Travel Deal of the Day (August 31, 2009)
Today is the last day to sign up for a US Airways promotion providing free "Silver" (elite) status for three months. With Silver status, you will be qualified for special check-in lines, free baggage check, first class upgrades and other benefits. For more information, see the US Airways Promotion.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 28, 2009)
Starwood has an offer for AAA members staying at hotels in North Carolina and South Carolina. The offer provides a room discount of up to 25% and a resort credit of up to $100 or daily breakfast (discounts/amenities may vary by hotel). As with any offer, check all available rates to verify if this is the best deal. For more information and to see full terms and conditions, see the Starwood Carolina Deal.
Starwood has an offer for AAA members staying at hotels in North Carolina and South Carolina. The offer provides a room discount of up to 25% and a resort credit of up to $100 or daily breakfast (discounts/amenities may vary by hotel). As with any offer, check all available rates to verify if this is the best deal. For more information and to see full terms and conditions, see the Starwood Carolina Deal.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 27, 2009)
Ritz Carlton has extended its "Peace of Mind" package through the end of 2009 (subject to availability/participating locations only).
The Deal:
The Peace of Mind Package provides various benefits, including the following: (1) Pay for two, receive third night free and/or pay for three, receive fourth and fifth nights free and/or pay for four, receive fifth, sixth and seventh nights free (discount depends on the hotel/not all hotels are offering all discounts); (2) Free breakfast in the hotel restaurant; (3) Free internet; (4) Local calls; (5) Resort fees (included in package, where applicable); (6) Ritz Kids activities for two children (participating properties only); and (7) Valet parking, where applicable/available.
How:
For more information, go to the Peace of Mind Package.
The Inside Scoop:
The terms and conditions of this deal dictate that this package may be available at some properties during the busy December holiday season. If you can find this package during that very busy travel period, you should consider booking your trip using this package as you could save a tremendous amount of money off of what is normally quite an expensive time to stay at hotels.
Ritz Carlton has extended its "Peace of Mind" package through the end of 2009 (subject to availability/participating locations only).
The Deal:
The Peace of Mind Package provides various benefits, including the following: (1) Pay for two, receive third night free and/or pay for three, receive fourth and fifth nights free and/or pay for four, receive fifth, sixth and seventh nights free (discount depends on the hotel/not all hotels are offering all discounts); (2) Free breakfast in the hotel restaurant; (3) Free internet; (4) Local calls; (5) Resort fees (included in package, where applicable); (6) Ritz Kids activities for two children (participating properties only); and (7) Valet parking, where applicable/available.
How:
For more information, go to the Peace of Mind Package.
The Inside Scoop:
The terms and conditions of this deal dictate that this package may be available at some properties during the busy December holiday season. If you can find this package during that very busy travel period, you should consider booking your trip using this package as you could save a tremendous amount of money off of what is normally quite an expensive time to stay at hotels.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 26, 2009)
TravelZoo.com is providing a deal at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for select weeknights through January 2010 starting at $48/night. Rates vary based on availability. For more information or to book, go to the MGM Las Vegas Deal.
TravelZoo.com is providing a deal at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for select weeknights through January 2010 starting at $48/night. Rates vary based on availability. For more information or to book, go to the MGM Las Vegas Deal.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 25, 2009)
As we are coming up on Labor Day, here is a note about planning a Labor Day weekend trip.
The Deal:
If you are planning a trip for the Labor Day weekend, be sure to check availability on off-peak travel dates to reduce your total airfare cost. You may pay less money by departing for Labor Day weekend on Thursday or Saturday (rather than Friday) and returning Sunday or Tuesday (rather than Monday). Also, be sure to check airfares at a variety of airports close to your origin and destination.
How:
Use an aggregator travel booking website such as Kayak or Sidestep for your airfare booking. Also, be sure to check the websites of low-cost carriers that might not otherwise be included in aggregator travel booking websites.
