Title: Lamu House Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2009&destination=Lamu%2C+Lamu+County%2C+Kenya&selected=17955978&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lamu House Hotel Relax on the white sand beach with poolside cocktails. Soak up some fun under the sun with water sports like windsurfing. ## Photo gallery for Lamu House Hotel ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio - Lamu House Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/5900a430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio - Lamu House Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/f4f50cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, sun loungers - Lamu House Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/2176946a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Lamu House Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/24535597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite, Ocean View - Lamu House Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/6df200c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the heart of Lamu Old Town, Lamu House Hotel offers a sun-kissed retreat with 2 beach bars and a white sand beach. Enjoy surfing and windsurfing activities, then unwind at Moonrise Restaurant or indulge in a Swedish massage at Lamu House Spa. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/d8686180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room - 527 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/c83b8a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View - Ocean view - 527 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View ![Junior Suite, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/6df200c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Ocean View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Ocean view - 560 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Pool View ![Junior Suite, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/a529abe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Pool View - 560 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Lamu-House-Hotel.h17955978.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Lamu-House-Hotel.h17955978.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Lamu Old Town, a neighborhood in Lamu, Lamu House Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Lamu Museum and German Post Office Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lamu Fort and Takwa Ruins. With snorkeling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Lamu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lamu.dx2009) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.26767%2C40.90199&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZtNWF21pfnnh-J_quckXUwWcYek=) Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500 ### What's nearby - Lamu Museum 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Lamu Fort 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - German Post Office Museum 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Restaurants - Moonrise Restaurant 3 min walk - Bahari - Beach Bar - Hapa Hapa Restaurant 2 min walk - Lamu House Beach Club ## About this property ### Lamu House Hotel Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Lamu Old Town At Lamu House Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and 2 beach bars. With a beach shuttle, motor boating, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage at Lamu House Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Moonrise Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like surfing/body boarding, boat tours, and sailing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception. You'll also find perks like: - 3 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and supervised childcare (surcharge) - Multilingual staff, coworking spaces, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi. 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Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Lamu House Lamu House Hotel Lamu Lamu House Hotel Hotel Lamu House Hotel Hotel Lamu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lamu House Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Lamu House Hotel? ### Is Lamu House Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lamu House Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Lamu House Hotel? ### Does Lamu House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Lamu House Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lamu House Hotel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Jan 27, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Lovely room overlooking the waterfront. Excellent restaurant and overall a great experience ##### Deborah Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marsha Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed my stay the place is charming and well maintained and great staff. Can’t wait to be back with my family ##### Marsha Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garold Dec 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great Staff, awesome breakfast! Good location for walking in Old Town Lamu, nice pools ##### Garold Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Nov 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Peaceful stay in the heart of Lamu town ##### David Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alihaid Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay was fabulous. The owner went out of his way to assist, answer all questions and gave suggestions of best restaurants to visit. Thank you! ##### Alihaid Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice and friendly personal. Spent twelve nights there and had a wonderful time! ##### Marco Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Would come back over and over again! The location is ideal, the building is gorgeous with incredible history. Be sure to enjoy the pool, and consider having a private meal in the back of the hotel. The price of our stay included a large bathroom, spacious sleeping area and lovely balcony. The sun poured in at sunrise, which was a beautiful way to wake up; it wasn't too loud at night. The price also included transfers to/and from the airport, which alone makes the trip much easier to navigate when arriving at the airport and also included breakfast, which was delicious. We had dinner at the restaurant, which was also fantastic. Yuri, the manager was helpful, the staff was courteous and welcoming. Be sure to take a tour with Abu and purchase some of his art. I will be sure to stay here when returning to Lamu. Can not recommend enough! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a1b8a4eb-c8c9-47d7-b16e-d767e54912c8-1764620803313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/474d3799-32d2-4e0c-8a7a-57c4dbf1ac35-1764620807197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3b6d59f5-6c1d-48e0-98cf-708f61f547dd-1764620812460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8da6af5e-94bc-4bb5-876d-1b018ac6e7df-1764620822568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rebecca Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Great stay! Had a wonderful stay, staff were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. One thing to bear in mind is that this location is in the town centre and not near Shella beach - it's either a 40 mins walk or a 15 minute boat ride. There is also no aircon on the island so it's just fans. ##### Camilla Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glyn Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lamu House is a lovely historic hotel right on the harbor front - top floor bedrooms facing the water are the best with cooling breezes. The staff could not be friendlier and the restaurant is tasty and popular. If you want an authentic experience of Lamu the town, this is the place . It is not a luxury resort type establishment like the ones out of town. ##### Glyn Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### claire Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Oasis in Lamu Old Town We loved the Lamu House hotel. The location was excellent and service wonderful. Not for people who can’t handle stairs however and may not be suitable for very young children but for us it was perfect. The restaurant was great too. Service was slower sometimes but it didn’t matter. Food was delicious. We loved the pool with the fragrant frangipani trees over it. ##### claire Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dena Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very friendly, charming