Happy New Year 2013

We wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!

 

As 2012 comes to a close, we would like to wish you all a very happy new year filled with fantastic new adventures and travels.

May we leave all the bad behind and welcome the new year 2013 for all the wonderful new opportunities it will bring!!

 

From all of us here at openskydeals.com

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12-26-12 Wednesday Hotel Deals Roundup

We hope you all enjoyed your Christmas Holiday!

We are back with some great deals and steals for hotel stays with huge savings across the globe.

Take a look at these rock bottom offers that will save you lots of cash:

 

Hotels.com Weekly Last Minute Deals:

Chicago. Deals starting at $46! Book by 1/15/13, Travel by 1/31/13

Los Angeles as low as $60! Book by 1/15/13, Travel by 1/31/13

Hotel Rebate -

Save between $20 and $100 on all Hotel Bookings!

 

Bookit Savings:

SAVE 40% OFF on WINTER TRAVEL to Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort in Cancun at BookIt.com!
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Over Half Off +Breakfast at Historic Rathbone Mansions!
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Great Value From $69 Nightly at Adults Only Blue Bay Villas Doradas in Dominican Republic at BookIt.com!
View Deal

 

Expedia exclusives:

Save up to 40% plus $200 in resort coupons & Free room upgrades in Ixtapa, Mexico! - Expires 1/15/13
View Deal

 

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12/25/12 - Top Groupon Vacation deals for the New Year

Take a look at these great Groupon Getaways that will save you tons of money on your next vacation:

 

ITALY - Air and Castle Accommodation + Car Rental!



Just $1199 from JFK for 7 nights

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Jewel Runaway Bay Resort Jamaica - ALL INCLUSIVE!



All-inclusive stay for two adults in a water-view guest room

($1,196): Option 1: Four nights (up to a $2,392 value)
($1,754): Option 2: Six nights (up to a $3,588 value)

Book by: 2/15/13
Travel by: 4/30/13

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The Placencia Resort – Belize  Stay in a Sea View Villa!
4 or 6-Night Stay for Two with Roundtrip Airport Transfers and Daily Breakfast.



 

OPTIONS

Four-night stay

Option 1: $679 for a sea-view villa (up to a $1,170 value)
Option 2: $789 for a master suite (up to a $1,382 value)
Six-night stay

Option 3: $1,039 for a sea-view villa (up to a $1,730 value)
Option 4: $1,229 for a master suite (up to a $2,048 value)
Book by: 2/15/13
Travel by: 3/27/13

 

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Exclusive Cruises Deals: Spectacular Fall Book It Savings

 

Check out these EXCLUSIVE savings and FREE EXTRAS on cruises from bookit for Fall savings on your next cruise vacation:

 

What it's all about: extra savings and bonus offers on the most popular cruise lines and sailings.

Summer cruising is over and fall savings are on the way for many extras when booking these exclusive sales events!

Get extras such as cabin upgrades, free onboard credit, coupon books and FREE specialty restaurant dining credits.  Also check out each sales page for extra savings for eligible members such as Past Guests, AARP, Military or Resident Rates.

Fall Cruise CLEARANCE

 

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Sandals Resort Fall Sale - $555 Air Credit - LAST DAY

 

 

Hurry, this is the last day to save on this offer!

Travel September - November for as low as $155 per person per night at these ultra all inclusive resort destinations in the Caribbean!

Sandals features deluxe all inclusive resort in the Bahamas, Antigua, Jamaica and St. Lucia.

For a limited time they are offering huge savings for Fall Bookings.

Resorts are on sale up to 65% off PLUS receive free nights and airfare credit up to $555. Some resorts also include free excursions and golf.

View this deal at Sandals.com

 

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Hawaii Deal Alert!

Want to get away to Honolulu Hawaii but don't want to break the bank?

 

 

Hawaii Deal Alert: Non Stop R/T Air from NYC just $482

We found an amazing deal from Hawaiian Airlines for round trip air fare from NYC to Honolulu for just $482 round trip including taxes and fees!

We found wide availability for September, October, November and December!  Search through flexible dates to get the lowest fare available.

