Cheapflights Weekly Roundup: Airline News, Five-Star Hotels & Travel Deals

Good news from Boston: The sun finally came out today! For the first time in nearly a month, there were no umbrellas leaning on the walls in the office, no sloshing feet as people came through the front doors, no whimpers of a planned weekend on the beach ruined by the weather forecast. It was a magical moment - everyone was smiling.

Thankfully, the rain hasn't prevented us from finding the best travel deals.

This week was the week of wars: airlines outbid one another, airline ticket prices dropped, and hotels reduced rates one after another. We captured them all and rounded up the best ones for this week's Cheapflights Weekly Round-up.

Flights

Delta Mexico/Latin America Flights: As if Mexico wasn't already one of the cheapest destinations on the planet, Delta made it even cheaper to fly to Mexico with cheap flights from $199

AirTran's $39 Flights: The low-cost carrier took low-cost to another level this week with the $39 flight sale. To sweeten the pot, Delta matched AirTran's $39 routes from Atlanta in a 24-hour fare war.

JetBlue Twitter's Cheep Deals: JetBlue joined the Twitter crusade and launched @JetBlueCheeps - a Monday sale for Twitter followers.

Airline News: WestJet Launches Flights to/from Miami, Atlantic City

Canadian carrier WestJet is flying into more U.S. cities this October.

The airline will begin flights to/from Miami on Oct. 21 and Atlantic City flights on Oct. 22. For travel between the start date and Jan. 31, travelers must book flights by July 15. The black-out dates for these routes are Dec. 17 through Jan. 4.

In a search for flights between Atlantic City and Toronto on WestJet, we were able to score a $217 RT fare in early November.

Although, we can’t imagine wanting to leave Hawaii, WestJet will also begin service between Lihue (Kauai) on Dec. 16 to Canada. The same book-by and black-out dates apply.

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Family Travel: Hyatt Resort San Antonio: $500 in Resort Credits for Families

Everything is bigger in Texas, including this deal by Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.

With the Family Stay More, Play More promotion, guests receive 25 percent off golf and spa services. But even bigger than that are the resort credits from Hyatt. Three night stays will earn you $200 in resort credits, four nights equals $400 in credits and guests earn $500 in credits for 5-night stays.

The credits are good for meals at any Hyatt restaurants, golf, spa treatments, activities for kids and more.

Expedia Asks Travelers to 'Pick Your Paradise'

Expedia’s latest promotion is asking travelers to “Pick Your Paradise.” You won’t get an argument from us.

The site is offering up to 50 percent off popular tropical beaches, plus $100 off when you book a 4-night air/hotel package.

Some of the destinations on the list include Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Cancun and many well-known hotels, like Oasis, Riu and the Westin are included in this promotion. Hotel rates start at $56/night and 4-night packages start at $362/person.

If the whole “paradise” thing isn’t enough to lure you in, consider this: Some hotels are even offering resort credits of up to $200 and free nights.

All-Inclusive Antigua Resort from $78/Night

If pineapples are a sign of hospitality, the Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Antigua is being really hospitable.

The all-inclusive resort is offering rooms from just $78 per person, per night, through Dec. 20, 2009. If you're bringing the kids along, pay just $13 more per child.

This deal is all-inclusive, which means all meals, drinks, tips, taxes and use of non-motorized water equipment (kayaks, snorkeling gear, sailboats, etc.) are included.

JetBlue Launches Lifestyle Getaways Vacation Packages

Looking for flights and hotels that fit your personality? JetBlue has something for you: the discount-airline recently launched it's new Lifestyle Getaways, which features themed vacation packages by interest.

Want to spend your time golfing? No problem. Tell JetBlue where you're flying from, and they'll find you a few golf getaways to consider. Maybe you need a weekend getaway with the girls? Choose 'spa getaways' on JetBlue's site and you'll get a list of preferred destinations that cater to relaxation.

Choose your 'lifestyle' then enter your travel dates, and JetBlue will come back with flights and hotels that match your lifestyle.

Paris Vacation Package: Round-trip Airfare and Hotel from $399

Some say Paris in the springtime is the best time to visit; I say the fall is when Paris really sparkles. The crisp air and the cool nights make Paris easy to explore.

From atop the Eiffel Tower to inside one of Paris's quaint restaurants, there's no escaping the romance in the City of Light. You might even consider treating yourself to something extravagant you find on the Champs-Élysées, thanks to cheap Paris vacation packages from Go-Today.com

Paris vacation packages, including round-trip flights to Paris and four-nights at a hotel of your choice, start at just $399 from New York.

Midwest Airlines Launches Milwaukee-Los Angeles Flights

Trade in your beer for a martini.

Beginning Aug. 1, Midwest Airlines will launch non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles. The flights will offer 10 extra-wide Signature leather seats and 84 leather Saver seats. Here’s the best part: each flight will also offer fresh baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies.

We did a quick search for the route between Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 and found fares started at $228 RT with taxes included.

Fare Wars: Delta Matches AirTran $39 Flights

We love a good airline match-up at Cheapflights. For travel experts, a good airfare war is like the Super Bowl of travel -- we don't know who is going to win, but it's going to be a lot of fun to watch it play out.

Today's fare war comes courtesy of Delta Air Lines, who called 'match' in response to AirTran's $39 one-way flight sale. Delta joined AirTran in offering sale fares for flights through November.

Caribbean Vacations: 30% Off Aruba Marriott Through December

Inspired by all the cheap Caribbean flights? Now you have another reason to book one: luxury Caribbean resorts at discounted prices.

Marriott is launching endless promotions to their Caribbean resorts, but this one caught our eye: take 30% off the Aruba Marriott.

Now that the $50 million renovations are done on Aruba Marriott, Marriott is offering guests a 30 percent discount to celebrate the new digs. Stay in brand new room, take advantage of new facilities or consider upgrading to the luxurious Tradewinds Club - the hotel within a hotel on the eighth floor.