What's the Deal?
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.
Sunday, January 14, 2007; Page P03
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LAND
Napa Valley's Silverado Resort has reduced its Golfer's Dream Package rates through Feb. 28. A one-bedroom suite and golf for two, including cart, is now $199 per room per night Sunday-Thursday ($279 Friday or Saturday) plus 12 percent taxes and a $3 per night energy surcharge. Priced separately, room rate typically starts at $205 per night, and golf is $70 per person per round. The 280-unit California resort features a 16,000-square-foot spa, two restaurants, 10 swimming pools and 17 tennis courts. Info: 800-532-0500,http:/
Ski Park City, Utah, and receive a free lift ticket for the day of arrival. To qualify, complete a redemption voucher available at http:/
SEA
A cruise-tour on the M/V Polar Star expedition cruise ship has been discounted by more than 50 percent. Starting price per person double for the new 13-night itinerary departing March 29 from Recife, Brazil, is now $1,495. The tour includes a nine-night cruise from Recife to the Canary Islands, with island stops at Fernando de Noronha, St. Peter and St. Paul Rocks, and Cape Verde; six shore excursions; and four nights' hotel, with day programs, in the Canary Islands. Info: 800-509-1729, http://www.polarstarexpeditions.com.
·Travelocity is holding its annual Cruise Super Sale. Deals include free cabin upgrades, onboard credits of up to $400, discounts of up to $200 and free coupon booklets. For example, a seven-night Royal Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico, departing Aug. 26 starts at $749 per person d ouble plus $43 taxes if booked by Jan. 31 (cruise line is charging $50 more); you also receive a coupon booklet for spa service discounts, $10 casino credit, a glass of wine and other freebies. Sale rules vary by cruise line. Info: 888-872-8356, http://www.travelocity.com/supersale.
AIR
Fly Cathay Pacific round trip on nonstop flights between New York and Hong Kong for $819 (plus about $73 taxes). The airline's Deal of the Month is good for travel March 1-April 30. Fare on other airlines starts at about $993 round trip. Purchase by Jan. 31 at http:/
PACKAGES
South African Airways is offering round-trip air from Washington to Johannesburg and two nights at the five-star Jackalberry Safari Lodge in the Thornybush Private Game Preserve for $1,599 per person double plus $330 taxes. Priced separately, the package would cost about $246 more per person. Also, additional nights at the lodge can be added for $580 per couple per night, a savings of about $22. Deal, valid for departure through Feb. 15, also includes domestic flights to Eastgate Airport and transfers. Info: 888-722-4872, http://www.visitsaonsaa.com.
· Lanvaccations has a discounted price on its tour of Buenos Aires; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santiago, Chile. The trip starts at $1,459 per person double (plus $109 taxes) and includes air from Washington to Buenos Aires with return from Santiago, hydrofoil from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, one-way flight from Montevideo to Santiago, seven nights' lodging in budget hotels, transfers, breakfasts and sightseeing tours. Priced separately, the package would cost $100 more per person without transfers and tours. Book by Jan. 18; price applies to travel Feb. 21-March 31. Info: 800-435-3593, http://www.lanvacations.com.
-- Caroll Sottili
Prices were verified and available on Thursday afternoon when the Travel section went to press. However, deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements sometimes apply.
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