from dallasnews.com
www.bestfares.com Tom Parsons is publisher of Bestfares.com.
We recently told you about a deal in Las Vegas that offered two free show tickets with a package purchase. That deal was one of our best-sellers in the month of March, and if you can act fast, we’ve got another show-ticket promotion for you. While the previous deal was for travel in April and May, this one covers the summer months, with travel available from May 31 through Aug. 30.
Travelers who book a three-night or longer air-hotel vacation package by Monday can earn two free show tickets for use during their trip. Stays are valid at these MGM properties in Las Vegas: Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, the Mirage, Monte Carlo, Luxor, MGM Grand, Signature at MGM Grand, Aria, Vdara, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Excalibur and Circus Circus.
Guests will receive a maximum of two free show tickets with this offer. Purchasers of single-occupancy packages will receive one free show ticket. Blackout dates are July 3 and 4. Visit www.mgm miragevacations.com /specials /specials.asp for more details.
You can choose from these shows with this offer: Love (the Beatles) by Cirque du Soleil at the Mirage, Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil at Aria, Kà by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand, Zumanity: The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil at New York New York, Criss Angel Believe from Cirque du Soleil at Luxor, Disney’s The Lion King at Mandalay Bay, Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at the Mirage, Lance Burton: Master Magicianat the Monte Carlo, comedian Frank Caliendo at the Monte Carlo and Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur. When we priced some of these shows, tickets were selling for more than $150 each. Regular ticket prices for these shows vary by date and seats available.
If you are interested in this offer, I suggest you book it now so you are sure to reserve your show tickets in time. Once your package booking is confirmed, you can reserve your show seats. You must reserve them by 8 p.m. on Monday. You also must pick up your show tickets at the box office in Las Vegas at least four hours prior to show time. When we checked package prices, we found that Monday and Tuesday departures typically offered the best rates, and if you want to travel over the weekend, departures on Saturday were cheaper than Friday or Sunday departures.
In other news, American Airlines is celebrating new service from Dallas to South Dakota with introductory fares. Travel between Dallas and Rapid City or Sioux Falls for $198 round trip, plus taxes and fees. Tickets must be purchased by April 13, with a 14-day advance, for travel through June 9. The minimum stay is two nights and the maximum stay is 30 days. Contact: 1-800-433-7300; www.aa.com.
Southwest is ending its partnership with the American Express Membership Rewards program as of July 1. If you want to transfer points, you have until June 30 to do so. Visit www.southwest.com /rapid_ rewards/amex.html for details.
Tom Parsons is publisher of Bestfares.com.
