Leave the Mainland behind, and spend your days relaxing beachside, teeing off, or exploring the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. NWA WorldVacations has teamed up with Hyatt Resorts on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu to offer savings of up to $300 on Hawaii vacation packages (savings vary depending on cost of package).

Hawaii vacation packages include roundtrip airfare, accommodation options, and more. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details. Book by May 23 for travel through Dec. 18, 2009, and use the promo code WV10305.

Last week, we saw summer airfare sales from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and AirTran. Now, Northwest Airlines is getting in on the summer fun. The carrier has launched “Great Summer Sale Fares” featuring deals as low as $49+ each-way to/from cities across the country.

Purchase your airline ticket by May 18 for Tuesday and Wednesday travel through September 14, 2009. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Search FareCompare.com to find cheap summer flights from your hometown.

It’s never too late to plan that much-needed escape. Northwest Airlines can help you head to the sun and sand of South Beach for a long weekend (Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12) with their last minute Miami vacation packages.

Miami airfare and hotel packages start as low as $425 per person (based on NY departure). Make it a luxury hotel for as low as $472 per person (based on NY departure). Visit Northwest Airlines Last Minute Packages for more details, and get ready to hit the beach.

Canada airfare deals keep popping up of late. The newest specials come from Delta/Northwest who dropped prices to/from Canada in over 90 cities. As of right now (2:49 PM CT - April 23, 2009), these deals aren’t advertised on their sites, so you’re getting a head-start on other travelers. Here’s a small sample of Canada deals available from Delta/Northwest and other carriers:

• Detroit to Vancouver ($322 R/T taxes and fees incl.)
• Miami to Toronto ($321 R/T taxes and fees incl.)
• Baltimore to Montreal (under $500 R/T taxes and fees incl.)

These airfares are based on availability. Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to Canada from your hometown.

It’s time to pack the bathing suits and sunscreen, and head to the beautiful beaches and crystal blue waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Northwest Airlines’ latest promo code can earn you a $300 airfare credit on a 4-night minimum hotel package to St. Thomas or St. John. Vacation packages to the U.S. Virgin Islands start as low as $732+ per person and include R/T airfare, choice of accommodations, and more. Book by May 30 for travel through Oct 31, 2009. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details, and use the promo code USVISSWV09 to save.

We’ve seen a flood a Europe airfare specials this year, and the deals keep coming. Northwest Airlines has launched a spring and summer Europe airfare sale that features cheap flights from Boston to Amsterdam, Minneapolis/St. Paul to Paris, and more.

Airfare starts as low as $336+ each-way for spring and $374+ each-way for summer. Purchase your airline ticket by April 30. Spring travel starts May 16, 2009 while summer travel kicks off on June 18, 2009. Search FareCompare.com for more cheap flights to Europe.

Northwest Airlines wants you to take advantage of some of their new vacation destinations. Escape to the beaches of Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean, or head across the ocean and lose yourself in some of Europe’s most storied cities.

For a limited time, you can save up to $100 on vacation packages that include roundtrip airfare, choice of accommodations, bonus miles, and a range of perks. Book your vacation package by Apr 30 for travel from April 12, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details and use the promo code WV10126 when booking. Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

The Island of Kauai is one of the last great escapes in America. Spend idle days on beautiful beaches, hike through the stunning landscapes surrounding Waimea Canyon, or take a helicopter adventure to take in the beauty of the island from above.

NWA WorldVacations is offering up to $300 off Kauai vacation packages that feature roundtrip airfare and accommodations at a selection of luxury resorts and standard hotels. Book by April 11(travel between April 5 and Dec. 15, 2009). Use promo code WV10108 when booking. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details.

When Southwest Airlines started filing Minneapolis/St. Paul airfares towards the end of last year, we knew the sparks would fly. Minneapolis/St. Paul is a hub of Northwest Airlines, and the carrier has no intention of going without a fight.

