Catalina Express offering sizzling summer deals and beyond to Avalon (Photos)

The weather outside is delightful and perfect for a cruise twenty-two miles across the sea to Catalina Island. In celebration of the destinations 100th anniversary, Catalina Express is offering free round trip rides on your birthday along with an Avalon Centennial Planner filled with hundreds of dollars in savings that are good for the rest of the year.

To download a centennial certificate go to www.catalinaexpress.com and get discounts such as:

• A Villa Portofino fall jazz romance package that starts at $169 per person and includes round-trip boat transportation, taxi transfers, continental breakfast, romantic CD, champagne; 15% discount shopping coupon for Island Threadz & Island Style. (888) 510-0555.
• A touch of Heaven Day Spa couples Sweet Thai massage for $40 off the regular $220 price. (310) 510-1633.
• Jazztrax Festival deal that works if you buy a Sunday Night Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival ticket and use the certificate to get one free Sunday afternoon aession Ticket for Weekend 1. Call: 866 872-9849. "The important to budget travel is to plan in advance. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our thoughts. Considering and expending our travel budget carefully is a main concern for most families. Minimizing expending and charges, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding economizing money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal budget is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, no matter whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!..".
• Zip Line savings is valid four people.
• Birthday bonus, get a free ride to celebrate the occasion from now through April 30, 2014. Travel must begin on you official birthday and is subject to availability. Your return must be completed within 30 days. To get this deal you must pre-register online at www.CatalinaExpress.com, make a reservation and then present their printed Free Pass at time of check-in, with valid ID.

For more information on Catalina go to Catalina Island's website.

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