London Vacations Are Top Pick For 2009

MILWAUKEE, January 12, 2009 – With great airfare deals through United Airlines, a stronger dollar against the pound and a variety of money-saving deals at select hotels its no surprise that London has become a popular destination pick for 2009. Combined with bundled savings from customizable packages, United Vacations’ customers can save up to $485 on the price of their vacation.

All of these money-saving deals break down into a variety of perks that can be enjoyed while in-destination. For example, many of United Vacations’ preferred hotels are offering free nights and free daily breakfast. And with the option to add theatre tickets prior to departure, buying early will give travelers an exclusive savings of up to 59%, leaving more money in their pocket to save or enjoy while on vacation.

Examples of such hotels include:

Thistle Marble Arch
Flight, 4-nights hotel, daily free Continental breakfast and tickets to Wicked

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
5th night free through March and free daily Continental breakfast

Hyatt Regency Churchill
6th night free, new reduced Easter rates and free daily full buffet breakfast

K+K Hotel George
5th night free

Sample London Vacation Packages
Sample London vacations include roundtrip economy airfare, four-night hotel accommodations, complimentary daily breakfast, tickets to the show Wicked, fuel surcharges, Trip Cancelation waiver and the services of United Vacations’ European Service Office in London. Prices are based on internet pricing for Wed or Thurs departures in economy class of service for March 11, 2009 as of December 16, 2008 and are subject to change without notice. Other dates are available but prices may vary.

London vacation packages with accommodations at the 4 star Grosvenor Hotel start at $769 from New York, $799 from Washington D.C., $814 from Boston, $824 from Chicago, $944 from Portland, OR, $959 from San Francisco and Los Angeles, and $1,059 from Denver.

Protect your travel investment with United Vacations: United Vacations offers several travel protection options to insure vacation investments both before and during travel. The United Vacations Cancellation Waiver allows vacation modification or cancellation for any reason prior to airport check-in the day of departure without incurring supplier revision or cancellation penalties. The “WorldCareSM Complete Coverage” plan combines the pre-travel benefit of the Cancellation Waiver with protection against unforeseen during-travel events such as illness or injury. Plus, both plans now include the FuelSafe feature which protects you from any fuel surcharge increases which take place after the initial purchase date. Look for more information at www.unitedvacations.com/travelprotection.

Vacations can be purchased online at www.unitedvacations.com, by calling 888-328-6877 or by contacting a local travel agent.

About United Vacations: United Vacations serves travelers in a variety of ways, giving them more reasons than ever to plan, purchase and save on a quality vacation experience. With United Vacations travelers can look forward to choosing from a wide selection of destinations, flights and hotels around the world. The goal: offering the best in-destination activities, transportation and travel protection options, as well as delivering the highest level of customer service 24-hours a day. Travelers will be sure to enjoy a personalized experience suited to making their vacation dreams a reality.

United Vacations’ America, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Ski programs are operated by The Mark Travel Corporation in Milwaukee, one of the largest vacation companies and operators of private-label brands in the United States.