Northwest Airlines is currently offering cheap flights from Minneapolis/St. Paul to cities across the country including Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago, Washington, and more. Airfare on some routes starts as low as $39+ each-way. Purchase your airline ticket by March 31 for travel through May 21, 2009 (14-day advance required). Visit Northwest Airlines for more details, and search FareCompare.com for more cheap flights to the Twin Cities. After all, when an airfare war breaks out, travelers are usually the ones who benefit.

Escape the Mainland with the whole family, and head to Hawaii this spring or summer. For a limited time, NWA WorldVacations can help everyone get there for less. Their current airfare/hotel vacation packages with Aston Hotels & Resorts include free flights and free accommodations for children between the ages of 2 and 17.

Free airfares are limited, and taxes and fees always play a role in these deals, so visit NWA WorldVacations for more details. Book by April 11 for travel between Mar 29 and Sept 30, 2009. Use the promo code WV10117 when booking.

Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering introductory airfares to celebrate new service to/from Lubbock and McAllen, TX and cities across the country. These new routes will provide more travel choices for the Texas Panhandle and the southern tip of the Lone Star State.

Find cheap flights to/from New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and more. Lubbock airfares start as low as $98+ each-way, while McAllen deals can be found as low as $119+ each-way. Purchase your airline ticket by March 31 for travel through June 24, 2009. Lubbock service begins April 6. Visit Northwest Airlines or Delta Air Lines for more details and advance purchase requirements.

Ready to pick up, leave the city behind, and head to the beach this weekend or next? You still have time to book a vacation package with Northwest Airlines.

You’ll find deals on airfare/hotel packages to beach destinations throughout Florida and California including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fort Lauderdale. Choose between standard and luxury hotel accommodations, and find the perfect spot for your spur-of-the-moment vacation. Visit Northwest Airlines for more details and a complete list of last minute beach vacation packages.

Ready to blow off some steam and escape to the rhythm and nightlife of Miami? Well, if you want to duck out of work for a day or so and head to South Beach, you can still save on last minute vacation packages with Northwest Airlines.

NWA WorldVacations has airfare/hotel packages from New York starting as low $534 per person (other departure cities available; price will vary). These last minute deals are good for departure on Saturday March 7 and return on Tuesday March 10. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details, and leave the daily grind behind for a long weekend.

If you’re hoping to catch a future playoff game between the Cavs and the Celtics, or you just need to plan a trip between Boston and Cleveland, now might be the perfect time to book. Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines have filed airfare as low as $140 R/T (taxes and fees included), and AirTran is offering web specials to the Cleveland Area (Akron/Canton) for about the same.

We found these deals available online for select flights well into the fall months. However, they can go quickly, so you have to act fast. Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights between Boston and Cleveland and for the lowest filed airfares to destinations around the world.

Go West, and explore all that California and Arizona have to offer (there’s more than just warm weather and stunning sunsets).

NWA WorldVacations is offering $50 off on select vacation packages to Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Francisco, Phoenix, and more. You have to purchase your vacation package by tomorrow (Feb. 26) to save, but this deal is good for travel between Mar 1 and Dec 18, 2009. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details, and use the promo code WV9036 when booking.

Travel to Shannon, and set out to explore the West of Ireland. Spend your days taking in the beautiful countryside, kiss the Blarney Stone, and visit historic towns like Galway and Limerick.

Northwest Airlines is offering up to $250 off on Shannon vacation packages. You’ll receive roundtrip airfare, choice of accommodations, and more. Book your vacation package by March 14 for travel between Feb 22 - Nov 30, 2009. Use promo code WV8988 to save. Visit NWA WorldVacations for complete details.

It’s getting close. If you can just stick it out for a month or two, you can put the books down and head out to a sunnier, sandier destination.

