Man, these are tough times—especially if you’ve been recently laid off. Maybe it’s time to take a trip.
Travel? Right now? Are you nuts?
Actually, now might be the perfect time to take a vacation and get away—without adding to your financial woes. Hotel rates are plummeting, airlines are slashing fares and “pink slip specials” might make a rejuvenating getaway a possibility. Check out a few deals I’ve come across.
Pink Slip Getaway Giveaway in Vermont
Rabbit Hill Inn owners Leslie and Brian Mulcahy are offering recently unemployed couples a chance to win a two-night getaway at their Vermont bed and breakfast. Each month from April through July and November through December, one couple will be selected to receive the package, which includes a two-night stay (Sun. to Thu., non holiday), one romantic dinner, candlelit breakfast each morning, daily afternoon tea, all taxes and fees—and a rabbit’s foot for good luck. (Transportation and pub fees are not included.)
To enter, write your story in one page or less explaining why you deserve this getaway, and send it to them by June 1, 2009. One letter per person is allowed. Entrants must be at least 25 years old, and have been unemployed more than six months to qualify. Mail entries to: Rabbit Hill Inn Getaway Giveaway, P.O. Box 55, Lower Waterford Road, VT 05848; or e-mail: info@rabbithillinn.com. Tel. 802-748-5168. www.rabbithillinn.com
Recession-Friendly Caribbean
SuperClubs, which owns the all-inclusive resort chains Grand Lido, Breezes and Hedonism among others, is offering a Spring & Summer Super Savings special of up to $600. Rates starts at $106 per day and savings are based on a seven-night stay. All meals, activities, lodging, taxes and fees are included. Book by March 25 for travel April 13 through Aug. 31, 2009. Resorts offering the special include Breezes Curacao and Grand Lido Negril. See the full list of participating SuperClubs resorts by calling 877-467-8737 or go to www.superclubs.com.
Wyndham Vacation Stimulus Package
Pay for a two consecutive night stay at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and get two nights free, as well as a $100 food and beverage credit during your stay. Rates start at $285 per night. Participating hotels include Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Rico, Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in the Bahamas and Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Book by June 30 and complete your stay by Dec. 20, 2009. Children under 16 stay free with an adult. Taxes and fees are not included. www.wyndham.com
