
BEST BUY OF THE WEEK
Florida’s Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa is home to two golf courses — The Rookery and Hammock Bay — and both are on sale with the hotel’s ‘Unlimited Golf’ package.
Available through Dec. 24, the deal includes daily golf with cart rental at both courses for up to two people, with free unlimited re-play on each day of play, 10-per-cent off proshop purchases, $50 (all prices U.S.) in daily resort credit and free transportation, bag storage and range balls. Plus, kids play for free, with some restrictions.
Prices start at $209 with a twonight minimum stay, for a savings of up to $598, or about 50-per-cent off regular rates. See marcoislandmarriott.com/ (promo code GOF). Kathryn Folliott is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Prices quoted are subject to change and availability.