Book Directly with Hawaiian Air or through a booking agent such as CheapoAir (be sure to use our coupons)

Honolulu Hotel Deals:

Get the best Hotel Deals as well.  Check these offers out:

Hotels.com visit Honolulu for less: Rates start at $113!  Book by 10/31, Travel by 10/31

Book It:  Honolulu Hotels starting at just $79/night

Expedia Best Honolulu Deals

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How to find the best hotel deals - Advice & Tips

So you've accumulated your vacation days, saved up your pennies and are all ready to book your next vacation. But wait, how do you get the best value for your hard earned dollars? If you're reading this article, you're probably already familiar with most of the travel sites available online. All of which offer enticing slogans and offers that seem like a good value - or not. How do you sift through all the avialable vacation options and spend the least amount on the best available option?

 

Booking directly with a hotel or through a service?

This question can be answered either way. Sometimes eventhough hotels claim to offer the best price per night or per package booking, online travel services might be offering added value that could ultimately save you hundreds off your total vacation price. For example, sites may offer additional savings off hotel/airfare packages when booked together, or offer other incentives such as free excursions, dinners and hotel transfers. Moreover, travel booking sites may have negotiated special deals at popular destinations based on their purchasing power.

What to do?
If you have a specific destination or hotel in mind, price it with several travel booking engines and note your final price. Next price out your airfare if need be. The final step is to go directly to the hotel's website and price out the stay for the same dates together with the booking direct airfare you've found and see which option gives you the most savings. Don't forget to check current coupon and promotions codes on offer - which can add up to additional savings, usually as little as $5 off your booking or as much as hundreds off the total price of the trip. Don't be lazy! There are plenty of deals to be had - you just have to find them

 

Booking ahead vs. last minute deals?

Again, both options may be best. Depending on your flexibility and timeline, the best hotel, airfare and cruise deals may sometimes be available well in advance. The bonus in booking ahead is a greater choice of options, both in locals as well as available dates. If booking a cruise, be sure to stay on top of any price drops, as these are often honored by the cruise line even after you've booked! Be sure to read all terms and conditions with the company yhat provides you your travel service.

If you can be flexible on dates and locations, and like to be spontanious, search for last minute travel deals. As your travel dates approach, many travel providers slash their rates to ensure maximum occupancy.  Again, be sure to take advantage of any current coupon and promotions codes on offer.

 

Staying abreast of the latest promotions

If you want to find the best deals as they become available, sign up for newsletters and social pages of your favorite providers, These often include limited time member only offers that are snatched up quickly.  The downside to signing up with multiple newsletter services is a constantly full mailbox...  A better option might be to sign up for an aggregate newsletter so you get updates in one or just  a few emails.

 

Last minute vacation rentals

Sure you've heard of timeshares - but you don't have to be an owner of a red week to enjoy a rock bottom price on a week long stay at a top resort. Many of the weeks that are purchased are deposited back into the program each month, leaving a large inventory of vacant units. These units are then offered at considerably lower rates than published per night when you book through a vacation rental service. Prices per week may drop to as alow as $149 per week for a studio unit - even in the most sought after properties - so be sure to check these out.

 

 

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Vacation Package Deals - Caribbean on Sale

Apple Vacations - Super Value Vacation Packages

Take a look at some excellent LAST MINUTE vacation package deals from Apple Vacations!  We found Apple Vacations' fall sale offerings and are listing some of the cheapest deals we found.  Many more destinations and origination cities are available, but the best deals are for travel dates in the next 3-5 weeks, so these are definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a last minute Caribbean getaway!

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Select Flight Deals and Sales – Flights on sale

So how was your Labor Day weekend?

We hope you are all well rested after this extended weekend holiday and ready to find some awesome flight deals for your next family vacation or business trip!

As usual, we searched online and got you some of the best discounted flight deals and itineraries for your traveling pleasure.

Below you will find some sales events and regularly discounted flight tickets coming out of North America.

These deals and price drops probably won't last, so check them out and book your flight before time runs out!

 

Happy flying!

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Get your Groupon Getaway Deal - Featured Resort Deals

Is it September already?  Back to school and back to business. Today we found you some really great values offered through Groupon Getaways. Thought Groupon was only good for restaurants and services around town? Nope, they have partnered with Expedia to offer their users great values on vacations, both hotel stays as well as vacation packages. Availability is limited so if any of these deals interest you, check them out while they are still there for the grabbing!

 

 

Featured Deal:  (click read more to see more top offers)

 

Grande Villas Resort - $149 for 3 nights in a 1 BR Villa - for up to 4 people

Three- or Four-Night Stay in a One- or Two-Bedroom Villa at Grande Villas Resort in Orlando

More details at Groupon

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Europe Airfare sales events - end of summer updates

We checked out all the top airlines to see which are offering the hottest fares for late summer and early fall European  travel. Below you will find a round up of all the current airline sales events with round trip fares coming in at under $950 taxes and fees included. If you find a deal that suits your fancy check out each carrier for complete terms and conditions as well as to price out your specific travel dates.