Northwest Airlines can help you save up to $300 on spring break vacation packages. Destinations like Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Mexico offer fun for students, families, and couples alike. Purchase your airfare/hotel vacation package by Feb 14 for travel between Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2009. Use the promo code WV9017 when you book. Visit NWA WorldVacations for complete details.

We all know Northwest and Delta will be completing their physical merger soon, and now their frequent flier programs are coming together.

Later this year there will be no more WorldPerks, just Delta SkyMiles - meantime, starting this month, you can transfer miles back and forth between programs.

And now Delta is offering a Gold SkyMiles Credit Card (from American Express). Sign up now, and earn 20,000 miles after your first purchase. And there’s more:

• Get another 5,000 miles for adding 2 card members to your account
• No annual fee for the first year (that saves $95 alone)

And, with the card, you’re automatically enrolled in the SkyMiles. If this sounds like something that would work for you, see all the details here.

Want to get away - this weekend - and save?

No problem: Northwest has “last minute” getaway deals that include flights and luxury hotels, for less.

Look at these examples:

• New York to Tampa, from $499
• New York to Seattle, from $540

These prices include flights, hotels and ALL taxes and fees.

The sooner you go, the cheaper it is - depart Saturday & return Tuesday for the best prices. All the details are right here.

The New Year’s airfare sales are still going. Even some of those that were supposed to end have found a bit of new life.

Northwest Airlines has given you a little extra time to save on select flights to/from cities across the country by extending their sale until January 26, 2009. It features airfare as low as $49+ one-way. Visit Northwest Airlines for more details, and search FareCompare.com to find the lowest filed airfares from your hometown.

The holiday season is over, and you’re back to the daily grind. If your return to work already has you down, plan a quick escape to New Orleans and brighten your mood.

Northwest Airlines has last minute New Orleans vacation packages that include airfare and hotel accommodations. Prices vary depending on your departure city, but you can find packages for under $400 per person for travel this weekend (depart Jan. 8 - 10, return Jan. 11 - 13). Visit Northwest Airlines Last Minute Packages for more details.

Home of SXSW, Austin City Limits, the ACL festival, and countless performance venues, Austin, TX (self-proclaimed “Live Music Capitol of the World”) has something to offer music lovers in all genres.

Whether you want to check out local or national bands, make your way up and down 6th Street, or take a site seeing tour of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Northwest Airlines can help you do it for less. Their last minute vacation packages to Austin feature deals on airfare, hotels, and car rental for this weekend and next (Jan 8 or 9 - Jan 11). Give yourself a vacation from the holiday season, and escape to Austin where things are just a little more laid back. Visit Northwest Airlines Last Minute Packages for more details.

Northwest’s latest vacation packages have it all: name hotels in places like Vegas, Cancun and Maui — plus, roundtrip airfare — and perks like free golf and slots.

Best of all — folks in smaller cities can take advantage of these deals, too.

These deals include a 4-night stay, and roundtrip airfare:

• Grand Forks, ND to Vegas, $369+
• Evansville, IN to Vegas, $443+

There are lots more departures and destinations, and they won’t last. Read about restrictions and how to book these Northwest Vacations right here.

You only have until Dec. 29 to take advantage of Northwest’s holiday airfare sale.

Some examples of the deals they’re offering (prices shown are one-way):

• Detroit to Chicago, $49+
• Memphis to Ft. Walton Beach, FL $93+
• Indianapolis to Boston, $109+

You must complete travel by Jan. 5, and, you have to hurry — book by the end of the day Monday. See the details here.

NWA WorldVactions is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary, and to mark this festive occasion, they’re offering savings of up to $300 on vacation packages to all destinations between Jan. 1 and May 31, 2009, and they’re eliminating blackout dates.

You can save money on grand escapes to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Mexico, and more by booking your trip by December 27, 2008 and using the promo code WV8771. Along with airfare and accommodations, you’ll find packages that offer additional perks. The level of savings is based on what you spend, so visit NWA WorldVactions for a complete breakdown.