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Online: $239.00 for 4-Star Vegas Hotel with Cirque du Soleil Show ($410.00 value)
AAA Four Diamond–Rated Hotel on Vegas Strip with Cirque du Soleil Show
Treasure Island – TI Hotel & Casino, the AAA Four Diamond Award–winning hotel, has just about everything you could ask for, and some things you probably hadn't thought of. There are 10 restaurants, five bars, a casino, tropical pool and cabanas, and a theater that's home to Sin City's original Cirque du Soleil show, Mystère. A cast of 72 dancers, aerial acrobats, and clowns wows crowds at the critically acclaimed circus spectacle, which brought Vegas stage shows to a whole new level when it first appeared in 1993.
At Treasure Island – TI Hotel & Casino's casino, you’ll find table games, slot machines, and daily poker tournaments. Apply your winnings toward a porterhouse at Phil’s Italian Steak House, or spring for a Vietnamese dinner at Pho—just two options among the hotel’s wealth of restaurants and bars.
Las Vegas: The Strip Past and Present
Mentioning Las Vegas usually conjures up images of spinning roulette wheels and stone-faced poker players. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll want to make a beeline for the casinos lining the neon-lit Strip. But for lower-stakes gambling in a throwback Vegas atmosphere, head downtown to Fremont Street. Vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin, but this Glitter Gulch burns much brighter today than it did in the Rat Pack era: beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light and music show every hour.
Educational attractions have never been Sin City's strong suit, but the Mob Museum boasts a winning formula: bank robberies, prostitution, and money laundering. Exhibits profile legendary Mafiosi from Capone to Gotti, and mob artifacts include the bloodstained, bullet-pocked brick wall from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Within the former federal courthouse, you can fire a Tommy gun simulator, participate in a police lineup, or enter witness protection for the rest of your life.
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Online: $59.00 for Hotel with Water Park in Downtown Albuquerque ($105.00 value)
Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Cascada
New Mexico’s only indoor water park is tucked inside Hotel Cascada, right in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. The 175,000-gallon park boasts twisting water slides, a lazy river, and a two-person FlowRider that simulates the experience of surfing. A shallow play area is ideal for younger children, with sprayers and a giant tipping bucket.
Longest water slide: 300 feet
Water-park activities: Limbo contests, scavenger hunts, and build-your-own-boat races
Best place to unwind: Altitude Sports Grill, where you can nosh on spicy cayenne-habanero wings and play interactive sports trivia displayed on a dozen wall-mounted TVs
Must-see nearby: Founded in 1706, Historic Old Town encompasses the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and numerous art galleries, antique shops, and outdoor vendors selling locally made handicrafts.
A view from the top: Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway to a 10,000-foot observation deck for breathtaking views of the Rio Grande Valley.
Albuquerque: Multicultural City with Long, Storied Past
Not only is Albuquerque New Mexico's largest city, it's also one of the state's most culturally diverse. Since its official founding in 1706, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences have shaped the local culture, reflected in the city’s distinctive Pueblo Revival–style architecture.
The bulk of Albuquerque's cultural offerings center on Old Town, where you'll find art galleries and restaurants housed within historical adobe buildings. About a mile northeast of Old Town, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center has an impressive collection of artifacts dating back to pre-Columbian settlers. The museum building is inspired by the Pueblo Bonito ruins of Chaco Canyon.
To see a real pueblo, head to Acoma Pueblo, about 65 miles west of Albuquerque. Set atop a mesa, this dusty village—one of the oldest in the country—consists of centuries-old adobes where native artisans craft pottery with distinctive black-and-white designs.
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Online: $99.00 for Family Condos in the Rocky Mountains ($209.00 value)
Mountain-Lodge-Style Retreats with Homey Ambiance
Summit County is home to some of Colorado's most popular ski resorts. But before the snow falls, you can get a whole new perspective on the landscape. Hiking and mountain-biking trails open up at Keystone Ski Resort, winding through the protected forests that surround Summit County. Within an hour’s drive are five whitewater-rafting rivers, which are also primed for trout fishing. And with the summer come several festivals, including the Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival (July 13–14), the Bluegrass and Beer Festival (August 2–4), and Cirque du Wheels (August 31–September 1).
