Sherman's Travel

Stay in the iconic, pyramid-shaped Luxor hotel in Las Vegas at prices that will leave plenty of money left over for the casino. With rates starting at just $37 (April 8-12), and bonuses like beer and shopping discounts, you could save as much as 40% off a regular room rate. Rates fluctuate between $40 and $192 for other dates between March 1 and April 30.

The Las Vegas Spring Break 2012 package at the Luxor includes:

• $25 buckets of beer at Liquidity (one of the Luxor’s many bars)
• 15% off in the Luxor’s modern Asian restaurant, Rice and Company
• 25% off retail in select stores (LX Fight Shop, Bazaar, and Essentials and 24/7)
• Complimentary entry into LAX Nightclub

The Luxor offers the quintessential Las Vegas experience, right down to its showy Egyptian theme complete with ersatz Sphinx and Cleopatra obelisk. With its prime location on The Strip and plenty of entertainment on offer, the pyramid has all you need for the perfect Vegas spring break. Enjoy performances by magician Criss Angel and comedian Carrot Top, varied dining and nightlife options, and, if you’re feeling lucky, the hotel’s sprawling casino.

Book by April 15. Click here to find out more.

Still looking for a Memorial Day weekend getaway? CheapOair has flights from New York City to Punta Cana now through June 14, for just $438 round-trip – including most taxes and fees! Flights in May and June on other airlines are over $857 round-trip, so this fantastic flight fare saves you over 50%. Book by May 13th, and you could shortly be relaxing on the white sand beaches, golfing in the sun, or diving the beautiful clear waters.

THE VALUE: Flights from New York City to Punta Cana average over $800 during this peak travel season, so this deal saves you around $400. Plus, most taxes and fees (including fuel surcharges) are included, which usually tacks on an extra few hundred dollars.

THE CATCH: Government taxes are not included, and tickets are non refundable.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book with CheapOair.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find a great Dominican Republic hotel deal with our Travel Search price comparison tool. Then figure out what to do when you get there with our Punta Cana Travel Guide.

Are you watching the royal wedding, not to see Kate’s gown, but in the hope of catching a glimpse of London scenery? British Airways’ spring and summer sale lets you see the city without spending a royal amount. This deal features airfare from a number of cities nationwide starting as low as $267 (one-way) and a free London Sightseeing pass, which gives free admission to over 55 attractions, including Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Windsor Castle! Best of all, this sale is valid for travel May 3 through August 31, which is the magical time of year when London is likely to be sunny and warm, and not gray and rainy. Book by May 5 to get this deal!

Sample Fares to London (O/W):

•    Philadelphia: $267
•    New York City: $304
•    Boston: $304
•    Chicago: $341
•    Miami: $341
•    Houston: $341
•    Denver: $366
•    Los Angeles: $366

THE VALUE: Tickets to London in May on other airlines are over $800, so this sale saves you over $200 on airfare alone. Plus, the London Sightseeing pass is valued at around $70, saving you even more!

THE CATCH: Taxes and fees are not included, and prices are one-way, based on round-trip purchase.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book with British Airways.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find a great London hotel deal with our Travel Search price comparison tool. Then figure out the best things to visit with your free sightseeing pass with our London Travel Guide.

Vacation on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the famous Atlantis resort. The more people you bring, the more you save! This sale offers a fourth night free when you stay three nights, free companion airfare, and kids 11 and younger stay and eat free. Plus, you’ll get unlimited access to Aquaventure, the resort’s 141-acre water park. Start planning for paradise now – you must book by May 9 and travel now through December 21 to get this deal. This giant oceanfront resort features over 21 restaurants and bars, the Caribbean’s largest marine exhibit (including sharks and the chance to swim with dolphins), a casino, a golf course, rock climbing walls, and more!

THE VALUE: Fly with a friend from anywhere in the continental U.S., and the Atlantis will pay for one of your round-trip tickets! Depending on where you fly from, this can save you over $500. Plus, the free fourth night will save you over $200.

THE CATCH: You have to pay taxes and fees on the free airfare, and you must stay for a minimum of four nights in order to get the free air and free night.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book online with Atlantis.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find the cheapest airfare to the Bahamas with our travel search price comparison tool.

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Spring usually means the arrival of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and higher airfare to Europe. Fortunately, KLM is breaking tradition and slashing rates on flights to London, Venice, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Rome, Barcelona, Helsinki, Oslo, Prague, Madrid, Zurich, and Stockholm! This sale coincides with the start of festival season in Europe, so why not pop over to Budapest for the Palinka food and wine festival, Barcelona or Madrid for May Day fiestas, and Stockholm for the popcorn film festival?  Fly now through May 15 from Chicago, New York, Dallas, or San Francisco for rates as low as $278 one-way.

Sample Fares (O/W)
•    New York City – Barcelona: $278+
•    Dallas – Amsterdam: $313+
•    Chicago – London: $336+
•    Miami-Budapest: $374+
•    Washington – Oslo: $379+
•    Houston – Venice: $384+
•    San Francisco – Madrid: $419+

THE VALUE: Fares to Europe in April and May are often close to $500 each way, so this sale saves you an average of $400 round-trip.

