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Have you ever considered, or been on, an all inclusive holidays? If not, you’re really missing out! The Sunmaster website offers lots of all inclusive holidays to destinations all over the world. Although this particular board option used to be mainly aimed at long-haul destinations like Jamaica, Mexico and the Maldives, it is now widely available for the entire holiday market. That means you’ll be able to find all-inclusive options for short-haul destinations like Spain, Turkey and Greece too. And of course, the best thing about this type of holiday is that you get a lot more included in the price. You can just sit back, relax and enjoy unlimited amounts of food, drink and entertainment. Plus, many all-inclusive hotels have excellent facilities for sports like tennis and football, as well as watersports like jetskiing and parasailing.

When considering your options for accommodation, board and destination – Spain should always be a top choice. It’s the No1 holiday destination for British tourists, and it’s easy to see why. As a result of its huge popularity, almost every resort caters to lots of different holiday-makers. So you’ll find that there are both budget self-catering hotels and luxury five-star all inclusive holiday hotels all within the same area. It really depends on what you’re looking for in your holiday. A resort such as Marbella in the Costa del Sol has grown an excellent reputation as a sophisticated place to relax, so you can expect holidays to cost a little more here. Whereas Benidorm in Costa Blanca aims for cheaper prices, but that doesn’t mean it’s not just as much fun! Wherever you decide suits you best, you can be sure that the Sunmaster website will have holidays available to match your tastes.

Once you’ve chosen your destination, your flights and your hotel, you need to start thinking about which transfers you require. At Sunmaster, there’s a wide variety of choices for most resorts. The cheapest option is often to buy tickets for a shuttle bus, but you remember that you’ll be sharing the shuttle with lots of other passengers. They can sometimes be crowded, plus you’ll have to carry your luggage from the bus stop to your accommodation. A taxi is certainly quicker and more convenient, although there’s a slightly higher cost for travelling by this method too. If you’re on holidays in a large group, you may prefer a minibus as a better value transfer. And if you want to arrive in style, there’s nothing better than a luxury vehicle like a limousine! All of these transfers are available at the Sunmaster website.

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Spring is the time for special tours at Hearst Castle, meteor showers, flower-filled valleys and clear skies in San Francisco. Our spring getaway guide will help you find a great place to go and help you plan your trip in a jiffy.

Spring Getaways originally appeared on About.com California Travel on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 01:58:03.

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It’s a good week for airline promo codes to save you a bit extra on your next flight or travel package. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Air Berlin are all offering discounts via promotional codes right now.

JetBlue is making it pretty easy to get a discount - just sign up for its getaways alerts. Sign up for their email alerts and get $50 off a JetBlue getaway. Must sign up by March 12 and book a getaway by that date. Definitely a quick way to save some money if you are planning a trip on JetBlue soon.

Southwest Airlines Vacations has a promo code that is running for virtually all of their vacation package destinations which makes this promotion that bit sweeter. Book a flight and hotel package to any Southwest Vacations destination and save up to $200. Use promo code: SAVENOW. Book by March 22.

For the traveler looking to fly overseas, Air Berlin is keeping it simple to get a promo code. Just fill out a brief form on the page and get your code. Seems to be good for all of their European destinations when originating out of the United States. The offer is a promo code that will save you an extra $60 on a roundtrip airfare. Book by April 30. Travel must be completed by the end of July.

Airfare Specials – Promo Codes – Week of March 7, 2010 originally appeared on About.com Air Travel on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 11:17:05.

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Having worked for an airline for over 15 years, friends often ask about how to get free upgrades. Are there any particular strategies that can secure a bigger seat for you flight? The short answer is if you are entitled to it yes, and if you aren’t then you kind of need luck on your side. But luck can turn into opportunity for a few of the top 10 ways to get upgraded from economy class to coach.

If you are a top tier frequent flyer then you know you have a good shot at upgrades, but the infrequent traveler may need to dress the part, volunteer to be bumped, etc. to have a chance to sit up front.

Top 10 Ways to Get Upgraded on a Flight

Getting Free Upgrades originally appeared on About.com Air Travel on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 13:33:26.

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According to the calendar, spring is still officially two weeks away. One look at the drab New England landscape, and it’s obvious our wait may actually be much longer. Yet, as it has for a century, spring has erupted early in Northampton, Massachusetts, where the Smith College Bulb Show runs through March 21. I was at the show’s opening yesterday, and I have to tell you: I don’t think you’ll find a better way to spend $2 in New England this month. As you’ll see from my photos… and learn from the comments I overheard… Smith students and faculty have outdone themselves this year, and while we’ve had a spell of mild weather, a walk through this display of more than 5,000 blooms will delight your senses and provide you with fragrant memories to call upon when the weather turns brisk again.

While You’re in Northampton… Go Shopping!

_{Smith College Bulb Show photo © 2010 Kim Knox Beckius.}

Smith College Bulb Show: An Early Burst of Spring in Northampton, Massachusetts originally appeared on About.com New England Travel on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 15:11:11.

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