Cruise along the Rhine or Danube
Romantic Rhine is Avalon Waterways’ most popular river cruise itinerary, sailing from Zurich to Amsterdam (northbound) or from Amsterdam to Basel (southbound), with stops and sightseeing along the way in Strasbourg, Koblenz, Heidelberg and Mainz.
That’s not to say that other Avalon sailings aren’t selling well, too. In fact, river cruising is booming and Avalon is already promoting its 2014 departures, including Romantic Rhine and many others.
On 2014 Europe itineraries, you can save up to $500 per person on many sailings, including Burgundy & Provence, Romantic Rhine and the Legendary Danube, all eight days in duration.
Avalon is also offering up to $150 per person off 2014 sailings in Egypt, Asia and South America. Bookings must be made by June 25 to qualify for the deal.
For a full list of itineraries, see avalonwaterways.ca.
35 PER CENT OFF BARBADOS
The savings might be relative but upscale resorts offer deals, too.
In Barbados, The Crane is discounting rates by 35 per cent off all accommodations for summer travel through Oct. 31 when booked by May19. Blackout dates are May16 to19. See
thecrane.com (promo code SD2013).
LAST DAYS FOR INSIGHT’S EUROPE SALE
Insight Vacations’ early booking bonus deal wraps up April 30, offering savings of up to 5 per cent off select Premium and Gold 2013 Europe and Britain land packages booked and paid in full by the deadline.
For a limited time you can also save 5 per cent off air fare to Europe, Britain and the Eastern Mediterranean, when booked with a land package.
One tour, the 11-day Elegance of Athens, Santorini and Mykonos, includes accommodation at the five-star Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens and upscale resort properties on the islands. See insightvacations.com.
BEST BUY OF THE WEEK
If you missed the special spring rates with Aston Hotels & Resorts, not to worry. The hotel chain’s Splash into Summer promotion picks up where the spring deal left off, offering discounted rates from $99 (all prices U.S.) per night at Maui and Kauai resorts. Bookings must be made by July 31 for travel June 9 to Aug. 25. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. See astonhotels.com.