As part of this deal, you’ll have the choice to stay in either a one- or two-bedroom condo located within or near Keystone’s River Run Village (customers will be placed in a lodge by the company after indicating their preference for a one- or two-bedroom unit). Each one gives you the space to stretch out after a day out hiking through the forests, and most have views of the mountains or pine, aspen, and fir trees. Amenities vary from unit to unit—some have jacuzzis, while others feature heated underground parking. Each condo provides many comforts of home, like full kitchens stocked with dishes, cookware, and exceptional report cards on the fridge.
The two-bedroom condo at Arapahoe Lodge has a spacious living room and a balcony overlooking River Run Village. Within the resort below, there's an eight-person hot tub set alongside a heated outdoor pool. Or you and your family might settle into a recently remodeled one-bedroom condo at Silver Mill, which has three hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center on its property.
See the Fine Print for a full list of valid room types. Each condo is subject to a cleaning fee; see the Fine Print for the fee structure.
Keystone, Colorado: Upscale Resort Town near Mountains and Alpine Lakes
Located about 75 miles west of Denver, the resort town of Keystone is lined with four-star restaurants and high-end shops, but Keystone Mountain is town’s focal point. Two gondolas are among the 20 lifts that scale up Keystone Mountain, which transforms into a scenic park for biking, horseback riding, and guided hikes once the summer begins. Take the gondola to Adventure Point at top of the mountain to tube-slide down a snowy hill that stays slushy well into the summer. The area also features two championship golf courses that stretch past pristine lakes, meadows, and the Snake River.
Less than 10 miles west of town lies the Dillon Reservoir, a lake spanning more than 3,000 acres that now covers the original site of the town of Dillon. Here, you can spend a day canoeing, windsurfing, or fly-fishing on the Blue River, which flows into the lake. To the north, the Arapaho National Forest stretches across 1.5 million acres of protected mountains and grassland laced with hiking trails.
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Online: $999.00 for 10-Day, Four-City Tour of China with Airfare ($3,299.00 value)
Tour Beijing’s Forbidden City, Cruise Suzhou’s Grand Canal, and Visit Shanghai’s Bazaar
Included in this tour package:
Round-trip airfare from Chicago (ORD) (flight time: 13–14 hours) or from Seattle (SEA) (flight time: 10-11 hours) on Hainan Airlines
Four nights of standard accommodations at 4-star Beijing International Hotel
One night of standard accommodations at 4-star Grand Metro Park Hotel in Suzhou
One night of standard accommodations at 4.5-star White Horse Lake Jianguo Hotel Hangzhou
Two nights of standard accommodations at 4.5-star Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel
Meals and tours per itinerary
Click here to see the full itinerary.
Days 1–5: Beijing
An overnight flight takes you to Beijing, a megacity with a population of more than 20 million people. The following morning, the tour heads to the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as China’s imperial palace for five centuries. After exploring the Forbidden City’s imitable Chinese architecture, you’ll head to Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s iconic city center, and home to historic monuments from the Qing and Ming dynasties. Later, you’ll take a Hutong trishaw tour through Beijing’s trademark alleys to learn about other sacred sites and attractions.
You can spend Day 4 at your leisure or, for a fee, take an optional tour to the Great Wall of China. It’s one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and perhaps China’s most famous landmark.
On Day 5, the tour heads to the Temple of Heaven, a 15th-century complex best known for the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a 124-foot, conical building. The Hall’s intricate design includes significant symbolism—its 28 supportive pillars collectively represent the 12 Chinese prayer watches, the 12 months, and the four annual seasons.
Days 6–7: Suzhou
A short flight takes you to Shanghai, where you’ll transfer to Suzhou, nicknamed “Venice of the Orient” for its spectacular gardens and collection of canals. For a fee, you can take an optional cruise on the Grand Canal, the earth’s longest manmade canal. Dating back to the 5th century BC, the canal is still bordered by centuries-old buildings.
Over the next two days in Suzhou, you’ll tour a silk factory and explore the ancient Master of the Nets Garden, which is nearly a century old.
Days 8–10: Hangzhou and Shanghai
The tour will take a two-hour drive south to Hangzhou, where you’ll stop off at a local tea plantation for a sampling of Dragon Well tea before visiting West Lake—a beloved lake surrounded by pagodas and temples. Afterwards, you’ll travel to Shanghai via a cruise down the Huangpu River. If you arrive in Shanghai after dark, you’ll see glittering skyscrapers reflecting off the river.
