I have to tell you the travel business is smoking right now. I couldn’t be busier and also couldn’t be more thrilled that the word “recession” is not the conversation around the water cooler.

People are travelling. Not only are they making plans to still travel in 2010 but also in 2011 and 2012.

After the last couple years of highs and lows, gain and loss in the economy, people want the security that they are getting the value they deserve.

The word value can have many different meanings. For a college student with a week between exams and a minimal student loan, value likely means finding the most economical hotel on Daytona Beach. For a young family with two children under the age of five, value likely means reasonable flight times and a property that caters to children. For a professional and highly educated couple, value likely means having a top notch guide who is flexible and knows where to find the best winery in the region.

For me personally value is walking away from a trip not thinking once about how much I paid, whether I got an incredible deal or paid ridiculously too much, if I can take away the memories made and experiences had, and not the dollar amount...that is where I find value.

So here are some incredible values on some amazing travel opportunities to fit all budgets and hopefully meet all definitions of value!

Fairmont Empress in Victoria

Recipient of the Condé Nast Gold List 2010, The Fairmont Empress majestically rises over Victoria's Inner Harbour. With turn of the century architecture and timeless beauty, this luxury Vancouver Island resort hotel showcases the spirit and energy of British Columbia's capital city in grand style.

$99.00 Per Night

Book before September 21 and travel before December 30

4.5 Star Iberostar Paraiso Beach All Inclusive Package

November 25 for 1 week

The 424-room, family-friendly Iberostar Paraiso Beach is an all-inclusive resort located halfway between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya. The resort has an on-site shopping center, spa and golf course, as well as eight restaurants and 10 bars, including two pool bars, a theater bar, cigar lounge, lobby bar, sports bar and nightclub. Activities are plentiful with scuba diving, kayaking, tennis and a fitness center. Kids ages 4 to 12 can hang out at Lucy's Club, and teenagers will be entertained with nightly live shows.

$1199.00 Per Adult including taxes

Book Before September 30 and receive a $400.00 West Jet Future Flight Credit

Silver Sea Cruise from Mumbai to Dubai

December 11 for 9 Days

This 6 star, all butler suites cruiseline features personal service, enriching experiences and all the accommodation of a luxury boutique hotel . Sail from Mumbai to Dubai visiting the ports of Mormugao and Cochin India, New Magalore, and Muscat Oman. Cruise fares are fully inclusive of all meals, all beverages and all gratuities onboard.

$3918.00 USD Per Person plus cruise fees and taxes

Complimentary airfare also available from select Canadian getaway on this sailing