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AER LINGUS
Now part of IAG, parent company of British Airways and Iberia, Aer Lingus has created a spacious and sophisticated transatlantic business class service to Dublin and Shannon from many North American gateways. It also built an extensive European network from its Dublin hub and hometown.The Aer Lingus offer: Unique, members-only and time-sensitive discounts.
How to claim the current offer: I'll send you an E-mail as new discounts and offers are negotiated.
CASA PACE E GIOIA
Photographer and Joe Sent Me member Heather von Bargen discovered a home in the charming Italian region of Le Marche. She and her partner Matt transformed it into Casa Pace e Gioia, a glorious holiday rental on eight acres of countryside. The restored traditional farmhouse has four bedrooms, four baths and a new private pool. The 2,500-square-foot home also has a gourmet kitchen and a spacious living room--all of it created by a photographer with keen attention to detail.The Casa Pace e Gioia offer: Receive a 15% discount on bookings of seven days or longer.
How to claim the offer: Enter promo code JoeSentMe in the appropriate place on the booking page at Casa Pace e Gioia Web site.
CIRCATERRA TRAVEL OUTFITTERS
CircaTerra Travel Outfitters traces its company heritage to Magellan's, the legendary travel-supplies company. CircaTerra offers a wide, high-quality array of travel bags, totes, travel clothing, packing products and gear designed to make your travel easier and more comfortable.The CircaTerra offer: Receive 15 percent off the price of all products, including sale prices.
How to claim the offer: Enter promo code JoeSentMe in the "Gift Certificate or Coupon Code" box on the order confirmation page when you shop at Circa Travel.
COOK TRAVEL (AKA PLANET AMEX TRAVEL)
Owned by a journalist and operating for nearly 40 years, Cook Travel specializes in discount international business and first class fares and supplies premium seats at big savings. Cook offers upgrades from full-fare coach on many international airlines. It also offers savings on last-minute travel.The Cook Travel Offer: 10 percent off most fares on SkyTeam international business/first class tickets. Five percent off published fares on Star Alliance international business/first class tickets. Complimentary upgrades on most airlines when available to business class from full-fare international economy. Booking fees for international tickets waived.
How to claim the offer: Call 800-435-8776 and identify yourself as a JoeSentMe member.
THE DREAM OF ITALY NEWSLETTER
I visit Italy regularly, which is why I'm mad about the Dream of Italy newsletter. It covers Italian travel, culture, food and life with great passion and gusto. Edited and published by Kathy McCabe of PBS fame, the newsletter offers in-depth destination stories, terrific features about day-to-day Italian life and lots of news, tips, recipes and suggestions for your next trip.The Dream of Italy Offer: Receive two years for the price of a one-year subscription.
How to claim the offer: Surf to the subscription page. Subscribe for one year to either the print/online or print-only version. Then E-mail Kathy, tell her you are a JoeSentMe member and she'll add a year to your subscription.
ELIFANT ARCHAEO-CULTURAL TOURS
Elifant Archaeo-Culinary Tours are unique, small-group trips for the sophisticated traveler who delights in discovering the ancient world while indulging in the culinary present. They have been created by two experts I know well, Elizabeth Bartman and Maureen Fant, and have toured with in the past. They have married luxurious lodging and top-notch dining to their archeological touring. Elifant packages include everything but the airfare, leaving you free to use miles to claim award tickets or make find your own deal. The Elifant Tours Offer: 10-15 percent off package prices.
How to claim the offer: Surf here to examine the current tour offerings. Then E-Mail Elifant and inquire about the JoeSentMe member discount.
THE ENTREE NEWSLETTER
Luxury is a personal thing and that is the guiding focus of the Entree newsletter. Editor and publisher William Tomicki travels the world searching for the very best airline, hotel, resort, cruise and dining experiences. He's quite demanding and uncompromising in his opinions and each issue of the Entree newsletter is a personal look at the state of luxury travel.The Entree Offer: 50 percent off the price of a one-year subscription.
How to claim the offer: E-mail or call 805-969-5848, identify yourself as a JoeSentMe member and request your discount.
GLASER DESIGNS LUGGAGE AND BRIEFCASES
Kari and Myron Glaser have been handcrafting fine luggage, briefcases, totes and personal leather goods for business travelers for more than 40 years. Glaser bags are practical, stylish and of the highest quality. They are made from the finest leathers, fabrics and fasteners. I should know: I own two Glaser garment bags, two Glaser briefcases and a Glaser carry-on. Glaser bags aren't cheap, but they are a wonderful investment. And they're actually less expensive than buying an endless string of cheap bags every year.The Glaser Offer: Receive a one-time discount of 10 purchases on a purchase.
How to claim the offer: Call 415-552-3188 or 800-234-1075. Identify yourself as a JoeSentMe member and use code 563.
HAWAII'S LOCAL BUZZ
If you've been to Hawaii--or even if you haven't--you know that the Islands are now home to great coffee; insanely good macadamia nuts and many products made with them; and terrific local honey. The best of the coffee and the finest nuts and sweets come from small farms such as the Big Island's Paradise Meadows. Its Hawaii's Local Buzz brand turns out an impressive array of coffees, candies, cookies and honeys. How good? I have to hide the shortbread to avoid gorging on it. And the mac nut-studded chocolates often disappear in an eating frenzy.The Hawaii Local Buzz Offer: 20 percent discount on its entire online shop.