In Shanghai, you’ll walk along the Bund district, which is perhaps the best example of western influence on the city. Here you’ll see a diverse assortment of European-inspired architecture, including centuries-old mansions and banks that exemplify ornate Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Before boarding your flight home, spend some time at Shanghai’s City God Bazaar, featuring elaborate altars for worship, along with teahouse shops that sell anything from designer clothing to handmade souvenirs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
Please call Rewards Travel China at 1-877-618-3886 for the quote.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you do have the option to extend your stay, however, since its no longer a group rate ticket, there will be $200 airline charge for changing the return dates.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
The dates listed in this promotion are all guaranteed departure dates.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
The dates listed in this promotion are all guaranteed departure dates.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
Yes, your child also need a Groupon.
Online: $459.00 for Spacious Condos in Steamboat Springs ($790.00 value)
Spacious Condos Surrounded by Rocky Mountains
Steamboat Springs didn't start out as a resort community. Located nearly 7,000 feet up in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Colorado, the town was settled largely by ranchers whose hale and hearty pioneer spirit still lingers today. Things are relatively low-key here—especially in summer—with miles of rolling hill country to serve as the setting for all kinds of open-air pursuits. Mountain Resorts is one of the oldest property-management companies in the area, providing spacious, family-friendly condominiums and concierge services from a staff mostly made up of Steamboat Springs natives.
The property encompassed in this deal, the Ranch at Steamboat, lies in the Yampa Valley. The Ranch is distinctly rustic, surrounded by 36 acres of tree-studded hills and featuring wooden decks and wood-burning fireplaces in each condo. Guests enjoy access to outdoor heated pools and hot tubs, and the spacious two-bedroom suites include full kitchens and living rooms with pullout sofas.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Historical Ranch Town in the Rockies
Steamboat Springs was named after its roiling mineral springs, which sounded to some early pioneers like a chugging steamboat. It's known as the birthplace of recreational skiing in Colorado thanks to a ski jump built in 1914 by cross-country champion Carl Howelsen. The slopes continue to draw visitors to town, but there's plenty to do in warmer weather. There are more than 50 miles of nature trails and wildflower fields for hiking, several mountain-view golf courses, and high-country lakes and streams that provide ample fishing. One network of rivers even flows through the downtown area, with launch points along the way for seasonal tubing.
Steamboat Springs retains vestiges of its history as a ranching center. Spur-clad cowboys still stroll the main streets, which are lined with western art galleries and clothing boutiques. Throughout the summer, the town hosts a pro rodeo series that includes traditional shows and Wild West–themed block parties. During the 32nd annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo on July 13 and 14, ranchers will try to one-up each other by performing airborne tricks such as dipping into the lake and hogtieing clouds.
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Online: $699.00 for Caribbean Cruise with Stops in Jamaica & Cozumel ($899.00 value)
Multi-City Caribbean Cruise with Stops in Jamaica, Cozumel, and Panama
The trip includes:
11 nights of accommodations
All meals
On this 11-night, five-city cruise, you’ll set out from Miami aboard the MSC Divina and travel south through the Caribbean Sea. At each port of call, you'll have free time to check out the local attractions or embark on a planned excursion (additional fees apply). Click here for the full, day-by-day itinerary.
Day 3: Falmouth
The first stop is Falmouth, a Jamaican town overlooking the azure waters of Montego Bay. You'll have the whole day to lounge on the beach or check out the area's impressive Georgian architecture. Walking tours along Market Street venture past historic chapels, homes, and courthouses. Consider making the trip about an hour east to Dunn's River Falls, where water tumbles down 600 feet of rocks resembling stair steps.
Day 5: Oranjestad
In Aruba’s charming capital city, candy-colored buildings line a waterfront boardwalk where you’ll find cafes and boutiques selling handcrafted souvenirs. Be sure to visit Queen Wilhelmina Park, where cobblestone paths wend past sculptures and beautifully landscaped plants and trees.
