Vacation packages, travel destinations, site seeing information and general travel tips and information to be found on newly launched blog by Virgin Vacations.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) December 20, 2005 — Vacationers and would be vacationers looking for great vacation destinations, vacation packages and information about the hottest vacation destinations of the year will find all the information they want quickly and easily with the launching of Virgin Vacations new vacation blog.

Virgin Vacations is known throughout the industry for offering exciting vacation packages to destinations like London, Paris, Rome, India, Tokyo, the Caribbean and other popular locations and some hidden jewels in the travel industry as well.

In order to assist vacationers find the right location for their next vacation, Virgin Vacations has launched a blog that is sure to be filled with useful information about the travel industry, travel destinations, sites to see and perhaps some to avoid as well as other information that vacations frequently request.

With more Americans planning to travel in 2006 than ever before, Virgin Vacations launching of a travel blog has the industry buzzing. Travel agents, travel planners and men and women around the country will be able to get the information they want and need before planning their next vacation.

Virgin Vacations is already the destination of choice for people looking for great vacation packages and now the Virgin Vacations blog is destined to be the destination of choice for people looking for information on travel destination and vacation packages.

VIRGIN VACATIONS
Virgin Vacations offers a varied product line, which includes “Exclusively Virgin” vacations to the UK and Europe featuring round-trip air on their award-winning carrier, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Their recently expanded travel menu now includes Europe, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, and Central and South America. This additional expansion offers travelers the opportunity to choose complete vacation packages or the option to create their own personalized holiday. Check out all of the online specials and details, and book your next Virgin Vacation on www.virgin-vacations.com, or through our reservation center by calling 1-888-YES-VIRGIN (1-888-937-8474).

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Virgin Vacations announces astonishing London vacation packages starting at just 9 per person.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) December 9, 2005 — Too much eggnog or an over abundance of holiday cheer has led Virgin Vacations to announce a 3-night London Super Fling vacation package that is sure to take the industry by storm.

London vacation packages are among the most popular vacation packages in the industry. Millions of people visit London every year and with Virgin Vacation’s recent announcement of 3-night London vacation packages starting at an unseasonably hot 9 per person those numbers are sure to rise in 2006.

The incredible London vacation packages announced by Virgin Vacations include round-trip air transportation, 3-nights hotel accommodations, continental breakfast and all hotel taxes and surcharges. The package prices vary depending on departure city, hotel selection and room occupancy.

The announcement by Virgin Vacations comes on the heals of announcing several amazing vacation packages to some of the most popular destinations including London, Innsbruck, India and more.

Virgin Vacations is known throughout the industry for offering the most unique and exciting vacation packages to some of the most popular vacation destinations in the world – as well as to a few hidden treasures travelers are delighted to discover.

With many holiday shoppers looking for a unique holiday gift this year, Virgin Vacations is sure to make a splash with these amazing London vacation packages. If there is a Santa, he may be working over at Virgin Vacations this holiday season.

Virgin Vacations
Virgin Vacations offers a varied product line, which includes “Exclusively Virgin” vacations to the UK and Europe featuring round-trip air on their award-winning carrier, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Their recently expanded travel menu now includes Europe, Asia, South America, the South Pacific, and Central and South America. This additional expansion offers travelers the opportunity to choose complete vacation packages or the option to create their own personalized holiday. Check out all of the online specials and details, and book your next Virgin Vacation on www.virgin-vacations.com, or through our reservation center by calling 1-888-YES-VIRGIN (1-888-937-8474).

Contact:
Jeanne De Smedt
President
Virgin Vacations
tel: (908) 389-0091
fax (908) 389-0092

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by Bonnie Woodson

Most Popular Vacations for Active Seniors

Where is the active senior heading for vacation? The choices have never been more numerous. While there are many vacation destinations that only a few years ago were unheard of, other vacation spots have updated in order to become more attractive to seniors.

Overall, seniors today are healthier and more active than ever before. Visiting new places and experiencing new activities is possible for many of today’s seniors. Of course, relaxation is still of prime importance, which is why all-inclusive vacations are still popular.

All-inclusive vacations are great for active seniors for a variety of reasons. Because everything is included in the price, including airfare and meals, it is easy for the senior to plan and budget for the trip. Many all-inclusive vacations allow the vacationer to choose from a variety of activities as well. This means that the active senior can choose to play tennis or golf, ride bicycles or scuba dive, while other participants partake in spa activities or shopping. In the past, choices in all-inclusive vacations could be restrictive, but today, it is unlikely that the senior will be forced to participate in an activity that does not interest them.

