Spirit Airlines Tasteless Oil Spill Humor?

Appearing on the spiritair.com website this morning are a series of ads inviting customers to visit select cities the airline serves - including Ft. Lauderdale.

Pretty tasteless considering oil has already made landfall in other parts of Florida.

San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale $187 "All In"

American and Continental have dropped fares between San Francisco and Ft Lauderdale to under $200 round-trip, taxes and fees included. Plenty of availability through April 30, 2009. 21-day advance ticketing required. To book, visit Travelocity.com and search by "flexible dates."

Royal Caribbean Mega-Ship To Include AquaTheater, Boardwalk

By Mike Grasso
Royal Caribbean's massive Oasis of the Seas, expected to be the largest most innovative ship at sea, is making a buzz throughout the travel industry. The 220,000-ton, 5,400-passenger mighty ship has a December 2009 launch date. So what's all the talk you ask?

The design of the ship follows what companies officials call, "neighborhoods," which is expected to offer something for everyone. Where families with kids may appreciate the lively boardwalk area with carnival games, a first-of-its kind carousel at sea (upper right picture), and a ice cream parlour, couples can relax in the Central Park neighborhood under one of the live trees while perhaps watching a street performance. Afterward, everyone will enjoy the outdoor show venue called the Aqua Theater (upper left picture), featuring water, light and acrobatic shows into the evening hours.

The plans for the Oasis of the Seas are unlike anything else experienced in cruise travel; loft-style cabins, an outdoor park the size of a football field, including live trees and grass, the largest freshwater pool in the industry, and a zip-line at sea suspended nine decks above the Boardwalk.

The Oasis of the Seas will be based in Ft. Lauderdale and cruise in destinations throughout the Caribbean. Tickets go on sale in August for the first sail, but at this time, no word what price tag will be placed on the excitement and experience Royal Caribbean has planned for those planning a sail on the Oasis of the Seas.

Click here for more information from Royal Caribbean.

Oakland/San Jose to Miami/Ft Lauderdale/West Palm Beach - $202/rt including taxes. Valid travel September 5-November 14th. American Airlines

Monterey - Miami, FL $143 + tax roundtrip on United Airlines
Valid for travel through May 08, Saturday night stay required.
Fare Basis: LE14NNX

Some other decent deals available from Oakland/San Francisco/San Jose to Ft.Lauderdale/West Palm Beach starting at about $25 more with varying restrictions. Travelocity