Day 6: Willemstad
The next stop is Willemstad, a colorful port city that’s one of only six UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Caribbean, thanks to its hundreds of well-preserved buildings dating back to the 18th century. Some of the city’s interesting features include the Queen Emma Bridge, a pedestrian walkway floating atop 16 pontoon boats, and a floating market where vendors in boats sell fresh papaya, seafood, and spices.
Day 8: Cristobal
Cristobal borders the Atlantic Ocean on the northern shore of Panama. While you’re here, you can take an optional boat ride along the world-famous Panama Canal between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Day 10: Cozumel
During the final leg of the trip, the ship veers north to Cozumel, a breathtaking Mexican island surrounded by brilliant coral reefs. Unsurprisingly, scuba diving is a favorite pastime here—you can see colorful fish and explore underwater caves. For an additional fee, an optional excursion lets participants swim and interact with dolphins in their natural environment.
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Online: $99.00 for Spacious Cabins near Utah Mountains & Canyons ($220.00 value)
Hotel at a Glance: River’s Edge Resort and Campground
Set amid the Rockies just south of Park City, Utah’s Heber Valley is home to stunning mountain scenery and several natural wonders, including Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Provo Canyon. Located in the heart of this wilderness, River’s Edge Resort and Campgrounds gives guests access to several outdoor opportunities. The setting supports makes for unforgettable hiking and mountain biking in the Wasatch Range, as well as world-class fly-fishing in the Provo River, located just across the street. There you can fish at one of the country’s top blue ribbon trout fisheries—some parts of the river contain more than 3,000 trout per mile—after stocking up on tackle and bait at the resort’s country store.
Nifty In-Room Amenities: Rustic Park Avenue Cabins include a full kitchen and two bedrooms, one of which has an adjacent deck overlooking the Wasatch Range.
Tee Off: The area’s five award-winning golf courses include the Jack Nicklaus-designed Red Ledges Golf Course, which was named Utah’s fifth-best course by Golf Digest in 2013.
Take a Hike: You can spot moose, sand hill cranes, and other wildlife along the resort’s trail system, which runs through a wetland nature preserve.
Nearby State Park: The resort is right on the edge of Jordanelle State Park, home to the Jordanelle Reservoir, a popular spot for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
Must-See Attraction: About 6 miles south, Heber Valley Railroad is home to a 100-year-old excursion train that takes passengers past the glacier-carved Provo Canyon and Deer Creek Reservoir’s majestic wildlife.
Warm Up: At night, guests gather by a cluster of crackling campfires to roast s’mores.
Hot Tip: The resort doesn’t provide cooking supplies and eating utensils, although a basic kitchen set-up is available for rent. Be sure to bring your own if you plan on eating at home.
Heber Valley, UT: World-Class Fly-Fishing and Mountain Golf Courses Near Utah’s Ski Country
Set amid the Wasatch Mountain Range, Utah’s Ski Country is home to premier recreation resorts including Deer Valley, the Canyons, and Park City Mountain Resort. About 20 miles south of here is the lesser-known Heber Valley, a hidden gem nestled between the mountains’ windswept canyons. The area sees some traffic due to its high-profile neighbors, but with three state parks, five mountain golf courses, and some of the country’s best fly-fishing, this backcountry is a premier destination in its own right. For an introduction to the area, board the Heber Valley Railroad—which dates back to 1899—for a scenic ride through Provo Valley and past the Wasatch Mountains aboard steam and vintage diesel trains.
Anglers flock to Heber Valley’s Provo River year-round to catch brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Part of the river has been designated a “Blue Ribbon Fishery” by the United States, a status reserved for the country’s highest quality fisheries. During the summer, a handful of world-class golf courses attract visitors. The 18-hole lake course at Wasatch Mountain State Park sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet, surrounded by hiking trails and alpine forests filled with bison, deer, and osprey. Summertime also means free concerts in Heber City Park, and sailing and windsurfing at Deer Creek State Park.
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Online: $599.00 for All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort in Cozumel ($1,427.00 value)
Resort at a Glance: El Cid La Ceiba Beach
El Cid La Ceiba Beach is an all-inclusive resort with sweeping views of the Caribbean and an onsite spa and dive center. While here, you’ll be right on the beach, a few minutes’ drive from the Playa del Carmen mainland ferry, and 3 miles from the shops and restaurants of downtown San Miguel.
