Danube River discount, cruise credits and more

Oakland Tribune, Aug 11, 2008 by Linda Zavoral

A few of the best travel deals for the week:

-- Danube River deal: Save $2,000 per couple on a last-minute deal with Cross-Culture Journeys. The 14-night Sept. 16 Danube River Discovery Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam has a limited number of staterooms available from $3,395 to $5,395 per person, based on double occupancy. (Original prices, $4,395-$6,395.) Meals, sightseeing and fuel surcharge included. Phone with promotional code DRDCBONUS. (800) 491-1148, www.ccjourneys.com.

-- Cruise credits: Receive an onboard credit of $25 to $400 a stateroom when you book your Norwegian Cruise Line vacation through eCruises.com. Promotion valid on all NCL sailings from Oct. 1 through April 30, 2009. Credit may be used toward spa services, drinks, gift shop purchases and more. Must book by Aug. 17. (800) 223-6868, www.eCruises.com.

-- Flights to India: With Cathay Pacific's August Deal of the Month, fly round-trip from San Francisco to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai or Chennai for fares starting at $1,197. Hong Kong stopover permitted. Limited seats available; purchase before Aug. 31 or until sold out. Valid on travel through Nov. 30. By comparison, comparable flights in late September cost $1,500 and up. Book online at www.cathayusa.com/dotm.

-- Disneyland breakfasts: Book a Disneyland flight/hotel trip with United Vacations and receive free a Disney Character Breakfast for a family of four (value, up to $100). Must stay four nights at an Anaheim -area hotel and purchase three-day Park Hopper bonus tickets to qualify for the deal. Book by Aug. 31 from travel through Dec. 31. Use promo code FREE. Book via travel agent, (888) 328-6877 or www.unitedvacations.com.

Note: Prices do not include fuel or room surcharges and taxes unless noted. Deal availability may be limited, and restrictions may apply.