hotel This is a lovely hotel if one accepts the lack of a/c. During the day, with shutters and doors open to the sea breeze, it is quite comfortable, but I found it oppressively hot to sleep. The manager, Esther, is simply terrific, and everyone is extremely friendly. My room was lovely, with a private courtyard leading to the small swimming pool. There is a good restaurant and a good b'fast. You need to decide whether to stay in Lamu Town (where this hotel is) or Shela. The latter is a bit more Westernized. There are no cars on the island, so you go up and down the coast via water taxi, for which you wade into the water up to your ankles. Bring sandals you are willing to get wet. ##### Dena Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### martin Feb 8, 2026 Staff was great - especially the in house tour guide, Abu! ##### martin Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabrice Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing view One of the best places one can dream to stay ##### Fabrice Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric Jan 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay. ##### Eric ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Mar 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were lovely. ##### Karen Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sumra Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I highly recommend staying at the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room and the hotel itself is very beautiful. The location is also really good as it is right on the waterfront. ##### Sumra Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genuine Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Staff, the architecture of the place, the view from the rooms into the channel, all these and more ensured I was able to completely unwind ##### Genuine ### 4/10 Poor #### Willis Jan 7, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The money I paid not worth it but nice place ##### Willis Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gem of a boutique hotel. What a gem of a boutique hotel. Quiet &safe. My top floor, seaview room had 2 balconies was very large & had a 4 poster mosquito netted king size bed. I left my balcony doors open at night. Only heard one mosquito. Giant walk in shower with benches in the bathroom, and an on sute masseuse. Staff was so nice. They recommended a wonderful tour guide, Abu Said who was very informative. As a very mature solo woman traveler, I felt very safe in this hotel & recommend it highly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Feb 2, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Don’t stay here No AC, limited responsiveness from Front desk, delayed airport pick up ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lynda Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities There are so many flies and bugs in the room - it was just awful. ##### Lynda Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vicky Oct 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A haven of tranquility in noisy, dirty Lamu (which I love by the way). The Moonlight restaurant is a fine place to sit and have a quiet drink or meal under the shady flame tree; the pool a welcome place to cool off after the heat of the day. All very attractive in the old courtyard. The rooms a simple, but clean, furnished in traditional Swahili style. The staff, especially Esther on front desk, extremely helpful, arranging expeditions, finding old friends etc. Strongly recommend if you are staying in Lamu town. ##### vicky Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Sep 6, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Beautiful hotel but we got food poisoning A very beautiful hotel but the service is lacking. We got food poisoning from the hotel restaurant which ruined our stay. Concierge was also hard to reach whilst we were sick and there isn’t that attention to care from front desk/concierge. They didn’t really seem to care about our stay given that the food was making us sick. My earrings also went missing in the hotel and the front desk (again) didn’t seem to care and wasn't helpful. The other staff members, however were nice and helpful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This property was amazing. It was a unique and quiet oasis in the middle of Lamu Town. The distance to the beach was a bit far, but this was a minor problem as there area number of Bodas and Taxi boats nearby to help you get to the beach. The property allows you to give a sense of what Lamu is truly like while still being quiet enough to be able to rest and relax. There are also a number of quiet pools on the property where you can enjoy nearly private relaxation. Some rooms also have private cabanas and balconies, which I enjoyed. Overall, this was a great place to stay at a very reasonable price point. The staff was even more amazing and helped me feel comfortable. Food at the moonrise restaurant was also really nice. I highly recommend this place to experience Lamu town. ##### Andrew Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wirklich gut. ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Townhomes Carlsbad](https://www.expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Townhomes.d6056550-aaTownhomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels in Brooklyn Chinatown](https://www.expedia.ca/Brooklyn-Chinatown-New-York-Hotels.0-n651190828373909504-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Cerro Hermoso](https://www.expedia.ca/Cerro-Hermoso-Hotels.d738125351678255104.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Lodges Hayden](https://www.expedia.ca/Hayden-Lodges.d113630-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Tacoma-Hotels-Garner-Auburn-Seattle.h1079910.Hotel-Information) > - [Nobu Hotel Los Cabos](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabo-San-Lucas-Hotels-Nobu-Hotel-Los-Cabos.h33617448.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels with a Pool in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hotel-With-Pool.0-0-d178248-tHotelwithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Shopping Hotels in Metairie](https://www.expedia.ca/Metairie-Hotels-Shopping-Hotel.0-0-d8827-tShoppingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Romantic Hotels in Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Newfoundland-And-Labrador-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d11167-tRomanticHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [Hotel PUR Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-Hotels-Hotel-PUR-Quebec.h477576.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Grand Bend](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Bend-Hotels.d181878.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Cheap Hotels in Orillia](https://www.expedia.ca/Orillia-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d9268-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Cheap Hotels in El Prat de Llobregat](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Prat-De-Llobregat-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d179746-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from Mohali (IXC) to Lucknow (LKO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ixc/lko/chandigarh-to-lucknow) > - [Flights from Lincoln (YFC) to Oklahoma City (OKC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yfc/okc/fredericton-to-oklahoma-city) > - [Flights from Baltimore (BWI) to Arlington (DCA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bwi/dca/baltimore-to-washington) > - [Flights from San Luis Talpa (SAL) to Tacloban (TAC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sal/tac/san-salvador-to-tacloban) > - [Flights from Schiphol (AMS) to Saint-Louis (BSL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ams/bsl/amsterdam-to-basel) > - [Flights from Jamaica (JFK) to Karachi (KHI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/khi/new-york-to-karachi) > - [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lax/buf/los-angeles-to-buffalo) > - [Flights from Salzburg (SZG) to Lamezia Terme (SUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/szg/suf/salzburg-to-lamezia-terme) > - [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Fort Myers (RSW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/rsw/calgary-to-fort-myers) ### Cars > - [Enterprise Car Rentals In Las Vegas Strip](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Las-Vegas-Strip.d800045-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages ### Vacation Rentals ### General