Hyatt posts deals on its website for properties the world over. More are added all the time, but here are a few of the best ones.

The dealsSenior citizens can save up to 50 percent off the regular rates at many Hyatt hotels in the U.S. and Canada. You must be 62 or older to qualify. Rooms must be booked in advance and a maximum of one room per reservation can be booked at the senior rate. Through March 31, 10 Mid-Atlantic properties are offering free breakfast for up to two adults. Hotels in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are participating. Be sure to request the “Winter Getaway” rate when making your reservation.Book your summer vacation now and get a free night at 17 participating resorts. Options include Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and California properties. Minimum night requirements and restrictions vary by property and availability. Request the “Sunshine on Sale” promotion when booking your stay.

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Spring and summer flights to Europe are on sale from United. Fares start at $718 round-trip, and cities include Athens, Rome, and Paris.

Before you book, compare prices from several airlines to ensure you get the best deal for your route.

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The Drakensberg Mountains, or uKhahlamba (Barrier or Spears) in Zulu, is a place of profound practical and symbolic importance to South Africa. It is the central watershed that gives rise to the three iconic rivers of the Vaal, the Tugela and the Orange; it is the physical landmark that split the Bantu Migration into the Nguni and Basuto subgroups; and it was the parameter of settlement between Briton an Boer during the tense years leading up to the great Anglo/Boer War. Besides that it was the last fortress of the San, or Bushman people in the central region, who were ultimately pushed to the fringes of viable existence both by white and black expansion, and who left in their wake a sweeping legacy of cave art, not just in the Drakensberg, but throughout the region. Currently the highlands make up most of the independent state of Lesotho, with just the leading approaches of the escarpment falling into the territory of the South African provinces of Mpumalanga and Kwazulu/Natal. (more…)

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Next to gambling, taking in a show is a great way to enjoy Vegas. Here’s the latest news on all of the productions Sin City has to offer:

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Mirage Volcano Closed for Rehab

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You can save up to 10 percent on luxury Crystal cruises to the Mediterranean if you book by March 31. Select seven- to 12-night cruises are on sale for spring and summer departures.

In addition, if you’re traveling in a large group to Europe, you can book the “Mediterranean Memories” family package. You’ll receive one free berth for every 10 purchased, prepaid gratuities, $100 per person ship credits, a free group photo per stateroom, free cruise fares for guests ages 17 and under sharing a cabin with two paying guests, and a $500 credit toward a “Crystal Private Adventure” of $2,500 or more.

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Just outside Pittsburgh, the Weatherbury Farm in Avella, Pennsylvania, runs an Official Weatherbury Farm Kid’s Program for families staying two nights or more. Packages include lodging, daily breakfast, an educational packet about farming, participation in farm activities, and taxes. Children will help out with morning farm chores, including bottle-feeding baby animals, gathering eggs at the henhouse, and pumping water for the animals. The property is situated on 100 acres and has a swimming pool (open for summer months).

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Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City is offering an Endless Summer promotion including deluxe accommodations, admission for two to the hotel’s indoor pool and fitness center, two free beverages at the pool bar, and a 20 percent discount at the resort’s waterfront shops.

This package offers a good deal. When I checked prices, the Endless Summer rate undercut standard room rates by $100. Essentially, you’re getting the room at a discount and the extra perks at no extra charge. Note, however, that I found the promotion more readily available on Friday-night stays, and had difficulty finding it for Saturday nights. If you can travel early in the weekend, you’ll get a better deal.

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Great Wolf Lodge, a chain of water park and family amusement resorts, is offering discounted grand opening rates at its newest location in Grapevine, Texas (just outside Dallas/Ft. Worth). This promotion provides reduced room rates from $199 per night for family suites, including admission to the resort’s in-house water park.

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Valencia is the third largest city in Spain with an estimated population figure of more than 807,000 as per 2006 census. The city enjoys a Mediterranean type of climate that is characterized by dry and hot summers, winters with mild humidity and springs and autumns accompanied by frequent thunderstorms.

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Princess has long been at the forefront of Alaska cruising, but that doesn’t mean a voyage on this premium line isn’t affordable. You can find 2008 and 2009 sailings to America’s last frontier from $399 per person. With prices this low, you may want to start planning your upcoming spring and summer vacations now.

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