Virgin America is offering select roundtrip fares starting at $177.60. (Click on “Virgin America” under “Details” to see this deal; all taxes are included.) That’s the lowest current rate we could find for this base fare by $28. This price is valid on flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) departing on June 19; prices vary depending on the travel cities and dates chosen. A roundtrip and 14-day advance purchase are required. Book by May 21 for travel June 2 through June 27. Several exclusions and blackout dates apply, and fees may be additional.
Virgin America Sale: Roundtrip fares from $178
May 18, 2012 
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All-Inclusive Grand Sunset Princess Resort: 3-night stays for 2 from $450
May 18, 2012 Grand, Cameras & Photography, Finance & Taxes, Hand Tools, Home, Travel
One day only, BookIt is offering 3-night stays for 2 at the all-inclusive Grand Sunset Princess Resort in Cancun, Mexico, with prices starting at $450. (It’s the second deal from the top.) That’s $24 under our report in early April and the lowest current rate we could find for an all-inclusive, 3-night stay for two at this hotel by $83. Blackout dates, additional taxes, and fees may apply. Stays are valid through December 22. Taxes and fees are additional and blackout dates may apply.
Of note, BookIt is offering stays in other hotels in Cancun with prices starting at $65 per person / per night. Scroll down to see them all.
5-Night Aruba Flight and Hotel Package for 2 from $1,311 (updated)
May 18, 2012 night, Cameras & Photography, Finance & Taxes, Hand Tools, Home, Travel
CheapCaribbean is offering a Holiday Inn Resort 5-Night Flight and Hotel Package for Two in Aruba, with prices starting at $1,340.53, as provided by Travel-Ticker. (If prompted, sign up for the free newsletter to see this deal; click on “Get this Deal” for complete details.) That’s the best deal we have seen for this package by $528. This price is based on departure from Miami, FL (MIA) with arrival in Aruba (AUA) on June 6; other departing cities are available for an additional cost. Book by May 22 for travel through June 30. Some dates may be excluded, and additional taxes and fees apply.
Update: The price has since dropped to $1,310.78.
5-Night Aruba Flight and Hotel Package for 2 from $1,340
May 18, 2012 night, Cameras & Photography, Finance & Taxes, Hand Tools, Home, Travel
CheapCaribbean is offering a Holiday Inn Resort 5-Night Flight and Hotel Package for Two in Aruba, with prices starting at $1,340.53, as provided by Travel-Ticker. (If prompted, sign up for the free newsletter to see this deal; click on “Get this Deal” for complete details.) That’s the best deal we have seen for this package by $528. This price is based on departure from Miami, FL (MIA) with arrival in Aruba (AUA) on June 6; other departing cities are available for an additional cost. Book by May 22 for travel through June 30. Some dates may be excluded, and additional taxes and fees apply.
Citi Platinum Select(r) Card: 30,000 bonus miles w/$1,000 spent in 3 months
May 18, 2012 Citi, Home, Tools & Hardware, Travel
Sign up for the Citi Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Signature Card and earn 30,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after you spend $1,000 or more in the first three months of account opening. (30,000 bonus miles are enough for at least one flight within the continental US / Canada. Click here for more details on mileage redemption.) Plus, earn one AAdvantage mile for every $1 spent, earning two AAdvantage miles for every $1 spent on tickets purchased from American Airlines, and receiving your first checked bag for free (up to four people) when flying on American-operated flights. (Priority boarding privileges are also included.) A $95 annual fee is waived for the first 12 months. For more terms and conditions, click here.
Wellington Hotel in New York City: 3-night stays from $330
May 18, 2012 Wellington, Cameras & Photography, Finance & Taxes, Hand Tools, Home, Travel
BookIt is offering 3-night stays at the Wellington Hotel in New York, NY, with prices starting at $329.90, as provided by ShermansTravel. (It’s the second deal from the top.) At $109 per night, it ties last week’s report and it’s the lowest nightly rate we could find for stays at this property by $9. Some dates may be excluded and additional taxes and fees may apply. Book by May 21 for stays through December ǿ.
Of note, BookIt is offering stays in other hotels in or around New York with prices starting at $92 per night. Scroll down to see them all.
Summer’s Calling: Your Myrtle Beach Vacation Beckons
May 18, 2012 Home, Home, Travel
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to many resorts and beachfront properties and attracts 15 million sun-seekers each year. Ready to be one of them? We’ve got flight, hotel, and vacation packages deals to get you there.
All-Inclusive Barcelo Tucancun in Cancun: 4 nights w/ $200 credit from $636
May 18, 2012 Inclusive, Cameras & Photography, Hand Tools, Home, Travel
BookIt is offering 4-night stays for 2 at the All-Inclusive Barcelo Tucancun Beach in Cancun, Mexico, bundled with a $200 resort credit with prices starting at $636. (A minimum 4-night stay is required for the credit.) Assuming you use the credit, it’s the lowest current rate we could find for an all-inclusive, 4-night stay for two at this property by $200. Book by May 6 for stays through December 21. Taxes and fees are additional, and blackout dates may apply.
Of note, BookIt is offering stays in other hotels in Cancun with prices starting at $66 per person / per night. Scroll down to see them all.
The North Face Vault Backpack for $20 + $6 s&h
May 18, 2012 Vault, Cookware, Finance & Taxes, Home, Luggage & Backpack
One day only, REI is offering the The North Face Vault Backpack in Fig Green for $19.93 plus $5.99 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available, or spend $50 or more to get free shipping.) That’s $2 less than our summer report in a different color and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this pack. (It’s a current price low in any color by $9.) Sales tax will be added at checkout. This nylon backpack features a main compartment, accessory pocket, foam backpanel, carry handle, and more.
Starwood Hotels: 100 bonus points for free
May 18, 2012 Starpoints, Books & Magazines, Home, Travel
For its Starwood Preferred Guests, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is offering 100 bonus Starpoints for free when you Like its Facebook page. (Membership to this program is also free.) That’s the best offer of free points we’ve seen from Starwood in more than a year. Starpoints can be redeemed for free hotel stays and flights.
