Crowd Dodging Deals Abound at CheapTickets(R)

Crowd Dodging Deals Abound at CheapTickets(R)

A Leading Travel Web Site Unveils Post Holiday Travel Bargains to Off-Season Canada and Europe

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- After surviving the hectic holidays to find the clothing racks marked down 70 percent, standing in line to get early bird discounts and fighting over the few remaining "must have" items in the mall, stressed-out consumers deserve to reward themselves with a much-needed vacation. Through Dec. 28, CheapTickets(R), a leading travel Web site, offers savvy shoppers "crowd dodging deals" on flights, hotels, vacation packages and car rentals.

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"The weeks following the holiday season are an ideal time for travelers to take advantage of smaller crowds and great vacation values," said Mike Stacy, senior vice president of product development and marketing for CheapTickets. "With low prices scarce during the holidays, deals for travel just a few weeks later are abundant."

Consumers looking to enjoy quiet airports, shorter lines, fewer crowds and lower rates may want to consider the following post-holiday getaway values for travel in early January:

Northern Exposure

Ski enthusiasts and those who love sightseeing in a winter wonderland can visit top Canadian destinations including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Banff.

* For outdoor adventure buffs yearning to ski, skate and snowboard all day
long, CheapTickets offers seven-night vacation packages from Dallas to
Banff starting at $665 and three-night getaways from New York City to
Toronto starting at $282. Additionally, CheapTickets offers three-star
accommodations at Banff's centrally-located Charlton's Cedar Court
starting from $99.99 and round-trip flights from New York City to
Toronto starting at $143.
* Travelers looking to polish up on their French should head to Montreal,
the second-largest French speaking city in the world. Book now and enjoy
Montreal's shopping, entertainment and culture on four-night vacation
packages from D.C. starting at $468 and seven-night vacations from Los
Angeles starting at $612.
* Picturesque Vancouver is an ideal destination for those needing some
rest and relaxation. CheapTickets offers seven-night vacations from New
York City starting at $722 and four-night vacation packages from Chicago
starting at $512, along with rates at the four-star Westin Bayshore
Marina starting from $128.99, complete with panoramic views of the
coastline, mountains and Stanley Park.

European Vacation


Off-season is one of the best times to enjoy Europe and avoid crowds, and CheapTickets currently offers deals on flights, hotels and vacation packages to top destinations including London, Madrid, Rome and Prague.

* A winter visit to London truly captures the city's mix of old world
charm and world-class theatre, shopping and exhibitions. Retrace
Dickens' footsteps on a five-night CheapTickets vacation package from
Philadelphia starting at $757 or from Dallas starting at $780.
* Check out the popularity of Madrid before the tourist season officially
kicks off with five-night vacation packages from Atlanta starting at
$890 and seven-night vacation packages from Chicago starting at $892.
CheapTickets also has low rates on flights departing from Philadelphia
starting at $421 and accommodations at the four-star Partner Prado De
Boadilla Hotel starting from $88.99.
* The best time to avoid lines at Italy's major tourist attractions is
from January to March. CheapTickets currently offers five-night Rome
vacation packages from Boston starting at $1,017 and seven-night
vacations from Denver starting at $1,364. Travelers will become immersed
in history while staying at the four-star Anglo Americano, a six-story
palace from the 18th century with rates starting at $133.99.
* Prague is one of Europe's best kept secrets and a mecca for history, art
and culture enthusiasts. Visit this beautiful city on a seven-night
vacation package departing from New York City starting at $1,525 and
from Chicago starting at $1,582.



Visit http://www.cheaptickets.com/ to find these and many other great rates on flights, accommodations, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, Last Minute Trips and more.

Hotel Offer Details: Rates are per room, per night (double occupancy), subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Applicable hotel taxes, surcharges, and fees are not included.

Vacation Package Offer Details: Domestic vacation packages are per person and include round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), and compact rental car; minimum travel party of two required. International vacation packages include round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations (double occupancy); minimum travel party of two required. Total Vacation Package price will always be clearly displayed to you prior to purchase. Limited time offer is subject to (i) change without notice; (ii) availability (advance reservation is required).

Airfare Offer Details: Airfares quoted include a $6 booking fee, fuel surcharges and other non-governmental charges and fees, but do not include: (i) Passenger Facility Charges, from $1-$18, depending on itinerary; (ii) $3.10 federal excise tax per domestic flight segment (takeoff/landing); (iii) $2.50 September 11th Security Fee per enplanement ($10 maximum); and (iv) if applicable, depending on itinerary (a) for domestic segments to/from Alaska/Hawaii, a $6.90 International Travel Facilities Tax (applies only for departures); and (b) international fees and taxes up to approximately $200. Some itineraries require paper tickets. Shipping fees start at $19.99. Airfares valid on select fares, subject to availability & not guaranteed until ticketed. Fares quoted are round-trip, coach class, per adult and apply to US point-of-sale and point-of-ticketing only. Limited time offer (void where prohibited by law). Other restrictions/requirements/rules may apply (including blackout dates).

About CheapTickets

CheapTickets is a leading seller of discounted leisure travel products online through its Web site, http://www.cheaptickets.com/. CheapTickets provides consumers access to its exclusive collection of unpublished airfares, as well as regularly published fares on hundreds of airlines. In addition to air, CheapTickets' family of discounted travel products also includes hotel accommodations, cruises, rental cars, vacation packages, condo rentals, and Last Minute Trips. Founded in 1986, CheapTickets is part of the Consumer Travel Americas group within Cendant's Travel Distribution Services Division.

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