Last week, my friends at TravelZoo.com listed a trip to New York City from MSP for just $157 roundtrip among its top 20 deals.

And that included tax.

The fare was so unbelievable that I personally know of two people who jumped at tickets — and will now be going to the Big Apple in the next couple of months for literally that price.

The deal was such a stunner that when I saw this week’s TravelZoo picks, I couldn’t believe that I was seeing almost the same thing all over again.

This week’s best deal comes again from TravelZoo: Roundtrip fares to Boston for as low as $150.

As I said last week: Go ahead and rub your eyes. The price will still be $150 when you’re done.

When I searched for details, I found that fare on U.S. Airways, and the fare only worked out if one stayed for a week. Fares got a little higher (the $180 range) if the stay was less.

Still, an unbelievable fare.

Here’s the link for details:
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/8837308-629942/

In other remarkable fares, this week AirTran continues its sale that features more than 60 cities on sale from $39 and up, one-way.

When I clicked on the AirTran page, I saw tickets to Milwaukee for that, as well as tickets to Tampa for just $75, and New Orleans for just $129 one way. And if you book directly on their site, those New Orleans ticket prices dropped even lower, to just $99 each way.

Seriously.

Details can be found at the AirTran site here:

http://www.airtran.com/sale/MSP.aspx?saleID=

And if you’re not into flying, TravelZoo also touts a Wisconsin Dells deal this week as well:

A condo package at Chula Vista resort for $159, that includes arcade tokens, a large pizza, a $25 dining credit and eight passes to the water park.

All the details can be found here:

http://hotels.travelzoo.com/chicago-hotels/628310?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email_top20

It’s August, which means most of Europe is on “holiday.” While travelers flock to places all over the continent, the Mediterranean Sea is especially popular. The island of Corsica is known for its rugged beauty, gorgeous beaches and food that’s a fusion of French and Italian traditions. Take a virtual tour here.

Who needs Good Morning America?

The big news last week was the Minnesota couple who danced down the aisle.
Remember them? They posted the video on YouTube, and then flew to New York City for all the morning TV.

But then ABC — upset they’d been scooped by rival NBC — rescinded their offer to cover the couple’s roundtrip airfare to the Big Apple, stranding them there. AND THEN, they kicked the YouTube couple out of their hotel.

They should have called me.

I could have found the couple roundtrip airfare to New York for just $159, including taxes.

(Go ahead, rub your eyes. It’ll still say $159. And I repeat: That includes taxes and fees).

That deal pops up on this week’s “Travel Zoo” top 20 deals out of Minneapolis.

Here’s the link:

http://airfare.travelzoo.com/north-american-airfare/625117?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email_top20

And it’s no exaggeration. Fly.com pulled up several dozen flights at the time I searched — airlines from Continental to Delta to Northwest. The fine print: You have to travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Still, not a big sacrifice for basically a 2-for-1 fare!

Q: I’ve never been on a cruise and was wondering if there are any that are truly all-inclusive and include alcohol in the price, similar to all-inclusive resorts.  A: According the cruise expert Stewart Chiron, the answer is yes–but it will cost you. That’s because the only true all-inclusive cruises are also the most expensive luxury lines, including  Seaborn, Crystal, Regent and Silversea. The good news, according to Chiron, is that these cruise lines are currently offering dramatic discounts to try and get passengers back on the high seas. For more information, check out his website, The Cruise Guy.

Who goes to Mazatlan, Mexico in the height of summer?

Well, you might – after you see these airfares from U.S. Airways.

As part of its “International E-Savers,” the  airline this week is offering a last-minute getaway to the Mexican getaway for $430 roundtrip. The details:  The trip must be purchased by July 20 and travel must take place by Aug. 16. The maximum stay is 30 days.

That’s not the only deal in town.

This week’s TravelZoo is highlighting a deal that many longtime Twin Cities travelers have felt is one of the best-kept secrets of the Midwest: Flights to Europe, via IcelandAir, for less than $500 roundtrip.

The IcelandAir special is boasting fares of $469 roundtrip to Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. The deal, like the U.S. Airways bargain: Travel must be booked by July 20.

A few other last-minute deals:

United is offering its e-fares this week, with deals from MSP to Springfield , Ill. ($140); Grand Junction, Colo. ($232) and more.

Colorado’s calling again this weekend, with both Frontier Airlines and United Airlines offering some last-minute deals to the Rocky Mountain state.

Frontier Airlines is offering last-minute flights to Denver for as low as $218 round trip. A three-day advance purchase is required and travel must be completed by Wednesday, July 8.

Beyond that, United Airlines is offering flights to Aspen ($234) and Grand Junction ($236), next weekend. Those tickets must be purchased by Friday night.

Otherwise, if your patriotism cup still runneth over, Sun Country Airlines this week is promoting a two-day, all accommodations covered tour of Washington D.C. led by former TV news personality Joe Schmit, for $599 per person.

The deal: Depart Friday, July 10 and return Sunday, July 12. The trip includes transportation to/from the D.C. airport, a Capitol Hill tour, and two nights at the Loews Madison Hotel. Tickets must be purchased by Monday night, July 6.

Details can be found here: http://www.suncountry.com/programs/joeSchmitLandingPage.shtml