September 17, 2003 -- We were excited to tell you back in June about some incredible deals to the Italian capital. Now we're positively beside ourselves with this latest offer from Octopus Travel that beats the nearest competitor!
You get eight days and six nights in a hotel, flights out of Boston, New York, Newark or Philadelphia, morning meals, and a yearlong subscription to Budget Travel magazine starting from just $479 (before the ubiquitous security fees and taxes) good for travel from November 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. Brief periods from Dec 12-24, and from Dec 30 to Jan 1 are blacked out.
Additional departure cities and baseprices include:
- Atlanta and Washington, D.C. from $569
- Chicago from $609
- Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle from $689
To compare, the best deal Italy specialist Tourcrafters has to offer is four nights starting from $489; cheapie champ Go-Today comes a lot closer -- with eight days and six nights for $499 (but Go-Today also charges extra for mailing you your paperwork). You can learn more about these in our previously published column.
Prices are person based on two people staying together. Upgrades from tourist class hotels to premium digs are available as well as extra nights (from as low as $36 per person in the tourist hotels. You can get more information about options for this package at www.octopustravel-us.com. Click on you country of origin, then click "Packages." To book, you'll have to call 877/330-7765.