All-inclusive vacations are available on resorts or cruises, in all areas of the world. If you are interested in a particular area, it is very likely that there is an all-inclusive vacation to that spot. What to know before scheduling an all-inclusive vacation? Be sure that you understand what all is included in the vacation. While it may be necessary for you to pay airfare from a smaller city where you live to a travel hub in a large city, if there are a variety of “extras” or optional expenses, it should raise a red flag that perhaps this particular all-inclusive vacation is perhaps not the best vacation for you.

Another popular choice for active seniors is a volunteer vacation. A volunteer vacation allows you to visit a different part of the world, learn about the culture, and help others, while still reserving time for relaxation and recreation. Activities for volunteer vacations run the gamut from counting bird eggs to helping children learn to read. There are options in the United States as well as many foreign countries. Don’t think that you don’t have skills that are needed. While some volunteers find opportunities to work in the field they were in prior to retirement, there are many opportunities for volunteers with no specialized training.

How to choose the right volunteer vacation for you? It is important to do volunteer work that you are interested in. If you aren’t an animal lover, counting turtle eggs probably will not interest you that much, even if it is on a beautiful beach. Of course, this does not mean that you should only volunteer for a charity that you are already familiar with. If the work piques your curiosity, and sounds intriguing to you, it will probably be a good vacation. The volunteer work is only one part of the vacation.

How will you spend your off hours? Although some volunteer vacations are in extremely poor areas with no amenities, it is possible to find a volunteer vacation that allows you to work part of the day, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, hiking in the woods or enjoying excellent meals. If you have a strong opinion about what you need for a successful vacation, such as a certain level of accommodations or food preferences, it is important to speak with the vacation company early in your trip planning, to make sure that it is possible. The most important thing that you can do to ensure you have a good time on your volunteer vacation is to speak with others who have completed these vacations and ask if they feel that the company accurately represented the vacation to them.

Learning vacations are another popular choice with seniors. These vacations are a terrific idea for seniors who have not been intellectually stimulated since retiring from the workforce. A learning vacation typically devotes several hours a day to honing a particular skill, and the remainder of the time exploring the countryside, taking part in spa treatments, or relaxing on your own. The things that you can learn on these vacations are limitless; you can take cooking classes in France, horseback riding lessons in Ireland, or language lessons in Spain. Lessons are available for all experience levels, from the rank beginner to the expert looking to hone their skills.

What should senior citizens look for in a learning vacation? Again, speak with past customers of the company you plan to use. If others were satisfied with their experience, and would go on another vacation with the same company, that is a pretty strong testimonial. Also, consider what the recreational options are for the trip. It is easy to think that you will be so involved in the learning process that you will not have time to go sight-seeing, but these vacations are specifically designed to provide amble down time, and if you don’t have a plan for how to spend it, you may find yourself painfully bored. An experienced learning vacation company will know exactly what recreational activities are perfect for seniors and are available in each area. Formulate a plan about how to spend your day, taking into account your interests and activity level, take plenty of pictures and have a great time!

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There is a new player in the online travel arena, and they are offering more affordable vacation discounts than any of their competitors. In a time when people have less money to spend, Vacation-Offer.com provides a great option to find and book vacations online at an affordable price.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 — Many families and households will feel pressure to stop spending on travel in 2009. The possibility of a going on a dream vacation is vanishing along with dwindling retirement funds. A periodic getaway from the everyday grind is more distant and costly than ever. During this economic downturn, the new travel site Vacation-Offer.com comes to save the day (and the money).

Vacation-Offer recently launched their online services, providing the ability to book vacations to a number of prime travel destinations across the country. Vacation-Offer provides several packages to exciting destinations, including a Charleston Vacation, New Orleans Vacation, Myrtle Beach Vacation and Atlantic Beach Vacation.

The site is extremely easy-to-use, providing a simple travel booking interface, the best in submission security, and fantastic customer service. Alan Varner, a Vacation-Offer customer, described his experience on the site while booking a vacation to Charleston, South Carolina: “We had a great experience using Vacation-Offer.com. It was extremely straight-forward and organized. My wife and I had a few questions before booking our vacation and called the customer service line. The guy on the other end was extremely helpful, courteous, and patient as far as answering everything we threw at him.”