 

Fares are starting at just $519 round trip (Dublin)

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Happy Labor Day Weekend 2012!

Hi all, we want to wish you all a safe and fun labor day weekend!

Whether you grabbed a great deal on a labor day getaway or staying home and hitting the barbecue :)

Whatever your plans are, enjoy 2012's last summer weekend.

We would love it if you shared your labor day weekend plans with us, so please leave your comments in our comments box!

 

We would also like to share some future plans with you our fellow deal seekers. We have started out small, handpicking super cheap deals we feel are of great value to you.  However, we have big plans for our little site! We are are currently working on adding lots of great features including a user forum where you could share your deals, your favorite vacation spots, your trip reports and more!  We are also working on getting featured guest speakers in our forum, travel industry execs and insiders to answer your questions! We are very excited about the future of openskydeals and hope that you come back often and help us shape the site so that it works to serve you better.  Our vision is a user friendly community of travel lovers who enjoy traveling for less and sharing their experiences with others!

We invite you to leave us your feedback and have an active role in shaping the future of our site, our home is your home so feel free to comment and make your suggestions. We really do love to hear from you!

 

Happy End of Summer!

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8/29/12 this week's Travel Deals, Sales Events & Updates

 

It's Wednesday and the deals are rolling in!

Many travel sites are jumping at the chance to fill last minute rooms that otherwise will remain empty!

Also, It's back to school time, so demand for hotel rooms and vacation packages is going down, giving you more options for booking cheap fall season vacation packages and hotels.

Here are some of the best sales events that are going on this week, both last minute and ongoing:

 

Final Week! Check-In Cash-Out Summer Sale: Save up to 30% and Get up to $100 Cash Back! Book by 8/31, Travel by 9/30
See All Available Hotels with this Promotion

Final Week! Labor Day Sale! Save up to 30%! Book by 9/3, Travel by 9/5
See Labor Day Sales Event Deals

Final Week! Puerto Rico Sale! Save up to 40%! Book by 9/3, Travel by 11/15
See Puerto Rico Hotels Deals

NEW! Florida on Sale: Save up to 30%! Book by 9/24, Travel by 10/8
See Florida Hotels Deals

NEW! Football Sale: Save up to 30%! Book by 10/8, Travel by 10/31
See Football Sale Hotel Deals

 

Like every Wednesday, Expedia is running its extensive 24 hour hotel sale.

We checked it out, and this week there are over 1,000 hotels both domestic and international that are on offer with substantial discounts!

View 24 hour sales event

 

Coach seats from $129 o/w
First Class seats  from $199 o/w

 

Delta Airlines Weekly Web Fare Specials

Many domestic destinations on sale.

Fares from $80  o/w

 

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August 28 - Hotel Deals - Top Deals

 

 

Ready, Set, GO!!

Here are the top hotels and vacation package deals for today August 28, 2012!

These Hotel sales and discounts are at up to 65% off regular rates + extras (depending on the deal and location).

Kids fly free on Jetblue and more. Check our latest MEGA discounts on hotels and vacation packages!

 

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Sunday Round Up – Hotels and Vacation Deals Top Sales Events

Another lazy Sunday?  Not for us…

We’re constantly checking the best deals that are on offer online to get you going on your next trip.

Here’s a list of some ongoing sales events on hotel stays and vacation packages  from some top sites that you will definitely want to check out!

So many deals are going on, from hotel stays at top destinations to all inclusive packages, so take a look at these sales events, you might just find your dream vacation today!

 

All inclusive deals from just $502 p/p (4 nights + air).

Take a look at this list to see if something catches your fancy:

 

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Last Minute Labor Day Cruise Deals Blowout

 

Still no plans for Labor Day? Waiting for the last minute does pay off sometimes.

We've found some great deals on last minute Labor Day Weekend Cruises that might just get you to pack your bags and go!

3 nights Bahamas cruise from Miami, Florida starting at $279 p/p

5 nights Western Caribbean from Galveston, Texas starting at $359 p/p

7 nights Bahamas and Florida from New York City starting at $549 p/p

And More!

 

Check out these deals because Labor Day is coming up fast!

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Ultra All Inclusive Resorts Bonus Days -Free Resort Credit, Air Credit and Free Hotel Nights

We've rounded up some awesome bonus offers from big name Ultra All Inclusive Resort Hotels.

