Here is your chance to book the dream vacation you’ve been thinking about.  Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and even European sailings are all available at incredible savings.  Plus we can let you know about special offers that may be available like free upgrades or reduced deposits.

Not sure you want to sail on a large ship?  No problem, river cruises could be the way to go.  You don’t even have to go overseas to take one!  There are plenty of options right here in the United States!

Click the Get-A-Quote button or call and speak to one of our friendly Agents to start planning your dream cruise vacation today!

Offer Details:
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel:

March 1-10, 2012, save 20% off a room-only reservation most Friday-Saturday nights, or save 25% off a room-only reservation most Sunday-Thursday nights.
March 11-29, 2012, save 25%* off a room-only reservation most Sunday-Thursday nights.
March 30 – April 14, 2012, save 25%* off a room-only reservation most nights.

Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa:

March 1-10, 2012, save 15% off a room-only reservation most Friday-Saturday nights, or save 20% off a room-only reservation most Sunday-Thursday nights.
March 11-29, 2012, save 20%* off a room-only reservation most Sunday-Thursday nights.

Booking & Travel Windows:
Book this offer Jan. 17 – March 11, 2012 for arrivals March 1 – April 14, 2012. Travel on this offer must be completed by April 15, 2012.

Upgrades:
Turn your hotel stay into a spring vacation by adding Disneyland Resort Theme Park tickets or Disney Character Dining to their reservation, or by upgrading their room-only reservation to a package.

Call and speak to one of our agents for detail or click the Get a Quote button for a no obligation quote today!

The elevation of much of the country’s landmass offsets the tropical setting of its location only 8 degrees north of the equator. Like Hawaii in the Pacific, Costa Rica hosts 10 of the 13 recognized climatic zones as well as local microclimates.

The equatorial position of the country means that throughout the year there is a fairly constant twelve hours of light between sunrise and sunset from 6:00 am each day to 6:00 pm. The county’s location also maintains a fairly constant temperature, never varying more than a few degrees on a seasonal basis. If you are traveling from the Northern Hemisphere, you are used to giving due consideration to terms like “summer” and “winter”. However, in Costa Rica, the seasons revolve around a dry season, December through April and a wet season May through November. Costa Rica promotes their “wet season” as the “Green Season.” This is not just clever marketing. The year-round nature of Costa Rica’s travel opportunities has made it the Caribbean destination with the highest tourism growth. The Green Season is an excellent time to travel to Costa Rica. This is when the warm, wet climate brings the plant life into full bloom, and the country’s verdant flora explodes with the vibrant life characteristic of Costa Rica. As we will discuss below, the green season means more wildlife, better visibility and rates that are easier on the pocketbook!

December, January, and February tend to be cooler as winds from the north lower temperatures. In the coastal regions, the average temperature at sea level is 82 degrees Fahrenheit on the eastern Caribbean side of the country and 89 degrees on the Pacific side. As you climb in elevation, temperatures begin to drop approximately one degree for every 100 yards. Thus, in the mountains, jackets, sweaters and coats in the highest elevations are definitely in order. Temperatures at night tend to be warmer in the wet season

Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, situated between two oceanic climatic and moisture zones mean that rainfall is a part of Costa Rica’s ecology. Annual rainfall averages approximately 100 inches in the plains and 150 inches in the mountains occurring in the early afternoons in the highest elevations and late afternoon or night in the plains. While mornings during the wet season are often bright and sunny, by afternoon the rains typically fall.

There are real benefits to traveling to Costa Rica during the Green Season. Perhaps the best reason is the abundance of wildlife. The greener foliage and plant life offer a wider range of feeding grounds for the animals. Likewise, because the green season in general means fewer tourists, the animals are more relaxed in their habitat. If one of your reasons for visiting Costa Rica includes paddling sports and time on its rivers, the green season means banks that are consistently filled with fast moving water. The mountains tend to be more clearly visible as the rains carry the fog and haze away making volcano viewing particularly enjoyable.

The Green Season also means fewer travelers in the hotels, shops and dining establishments. As a result, general prices for accommodations and practically every aspect of tourism are less than in peak travel season. Packages in Green Season can be as much as 30% less than in peak, and the local population and shop keepers have more time to spend with travelers on an individual basis.