Onsite dining: Meals are served at the waterfront La Chopa Restaurant and at the à la carte Trattoria Da Salvatore. A swim-up bar serves poolside snacks and unlimited domestic beverages.
Go swimming: Along with a stretch of private beach steps away, this resort has two swimming pools—one a tidal pool with waterfalls and rock formations.
Underwater views: Head to the onsite dive center to take lessons from dive masters and snorkel around the Paradise and Las Palmas reefs.
Special perks: This deal includes passes to the resort’s Fly High Adventures Eco-Park, where you can zipline through the jungle on six trails and catch glimpses of Cozumel’s greenery and animal life from above.
Cozumel, Mexico: Relaxed Tropical Island with World-Class Diving
Cozumel, Mexico’s largest Caribbean island, lies just off the eastern coast of the Yucatán peninsula. Compared to Cancún—Mexico's spring-break capital, located 50 miles north—Cozumel is decidedly laid-back. Formerly a fishing settlement, the island remains blissfully free of high-rise resorts and other signs of overdevelopment. Visitors here tend to focus more on exploring the wilderness than on late-night beach parties. Adventure-tour companies arrange expeditions by land or by sea, including trips to ancient Mayan ruins and the island’s jungles, marshes, and dive sites known for deep canyons and tunnels.
More than 500 species of fish swim among turtles, rays, and countless other aquatic animals inside the coral formations at Palancar Reef, one of the dozens of diving and snorkeling sites encircling Cozumel. Another site, just off the northwestern coast, houses a 40-passenger Convair airliner. Sunk in 1977 for the filming of a Mexican disaster movie, the plane has become overgrown with coral and sea fans and is frequented by schools of colorful parrotfish. Above the surface, you’ll find white-sand beaches frequented by sunbathers.
There's only one city on the island—San Miguel de Cozumel, where street vendors on a waterfront promenade sell everything from jewelry to Cuban cigars. It’s also where you’ll find an assortment of clubs and bars showcasing live reggae-salsa fusion and jazz bands.
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Online: $154.00 for Upscale Condos in the Colorado Rockies ($278.00 value)
Family-Owned Vacation Condos in the Colorado Rockies
As its name implies, Summit County, Colorado, is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. While its historic ski towns make it a top destination in winter, Summit County also contains numerous river valleys and the Arapaho National Forest, all well suited for hiking, whitewater rafting, and mountain biking in the summertime. With Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts, you can take your pick of Summit County properties, including condos in Frisco, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, and Dillon.
The upscale properties of Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts are all individually owned and cared for by their owners. While amenities vary from one to the next, all have fully equipped kitchens and great views of the surrounding mountains. Many feature indoor fireplaces and patios, with rustic pine paneling and big, comfy couches. And almost all are on the free Summit County shuttle route, which transports you to area towns and resorts that offer warm-weather alpine activities all summer long.
In Frisco, you might stay at the Mountainside D 107, a ski-lodge-style condo building five blocks from downtown Frisco with views of Mount Royal and Buffalo Mountain. Inside the one-bedroom flat, there’s a large, L-shaped sofa in the living room and a kitchen with a bar area. You can also use the indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and sauna at the complex’s clubhouse. Properties in Breckenridge include Highland Greens Lodge, a condominium building with 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath condos. In these, you’ll find a gas fireplace as well as a jetted tub in the master bathroom.
Frisco and Breckenridge, Colorado: Historical Mountain Towns near Year-Round Alpine Activities
A former mining town that was incorporated in 1880, Frisco sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains just 70 miles west of Denver. The little town is nicknamed “Main Street of the Rockies” thanks to its quaint charm and proximity to the surrounding peaks. Admission is free at the Frisco Historic Park & Museum, which commemorates the town’s Old West heritage. Check out the park’s preserved log chapel and the schoolhouse museum, which is filled with old photographs and artifacts including vintage fashions from the turn of the 20th century.
Frisco is within short driving distance of four major ski resorts: Copper Mountain, Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, and Breckenridge Ski Resort. Breckenridge Ski Resort, just 10 miles southeast of Frisco, has 155 trails and 25 acres of terrain park spread out across four slopes. After a day on the mountain, you can browse Breck’s charming main street, lined with boutiques and restaurants. The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance offers seven guided tours that elaborate on the mines, saloons, and resident ghosts of the historic gold-rush town.
