Walt Disney World, Scotland, more travel deals
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort (two wings, one hotel) has savings of up to 40 percent through May 17, 2015. Credit: The Walt Disney World
TOUR
Back-Roads Touring is taking 25 percent off its new Royal Taste of Scotland tour. The four-night package costs $3,995 per person double (down from $5,295) and includes accommodations in Edinburgh and Ballater, with daily breakfast; guided transportation; dinner aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia; foraging in Cairngorms National Park; cheese and smoked salmon tasting; a "royal" dinner and Royal Lochnager whiskey tasting; entrance fees to Palace of Holyroodhouse and Balmoral Castle; and taxes. The first tour departs May 24, with additional dates in June, July, September and October. Carolyn Robb, former executive chef to Prince Charles and Princess Diana, will lead the tour.
INFO 877-330-4850, backroadstouring.com
RESORT
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort (two wings, one hotel) has savings of up to 40 percent through May 17. Rates start at $195 a night, plus $23 service fee and 12 percent tax. Guests also receive free transportation to Disney theme parks, Extra Magic Hours (extended playtime) and the new FastPass+ service. Reservations by phone only; call 800-227-1500 and use promo code FLOWERS.
INFO swandolphin.com
PACKAGE
Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, New York, has a wintry deal through April 2. The Ski Free Midweek Package starts at $1,130 for two guests (with taxes) and includes two days of skiing at Whiteface Mountain (normally $168 each); three nights in a one-bedroom suite with a balcony, jet tub and fireplace (from $312 a night); daily breakfast; and access to all resort amenities, including bowling alley and valet parking and movie theater. Valid Sunday-Thursday through April 2; use promo code SKIFREE.
INFO 888-582-0505, thewhitefacelodge.com
CRUISE
Sanctuary Retreats has a special on a Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. With the Majestic Egypt Offer, save up to 30 percent on a three- or four-night cruise aboard one of three luxury river boats. The trip starts at $408 per person double in the winter season (through April and October-December, excluding holidays) and at $292 in the summer (May-September). Price includes full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner); all sightseeing, guide and entrance fees; and taxes and service charges. By comparison, the typical rate is from $583 and $417, respectively.
INFO 630-725-3449, sanctuaryretreats.com