As a bridge between North and South America, Costa Rica’s biodiversity is astonishing. Monkeys, sloths, tapirs and wildcats as well as an unrivaled collection of bird species numbering more than 800 make their home in the rainforest. With more than 25% of the country in national parks, there is great opportunity to leave the beaten path and to see the wide variety of plant and animal life year round.

The Costa Rican rainforests are vast, but accessible. The road infrastructure tends to be unpredictable outside of the major cities, and caution when driving is highly advisable, especially during rain storms. Many roads are unpaved and bridges are often single-vehicle width. The best advice in any weather is to plan ahead, take your time and enjoy the scenery.

Any experienced visitor to Costa Rica will tell you that there is no end to the amazing array of things to do. Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise. Better yet, ecotourism is a way of life in Costa Rica. The country plays host to a wide variety of adventure sports and favorites of travelers include mountain biking, river rafting and scuba diving. Hikes through the rainforests include trips to active volcanoes, boat trips on rivers snaking through the rain forests and opportunities to ride a zip line through the forest canopy. You can watch live lava flows on Arenal Volcano, bird watch (some of the best and most diverse in the world), stand on mountaintops where both the Atlantic and the Pacific are visible, watch the marine turtles at Tortuguero or any one of a hundred other terrific outdoor opportunities.

This year, any time this year, give some consideration to placing Costa Rica on your list of “places to visit.” You will be glad you did.

Click here to see a short video of Costa Rica.  If you would like more information about the exciting adventure packages that we can customize just for you, please call or click the Get A Quote button.

3-Night, 2-Park Getaway Vacation Package

Staring at $509* per adult, tax inclusive

Or, stay at a Universal Partner Hotel starting from only $249** per adult, tax inclusive.

All prices, package inclusions & options subject to availability and to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Universal Orlando and Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations reserve the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, whether such error is on this website or any print or other advertisement relating to these products and services. *Rate is per adult, tax inclusive and based on double adult occupancy for a 3 night stay at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort standard room. Subject to availability, room type, hotel, and travel dates selected. Rate valid for bookings now – 12/16/12 and travel 11/27 – 12/22/11; 1/1 – 2/16; 8/12 – 10/4; 11/25 – 12/20/12. Number of rooms available on this promotion is limited. Rates are higher on Friday & Saturday nights. Additional on-site hotels, rates and travel dates available. ^The 2-Day Base Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to ONE (1) Universal Orlando Resort theme park per day. Ticket is valid for any two (2) calendar days during a fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. Valid Photo ID required. Excludes admission to separately ticketed events, parking, and discounts on food or merchandise. Additional restrictions apply. ◊Requires paid theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one hour prior to Universal’s Islands of Adventure regular opening hour for on-site hotel guests and is valid 7 days a week for travel through 12/31/12, valid only at select Islands of Adventure attractions. Universal Express ride access is not valid during Early Park Admission. Additional restrictions may apply and the foregoing benefits are subject to change without notice. †On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded.  Express ride access available during normal theme park operating hours only. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Some venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid photo ID required. Does not include movie at AMC® Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX® or the Blue Man Group show. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. **Rate is per adult, tax inclusive and based on double adult occupancy for 3 night stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites International Drive, standard room. Subject to availability, room type, hotel, and travel dates selected. Rate valid for bookings now – 12/25/12 and travel now – 12/31/12. Reservation must be made 72 hours in advance. Additional hotels & rates available.    Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations is registered with the State of Florida as a seller of travel. Registration number ST-24215. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2012 Universal Studios. © 2012 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.

Time is a precious thing. And, in 2012, it’s leap year so you will get an extra day to spend making memories with their family and friends.  Why not spend that extra day at the Disney Parks as Disney Parks celebrates “One More Disney Day” – a celebration of the extra day you can enjoy at Disney Parks during this Leap Year. See what Disney has in store to help you make the most of this extra time.

