Tax Refund Travel Packagesby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 07 Apr 2008 12:02 PM I don't know about you but my tax refund has been put to use paying for water, heat, and electricity for my home and fuel for my car. I know... glamorous it's not and so much for taking advantage of the all those fabulous travel deals tour operators are offering right now. You know the ones that guarantee once-in-a-lifetime memories to far off lands... that cost half your tax refund. In all honesty some of those travel packages are real bargains and quite enticing regardless of how much you got back from Uncle Sam. If you still have a few dollars left over from the government and have always dreamed of wandering through ancient cities or exploring age-old tombs then you might seriously consider the following deals: Taj Mahal, India For $1,500 per person you can take advantage of Friendly Planet's 8-day Taj Mahal Express package. This price covers first-class lodging, airfare from New York, guided tours, and meals. In addition to touring one of the world's most spectacular sites that took hundreds of masons and carvers 12 years to create, you will also visit the "Golden Triangle" of India, including the bustling capital of Delhi and the colorful city of Jaipur with its massive bazaars and awe-inspiring palaces. Acropolis, Greece Virgin Vacations is currently offering a six-night package to the Greek capital for just $1,199. Athens is home to one of the most striking symbols of the ancient Greek civilization--the Acropolis. It also boasts several other historic monuments including the Parthenon; the monumental gateway known as Propylaea; and a small Temple of Athena Nike. The travel package to Greece includes roundtrip airfare from New York; lodging at a midrange hotel; and daily continental breakfast. If you are interested you will need to act fast as the price is only valid for departures through May 15, 2008. Machu Picchu, Peru The ancient city of Machu Picchu sits nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is known the world over as one of the most famous manmade wonders and is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas." For a limited time you can tour the complex of temples, terraced hills and lush subtropical gardens, which was built by the Inca Empire around 1450, abandoned a hundred years later at the time of the Spanish Conquest, and discovered by an American historian in 1911, for just $1,300. Latin Destinations if offering a 7-day tour of the area that includes airfare from Miami; air transfers to Cuzco; hotel accomodations in Lima and Cuzco, with a day trip to Machu Picchu. Lodging is split between two nights in the capital of Lima and three nights in Cuzco. Related Articles: Unique Travel Deals from Coast-to-Coast Affordable Lodgings in North America More Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation Budget Hotels--Less Buggy More Beautiful Traveling To Hawaii-Good News Bad News HOT Educational Vacation Destinations Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags Greece, india, Peru, Travel, travel packages Discuss this article
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