SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov 22, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) — This year, holiday travel does not have to leave you feeling a day late and a dollar short. Aiming to make trip planning as convenient and stress-free as possible this year, Travelocity(R) is now featuring a one-of-a-kind Holiday Planner with seasonal travel deals, tips, advice and much more. Check it out at www.travelocity.com/holiday_planner.
Now through Jan. 31, 2005, one-stop-shopping takes on a new meaning as Travelocity’s Holiday Planner lays out the hottest holiday packages and deals on an easy-to-read, month-by-month calendar. The new planning tool also features timely holiday travel tips from Amy Ziff, Travelocity’s editor at large; airport delay updates from Rally Caparas, Travelocity Business(SM) air traffic expert; traveler reviews and a Top 10 list of vacation getaways so consumers can finally feel “in the know” while preparing for their holiday excursions.
“Traveling around the holidays can be challenging and stressful,” said Jeff Glueck, chief marketing officer of Travelocity. “With our Holiday Planner, packed with the season’s best deals, travel tips and advice, we are offering our travelers something truly unique to ease any potential burdens.”
In the season of giving, Travelocity also launched two of the season’s biggest travel promotions — with savings now.
TotalTrip Sale: At Travelocity, ’tis the season to share the savings. Book a Flight + Hotel TotalTrip(SM) before Dec. 6 and Travelocity will instantly take $50 off your holiday vacation. Just grab a traveling companion and travel anywhere before Jan. 31, 2005 with a minimum two-night stay and enjoy great holiday savings. And then, upon return, Travelocity will send an online coupon code for $75 off a 2005 getaway, for a total savings of $125. For more information and terms and conditions on the TotalTrip sale, visit www.travelocity.com/holiday.
Air/Last Minute Deals Sale: Deck the halls and treat yourself to a special holiday getaway with Travelocity’s Air/Last Minute Deals Sale. Book any flight on Travelocity from now through Dec. 31, 2004, for travel anytime and automatically receive up to $100 off a Last Minute Deals getaway. For more information and terms and conditions on the Air/Last Minute Deals Sale, visit www.travelocity.com/lastminutecash.
“The market is flooded with holiday offers that can confuse consumers,” Glueck said. “Our promotions are not only easy-to-use and money-saving, they do not require customers to jump through hoops to take advantage of them.”
About Travelocity
Travelocity’s industry-leading technology and straight-talking, honest information help travelers take more rewarding and affordable trips. With 44 million registered users and booking nearly $4 billion of travel in 2003, Travelocity negotiates thousands of low-priced deals with the world’s most reputable travel providers — top airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, and other destination attractions and services. Additionally, Travelocity offers deeply-discounted rates for weekend getaways and dynamic packages through its Last Minute Deals and TotalTrip shopping engines, and provides customer service support over the phone 24 hours a day. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also operates Travelocity Business(SM) for corporate customers, powers international travel Web sites in eight languages, and has been recognized for its consumer advocacy and global leadership in online travel. More information about Travelocity is available at www.travelocity.com. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE:TSG), a world leader in travel commerce. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at www.sabre-holdings.com.
SOURCE: Travelocity
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