JetBlue Service to Central and South America

JetBlue is adding flights to new destinations.

Service to Colombia began on January 29, 2009 into Bogotá. Daily nonstop flights from Orlando.

Service to Costa Rica begins on March 26, 2009 into San Jose. Daily nonstop flights from Orlando.

This will be JetBlue’s first time into Central America.

Rates start at $49 per person each way, but taxes and fees are additional. At the time of this blog, we got a rate of $187.70 per person round trip including all taxes and fees. All inclusive resort options in Costa Rica include the Barceloa Playa Langosta, the Occidental Grand Papagayo and the Paradisus Playa Conchal starting at $629 per person for a 3 night stay including private transfers. Also popular this year is the Costa Rica’s Great Outdoors package including white water rafting and several other activities priced from $1, 299 pp

General Tours in Asia & South America

General Tours’  small group escorted tour to exotic Southeast Asia is a rich & leisurely way to explore this distant land. Its unique inclusions are visiting Singapore with a private guide, a deluxe overnight cruise on Ha Long bay, two full days of expertly guided sightseeing at Angkor Wat, and a night on the Mekong Delta.

Visions of Vietnam & Angkor Wat with Singapore is a 17 day package starting from $5,999 pp land only. Price includes luxury hotel accommodations, overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, most meals, all sightseeing & on-tour transportation including flights within Vietnam & Cambodia.

Exclusive offer: Book by December 31st, & receive a complimentary lunch at The Line, a restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.  A 14 day itinerary is available without Singapore from $3,599 pp

In South America, discover the rich cultural legacy & sophisticated charms of two of the continent’s great capitals. Explore Mendoza, Argentina’s best wine region, and staisfy your lust for magnificent scenery with a spectacular overland journey across the mighty peaks of the Andes. Excursions include wine tastings, a tango lesson, and a cooking class will provide an insider’s point of view.

Traditions & Flavors of South America is an 8 day package from $2,379 pp Rates include deluxe hotel accommodations, many meals, sightseeing at 2 estate wineries in Mendoza & all on-tour transportation & internal flights.

Exclusive offer: Booking by December 31st and receive complimentary private airport transfers on land-only bookings.

AARP Members receive up to $200 off per couple.