These resorts are typically quite pricey so if we can find a sweet deal on a deluxe all inclusive vacation for you we're on it!

Check out the offers we've found which include up to $1,000 resort credit, $555 airfare credit, and other freebies.

Offers vary by resort and book by as well as valid travel

 

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Today Only! Jet Blue Coupon Codes - Save 10-20% off your flight!

8/23/12

Jetblue just announce their latest one day only limited quantity airfare sale!

Save an additional 10-20% off your flight ticket booking using the coupon codes below.

 

Hurry seats are limited!

 

20% off terms:

Promo Code: FALL20
20% off one-way or roundtrip JetBlue flights (applies to base fare only)
Book today only. Codes are subject to limited availability and are good only while limited supplies last.
Travel 9/4/12 – 10/3/12
Not valid on previous bookings. Only one code per reservation.
Flight must originate in a US JetBlue city (including PR)
10% off terms:

Promo Code: FALL10
10% off one-way or roundtrip JetBlue flights (applies to base fare only)
Book today only. Codes are subject to limited availability and are good only while limited supplies last.
Travel 10/9/12 – 11/7/12
Not valid on previous bookings. Only one code per reservation.
Flight must originate in a US JetBlue city (including PR)

 

How to book: Visit http://www.jetblue.com/deals/fall-promo-code/ for full details

 

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Cheap Vacation Package Deals - On Sale

If you are looking into booking a vacation package, check out these top deals we've gathered from several online vacation package providers.  All package deals we list include hotel accommodations for  the specified number of nights as well as round trip airfare from select locations as advertised online. To view pricing from your departure city, follow the vacation deal's link page and enter your departure airport and travel dates.

Some package deals include ADDITIONAL EXTRAS such as free nights, hotel transfers, resort credits etc.

Check each deal for complete details.

 

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New Airfare Specials Announced August 2012

 

If you're looking to fly on the cheap there are quite a few airfare specials going on right now from Cheapoair, Delta, Jetblue and American Airlines!

We've gathered up a list of newly announced flight sales and deals that will get you where you want to go on the cheap!

Deals are valid from many U.S. cities.

Be sure to use your promo codes where applicable to maximize your savings!

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Expedia Wednesday Sale Announced – 24 hours only – 865 hotels on sale

Hello fellow deal seekers!

Just a quickie post for you guys to remind you that Expedia.com’s Wednesday 24 Hour sale has begun! We checked it out and this week Expedia is featuring a total of 865! discounted hotel deals for you to chose, so hurry up and book before the clock runs out!  Also be sure to check out their ASAP deals – daily one day only deals at up to 55% off!  Enjoy!

 

24 Hour Hotel Sale

Daily ASAP Deal

 

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Last Minute Hotels Deals + Save Even More with Updated Coupon Codes

Looking for a hotel deal?

Here are some Labor Day and September hotel deals, some prices have been slashed.

Hotel rooms on sale in popular destinations including Boston, Puerto Rico, New York City, San Diego and more.

Plus, save even more with special coupon codes!  be sure to use them at checkout!

 




$30 off with 5 night booking!

Code: REBATES12

 

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Fall Into NYC - Nightly Rates from $129

 

 

New York City aka The Big Apple

Late summer and early fall are ideal for taking in some city views and discovering hidden gems. We've come across great hotels and deals in some big city locations.

Catch a Broadway show, dine at the newest trendsetter, enjoy some art the museums or take in the views in Central park.  The options are limitless in the city that never sleeps.

 

Here are a few top picks for under $150/night:

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Travel Europe - Selected deals

Discovering Europe should be on everyone's list.  Staying there might just be too cost prohibitive.  We've found some great deals from cruises to hotels that might just get you there sooner rather than later.  Take a look at these latest European cruise and hotel package travel deals:

 

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Top Caribbean Beach Vacation Destinations

Sure, it's still warm (or even hot) outside, but soon enough the weather will get quite chilly and you will be fantasizing about lounging in the warm sun staring into the deep blue ocean with a nice cold beverage in your hand. Don't worry, we've got you covered!

Here are some of the best beaches you can visit for a quick refreshing getaway or a long relaxing trip.

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Cruise the Mediterranean $387 balcony staterooms

    Cruise your way into savings with these incredible sales!

Here are just a couple of cruise deals we wanted to highlight.

