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I just received an email from AAA about a good deal for a 8-day 6-night trip to London and Paris if you between the ages of 18 and 35. The trip is actually through Contiki. It costs $965 per person and is through March 23 to October 12. Here’s the details from the email:

Discover London and Paris on this action-packed tour with other 18-35 year old travelers from around the world. But no need to negotiate maps, guidebooks, transportation or currency exchange – leave that to Contiki! Contiki Tours not only take you to the most desirable destinations but they encourage you to see the world with fresh eyes as you share new experiences with travelers your own age.

Your adventure begins with three days in London that includes a city tour of major sights like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Houses of Parliament. Attend a West End musical and stroll the hip neighborhood of Soho. You may also choose an optional day trip to see the city of Bath and the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge (at additional cost). Plus, there’s plenty of free time and a 1-day pass on the London subway to do your own thing.

Eiffel TowerThen you’re off to Paris for three days where you’ll take an Illuminations Tour of the city followed by a cruise on the River Seine. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Also visit a French perfumery and take a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. There will still be time to shop, visit museums, people watch at the many outdoor cafes, and soak up the “joie de vivre!”

Price includes:
• 6 nights hotel accommodations in twin-share rooms
• 6 breakfasts and 2 three-course dinners
• Transportation by modern, air-conditioned motor coach plus ferry crossing of English Channel
• Services of experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver
• Sightseeing tours of London and Paris plus a day trip to the Palace of Versailles
• Ticket to a West End musical in London and cruise of the River Seine in Paris
• Contiki Travelers Guide and document wallet
• Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

So, this would be a really cool Summer vacation. Thinking of doing it myself, anyone else?

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I found this Article on the NY Times site about a weekend trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This would be a really good trip, however they used American Airlines to get there, I’m sure there are cheaper flights down there. If anyone finds one feel free to leave in the comments, who knows maybe we can all have a meet up down there.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/travel/31hours.html

As I write this from the jet onboard Southwest Airlines, My experience with SWA so far has been good. It’s not like JetBlue, SWA does not have assigned seating, to board you go by letters, A, B, & C, supposedly in order to get first you have to check-in first via online. Not sure I like that, but I did get a good window seat towards the back of the aircraft. With JetBlue you get to pick your seat, online, although the one you want may already be taken. Another thing with SWA I checked two pieces of luggage and there was no fee, which they promote, one of the few airlines that still do that. JetBlue has one checked bag for free. There’s no meals on SWA but they do have a good selection of snacks for free, and as many as you want, as well as, pop, coffee, and tea/juices. The crew on SWA are very lively and make the flight fun which is cool, unlike a lot of airlines which are dull and boring, like same ol’ same ol’. (not all flights on other airlines have dull crews). One thing SWA does not have but would be nice is on-board wifi, but hopefully in the future that’ll change.

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I have found some really good deals for holiday travel, but they end soon. *Yes they are ads, they support the site, but their good deals too! Here they are:
AirTran Airways U.S. Flights from $39 one-way! ends 11/10

United Airlines Holiday Sale, U.S. Flights from $103 round-trip! ends 11/12

Alitalia flights to Europe this Fall & Winter from $500! ends 11/9

Midwest Airlines U.S. Flights from $88 Round-Trip! ends 11/10

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