LONDON THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE
The buy A major new promotion from London theatre website westendtheatre.com, offering thousands of reduced-price tickets to West End musicals this autumn.
The savings Discounted tickets include recent Tony award winner Billy Elliot, down from $107 to $67, Whoopi Goldberg's new production of Sister Act starring Patina Miller and Sheila Hancock, movie-to-stage show Dirty Dancing and Grease, starring Dancing on Ice winner Ray Quinn.
The catch The best discounts are for Monday through Thursday evenings and matinees.
Why it's worth it Most visitors to London want to see live theatre. In addition to well-established plays and musicals, the deal includes a number of new shows, including The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Sean Mathias's new production of Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Anna Friel, and a new stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption starring The Wire's Reg E. Cathey.
Book it Visit www.westendtheatre.com.
A CRUISE TO FIJI'S RARELY VISITED WATERS
The buy Blue Lagoon Cruises is offering discounted rates on the last remaining “Historical and Cultural Dateline Cruise” it has scheduled for 2009 through the islands of Fiji.
The savings Regular prices start at $2,251, but a 30-per-cent discount brings the starting price to $1,731 per person.
The catch You must book by Sept. 30 and airfare is not included for the cruise, which sails from Lautoka, Fiji, on Nov. 9.
Why it's worth it The seven-day cruise explores the largely uncharted and seldom visited reaches of Fiji's northeastern tip. Blue Lagoon Cruises' flagship MV Fiji Princess is one of few commercial vessels to have visited the region in recent years. The itinerary includes Kioa Island, home to Polynesians who migrated into the region in the 1940s. Kioa islanders in war dress will meet the ship in outrigger canoes to ferry passengers ashore for a traditional welcome.
Book it Visit www.bluelagooncruises.com.
SIGNATURE SAVINGS ON SUN DESTINATIONS
The buy Signature Vacations is offering discounts on a series of sun packages for late fall.
The savings Up to $1,120 per couple.
The catch You must book by Sept. 15.
Why it's worth it The cool, wet summer in much of Canada has left many yearning for sun and warm temperatures. Savings are available from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. For instance, a holiday from Toronto to Cancun's all-inclusive Sandos Caracol Eco Resort and Spa in November is marked down to $638 plus taxes. Departures are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from Nov. 6 to Dec. 11. From Vancouver to Cuba's Oasis Varadero 1920, Saturday departures from Nov. 7 to 21 are marked down to $898 plus taxes.
Book it Through a travel agent. For more information, visit www.signaturevacations.com.
CRUISE INTO FALL IN THE MARITIMES FOR $516
The buy Heading to America to explore Canada may seem like an odd thing to do, but a cruise from the U.S. is a great way to see highlights of the Maritimes, especially when the leaves are changing colour.
The savings Norwegian Cruise Line has cruises on sale for less than $70 a day – including transportation from port to port, overnight accommodation and all meals. It's far less than you would pay to explore the region by land.
The catch There are just two departures: a seven-day cruise from Boston on Norwegian Spirit from $516, and a 10-day cruise from New York on the Norwegian Jewel from $677.
Why it's worth it This cruise is an easy way to explore some of Canada's most historic cities, including Halifax, Charlottetown and Quebec City, without having to pack and unpack.
Book it Visit ncl.com and click on “Specials & Promotions.”
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