Military discounts at Florida theme parks.
Universal Orlando Resort has extended its Military Salute program, which offers active and retired military personnel a free seven-day base ticket to both of its Florida theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. The pass, which is also valid at select Universal CityWalk clubs and venues, is good through March 26. The tickets are sold at participating Military ITT/ ITR offices (177 outposts) and the Shades of Green Resort in Orlando. Family members and friends of military also qualify for discounted passes, with reductions of up to $75. The pass typically costs $170. 407-363-8000, universal
San Francisco, San Diego.
Greystone Hotels, a collection of properties on the West Coast, has partnered with to offer savings on hotels in San Francisco and San Diego. For example, a room at the King George Hotel, near Union Square in San Francisco, is now $59 a night, including free parking; the standard rate is $95 a night, plus $31 for parking. Tax of $9 is additional. Also on sale: the Bristol Hotel in San Diego ($69; 62 percent off) and Hotel Griffon in San Francisco ($85; 44 percent off on stays Thursday through Sunday). Book by Feb. 11; travel by April 11. Blackout dates apply and availability is limited.
Alaska cruise.
Holland America has put on sale a seven-day Alaska cruise. Rate is from $499 per person double, down from $949. Taxes of $108 are additional. The cruise departs from Seward (Anchorage) May 16. Ports of call include College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Juneau and Ketchikan. The cruise line also has reduced fares on its seven-day Bermuda cruise departing from New York on May 30, June 6 and June 13. Ports of call include St. George’s and Hamilton. Prices start from $899 per person double, plus $99 in taxes and fees. Regular prices start at $1,110. 877-932-4259,
Down under.
Brendan Vacations is offering savings of $1,200 per couple on its Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand trip, departing May 5. The package costs $5,224 per person double (down from $5,824) and includes round- trip air from Los Angeles to Auckland and return from Sydney; 15 nights’ accommodations in Auckland, Queenstown, Cairns, Melbourne, etc., all transportation, hotel service charges, tips and local taxes, and more. About $180 in taxes and a $10 document fee are extra. Book by Feb. 28. Info: 800-421-8446, brendan . Use promo code BVQFANZ.
