Travel deals for 2013 to book now: Legoland, cruises, Eurail passes, more

The song tells us there’s no place like home for the holidays, especially now that it’s too late to book an affordable getaway holiday airfare or hotel.  But you can cash in now on these travel deals for 2013.  Even the Grinch would approve.

Theme parks —

LEGOLAND — Even though the new Legoland Hotel doesn’t open until April, if you book your family vacation by December 31, 2012, you’ll receive up to two FREE Child Sea Life Hopper tickets (one per paying adult), plus exclusive early admission to Legoland. The hotel is located at the main entrance, and includes interactive LEGO features, themed play areas, family pool and nightly kid’s entertainment.  All 250 guest rooms are themed to one of three popular LEGO product lines – Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure.  Each family suite includes two separate sleeping areas, with a queen-size bed for grown-ups, and a separate area for up to three little ones, complete with a bunk bed, pull-out trundle bed and their very own TV.

Cruises —

Holland America is offering up to half off cruises to destinations including Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Grand Voyages, Hawaii/Tahiti, Mexico, Panama Canal and South America itineraries.  The largest discounts apply to groups larger than two persons, which means the larger your group or family, the more you save in the Sail & Save sale.

Trains —

Eurail is offering 20% off 20% discount off the regular price of Eurail Global & Eurail Select Passes. The promotional passes must be purchased by December 31, 2012 and are valid for travel through March 31, 2013. The promotion applies to both first and second class tickets for travel to and from 23 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland), Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Hotels —

Marriott hotel brands are offering up to 15% off and free breakfast if you book before December 31st, for stays in 2013.  Participating hotels include Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn.  Participating locations include Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC.  Click here for more information.

Find more hotel and getaway deals on the ecoXplorer Daily Deals Round-Up Page.