24 Hours of Magic! 
In celebration of Leap Day, for the first time ever, both the Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida and the Disneyland® Park in California will be open for 24 hours straight*, beginning at 6 a.m. on Feb. 29, 2012, to enjoy select attractions, entertainment and services! That’s an entire, non-stop day (and night) of magic and more.

One More Day and Night of Disney Magic, Free!**
You can enjoy one more day and night of Disney magic FREE** when they buy a 3-night, 3-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort hotels before Jan. 31, 2012 (for arrivals most nights Feb. 26 – March 10, 2012).

Call and speak to one of our Disney College of Knowledge graduates and let their expertise and experience help you to make a magical vacation come true!

 *Hours of operation are 6 a.m. on Feb. 29, 2012, to 6 a.m. on March 1, 2012. Subject  to capacity restrictions. Valid Theme Park admission required.

**Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Room charge based on average per night rate of applicable room during stay. One (1) consecutive night will be added to the hotel stay and one (1) day added to the tickets.  Offer applied once per package/reservation and excludes suites.  Disneyland® Resort multi-day tickets expire 13 days after first use or 3/23/12, whichever occurs first. Walt Disney World® tickets are for one theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use.  Each day of use of a ticket constitutes one full day of use. Advance reservations required. No group rates or other discounts apply. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.  Check for packages of other lengths of stay.  Walt Disney Travel Company CST: 1022229-50.

This land only package is available for a limited time for just $649.00* per person double occupancy!  Call one of our friendly agents or click the Get A Quote link today.

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Prices are for roundtrip travel departing from select cities except for land only packages. Packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Availability is limited. Seats may not be available on all flights or tours. Rates and/or package prices on airfares, cruises and tours are subject to holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges, and cancellation charges may be applicable of up to the full price paid depending on the fare and/or package and when it is cancelled. Other restrictions may apply and vary by resort and airline carrier. Airfare taxes and fees: Air fuel surcharge is included in pricing. Air inclusive prices do not include government imposed taxes and fees of up to $250.00, including a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10. U.S. or international government imposed taxes and fees of up to $60 may apply on arrivals and departures depending on the itinerary chosen, and are payable to the appropriate airport authority. Some fares may be non-refundable, but may be exchanged for a fee of up to $200, plus any additional airfare costs due to difference in new airfares. The prices do not include baggage fees or other optional fees charged directly by the airlines. Please refer to the baggage policy page or contact your airline for detailed information regarding the airlines checked baggage policies. Magic Carpet Travel Service does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the offers displayed.

Hurry, this offer ends soon and is valid for travel between January 23, 2012 through April 15, 2012.

Call one of our friendly agents or click the Get A Quote button today!

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Prices are for roundtrip travel departing from select cities except for land only packages. Packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Availability is limited. Seats may not be available on all flights or tours. Rates and/or package prices on airfares, cruises and tours are subject to holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges, and cancellation charges may be applicable of up to the full price paid depending on the fare and/or package and when it is cancelled. Other restrictions may apply and vary by resort and airline carrier. Airfare taxes and fees: Air fuel surcharge is included in pricing. Air inclusive prices do not include government imposed taxes and fees of up to $250.00, including a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10. U.S. or international government imposed taxes and fees of up to $60 may apply on arrivals and departures depending on the itinerary chosen, and are payable to the appropriate airport authority. Some fares may be non-refundable, but may be exchanged for a fee of up to $200, plus any additional airfare costs due to difference in new airfares. The prices do not include baggage fees or other optional fees charged directly by the airlines. Please refer to the baggage policy page or contact your airline for detailed information regarding the airlines checked baggage policies. Magic Carpet Travel Service does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the offers displayed.

Bonus: Kids 17 & under stay Free!

Hurry, you must book this special by January 31, 2012 and is valid for travel until December 22, 2012!

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Luxury beachfront high-rise for business and leisure travelers – Recipient of 2 consecutive AAA 4-Diamond Awards, this modern resort is home to one of the Caribbean’s largest casinos. Abundant palm trees shade the property, which opens onto a white sand beach and is adjacent to local attractions that include a Bacardi rum factory and historic San Juan.