The biggest advantage to using Vacation-Offer is that they provide access to some of the most affordable vacations online. The company is able to access these savings through partnerships with resorts that are trying to promote their vacation ownership offerings. Essentially, customers are required to go on a 90-minute resort preview during their vacation, and in return receive unbelievable deals, great gifts, and access to all of the resort’s luxurious amenities. Varner went on to describe his experience: “The sales pitch was harmless, we actually enjoyed learning about the history of the property. It highlighted the advantages of vacation ownership, where you can own a flexible vacation week at the resort.”

Varner is one of many people seeking a new and innovative way to book an affordable vacation. New web security technologies, such as those implemented on Vacation-Offer.com, allow customers to safely book a vacation without the fear of giving out their payment information. Vacation-Offer also adheres to a strict policy of never sending out a customer’s information to anyone beyond the involved hotels and resorts.

Vacation-Offer.com also prides itself on bringing ‘Web 2.0′ usability to their site, allowing customers to easily book vacations without the hassle of figuring out a new interface. Many travel sites require customers to spend enormous amounts of time jumping from one page to another, constantly pestering them with additional offers and fees. Vacation-Offer attempts to bring a new level of simplicity to booking affordable vacations by minimizing the number of steps a customer needs to take from start to finish.

Leisure activities such as going on vacation are often cut off when trying to save money. While pinching pennies is a good practice for saving cash, it leaves little room for enjoying the fruits of life and work. Getting away on a vacation from the every day grind can often be the only time to breathe, reflect, and truly enjoy living. Vacation-Offer.com is a great new way to pull off a discount vacation during this current economic downturn.

About the Company:
Vacation-offer.com specializes in affordable vacation packages for popular destinations. Our offerings are designed to introduce you to the luxury of vacation ownership.

Contact:
David Rothschild, director of public relations

Vacation-Offer
1-800-559-8405
http://www.vacation-offer.com

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Many travelers will make 2007 the year they discover Europe thanks to Virgin Vacations’ savings on their popular Wonderful Europe package featuring stops in London, Venice, Paris, Florence and Rome.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) January 4, 2007 — Imagine discovering the pomp and circumstance of London, the romantic canals of Venice, walking the streets of the Champs D’Elysee in Paris, uncovering the artistry of Florence and beholding the awesome sights of Rome. It is all possible with Virgin Vacations comprehensive Wonderful European vacation package.

“I’ve always wanted to explore Europe and am thrilled to finally have the opportunity. Virgin Vacation’s Wonderful European vacation package is perfect for us because it gives us an opportunity to see the most exciting cities in Europe in one vacation package,” comments Karen Kance from Baltimore, Maryland. Europe truly is a tapestry of sights, sounds, flavors and feelings and the Wonderful Europe package is able to capture it all for the traveler seeking to make the most of their vacation time and dollars.

“Exploring Europe in 2007 is a travel resolution we can help make a reality for our customers. For clients booking our Wonderful Europe package before January 10, we are pleased to offer a savings per person making it even more affordable,” comments Jeanne DeSmedt, President, Virgin Vacations.

“This comprehensive vacation package includes round trip air, 13 nights hotel in London, Paris, Venice Florence and Rome, along with Eurostar train passage and breakfast daily. What a terrific opportunity for anyone to enjoy some of the most beautiful cities in Europe during their 13 day journey,” De Smedt concludes.

With taking the time to travel in the coming year on the minds of many, savings on European vacation packages like the one offered from Virgin Vacations are sure to be snapped up quickly!
About Virgin Vacations

Virgin Vacations offers a varied product line, which includes “Exclusively Virgin” vacations to the UK and Europe, featuring round-trip air on their award-winning carrier, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Their most recent partnership with Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations offers passengers the opportunity to visit both Universal Orlando theme parks, as well as many of Orlando’s attractions. This further expands their travel menu, which already includes Europe, Asia, South Africa, the South Pacific, and Central and South America. Travelers have the option of choosing complete vacation packages or the opportunity to create their own personalized holiday.

European Vacation Packages Booking Inquiries:
Check out all of the online specials and details, and book your next Virgin Vacation at www.virgin-vacations.com or through our reservation center by calling 1-888-YES-VIRGIN (1-888-937-8474).

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A few nice vacation images I found:

Perilous Vacations #15


Image by Migraine Chick
Carla was so pleased with how calming this bird watching vacation was turning out for her so far.

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