THE CATCH: Taxes and fees are not included, and these one-way prices are based on round-trip purchases.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight with KLM.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best hotel deals in Europe.

Reassure the kids that the Easter Bunny will still find them in a hotel, and grab the whole family for this sweet getaway to Hershey, PA. This package deal starts at only $374 per room per night for a family of four! Spend some quality time exploring Hershey Gardens and the Hershey Story Museum. Then get your thrill fix on Hershey Park’s many fun rides, for an unforgettable Easter weekend.

This Easter package includes:

• Accommodation

• Saturday breakfast at Hershey Lodge’s restaurant Lebbie Lebkicher’s

• One-day admission to Springtime in the Park

• Easter Sunday breakfast

• Admission to Hershey Gardens

• Admission to the Hershey Story Museum

THE VALUE: Tickets to Hershey Park for a family of four start at over $110, and this deal gets you admission to the park (and more) plus deluxe accommodation and meals! And, the deal is valid for Easter weekend, when hotels often charge a premium.

THE CATCH: There’s a two-night minimum stay.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book the Easter Package or call 1-800-HERSHEY

WE’VE GOT MORE: Need a flight to Pennsylvania? Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best rates!

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It’s spring in Louisville, which means it’s time for Mint Juleps and the Kentucky Derby!  Grab your derby hat and one of these great one-way fares (taxes not included), and get ready to cheer, because Frontier Airlines will fly you to and from the races without taking away all your betting money,  Departures are available from select cities nationwide for travel May 5- 9, for under $70! Sale ends April 22.

Sample Fares to Louisville (O/W):

•    Kansas City: $69.50
•    Minneapolis/ St. Paul: $69.50
•    Denver: $69.50
•    Milwaukee: $69.50
•    Green Bay: $69.50
•    Albuquerque: $99
•    Los Angeles: $99
•    Salt Lake City: $99
•    San Diego: $99
•    Seattle: $99
•    Phoenix: $99
•    Portland: $99

THE VALUE: Fares to Louisville during the Kentucky Derby are usually double these prices, so if you’re going to the race, this sale will save you over $200 on most routes.

THE CATCH: This sale is valid for very limited travel dates (May 5-9). Taxes and fees will tack around $15 extra each way on to your tickets.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight with Frontier Airlines.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our hotel search tool to find a killer Kentucky hotel.

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It’s tournament time in Texas! Want to be in Houston for the NCAA finals on April 2 and 4? Or just want a southern spring break, but spent all your money on a losing bracket? Continental has you covered: Travel now through June and get low round-trip fares starting from just $148 on routes from select cities nationwide (including New Orleans, Indianapolis, Newark, Hartford and more) to Houston. Whether you’re coming for basketball or just for great dining in the nation’s fourth-largest city, these cheap fares (not including taxes) are super rates for this time of year.

Sample Fares (R/T)

* New Orleans – Houston: $183+
* Orange County – Houston: $238+
* Indianapolis – Houston: $248+
* Hartford – Houston: $308+
* Newark – $398+

THE VALUE: This sale can save you more than 40% on regularly priced round-trip flights to Houston

THE CATCH: There’s no book-by date, so grab these deals while they last. Also, taxes and fees are not included.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight with Continental.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Visit our Southern Hotel Deals pages to find a hot Houston hotel.

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Looking for a vacation that won’t break the bank this spring? Try a last minute Bahamas cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky. Right now CruisesOnly is offering reduced prices on a 3-night cruise to the Bahamas starting at just $179 per person. Set sail from Miami on April 8 and relax at the spa, shop at the duty free Galleria Shops, or play at one of  7 lounges and 4 Nightclubs, while calling to port in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay before returning to Miami!

THE VALUE: Regular price is $499; this sale provides a 64% savings!

THE CATCH: Book quickly; travel for the lead price is April 8-11. However, other dates are available at slightly higher prices

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your cruise today!

WE’VE GOT MORE: Need a flight to Miami? Check out our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best rates.

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Save your money for gambling, dining or shows with the Tropicana Las Vegas’ Spring Sale. This hotel on the Strip just recently underwent a $180 million renovation, and all the rooms in this sale have recently been redone. So starting at just $55 a night, you’ll get to stay in a new room with plush new mattresses, new 300-thread count linens, stylish furnishings, and more. This offer also includes two reserved chairs at the hotel’s award-winning pool (so you don’t have to wake up at 6 a.m. to go stake out your territory with a beach towel), special happy hour discounts, VIP Check-in & Late Check-out, and a Tropicana Experience Book, valued at $900.

THE VALUE: Stay on the Las Vegas Strip and save 20% off regular rates! Plus, the Tropicana offers tons of free extras to guests, like high speed wireless internet, fitness center access, 2-for-1 signature cocktails, and more!

THE CATCH: A daily resort fee of $9.99 is not included, and you must be 21 or older to book this deal.

THE DETAILS: Book online or call 888-381-8767. Use code ISPGP11 to get the sale price.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find low rates on flights to Las Vegas!

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