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Stay with Dining Credit and Waived Resort Fee at Hotel Becket in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Dates into November.

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This resort-style hotel in downtown South Lake Tahoe offers easy mountain and beach access, along with an on-site restaurant and bar

Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Becket

The Hotel Becket borrows its name from the nautical rope used to bind two other ropes together. It’s a concept that also exemplifies the hotel’s dedication to bringing travelers together for memorable vacations in South Lake Tahoe’s vibrant downtown. This sense of unity also influences the hotel’s guest rooms; choose from alpine-accented Woods rooms or boutique-style Village rooms, each of which come with amenities including flat-screen TVs, furnishings from designer Jonathan Adler, and architectural flourishes including reclaimed-wood fixtures.

• Explore the mountains: The hotel sit across the street from Heavenly Village, the bustling shopping center that acts as the gondola gateway to the region’s unparalleled mountain trails. Warm-weather sports here include biking, hiking, and zip lining.
• Eat well with $25 dining credit that comes with this deal at Ten Crows, the resort’s signature restaurant, where cooks pair delectable barbecue cooked over authentic Alabama-style fire pits with craft cocktails and beers from local Tahoe breweries.
• Sun by the lake: The resort fee, which is waived with this deal, includes access passes to a private beach (open during the warmer months).
• Take a dip in the resort’s seasonal outdoor pool, or stay warm in the indoor hot tub and sauna.
• Meet Remington, the hotel’s resident Bernese Mountain Dog, for pats and walks as part of the hotel’s Borrow a Bernese program.

South Lake Tahoe, California: Year-Round Haven for Outdoor Adventures and Late-Night Revelry

Lake Tahoe has no real off-season; people find ways to make use of its pristine water, beaches, and mountains all year long. In the summer, the lake’s clear, freshwater surface—which straddles the California-Nevada border—is dotted with swimmers, boaters, and jet skiers. Several ski resorts with world-class slopes typically stay open from November to April, and Emerald Bay State Park is accessible year-round. A moderately easy hike to the base of Lower Eagle Falls reveals breathtaking views of the waterfalls crashing down from above.

A diverse crowd of spectators gathers at night for South Lake Tahoe’s various events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and fireworks displays. A few miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe sits Stateline, Nevada, where a handful of casinos host high-stakes games of blackjack and solitaire.

✈ 7-Day Vacation in Prague w/Air from Gate 1 Travel. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Voucher/Person).

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Spend 5 nights in the Czech Republic’s capital city, exploring on your own and taking optional tours; airfare included

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7-Day Vacation in Prague

Experience the historical sites and modern marvels of the Czech Republic’s capital city on this 7-day excursion to Prague with airfare from Gate 1 Travel. There’s no set itinerary, so you can wander along charming cobblestone streets through historic quarters at your own pace. For an aerial view, trek up the hilltop Prague Castle, where you’ll be able to see firsthand why Prague is nicknamed “City of a Thousand Spires.” And of course, you’ll want to stop for a beer at some point, seeing as pilsner beer was invented near Prague. This vacation includes:

Flights & Transportation:

• Round-trip airfare from New York City (specific gateway based on availability)
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333.
• Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
• Check availability

Hotels (5 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 5 nights of accommodations at NH Prague City or Jurys Inn Prague in Prague

Attractions & Meals

• Daily breakfast

Optional Tours

• 2-day hop on, hop off bus pass ($33/person)
• Prague city tour with a cruise on day 4 ($32/person)
• Day trip to Kutna Hora, a riverside town known for its renaissance and baroque architecture. This tour is offered on day 6 ($42/person).

How to Book

1. Choose departure city and dates from drop-down menus or “See Options” button.
2. Complete your order; a confirmation email is sent after your order processes.
3. Book your trip: Go to your account to view your voucher for Gate 1 Travel contact and redemption instructions. Book by 7/18/17.

Each person must buy a voucher; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional $300 fee to travel solo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from the New York City metro area. The departure airport (JFK, EWR or LGA) will be advised at the time of booked based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the voucher and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a voucher, and can they stay in my room? Children under 12 do not need a voucher. Contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 for child fares. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.

Stay at Executive Hotel Pacific in Seattle, WA. Dates into December.

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This Seattle hotel built in 1928 features renovated guest rooms, a cafe, and a sports bar with craft beer; located near Pike Place Market

Hotel at a Glance: Executive Hotel Pacific

The chic Executive Hotel Pacific was built in 1928, and it retains that era’s flashy art-deco vibe. It’s located within easy reach of Pike Place Market and other downtown Seattle landmarks. Before you turn in for the day, be sure to grab a complimentary Washington apple from the lobby.

• The Lodge Sports Grille serves up locally sourced burgers and seafood along with more than 50 types of beer amid hand-hewn cedar walls and TVs showing sports.
• Housemade gelato and bistro-style sandwiches are on the menu at the Caffe Vovito.
• Stylish guest rooms are trimmed in rich cherry-wood accents and feature flat-screen LCD TVs and free WiFi.
• Complimentary wine reception held in the lobby each evening

Downtown Seattle: Art, Architecture, and Famous Coffee in Coastal Urban Center

Street performances, flowers, and fresh-caught fish find a common home at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Founded in 1907, this market is where both sightseers and locals shop for fresh seafood, meat, and produce. Drop into the Fish Market to watch the staff tossing salmon, halibut, cod—a famous tradition. There are plenty of nonperishable goods as well, including jewelry and other crafts. And you might want to take a picture in front of the market’s iconic sign, which now rivals Space Needle as the city’s most-recognizable symbol.

