Some of the week’s best travel bargains:
February BritRail travel — Buy a BritRail pass for travel by Feb. 29 and receive a 20 percent discount. is offering the deal on four passes: Two offer travel throughout England, Scotland and Wales, and the others within England only. For example, a four-day, second-class BritRail England Flexipass, which can be used for non-consecutive travel within a two-month period, starts at $188. Book at or call 877-724-5277 by Feb. 15.
Five Marriott properties in New Orleans — Renaissance Pere Marquette, New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, New Orleans Marriott, Renaissance Arts Hotel and JW Marriott New Orleans — are offering Web-only deals through Dec. 30, with starting prices at $89 or $99 a night. For example, a night at the Renaissance Pere Marquette, a block from Bourbon Street, is $89, plus $13 taxes; usual rate starts at $135. Book the Papa Noel rate at .
Book and pay for a 2008 European river cruise package with Uniworld by Jan. 31 and save up to $500 per couple. The deal applies to more than 25 voyages from nine to 30 days long. For example, a 12-night European Serenade itinerary between Vienna and Amsterdam departing May 1 is $3,079 per person double after the discount, plus $144 port charges. The cruise aboard the 134-passenger River Duchess includes 11 shore excursions. Information: 800-733-7820, .both cq.
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