***Up to 55% in savings being offered at 'down south' AMResorts for stays before 27 August 2010. Visit:
www.zoetryresorts.com, www.secretsresorts.com and www.dreamsresorts.com for details.
***Montserrat's volcano is once again offering a show. For information visit www.mvo.ms and for details on how to experience this phenomenon during a safe vacation on this unique island log onto www.visitmontserrat.com
***Fancy a rental apartment in London, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, San Sebastian, Sitges, Algarve or Seville? Check out the offerings at www.friendlyrentals.com
***Pure Crete is a 22-year-old British company that offers villas for rent on the island of Crete. Check them out at www.purecrete.com and be tempted.
***Grenada is less commercialized than many of its Caribbean neighbours and offers a selection of inns and guest houses. Visit: www.grenadagrenadines.com if you've yet to plan a winter getaway.
***UK's East Midlands in your plans? Consider using Lincoln as your base and staying in an award-winning self-catering townhouse. Take a peek at www.lincolntownhouses.co.uk.
***Going 'downunder'? Don't go to Australia's Great Barrier Reef for just one day … stay longer … on an island! Dozens of idyllic-looking island properties listed at http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com/great-barrier-reef-accommodation.php
***Fancy staying in a cottage in Sedona, Arizona? Take a look at Briar Patch Inn in Oak Creek Canyon at www.briarpatchinn.com
***Sustainable tourism is the buzz for travellers these days: locally-run accommodation and restaurants, public transportation etc. Intrepid Travel is a proponent of this, not only via its trips but also in supporting charities via its Foundation. Details at www.intrepidtravel.com
***The Irish countryside … ahhh, lovely! For country house properties and restaurants to help you plan a memorable trip, visit www.irelandsbluebook.com
***Check out www.yootravel.co.uk … a British-based website that gives links to a variety of discount vouchers for travellers.
***Book by 28 February and get a $500 discount on Gap Adventures' polar bear cruises to Spitsbergen, Norway. www.gapadventures.com/marine/spitsbergen-cruise
***How about that beautiful new Newfoundland & Labrador TV ad? If you'd like to experience Labrador's Torngat Mountains National Park for yourself, consider taking Cruise North's 11-night Journey to the Spirit Mountains cruise starting in St. John's 2 July. Details at www.cruisenorthexpeditions.com
***A 'delegation' from China's Terracotta Army has come to the Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto), then it will move on to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, the Glenbow (Calgary) and the Royal BC Museum (Victoria). Check each gallery's website for dates, see them here, thengo to Xi'an and see them there … one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
***The Cayman Islands are serious about attracting weddings to their shores and have a special website for that purpose. If such an event is on the horizon in your family, spread the news of www.caymanvows.ky
***Planning on seeing more of Canada this year? Participating Starwood Hotels across the country (Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, Le Méridien, W and Aloft Hotels) are offering a third night free over week-ends until 30 December (promo code Z3H). Call 1 866 716 8101 or visit www.starwoodpromos.com/canadianlongweekends
***A day or two in Istanbul during a tour is not enough. Extend your trip with a stay in a modern apartment. Take a look at www.galleryresidence.com … they might fit the bill. And the city is one of Europe's Cultural Capitals this year … so there will be lots to see and do. Here's a glimpse of the property …