There’s plenty to do in the warmer months, as well. Bicyclists flock to the Ten Mile Recreational Pathway, a scenic 24-mile trail that sits in the shadows of the Tenmile Range; the path wends past rushing creeks and rewards riders with ample mountain views. In late spring, the Colorado and Arkansas Rivers offer quality whitewater rafting, thanks to high water levels from snowmelt.
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Radisson Blu Resort Split: $1,699.00 for 11-Day Tour of Croatia & Slovenia with Airfare ($0.00 value)
Eleven-Day Tour of Croatia and Slovenia's Seaside Cities, Medieval Castles, and Open-Air Markets
This tour includes:
Round-trip airfare from New York City (airport will depend on availability) to Venice, Italy
Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
2 nights at the Bristol Hotel or Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta in Opatija, Croatia
1 night at Radisson Blu Resort in Split, Croatia
3 nights at Lacroma Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia
1 night at Hotel Westin in Zagreb, Croatia
2 nights at Park Hotel in Bled, Slovenia
English-speaking tour manager
Local tour guides
Entrance fees per itinerary
All transfers
Nine breakfasts
Two dinners
Following the rocky Adriatic coast, this 11-day tour explores Croatia’s capital city of Zagreb as well as the medieval castles and breathtaking landscape of Slovenia. The package includes round-trip airfare from New York, nightly accommodations, admission to select attractions, an English-speaking guide, and some meals.
We’ve included some highlights from the trip below; check out the full itinerary here.
Days 1–4: Opatija and Zadar
Your first stop in Croatia is Opatija, a centuries-old town overlooking Kvarner Gulf near the Adriatic Sea. A popular resort destination, the area is dotted with cliff-side mansions that are bathed in sunshine most of the year. Next, you’ll travel about three hours south to Zadar. This coastal city has been around for more than 3,000 years and has a wealth of ancient ruins to show for it. Medieval churches can be found throughout the city, where you can also see the ruins of the Roman Forum, which dates back to the 3rd century.
Days 5–7: Split and Dubrovnik
Just south of Zadar is Croatia's largest city, Split. A sightseeing tour will introduce you to some of its iconic architecture, including Diocletian's Palace—a UNESCO World Heritage site that Lonely Planet calls "one of the most imposing Roman ruins in existence." The marble palace and former fortress dazzles with egyptian sphinxes and towering columns.
The next destination, Dubrovnik, is nestled in the foothills of Mount Srdj, along the shores of the Adriatic Sea. You’ll explore historic landmarks such as St. Lawrence Fortress. Nicknamed “Dubrovnik's Gibraltar,” it sits atop an ocean-side cliff just outside the city’s walls. In the heart of Dubrovnik, the Franciscan Monastery houses 14th-century artifacts and one of the world's oldest pharmacies.
Days 8–11: Zagreb, Ljubljana, and Bled Castle
After a jaunt to Zagreb for a walking tour of Croatia's capital city, the final leg of the tour takes place in Slovenia. In Ljubljana, you'll explore a vibrant open-air market before making your way to Bled Castle. Built in medieval times, the castle—among Slovenia's oldest—rises from a nearly 500-foot cliff overlooking the icy waters of Lake Bled. Inside, you’ll find stunning views of the Julian Alps and visit an old wine cellar where you can bottle and label your own wine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers ASAP so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. Your child may stay in your room, however there are limits as to how many people per room. Triples are available on this tour.
Online: $705.00 for All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun ($1,568.00 value)
Adults-Only, LGBT-Friendly All-Inclusive Resort in Cancún
Oasis Sens is an adults-only, LGBT-friendly, all-inclusive resort in Cancún’s popular Hotel Zone. During the day, you can relax on a half-mile stretch of beach, or sip cocktails by one of three swimming pools. The electrifying nightlife in downtown Cancún is just 10 minutes away.
All-inclusive privileges give you free rein at the resort’s nine restaurants and numerous bars. Stop for breakfast at the Coba international buffet; for the rest of the day, feel free to mix and match meals at the sushi, Italian, and Mexican restaurants. Many eateries have fantastic views of the Caribbean—especially the Mare Beach Club, where lunch and dinner are served in the sand at wicker dining tables and chairs.