The first is a 7 night European Cruise aboard the Costa Atlantica for an astounding $387 p/p for a balcony stateroom.

The other is a 7 night Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Epic, NCL's newest mega ship. Inside staterooms start at just $479 p/p

Check theses out!

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Coupons, Promo Codes & Labor Day

We've been busy little bees searching across the web for the best deals to deliver to you. We have updated our COUPON/PROMO CODE page  with dozens of coupon codes to help you save even more on your next vacation or quick getaway!

Labor Day is just around the corner and in the next couple of days we will be highlighting the most popular destinations for this long weekend at the best price possible.  Deals, sales and discounts are coming so stay updated on our Facebook page or by subscribing to our RSS Feed!

As always, we try our best to get you the most up to date information available at the time of publishing.

We really want to hear from you!  Where would you like to see more sales & promos? What type of vacation do you prefer?  Have something specific in mind - maybe there's a deal for you we've overlooked.

Drop us a line in the comments, we would love to hear your thoughts!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Travel Auctions - bid for a bargain

How about these bid for travel auctions?

We've gathered some truly unique destinations up for auction at the cheapest online rates we could find.

These are definitely worth checking out!  More expensive buy it now options also available still at significant savings over retail.

Familygetaway.com is also offering $50 off your first purchase if you sign up for their newsletter.

Click on the links to go directly to the auction page or visit Familygetaway.com and search their entire inventory.

 

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EXPIRED - Jetblue Exclusive 24 hour sale!

These 24 hour sales are quite popular lately! This time, JetBlue announces a 24 hour sale available only on JetBlue.com!

So if you're looking to book a flight ASAP, check out these deals! You might just find the savings you're looking for!

Here are the terms:

• Fares include government taxes/fees.


• Book August 16, 2012 only (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local).


• Fares not available on Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia or Priceline.


• Travel September 4 - November 14, 2012. (Blackout dates and day of week restrictions apply and vary by route. Travel window exceptions apply for some routes.)

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End of Summer is Coming Up fast

We're coming up on a brand new week as summer is slowly but surely dwindeling down.  Fortunately there's still a few weeks left for a super deal on a summer vacation before Labor Day comes around. Or, even better - extend your summer with an early fall getaway and escape some of the summer vacation crowds. Whatever you chose, there are plenty of great travel deals to be had!  Hotels, airfare, resorts, cruises and vacation rentals are always available at up to 80% off retail if you book at the right time and the right place and this blog is all about getting you the best up to the minute deals.
I hate seeing promos for "travel deals", click through and see that what is being touted as a great limited time buy is no more than 10% off the lowest advertized rates - or even worse 50% off the HIGHEST (no one ever pays that) rate.

I try to gather all the best deals as they become available

Take a look around the site for the latest deals - updates are coming on a regular basis.  I hope you enjoy the site and please leave your comments and suggestions! I love hearing from you!


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Expired - Expedia 24 HOUR SALE

Just a quickie blog post for you guys!



EXPEDIA just announced a 24 hour only sale on hotels around the world .
Discounts are steep at over 900 hotels world wide.

Take a look at these deals before they disappear!

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Bahamas On Sale

Happy Tuesday all you vacation lovers.  We've got some special travel sales and deals coming your way!

 

SPOTLIGHT ON: BAHAMAS oh yeah :)

 

$200 COUPON CODE!

Orbitz is offering a promo code for a whole slew of participating hotels in Nassau or Paradise Island, Bahamas.  Save $200 when booking 4-5 night hotel & flight vacation package!
Use Promo Code:  200NASSAU



$200 COUPON CODE!

Expedia is offering $200 off your Bahamas vacation package as well!
Save $200 instantly!

Book a 4 or 5 night vacation package (hotel + air) to Nassau Paradise Island and get $200 off instantly! On the Vacation Package billing and delivery page click on the "I have a coupon" link and enter the coupon code NAS200.




EVEN MORE SAVINGS AND EXTRAS when you stay at the world renowned Atlantis Resort & Casino.  Must book by 8/20/12

Save up to $350 instantly + receive hundreds of dollars worth of extras to make your vacation even more memorable.

• Swim w/dolphins


• Free round of golf


• Sushi sampler


• Free Cocktails


• Crush session

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$149 p/week: Mexico Blowout Sale

From SkyAuctions.com

 

Mexico vacation rental blowout sale - $149 - $199 for a week stay at each resort.

PRICES ARE PER ROOM - not per person!

 

Please read all terms and conditions on the auction pages before placing your bids!!

 

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