Monday, June 20, 2011

Top five bargain destinations for summer 2011

Original article: http://ping.fm/BCady

Fort Myers

Florida's Fort Myers promises an affordable summer vacation of white-sand beaches and lazy days of shelling, swimming, and kayaking. Nearby Sanibel and Captiva islands (http://ping.fm/7RtIk), once hailed by Condé Nast Traveler as "destinations approaching perfection," round out the offerings. Pair airfare deals (http://ping.fm/u20C8) offering solid value with hotel offers (http://www.rescen.com) around the region, and you've got a sunny summer bargain.

On the airfare (http://ping.fm/qi5K4) front, Continental had a mid-July sale fare from New York of $239 round-trip, including taxes and fees, available at press time. USA3000 had a mid-August round-trip fare of $231 from Chicago, including taxes and fees. And Bing's fare predictor suggests that, at least on these routes, fares could drop further in the next week or so, offering even better value.

Hotels around the region are boosting their appeal by dropping prices for the coming season. At the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa (http://rc.rentalmls.net) in Fort Myers, we found a rate of $152 per night for a mid-July stay that includes a car rental (http://ping.fm/E2QNP/car), a daily $25 gas card, and either a bike or kayak rental. With the Escape to Estero Island promotion, rates start at $99 per night at four beach resorts, and the fourth night is free. For more summer specials around the region, browse a list of the latest hotel offers.

Visit Reservation Central at http://www.rescen.com or call a local accommodation specialist at 1-800-290-6920 for great local accommodation deals!

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