Best travel deals: France, Italy, and Spain for $449
When you're on a budget, it's easy to think that a vacation is a luxury you can't afford. But听as we've mentioned before, taking a trip doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. From super cheap cruises that send travelers around the Mediterranean for just $449 per person, to a flight sale that brings the Sunshine State within reach, these are the best听听of the week.
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Price:听From $107.80
Lowest By:听$27
Expires:听December 15
Is It Worth It?:听While last week's sale from United featured a cheaper base price for tickets, this deal still offers the second-lowest rates we've seen all year for flights to California on United. That means it's still a prime time to pay a visit to the Sunshine State. Break out the SoCal attire (or wine country guide books, if the holidays have left you desperate for a drink), and get packing.
Click on "United.com" in the main paragraph to see this sale; all taxes are included. This price is valid on flights departing from Los Angeles, CA, (LAX) to San Francisco, CA, (SFO) on December 25. Blackout dates may apply. Book this travel deal by December 15 for travel through January 31, 2014.
Vendor:听AmericanExpress Travel
Price:听From $292
Lowest By:听$110
Expires:听December 31
Is It Worth It?:听The first of three听very听good cruise sales in our roundup, this Royal Caribbean deal offers a short jaunt in the warm waters of the Bahamas for anyone weary of the harsh winter chill. You can book happily too, knowing that it's the third-cheapest 3-night Bahamas cruise we've seen from Royal Caribbean this year. Enjoy the ocean view room that comes with this deal, or check out AmericanExpress Travel's, with prices starting at $169 per person.
This roundtrip cruise departs from Miami, FL, on January 10, 2014 and includes stops in CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional.
Vendor:听AmericanExpress Travel
Price:听From $1,058
Lowest By:听$420
Expires:听December 31
Is It Worth It?:听It might be hard to think longingly of a trip to Alaska while in the middle of December, but the weather will be much more appealing come May when this cruise deal sets sail. And while there are stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, there's also some relaxing "scenic cruising" around the picturesque Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier in case you don't feel like leaving the comforts of the boat. Alternatively, check out the entire AmericanExpress Travel sale on听听for getaways that start at $549 per person.
This cruise departs from Vancouver, Canada, on May 26, 2014. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional.
Vendor:听Vacations to Go
Discount:听From $898
Lowest By:听$100
Expires:听December 14
Is It Worth It?:听A Mediterranean cruise is ideal for people who actually hate the idea of cruises, because it's not about the experience on the boat but rather the locales that you can rack up in a short amount of time. In fact, visiting this area of the world by boat is the most convenient way to go, as you'll be restfully carted between Marseille, Savona, Naples, Sicily, and Tunis.
This roundtrip cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain, on February 21, 2014. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional.
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Price:听$9.36 per day
Lowest By:听$17
Expires:听December 15
Is It Worth It?:听While the idea of a cruise or cheap flight might seem like the ideal way to travel, there are times when nothing beats the open road. In that case, this sale 鈥� which takes 15% off car rentals in Florida 鈥� is just the ticket. Saving you $17 a day, it offers the third-best rate we've seen from Sixt all year.
Blackout dates may apply. It's valid at participating locations in Florida only. Fees, insurance, and taxes are additional. Discount is reflected in the listed price. A 7-day minimum rental may be required.
Lindsay Sakraida is the features director for Dealnews.com, where this article first appeared:听
