Fantasy World of Disney

If you are planning a trip to Disneyland Resort (California) and / or Disney World (Florida), review the following Disney vacation packages and Disney world vacation packages to stretch your dollar.

Book hotels managed by the Disneyland Resort to create your own Disney vacation package. Reserve by September 30, 2010 to avail discount of 30% on a 2-night stay between October 1 and December 16, 2010. Enjoy 40% off on standard room rates of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

The 2010 Resort Hotel package offer is valid throughl January 4, 2011.  The package includes accommodations at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, The Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, exclusive entrance to California Adventure Park and theme park tickets. All three hotels are located near Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park.

Review the latest six Disney World vacation packages:  2010 Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, 2010 Magic Your Way Package Plus Deluxe Dining, 2010 Magic Your Way Premium Package and 2010 Magic Your Way Platinum Package. The package rates vary from USD 1,318.00 for a family of four for 3nights/4days to more than USD 4,000.  The 2010 Magic Your Way Platinum Package includes accommodation in deluxe hotels or villa resorts of Disney, a fireworks cruise, reservation for Fantasmic!, spa treatments and three meals. You can compare Disney vacation packages and review vacation booking guide.

Tips to Find Best Value Disney World Vacation Package

Check and compare tickets included in the package as Disney offers more than 60 different types of tickets. Annual pass will be ideal if you are planning to visit Disney World more than once a year.

Browse FunFamilyFavorites, an authorized ticket reseller of Disney, to purchase discounted tickets. The 6-Day Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket purchased in advance costs USD 216.00, a saving of forty dollars on Disneyland® Resort ticket booth price. You can enjoy attractions of both Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park for six days. The offer is valid until December 31, 2011.

Select a hotel close to the Disney World and / or Disneyland, but it is not necessary to book Disney hotels only.

Low priced packages may have hidden costs such as fee for delivering tickets.

Read and understand the package cancellation policy, as many discounted deals are non-refundable.

Travel Coupon Codes for Maps and Travel Guidebooks

As accurate information is a key to successful travel planning, travel publishing market is flooded with traditional print and electronic guidebooks. There is no dearth of free online sources for travel information. However, printed guidebooks still have many advantages: readable in daytime even in remote and off beat locations where internet is unavailable and easy on eyes. Digital guides can be downloaded chapter-wise to save money and / or as complete guides. Although guides are not very expensive, four leading travel guide publishers- Fodor, Frommers, Lonely Planet and Thomas Cook- are offering travel coupon codes for their products. Discounts are huge. Check yourself.

Enter VISAMERCHANT to avail 20% discount on Fodor’s travel guides. Fodor offers both digital and print guides. Its product range comprises books covering cruise travel, national parks, warm weather getaways, family travel, specialty travel, hot destinations, quick getaways, travel tips and the US.

• Enter AFF20 to get 20% Travel Coupon Codes on Frommers travel guidebooks. Frommers publishes destination guides, activity guides, family guides and money saving guides. It has guides for dummies as well. Guides are available for Asia, Australia, South Pacific, Caribbean & Atlantic, Central and South America, Europe, Middles East, Africa and North America.

Use 30OFFRETAIL to save 30% on digital and print travel books of Lonely Planet. The publisher boasts more than 500 travel guides focusing on over 190 nations in seven continents. Digital books are available chapter-wise in PDF format. Lonely also sells travel books compatible with hi-tech gadgets such as Kindle, iPad and iPhone. You can choose from best sellers, country guides, multi-country guides and city guides.

Use travel coupon codes MARTG and TCMB25 to get 25% rebate on Thomas Cook travel guides. MARTG, valid for limited time, is applicable to the UK travel guidebooks. TCMB25, valid until December 31, 2011, can be used for off-the-beaten track tips, cityspots pocket guides, travelers guides, hotspots pocket guides and pocket city guides. Thomas Cook Publishing offers a wide range of informative guidebooks covering parts of America, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Caribbean, Europe and Middle East. The company also publishes driving, language and rail guides.

If you are looking for reliable maps at affordable rates, browse TrekTools. Use code DEC10PDISC to receive 10% discount on maps bought online. The website sells road maps for Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America and South America, and some hiking trail maps.

A Sumptuous Holiday in Rome, Italy

Rome’s some of the best upscale hotels have created bespoke holiday packages to pamper their guests. Complimentary facilities and huge discounts make them interesting. You can choose from offers for couples, families and traveling executives.