The original Starbucks coffeehouse has operated out of Pike Place since the 1970s. You can stop here for a pick-me-up before taking the half-mile walk to Seattle Central Library. Whether you love books or architecture or both, this futuristic-looking library is worth a visit. The 11-story glass-and-steel structure consists almost entirely of diamond-shaped windows arranged to look like a geometric net. The otherworldly interior is a playground for book lovers. Be sure to check out the library’s “living room” in the morning, when sunlight creates a kaleidoscopic shadow on the floor.

Like the library, the nearby Seattle Art Museum is full of spectacles, starting with its collection of “exploding” white Ford Tauruses suspended from the lobby ceiling. Exhibits range from Renaissance-era European art to Korean and Japanese panels.

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✈ 12-Day Tour of South Africa w/Air from Gate 1 Travel. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Voucher/Person).

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Admire South Africa’s natural beauty and native animals during a tour that also dwells in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Gate 1 Travel: 90,000+ travelers served since 2012.

Tour of South Africa with Game Drives

You’ll span nearly the whole country of South Africa on this vacation. Visits to the bustling cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg offer time spent in nature, including a game drive in a park that’s home to the “Big Five”: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceroses. This vacation from Gate 1 Travel includes:

Flights & Transportation:

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) (fly to Cape Town and fly out of Johannesburg)
• Flight from Cape Town to Durban
• All transfers
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333.
• Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
• Check availability

Hotels (10 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 4 nights of accommodations at The Ritz or Protea Hotel Victoria Junction in Cape Town
• 1 night of accommodations at Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris in Hluhluwe or Protea Hotel Umfolozi River in Richards Bay
• 1 night of accommodations at Mountain Inn in Mbabane or Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini
• 2 nights of accommodations at Protea Hotel Hazyview in Hazyview or Premier Hotel The Winkler in White River
• 2 nights of accommodations at Crowne Plaza Johannesburg- the Rosebank or Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch in Johannesburg
• Hotel porterage

Attractions & Meals

• 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners
• English-speaking tour manager
• Entrance fees per itinerary included
• Experience Cape Town, including Table Mountain
• During the Cape Peninsula tour, view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
• Thrilling game drive through Kruger National Park
• Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home in Soweto

Optional Tours & Upgrades

• Home-hosted dinner with a Cape Town family ($55 per person)
• Full-day Great White Shark excursion with cage diving ($170 per person)
• Full-day winelands tour, including tastings and cellar tours ($79 per person)

Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1: Depart for South Africa
• Day 2: Arrive in Cape Town, then spend the day at leisure
• Day 3: Tour the Cape Peninsula to see wildlife such as baboons and zebras, and tour the Kristenbosch National Botanical Gardens
• Day 4: Take a Cape Town city tour, then ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting)
• Day 5: Day at leisure in Cape Town
• Day 6: Fly to Durban, then drive to St. Lucia for a game-viewing cruise at the St. Lucia Estuary.
• Day 7: Join a game drive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to see rhinos and other animals, then cross into Swaziland and shop in a handicraft market
• Day 8: Visit the Ngwenya glass factory, then enjoy Swazi food, dance, and song at the Matsamo Cultural Village
• Day 9: Join an open-vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park
• Day 10: Travel along the Panorama Route to see waterfalls, canyons, and other natural wonders en route to Johannesburg
• Day 11: Explore the Soweto neighborhood in Johannesburg, then Nelson Mandela’s former home and the Apartheid Museum
• Day 12: Depart from South Africa

How to Book

1. Choose departure city and dates from drop-down menus or “See Options” button.
2. Complete your order; a confirmation email is sent after your order processes.
3. Book your trip: Go to your account to view your voucher for Gate 1 Travel contact and redemption instructions. Book by 7/18/17.

Each person must buy a voucher; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional $600 fee to travel solo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from New York (JFK). The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option

4. What happens if I buy the voucher and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.


5. Does my child need a voucher, and can they stay in my room? Each person, including children, will need a voucher in order to travel. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Gate 1 Travel for details.

Stay at Days Inn and Suites San Diego near Sea World, CA. Dates into October.

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Hotel about 3 miles from SeaWorld and 4 miles from San Diego International Airport; stays include complimentary breakfast and WiFi

Top Reasons to Stay at Days Inn and Suites San Diego near Sea World

• The hotel is just a few miles from SeaWorld, one of San Diego’s biggest attractions, where you can ride roller coasters and see dolphins, sea lions, and otters.
• A clay-tiled roof and stucco exterior give the building a Mediterranean look. In the courtyard, you’ll find a heated pool, hot tub, and lounge chairs.
• The hotel offers several free amenities, including a continental breakfast, parking, and WiFi.
• The property is less than 4 miles from San Diego International Airport; a complimentary airport shuttle may be offered based on availability.
• The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Cabrillo National Monument are all within a 20-minute drive.

San Diego, California: Historical Attractions and Electric Nightlife in Southern California

San Diego’s sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted vacationing out-of-towners, but the city’s inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably the trendiest listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of San Diego nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings occupied by high-end boutiques, jewelers, and gourmet restaurants.

A stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 separate museums, as well as the world-famous and much beloved San Diego Zoo. There’s also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists produce pottery, handblown glass, and oil paintings for sale.

Farther north, in Old Town—site of the first European settlement in California—shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful wrestling masks, woven baskets, and maracas. Nearby stands the Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms, which are filled with Victorian furniture, eerie dolls, and squeegees for ectoplasm cleanup.