The Hotel Zone has an abundance of shopping, dancing, and dining spots, but you can easily stay entertained without leaving the resort. At the Sensoria Spa, skilled therapists administer hot-stone and chocolate massages (all spa services are an extra fee). There’s also an onsite nightclub with dancing, as well as a romantic outdoor lounge that has semiprivate cabanas draped in flowing cloth.
Cancún: Cool White Sands and Mayan Relics
Located on a barrier island shaped like the number seven, Cancún's Hotel Zone juts into the Caribbean Sea at the northeast tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. With the sea on one side and freshwater lagoons on the other, it's a popular spot for sailing and snorkeling. Although the beaches and barrier reefs are a major draw, the geography is equally enticing further inland, where you can dive into an underground river or take a speedboat through a mangrove jungle.
Cancún pulls in millions of visitors each year, so escaping the crowds and the party atmosphere isn't always easy. But a visit to Playa Delfines offers a chance for sunbathing in relative seclusion. Resorts have yet to encroach upon this stretch of sand, and it's especially popular with surfers.
The stone columns of El Rey Ruins, an ancient Mayan site dating back to the second and third centuries BCE, lie within the city’s Hotel Zone. Believed to be a royal burial ground, the archaeological site is also home to wild iguanas that lounge in the sun and read Tom Clancy novels. For a Mayan-themed daytrip, take a 1.5-hour drive from Cancún down the coast to Tulum, a pre-Columbian walled city located on a bluff overlooking the sea—one of the Yucatán Peninsula's most visited Mayan ruins. The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, is only a 2.5-hour drive away.
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Online: $1,899.00 for See New Zealand and Hawaii on Trip with Airfare ($2,679.00 value)
12-Day Vacation with Stops in Auckland, Rotorua, and Honolulu
Included in this tour package:
Round-trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines, from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Phoenix (PHX), Sacramento (SMF), Las Vegas (LAS), or New York (JFK)
Three nights at 4-star Copthorne Hotel Auckland City in a Standard Room
Two nights at 4-star Copthorne Hotel Rotorua in a Standard Room
Two nights at 4-star Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
Three nights at either the Shoreline Waikiki Hotel or a similar hotel in Honolulu.
Car rental in New Zealand (4-door sedan, automatic transmission)
One-way transfer from Auckland Airport to Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Click here to see a detailed trip itinerary. Below is a summary of trip highlights—note that trips from New York have a reverse itinerary (Hawaii first, then New Zealand).
Days 1–3: Auckland, New Zealand
On Day 1, you'll take a morning flight to Honolulu where you'll catch a connection flight to Auckland. You'll arrive in Auckland on Day 2 and transfer to your downtown hotel for a two-night stay. While you’re in Auckland, check out the Auckland Museum, which pays homage to New Zealand’s vibrant history and rich culture with recreated marine exhibits and a collection of taonga, or treasures from the island’s indigenous Maori tribe.
Arguably the best view of Auckland is from 328 meters high atop the Auckland Sky Tower, an observation tower that bears resemblance to Seattle’s Space Needle or Toronto’s CN Tower. The tower—which is the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest freestanding structure—offers panoramic views of Auckland’s glittering harbors, beaches, and skyscrapers.
Days 4–6: Rotorua
On Day 4, you'll pick up your rental car in the downtown depot just a few steps from your hotel. You’ll venture south to Rotorua, a lakeside town with an enchanting landscape of geothermal pools, geysers, and springs. At the region’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley, you can see this geothermal upheaval firsthand, as fumaroles spout amid lush tropical vegetation, sulphuric rocks, and azure lakes.
For an eerie yet magical experience, take a detour and visit the Waitomo Caves and take a boat ride for an additional fee. Here, the boat glides through an underground river, where if you look up, you’ll see hundreds of tiny glowworms glowing from the cavern’s stalactites.
On Day 6, you will depart Rotorua. You’ll head back to Auckland for an overnight stay before visiting the Bay of Islands, located a few hours north of Auckland.
Days 7–8: Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands is a cluster of nearly 150 individual islands that have attracted tourists in search of water recreation. Sea-kayak tours weave around the islands and their rocky shores, including the famous Hole in the Rock. Along the way, you should see dolphins, which thrive in the sub-tropic waters. Some tours stop off to allow passengers to swim with the dolphins at designated sites.
