Keep Your Cool This Summer With Alaska and Beyond Travel Deals

Alaska and Beyond Sale: Summer Adventures from $39 Each Way! > Expires 6/28/09

This looks very appealing to me right now as most of the nation's midsection is in a triple digit heat wave. I love Alaska for otter watching, fishing and hiking. Homer, Alaska is a hippie and halibut fishing haven where anyone can camp on the Spit that extends into Kachemak Bay. Of course as of this writing it was 50 degrees and cloudy with a chance of rain, but that sounds great when faced with two more months of 100 degree days here in Texas ya'll.
When I went fishing in Homer some years back it was with my father in law who sounds like Foghorn Leghorn ,my mother in law the ice queen and my now ex husband. Fishing for halibut is like pulling up a table from 300 feet below the surface of the water. But, I will say I had Halibut for a good long time after that trip and the otters were the cutest ever. Make sure if you go to request black out curtains in your accommodations because it is light most of the time in the summer.
Cool Movies
If you can't afford the trip to Alaska then take a trip to the movies at the very least this week to beat the heat. The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, and Betty White among others is a cute chick flick/date movie that takes place in Alaska and New York City. I believe they actually substituted Maine for Alaska though. No heavy plot here just some good laughs and hopefully an ice cold theater. Up is another good escape and yes a cartoon about an old person that made me cry.

And now, on with this weeks best deals...




Exciting entertainment and parties await you at Sandals Resorts!


Click Here to get a $250 Red Lane Spa Credit at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios!

Lowered Booking fees on priceline Hotels!

See Winning Rental Car bids in Top Cities from $12/day!

Flight+3 Night Hotel Vacations from $299

Visit California Today: Book flight + hotel together and save!

Easy Escapes to Europe: Hotels from $99






And In the End
Whatever you do to escape the heat of your daily grind, remember a vacation is a time to revitalize and re energize which will definitely help you keep your cool. Some folks are hesitating to even ask for well deserved time off for fear they will be seen as expendable in this economy. You won't do yourself or the company any good if you don't recharge your batteries so to speak. Remember loves, life is a journey, stay packed. Ciao for now, Maggie

Summer Travel Sales

Just a quick note today with nothing but great deals. Travelocity has announced a great summer sale and here are some links to fantastic savings:

Summer to the Rescue! Save up to $600 on Flight + Hotel Vacations!

Summer to the Rescue! Hawaii Vacations up to 33% Off!

Summer to the Rescue! Save up to 33% on Mexico Vacations!



Summer to the Rescue! Save up to 33% on California Vacations!


Summer to the Rescue! Save up to 33% on Florida Vacations!

Summer to the Rescue! Save up to 35% on Caribbean Vacations!

Summer to the Rescue! Las Vegas Vacations from $270!

Bella Italy on a Budget: Fly Round-Trip from $635!

Small is Beautiful: Compact Cars from $19.99/ Weekend Day!

And In The End
Don't you feel the need to hit the road and rejuvenate your soul. At least see and do something different for awhile? With the great deals out there on this page and my previous one now is the time to get going! Remember, life is a journey, stay packed! Ciao for now, Maggie

Fourth of July Travel!Time to Book Your Vacation or Staycation Now!

Yes, this is the view from my back porch. What can I say I even like to live like I am on vacation when I am not. This time of year it gets very active around here with tournaments and friends...even a neighborhood beverage cart. There is even a Fourth of July golf cart parade. I can walk the dog each day and get sort of a staycation if I like. If you aren't fortunate enough to be able to walk out your door on a regular basis and hit the links or the trails it is definitely time for a vacation. Now is the time to plan your Fourth of July getaway to Washington DC or New York City. Newport Beach in California is another great choice for the holiday. There are screaming deals to Mexico for that week and all summer for that matter so click the links below for some excellent ideas. Let me know how you do and send pics, I love to post them from happy traveling friends.



Sometimes even I take a vacation from planning vacations, though. Real life stuff takes precedence and I have to regroup and reevaluate what is important in my life. And then, well of course take a vacation. I couldn't stay off my travel quest forever and so with renewed vigor and excitement here are this weeks best travel deals:
Saddle Up for Texas and Save: Rates Reduced up to 40%, Free Breakfast, and More!

Fiesta or Siesta? Puerto Vallarta Vacations from $485!

"Discover Incredible Savings With Deal Of The Day"

See Winning Hotel bids in Top Cities from $28 per night!

Activities & services; Airport Parking, Ground Transfers, Tours, Attractions & Events.

Exciting entertainment and parties await you at Sandals Resorts!

Get 1 Night Free plus Save up to 55% at Royal Plantation Ocho Rios!

Easy Escapes to Europe: Hotels from $99




And In The End
Graduations, weddings and reunions are in high gear. And lets not forget that Father's Day is June 21. Dad probably needs a trip. My family and I are even taking a mini vacation to be with extended family at the wedding of my nephew next week. It is just far enough from home that a hotel stay is required and we are going to play tourist in Fort Worth, Texas by going the Stock Yards, Joe T Garcia's and the excellent Museums and galleries when festivities are on break. As always loves I am on the look out for great deals and will post as they appear. Remember, life is a journey, stay packed. Ciao for now, Maggie