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Last-minute travel bargains for nurses and allied therapists and technologists

Healthcare Traveler
Volume 16, Issue 2

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  • Traveling healthcare professionals find cheap flights, low-cost lodging, deals on wheels, and budget entertainment & getaways.

Cheap flights

Heritage Flight



The Vermont-based, chartered flight company offers transportation between New England and Atlantic resorts, like Nantucket, the Hamptons, and Martha's Vineyard. For $1,095 per hour, rather than per passenger, as many as nine customers can fly from Burlington to the Hamptons for $3,700 total, round trip. Serving local, regional airports, the company offers same-day bookings and flights. Phone (800) 782-0773 or visit http://www.flyheritage.com/ for reservations.

OpenSkies

In June, British Airways premiered its transatlantic airline featuring lie-flat seats in business class, personal entertainment units, and no more than 82 passengers per flight. For flights exclusively between Paris and New York City, sample one-way rates range from $448 for restricted, economy class to $3,191 for fully flexible, business class. Call (866) 581-3596 or go to http://www.flyopenskies.com/ to book.

Deals on wheels

Alamo Rent A Car



Under the "Hot Deals" section of its website, the car rental company presents several e-coupons. Customers can click, book, and save $10 off 3-day weekend rates, $20 off weekly rates and one-way rentals of 3 days or more, and $50 per month off monthly rentals of 2 months or more. To take advantage of these bargains, call (800) 462-5266 or visit http://www.alamo.com/.

Vamoose Bus

Providing $25 bus service between New York City and Bethesda, Maryland, and Arlington, Virginia, the bus line is offering a promotion for a complimentary ticket after the purchase of four tickets. Each passenger is allowed three luggage items and one carry-on bag. Buy tickets with cash or by personal check on the bus. Ride stand-by, or secure advance, guaranteed seating online at http://www.vamoosebus.com/ or by calling (877) 393-2828.

Low-cost lodging

Creekside Inn



Located in Palo Alto, California, the boutique's "Weekend Breakfast Package" includes lodging for two starting at $137 nightly, local Town Car service, breakfast at Cibo Restaurant, and a private balcony. Visit http://www.creekside-inn.com/ or dial (800) 492-7335 for reservations.

Microtel Inn & Suites

The economy hotel chain opened new locations in York, Maine, and the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Johnstown, New York. Its suite accommodations are divided into four zones for work, eat, sleep, and relaxation. Sample nightly rates are $105 in New York and $139 in Maine. Call (800) 771-7171 or go to http://www.microtelinn.com/ to book your reservations.

Budget entertainment & getaways

Gas credits



When you book your next getaway, ask about gas credit. Big Bear Lake Resort Association in California offers $25, $50, and $100 gas cards. Visit http://www.bigbear.com/ or call (800) 424-4232 for reservations. Hotel Griffon in San Francisco and Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort in Florida offer a $20 and $50 gas credit, respectively. Visit http://www.hotelgriffon.com/ or http://www.sandestin.com/ for reservations.

Mackinac Island Experience

At a nearly 25% discount, adults can embark on a ferry ride to and from Michigan's Mackinac Island, and enjoy a tour of its Butterfly Conservatory, Fort Mackinac, Surrey Hill Museum, and historical Grand Hotel, plus receive a carriage tour of the scenic state park, Arch Rock, and downtown's shops and restaurants. Reserve your package online only for just $59 at http://www.mackinacpackage.com/.

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