Winter Wonderland

All winter, not one snow-storm and this weekend, basically the entire northeast gets pummeled! I’m a summer baby so I’m definitely wishing it would go away and FAST! But there are those who live for the powdery white stuff, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, or racing down a snow-filled mountain in a tire! Ski Magazine readers listed the top 10 Resorts in the East for 2007, which include Stowe, Vermont; Sugarloaf, Maine; and Whiteface, located right here in New York that includes Lake Placid, home of two Olympic Winter Games. There’s still plenty of time to hit the slopes on a weekend getaway and get lift tickets at your favorite ski resort so visit www.vastvoyages.com today!

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Last week’s Norwegian Cruise Lines Freestyle Resolution Sale has been extended for another week! From February 25 through February 29, you can receive up to $250 onboard credit on Bermuda and Caribbean sailings. This offer ends February 29 so visit NCL/VastVoyages to learn more and to book your cruise.

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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:

SuperClubs Breezes Puerto Plata - VIP Summer Sale
Super Inclusive rates in the Oceanview room start at $92.00 per person per night, based on double occupancy.
VIP Includes: *Special rates on Upgraded rooms
Book by March 23, 2008
Travel June 1 to August 31, 2008
Minimum 5-night stay required.

Wyndham Sugar Bay, St. Thomas - SUNsational Savings
Receive up to 45% OFF on All Inclusive rates and up to 35% OFF on Room Only rates.
Book by March 31, 2008
Travel January 2 to March 31, 2009

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood - 2008 Rockin' Summer Promotion
Buy 3 nights and enjoy 4. Guest who stay three consecutive nights will receive the fourth night free.
Added Value: 2 x 1 breakfast coupon at Blue Plate Restaurant or Constant Grind per room per stay. Buy one entrance and get on free to enjoy an "Airboat Ride in the Everglades". Spend $35 at Hard Rock Store and get a FREE gift. Buy one get one free (burgers, salads and/or sandwiches) at Hard Rock Cafe, Mon. thru Thurs. only 11am to 4pm.
Book Feb 1, 2008 to July 30, 2008
Travel June 1 thru September 30, 2008
(This offer is valid on European Plan rates. Taxes will apply).

Visit www.vastvoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.

Voluntourism

I was browsing around the net and found this great article about voluntourism and what it means. Lately, it seems like people want more than just a vacation. They want an experience. For some, that could mean a week-long safari in South Africa. For others, maybe it's two weeks teaching children how to read in Cambodia. I know for me, my ultimate experience would be a trip to the Galapagos Islands. I don't know what that would accomplish. I just feel like it would bring me closer to understanding evolution and marvel at the wonderful creatures roaming this Earth. Whatever the case, people are trying in some way to save our planet. I hope you enjoy the article and give it some thought next time you want to take a vacation.