Enticing ambience and lush accommodations await you at the St. Regis Rome. There is a spa on the property to engage your senses.  In 2007, it won two prestigious hotel awards: Top 50 Hotels (Europe) of Travel + Leisure Magazine and Reader’s Poll Awards-Top 100 Hotels (Europe) of Conde Nast Traveler. With “Enjoy a holiday in Rome with your family” offer, family travelers can save 50% on the second room reserved for their children less than 21 years old.  Kids (< 12 years) get complimentary food. Use hotel discount code “Family Campaign” to book online and enjoy the benefits. The code is valid through April 30, 2011. Tariff starts from EUR 233.00 per room per night, exclusive of VAT.

The Rome Cavalieri is not only a plush hotel but also an outstanding art gallery displaying a rich collection of artifacts, paintings by eminent masters, sculptures, etc. The hotel is offering “MAXXImize Your Stay!” package for art lovers. The package features an accommodation, two art cocktails, buffet breakfast, private transportation from and to the MAXXI Museum, two tickets for the museum, VIP access to the museum and free catalogue of the latest exhibitions. The offer is valid with hotel discount code “P19MAX” until December 31, 2012. A two-night stay is the prerequisite.

The Westin Excelsior, Rome in an unbeatable location played host to noted artists, celebrities and statesmen. Opulent interiors and unparalleled service are its hallmarks. Enter hotel discount code “Indulge” while booking “Relax and indulge love” package online. The package, priced at EUR 440.00 per room per night, exclusive of VAT, includes yummy full breakfast for two in Heavenly Beds or at the restaurant, a fruit basket, bottle of sparkling wine and deluxe room. The code is valid until December 31, 2011 but for Thursday to Monday stays. “Power up with The Westin Excelsior” package, developed for traveling executives, offers free high-speed internet for staying connected, free American breakfast for one guest and deluxe accommodation equipped with a Westin Heavenly Bed® for a good night’s sleep. Enter hotel discount code “Westin Power Up” while booking online. Rates start from EUR 346.00 per room, per night, exclusive of VAT. The code is applicable for Sunday to Thursday night stays.

Spanish Golf Holidays with Marriott

Marriott regularly announces free promotional codes to pamper its customers. The world-famous hotel chain prides itself on its Spanish golf resorts: Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa and Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa. Denia Marriott in Alicante has a beautiful and challenging 27-hole golf course. The Par 72 course, surrounded by mountains and forests, is an all season course. The resort offers golf lessons and equipment on rent. Denia hosted Spanish PGA Tour Event, Spanish Senior Championship PGA and Spanish Women Championship PGA in 2007. Mallorca Resort on the gorgeous island of Mallorca boasts two 18-hole golf courses:  Marriott Son Antem East and Marriott Son Antem West.  The East and West, Par 72 courses, feature putting greens and driving ranges. Equipment on rent and golf lessons are available for the convenience of guests. Both Denia and Mallorca resorts are currently running promotions for golf holidays.

Golfers can take advantage of free promotional code G4X to enjoy benefits of “Escape! Golf & Car” package. The offer, valid through December 31, 2011, includes one green fee per night, per person, Sixt Rental car of category B, buffet breakfast for two guests daily and a deluxe accommodation. Access to parking, sauna, pool and gym is complimentary. However, a minimum stay of three nights is required. The code is applicable for both the golf resorts. The price starts from EUR 244.00 per night.

Try free promotional code G4U, valid through December 31, 2011, to buy “Esacpe! Golf Package” for both the resorts. The package rate starts from EUR 249.00. The package price consists of one green fee per night, per person, breakfast buffet for two guests and a deluxe guestroom. Use of the onsite parking facility, sauna, outdoor and indoor pool, and gym does not cost a penny. The offer is available seven days of the week.

Marriott Vacation Club’s free promotion code ES7 is valid through April 30, 2011. Stay four or more nights at its Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa and, get resort credits that can be used for attraction tickets, activities, spa treatments and dining. Resort credits vary from EUR 50.00 for one-bedroom to EUR150.00 for 3-bedroom. The code is valid for all seven days of the week.

However, review special terms and conditions for each offer. For instance, blackout dates may apply. Advance reservation is necessary.  The offers cannot be clubbed with other promotions.