Sherman's Travel

Bask in the lush British vibe and tee-off at pink-sand-fronted beach resorts just two hours from the East Coast. Travel now from New York’s JFK to Bermuda for only $100 each way with departure dates of September 6 to December 5, and return dates of September 12-December 8. While staying in Bermuda guests can choose from chains, B&Bs, cottages, oceanfront apartments and boutique properties. Fall in Bermuda is the perfect time to travel with fewer crowds, guests can really experience the Bermudian way of life.

THE VALUE: Fall flights cost over $300 round trip during September to December.

THE CATCH: Rates are based on round-trip purchases.

THE DETAILS: Visit American Airlines to book your flight.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Hotel Reviews to find the perfect hotel for you and your guests that are traveling.

Use our Bermuda Travel Guide to help plan your trip.

Winter is the perfect time to hop the pond as flight prices are slashed and the crowds dissipate in search of warmer climates. Savvy travelers are sure to note this trend and take advantage of United Airlines’ deal offering  flights from cities nationwide to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with prices starting at just $412 round-trip! Escape to iconic cities, including London, Rome, Egypt, Prague, Istanbul, Paris, Amman, Oslo, Amsterdam, and more! Tickets must be purchased by October 26 for travel through March 31, 2011.

Round-Trip Sample Fares (Excluding Taxes):

•    New York?London: $412
•    Charlotte?Berlin: $564
•    Boston?Budapest: $561
•    Washington, D.C.?Prague: $608
•    Phoenix?Rome: $645
•    Philadelphia?Istanbul: $690
•    Houston?Egypt: $726
•    And more!

THE VALUE: These prices are up to $400 cheaper than summer flights!

THE CATCH: A Saturday night minimum stay is required and taxes and fees are not included in the price.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.travelocity.com to book your flight.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool and find a great hotel deal to complete your vacation!

Stroll down the cobblestone streets and sunset-glazed alleys of two blockbuster Mediterranean cities. Central Holidays’ Super Bargain packages start from just $721 with a six-night stay in arty Madrid or spell-binding Barcelona (a savings of up to $700 or more), including round-trip airfare from New York City, a four-night stay at a first-class hotel (with hotel taxes and service charges), daily breakfast, and airport transfers. At the cost of a round-trip flight, you can visit these historic, Spanish stomping grounds, taking in striking architecture, romantic beaches, exotic palates, and so much more.  

THE VALUE: Travel during off-peak season is perfect for avoiding tourist mobs and witnessing some of the most authentic and significant cultural celebrations, like Three Kings Day (Jan. 6).

THE CATCH: Leave some spare cash in your budget – each person is charged air taxes and fees of approximately $69.

THE DETAILS: Travel is valid on Thursday departures between November 1 and March 31. Call 1-800-935-5000 to inquire about the Madrid or Barcelona Super Bargain deals.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out other European Vacation deals.

Peruse our Madrid and Barcelona travel guides.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest fares to far-flung cities.

Once the weather cools off in the temperate Northeast, take to the shimmering waters of Florida and the Bahamas for a relaxing, 7-night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, priced from just $399 per person. For less than $60/night this idyllic, round-trip sailing departs from chilly New York, sojourning in sunny Port Canaveral before calling on Great Stirrup Cay (a private island and snorkeling mecca), and last, the brilliant beaches of Nassau.

THE VALUE: NCL defines the Freestyle Cruising mantra, offering a massive array of activity, dining, and entertainment options, with the freedom to participate in all or none. Between captivating casinos, bowling alleys, luxurious golf courses, beautiful destinations, and so much more, the ships resemble some of the most sophisticated cities around the world.

THE CATCH: Pack some layers for the first few days onboard, as the ship will still be sailing through cooler temperatures.

THE DETAILS: The lead price point is valid on the following upcoming departures in 2010: Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12. Click here to visit the NCL promo page and browse the cruise deals to view this offer.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out the Mexico Cruise Deals page for other tropical escapes.

Not in New York? Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find cheap flights.

Stretch out in a 4-star resort on the lush coastline of Cancun, overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea. Discount Vacations’ 6-night stay at the beachfront Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas includes hotel and round-trip airfare from Miami. From just $299 per person (before taxes), the package is 50% off regular rates. The stunning, recently renovated Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas features relaxed Mayan décor, cascading waterfalls, a swim-up bar, tennis courts, four restaurants, and more. The spacious guestrooms are outfitted with flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, marble floors, and king-sized beds, in addition to private lagoon- or ocean-view balconies.

THE VALUE: Kids receive free meals and accommodations! An all-inclusive option is available for just $33 more per day, with unlimited beverages and daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

THE CATCH: This deal expires August 25, so book soon!

THE DETAILS: Reserve online with Discount Vacations. This offer is valid on travel through December 23. Lower rates may be available based on departure date and prices are subject to airfare fluctuation.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out more budget-friendly Mexico Vacation packages.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to scout airfare, cruise, flight, and vacation deals.

The ShermansTravel Deals team hand-picks the special breed of deals that promises free perks ? no strings attached. Fly from New York City to London on British Airways for as little as $249 each way from October 21 through December 19. Plus, when purchasing any round-trip ticket from the U.S. or Canada to London, you’ll also receive a two-night hotel stay ? saving you hundreds on the city’s notoriously expensive hotel scene. Choose from a selection of hotels ranging from traditional to boutique, with central locations near London’s famous museums and attractions. 