How to claim the offer: Surf to the Hawaii's Local Buzz Web site and enter the code JOESENTME at checkout.
LUGGAGE FORWARD
Luggage Forward is the nation's premier luggage and sports-equipment delivery service. And with airlines slashing or eliminating free checked-luggage allowances, hiking "excess" and "oversize" baggage fees and losing our checked bags at alarming rates, shipping with Luggage Forward makes more sense than ever before. Luggage Forward offers four speeds of domestic shipping and two speeds of international shipping. Is luggage shipping inexpensive? No. It is a great value? Absolutely when you consider the door-to-door service and the ability to not depend on airlines.The Luggage Forward Offer: Receive 5-10 percent discounts on any international shipments. Receive 10-15 percent discounts on next-day domestic deliveries.
How to claim the offer: Enter the site via this link. Your discount will be automatically calculated at checkout. To book by phone, call 617-482-1100 and mention promo code JOESENTME
MASKS FOR MEMBERS
When the mask mandates hit in 2020, a Joe Sent Me member stepped up with a supply of washable, high-quality face coverings at a fine price. They are American-made, 100% cotton face coverings and come in a variety of colors, too. Four-packs of masks are just $12 for Joe Sent Me members--and that includes all taxes and shipping. You can choose from a four pack of black masks; a dark set (navy, charcoal, white and black); or a light set (turquoise, purple, white and tan).The Mask for Members Offer: A set of four masks are available for the members-only price of $12 including tax and shipping.
How to claim the offer: Surf to the members-only order page here.
MEDJETASSIST GLOBAL EVACUATION
Know those all-too-true horror stories about travelers who suffer illnesses or injuries on the road and then get stuck with gigantic bills just for the medical evacuation? I know of only one way to avoid becoming such an expensive statistic: MedjetAssist. If you are hospitalized virtually anywhere in the world, MedJetAssist will fly you to the hospital of your choice, at no charge. MedjetAssist is the only company I know that offers this no-questions-asked service. My MedJet Assist card is the one I never leave home without.The MedjetAssist Offer: $35 off individual or $50 off family annual memberships.
How to claim the offer: Surf to this special application page. The price listed reflects the JoeSentMe discount.
PRIORITY PASS
The best investment a traveler can make in his or her own comfort and productivity on the road is membership in at least one airport-club network. Priority Pass, with more than 1,000 airport clubs worldwide, is absolutely invaluable. It offers access to many Air Canada and Alaska Airlines clubs as well as airport-sponsored VIP lounges and pay-per-visit clubs in cities across the globe.The Priority Pass Offer: Receive 20 percent off the price of any of the three annual membership plans.
How to claim the offer: You must enter the Priority Pass Web site by clicking here. Then click the "Join Now" icon and your discount will automatically be calculated on the enrollment form. You may also call 800-352-2834, identify yourself as a member of JoeSentMe and use Invitation Code DAJB0305.
RUDY MAXA'S WORLD
Rudy Maxa has had a notable career as a mainstream journalist before turning to travel. Now he is the host of some of the most innovative travel shows on public radio and television. Many of his recent television shows are collected on DVDs that are great in anyone's collection.Rudy Maxa World's Offer: Receive 20 percent off DVDs of Rudy's shows for public television.
How to claim the offer: Surf here and choose your DVDs. When you see the box for a discount code during checkout, enter: JoeSentMe
SHEFFIELD SPICE & TEA COMPANY
Sheffield has a shop in Las Vegas, where it has won raves for its unique products, offerings, recipes and service. But they have a gorgeous Web site and are winning customers from around the world. There are literally hundreds of products on offer: a dazzling range of carefully chosen teas, oils and vinegars, familiar and exotic spices, custom blends and rubs, chilis, sugars and accessories. In other words, everything a business traveler with taste needs to eat and drink better.The Sheffield Spice & Tea Offer: Receive 15 percent off all purchases.
How to claim the offer: Surf here and when you reach the shopping cart page, enter this code in the coupon code box: 2022joesentme.com
TUSCAN HOUSE
If you're one of those people--you know, Italy or bust--may I point you in the direction of Tuscan House? The site offers an impressive spread of carefully chosen vacation homes in Tuscany. Not run-of-the-mill joints, but the right places with the right perks at fair prices. I have stayed in some, visited others and each is at least as good as the site description and the photos. Best of all, I've convinced the principals--a multi-lingual Finnish architect named Zak and a globe-trotting former Australian airline executive named Gary--to offer us special treatment.The Tuscan House Offer: 3% off weekly rentals and 5% off two-week stays.
How to claim the offer: Contact Zak when you make a reservation and mention that you're a Joe Sent Me member.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Revived by David Neeleman, the creator of JetBlue Airways, TAP has created a spacious, elegant transatlantic business class service to Lisbon or Porto from a growing number of North American gateways. It also has an extensive European and African network from its Lisbon hub.The TAP Air Portugal offer: Time-sensitive, member-only discounts.
How to claim the current offer: I'll send you an E-mail as new discounts and offers are negotiated.