Days 9–12: Honolulu, Hawaii
On Day 9, you'll drive back to Auckland for your late evening flight to Hawaii. A trip to Honolulu brings this vacation to a close. You’ll have three nights to bask in the temperate climate and lush, green surroundings of Oahu. A good place to start is Waikiki Beach, surrounded by tranquil waters that are ideal for first-time surfers.
Further inland, you can hike through Makiki Valley’s rainforest to see massive, sinuous trees alongside rock-filled brooks. It’s worth making the trek to Diamond Head State Monument, a 300,000-year-old saucer formed by a single explosive eruption and arguably Hawaii’s most recognizable landmark. Hikers can walk down a 0.8-mile trail where molten lava once smoldered to ascend to the crater’s 560-foot-tall lip. Before heading home, consider attending an optional luau to watch hula dancers perform the traditional dance by torchlight (additional fee).
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1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
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2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
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5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
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Online: $1,699.00 for New Year’s Eve in Barcelona ($2,832.00 value)
New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
This trip includes:
Round-trip airfare
Six nights at one of three 4-star properties: Hotel America, the H10 Itaca, or the H10 Casanova
Private, round-trip transfers
A bottle of sparkling champagne
A one-day pass for a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour
Daily continental breakfast
Taxes and service charges
On this eight-day vacation, you’ll ring in the New Year in a city that knows how to have fun—in fact, Barcelona was named one of the world’s best nightlife cities by CNN Travel. The package includes accommodations in 4-star hotels as well as a sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus and plenty of time to explore the city on your own.
New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
In Spain, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, revelers all across the country eat 12 grapes—one for each toll of the bell—in order to usher in good luck for the coming year. This tradition is often followed by drinking flutes of cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, and eating turron, almond and honey nougat from the country’s Alicante region.
In Barcelona, all the top bars, clubs, and restaurants host New Year’s Eve celebrations, many of which include formal dinner packages. Around midnight, hundreds of people gather in Plaza Catalunya in the center of town to ring in the new year, and the celebration continues well into the morning. Click here to see some of the hottest clubs in town (keep in mind that most places don’t get going until around 2 a.m.)
Double-Decker Bus Tour
This Getaway includes a hop-on, hop-off city sightseeing bus tour, which you can schedule for any day of the trip. Of the 44 stops along the route, here are some of our favorites:
Catalan native Antoni Gaudi left his mark on the city with the Sagrada Familia, a fanciful cathedral featuring eight towering spires, exquisitely sculpted religious façades, and an interior with columns inspired by trees and branches. Though it remains unfinished, the church has been described as “the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages” by National Geographic.
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is best known for its collection of Romanesque art, including recreated interiors of 11th- and 12th-century churches using frescoes, woodcarvings, and sculptures from the originals.
One of the most enchanting public places in Barcelona is Park Guell. Like something out of a fairy tale, it contains gingerbread houses, dragon sculptures, and a tower with one of the most spectacular views of the city.
The rest of your time in Barcelona is yours to explore however you’d like. For a local experience, feast on post-siesta tapas at a café in the Born-Ribera neighborhood, or cool off at a beach in the fishermen’s quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
Pricing to fly from an airport not listed will vary, call Go-today at (800) 227-3235 to price air from your home city. Other gateways are available to book and air supplements will be charged directly to client when booking package. Air pricing can change at any time based on availability especially during holidays so it is always best to book early as lowest available air can sell out fast.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
You can book pre and post travel, but it is based on availability and if you want to extend your hotel stay at the hotel in the package we will need to request special pricing as it is part of a block.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
The number of vouchers is based on how many rooms we have in the block for this promotion so if the voucher is available to book the hotel will be available to book. Air pricing can change at any time based on availability especially during holidays so it is always best to book early as lowest available air can sell out fast.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
We closely monitor availability and cap allocation so it is very unlikely that the selected travel dates would not be available. That said, the sooner the redemption through Go-today occurs, the better the chances are that your preferred travel dates will be available.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
It depends on the child’s age. Younger than 2 should be free but you will need to advise hotel. Go-today does not have block space for rooms with children so will have to request them.
Online: $699.00 for All-Inclusive Do