Summer’s not over, so celebrate and bring your friends along to the beach! The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Fla., is now offering the Friends Stay Free package in which travelers booking a minimum four-night stay (with rates beginning at $299/night) will receive an additional room absolutely free for each of those nights!  For a luxury oceanside vacation with family and friends, book your stay between now and September 30, 2010.

The ultra-romantic Montpelier Plantation on the Caribbean island of Nevis dreamed up quite the fantasy getaway for two. At $193 per person, per night plus all of the add-ons, this deal represents more than a 40% discount off regular rates. Aside from daily breakfast and afternoon tea, the offer includes 7 nights accomodations as well a ton of incredible freebies like a couples’ ginger-lemongrass hot stone massages, grilled lobster lunch for two poolside, two dinners and a private island tour.

These are the ShermansTravel producers’ favorite Daily Deals from this week. If you’re looking for a luxurious stay on the Las Vegas Strip, check out the 2-year-old Trump International which towers 64 stories above the Strip and bills itself as a sophisticated, nongaming hotel. Through September 2, Sherman’s readers can score a one-bedroom suite for $139/night and receive a $50 credit for use at The Spa at Trump (good for any service costing $150 or more), two cocktails at H2(EAU) each day, and a 4 p.m. checkout.

DirectAir has brought back its Family Ties Sale in which customers can purchase flight certificates (tickets) on any of DirectAir’s routes without passenger names, dates, or destinations for a total cost of $159, taxes, reservation, and convenience fees included! When purchasing the certificates, customers can schedule trips at their convenience, deciding later whether to visit destinations like Myrtle Beach, Niagara Falls, Orlando, New York, and Chicago.

Minutes from South Beach, the sleek, 205-guestroom Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove overlooks tropical Biscayne Bay. Rates start from just $159 per night, featuring a complimentary fourth night, free daily breakfast, and WiFi. All rooms have a 42-inch, wall-mounted LCD television, king-sized bed, and granite vanities and countertops. Taxes and gratuities not included. 

Backpackers flocking to Southeast Asia for its cheap accommodations, favorable climate, and dazzling natural scenery can trade in crowded hostels for five-star comfort. Sample delectable Balinese curry, dance the night away in Singapore, and watch the sunset on the shores of the Bali Sea from just $1,703 (with fuel surcharge) when you book your package through Singapore Airlines Vacations. Travelers can fly out of every Singapore Airlines gateway around the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York, and Houston.

THE VALUE:
•    Round-trip airfare
•    Airport and hotel transfers
•    Two-nights’ accommodations at five-star Swissotel The Stamford in Singapore
•    Three-nights’ accommodations at five-star Nusa Dua Beach Hotel in Bali
•    Daily breakfast in Bali
•    Half-day Singapore city tour
•    Full-day Bali city tour, including lunch
•    Complimentary bus pass in Singapore

THE CATCH: You’ll have to recruit a travel buddy, as rates are based on double occupancy. Taxes of $110 are not included in the package price.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.singaporeairlinesvacations.com to book through August 31. Travel between September 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010, or January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Browse other International Vacation deals.

Know before you go, with our Singapore and Bali travel guides.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find other great deals on vacation packages, airfare, hotels, and cruises.

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Here are the Daily Deal’s favorite ShermansTravel deals from the past week. Private beach or secluded tropics? This incredibly difficult choice is all yours to make, courtesy of Occidental Hotels & Resorts. Featuring complimentary kids’ accommodations and every other night free of charge, all-inclusive rates start from $146/night at the Occidental Grand on the most exquisite stretch of sand in all of Cozumel, and $174/night on the stunning Costa-Rican coastline. Book through October 31.

Bring the kids aboard the MSC Poesia, where they’ll cruise for free, as it sails through Eastern Canada during the peak of autumn foliage with rates starting at just $499! The seven-night family-friendly cruise departs from New York City on October 16 and wastes no time getting to the heart of the vibrant fall colors, calling at Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec among other stops. In addition to saving 64 percent off rack rates, guests will receive between $50?$200 of onboard spending (depending on the cabin purchased), as well as a 10 percent discount on select shore excursions.

Just one continent over, South America boasts undiscovered beaches, snow-capped peaks, lush tropics, and exotic cities. Discover eight Latin hotspots in Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, and more with LAN’s summer and fall airfare blowout, starting from just $399 from Miami to Quito, round trip (before taxes). Leaving from the West Coast? Round-trip fares bottom out at $699 from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires. Flights are available from major U.S. hubs, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and Denver.

Set in a restored 12th-century castle in Chianti (need we say more?), Italy, Sceptre Tours’ $799 Tuscan Castle Vacation includes a six-night stay, round-trip airfare to Florence, and a weeklong car rental with unlimited mileage. Inhabited by nobility for centuries, the Montegufoni estate is surrounded by Florence, Siena, and Pisa, to name a few, and features rustic, thoroughbred vineyards, a replica of the Palazzo Vecchio tower, and frescoes that aspire to the likes of Michelangelo.

THE VALUE: Round-trip flights from New York City to Florence average $800 even in November!

THE CATCH: The cheapest package rates are valid from November 3 through February 24.

THE DETAILS: Book at www.sceptretours.com. Prices vary by departure month. 

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out other European Vacation deals.

Find more couples’ trip ideas in our Romantic Getaways blog.

Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to scout the best airfare and hotel deals.

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