Accommodations: The 15 story building houses both guest rooms and suites. All feature a balcony, separate living area with a sofa/sofa bed, individually-controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, multiple-line telephone, in-room safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, and iron/ironing board. Baths feature showers and whirlpool tubs. A 2-story wing houses the premium rooms, which are closest to the pool and feature upgrade amenities and furnished balconies and patios. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Dining & Entertainment: Ruth’s Steakhouse backs up its boasts of “The Best Steakhouse in San Juan” and “Home of the Serious Steak” with excellent food and service to match. Ruth’s is open daily for dinner. Momoyama serves Japanese cuisine (including sushi) with teppanyaki tables where diners are entertained by talented show chefs. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant features elegant décor includes traditional tatami floor mats, a popular furnishing that originated luxury item among Japan’s wealthy class prior to the 17th century. Enjoy a view of the ocean while dining on Mediterranean specialties at Ciao, open for lunch and dinner. A pool bar serves drinks and light fare. Cocktails and tapas are served at the “I” Bar. Vegas-style excitement can be found in the casino, with an array of slots and table games. Live entertainment, including impersonators, is performed in the show room.

Recreation: Lounge alongside the large, free-form pool, and along the white sand beach, relaxing and soaking in some sun. Cool off with a tropical cocktail at the swim-up bar. For relaxation of indulgent proportions, the on-site, full service spa has a sauna and whirlpool, as well as beauty services, wraps, facials, body scrubs, and more. The 2-story, beachfront fitness center was renovated in 2007, and is among the best on the island, with a full range of weight-training and cardiovascular equipment. Venture offsite to visit the Puerto Rico Art Museum, the Las Americas shopping mall, and the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, the island’s largest indoor entertainment arena.

Room Categories

Club
Oversized room w/one king bed, private check-in/out, air conditioning, cable TV, CD player, phone, desk, safe, iron/ironing board, balcony, & upgraded amenities. Non smoking area. Poolview/Gardenview.

Junior Suite
One king bed. Newly renovated rooms feature tropical decor, air conditioning, phone, high-speed internet access, cable TV, in-room Sony Playstation, in-room safe, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, CD player, refrigerator, desk, & a balcony w/cityview.

Laguna
One king bed and air-conditioning, direct dial phone, internet access, color cable TV, in-room safe, coffee-maker, hair-dryer, mini-bar, and an city view.
Ocean Room: One king or two double beds, air-conditioning, phone, internet access, color cable TV, in-room safe, coffee maker, hair dryer. Oceanview.

Pool/gardenview
One king or two double beds, air-conditioning, phone, internet access, color cable TV, in-room safe, coffee maker, hair dryer. Poolview or Gardenview.

Standard
One king or two double beds, air-conditioning, phone, internet access, color cable TV, in-room safe, coffee-maker, hair dryer.

Super Saver
One king or two double beds, air-conditioning, phone, internet access, color cable TV, in-room safe, coffee-maker, hair dryer.

*Conditions Apply: Special promotions valid on new bookings only. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations in US dollars. Prices are for roundtrip travel departing from select cities except for land only packages. Packages do not include meals unless otherwise indicated. Savings reflect land prices only and vary by resort and travel dates. Availability is limited. Seats may not be available on all flights or tours. Rates and/or package prices on airfares, cruises and tours are subject to holiday blackouts, peak period surcharges, and cancellation charges may be applicable of up to the full price paid depending on the fare and/or package and when it is cancelled. Other restrictions may apply and vary by resort and airline carrier. Airfare taxes and fees: Air fuel surcharge is included in pricing. Air inclusive prices do not include government imposed taxes and fees of up to $250.00, including a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10. U.S. or international government imposed taxes and fees of up to $60 may apply on arrivals and departures depending on the itinerary chosen, and are payable to the appropriate airport authority. Some fares may be non-refundable, but may be exchanged for a fee of up to $200, plus any additional airfare costs due to difference in new airfares. The prices do not include baggage fees or other optional fees charged directly by the airlines. Please refer to the baggage policy page or contact your airline for detailed information regarding the airlines checked baggage policies. Magic Carpet Travel Service does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the offers displayed.