Planning an Affordable Dream Vacation

Where do you plan to spend Spring Break - or summer vacation for that matter? Will you be exploring Europe, snorkeling with the stingrays in the Caribbean, hiking in Hawaii or relaxing at a resort in Florida?

No matter what your destination, now is the time to start planning. "As we get closer to peak travel times, prices on airfare, hotels and car rentals go up, so it pays to plan ahead," says Susan Worwa, NWA WorldVacations' corporate communications manager, who also points out the best prices are available to those who take advantage of package deals that offer great discounts.

Thinking about visiting Mexico or the Caribbean over Spring Break? A trip from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Cancun, Mexico, which includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations at a moderate hotel, roundtrip transfers to/from the airport and your hotel, hotel taxes, plus up to 2,500 WorldPerks Bonus Miles, would cost about $570 per person. If you had tried to plan the same trip on your own and purchased each of those components separately, you would have ended up spending considerably more, to the tune of $435 more.

A package to Riviera Maya, Mexico with the same inclusions at an all-inclusive resort (where all your meals, beverages, and most activities are included) when purchased through NWA WorldVacations would run approximately $1,100; purchased separately, it would be approximately $550 more. Interested in the Caribbean? An airfare and hotel package to Jamaica, including transfers and hotel taxes is approximately $590; separately, it would cost you over $1,000!

"We are able to offer such great discounts because we have negotiated special deals with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, sightseeing and activity companies throughout the world," says Worwa.

And speaking of discounts, in honor of their 20th anniversary, NWA WorldVacations will be offering several special promotions throughout the year that can save you even more. As part of the "Celebrating 20 Years of Vacation Memories" campaign…

* Travelers who book their trips between February 1, 2008, and February 16, 2008, can enjoy up to $300 in savings on air and hotel packages to WorldVacations' top 20 destinations including ones in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Click here to take advantage of this offer.

* Special discounts will be offered to all travelers who book trips on the 20th day of the month.

* Travelers will have the opportunity to enter the "World of Memories 20th Anniversary Giveaway." Starting in mid-February, you'll be able to have some fun and create an e-postcard of you on a virtual vacation, send it to your friends, and you could win one of several trips for two, or one of numerous other prizes -- and they can too!

For help planning your vacation of a lifetime, log on to www.NWAWorldVacations.com  today.

Sample comparison prices are based on travel dates between March 18 and April 8, 2008; are per person, based on double occupancy at the same hotel, and include hotel taxes but do not include applicable air taxes, charges, and government imposed fees of up to $158 per person. Prices were effective on January 29, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your package, prices may be higher. For current prices, visit www.nwaworldvacations.com.

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