As we are coming up on Labor Day, here is a note about planning a Labor Day weekend trip.
The Deal:
If you are planning a trip for the Labor Day weekend, be sure to check availability on off-peak travel dates to reduce your total airfare cost. You may pay less money by departing for Labor Day weekend on Thursday or Saturday (rather than Friday) and returning Sunday or Tuesday (rather than Monday). Also, be sure to check airfares at a variety of airports close to your origin and destination.
How:
Use an aggregator travel booking website such as Kayak or Sidestep for your airfare booking. Also, be sure to check the websites of low-cost carriers that might not otherwise be included in aggregator travel booking websites.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 24, 2009)
Westin is offering a free night promotion at various hotels in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The length of stay requirement to obtain the free night varies by property, but various hotels are offering a third night free. (As with any promotion, compare rates found using this promotion with other available rates.) You can book or find full terms and conditions at the Westin Free Night Promotion.
Westin is offering a free night promotion at various hotels in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The length of stay requirement to obtain the free night varies by property, but various hotels are offering a third night free. (As with any promotion, compare rates found using this promotion with other available rates.) You can book or find full terms and conditions at the Westin Free Night Promotion.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 20, 2009)
Avis is offering $35 off weekly rentals of compact through full-size, premium, luxury and SUV vehicles. Rental must begin by September 30, 2009. For more information or to book, go to the Avis Special.
Avis is offering $35 off weekly rentals of compact through full-size, premium, luxury and SUV vehicles. Rental must begin by September 30, 2009. For more information or to book, go to the Avis Special.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 19, 2009)
TravelZoo.com provides details of an offer at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda for $99/night (plus fees and taxes) for various nights in 2009 (blackout dates apply). Rates must be booked by August 22, 2009. To book, go to the Fairmont Southampton Special.
TravelZoo.com provides details of an offer at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda for $99/night (plus fees and taxes) for various nights in 2009 (blackout dates apply). Rates must be booked by August 22, 2009. To book, go to the Fairmont Southampton Special.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 18, 2009)
The Las Vegas Hilton has a $45.95 rate for stays on select nights through October 31, 2009 - the rate includes breakfast buffet for two, a free night to be used during November 2009 and December 2009 (restrictions apply) and other benefits. For more information and to see full terms and conditions of the promotion, go to the Las Vegas Hilton Deal.
The Las Vegas Hilton has a $45.95 rate for stays on select nights through October 31, 2009 - the rate includes breakfast buffet for two, a free night to be used during November 2009 and December 2009 (restrictions apply) and other benefits. For more information and to see full terms and conditions of the promotion, go to the Las Vegas Hilton Deal.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 17, 2009)
Hyatt is running a special with 29% off certain rates at hotels in the US, Caribbean and Canada. Book by September 3, 2009 for stays until October 4, 2009. For restrictions or to book, go to the Hyatt Sale.
Hyatt is running a special with 29% off certain rates at hotels in the US, Caribbean and Canada. Book by September 3, 2009 for stays until October 4, 2009. For restrictions or to book, go to the Hyatt Sale.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 14, 2009)
Various Loews Hotels are offering a free night when booking two or three paid nights for a stay though September 30, 2009. The stay must be booked by August 21, 2009 and other restrictions apply. To find out more information, go to the Loews Free Night Deal.
Various Loews Hotels are offering a free night when booking two or three paid nights for a stay though September 30, 2009. The stay must be booked by August 21, 2009 and other restrictions apply. To find out more information, go to the Loews Free Night Deal.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 13, 2009)
JetBlue is offering a pass allowing for unlimited (with restrictions) travel between September 8, 2009 and October 8, 2009 for $599 (depending on your routing, you may also incur some fees/taxes). There are some important restrictions associated with the pass, including, but not limited to, the fact that bookings and changes must be made 3 days in advance, changes and cancellations incur a $100 fee and not showing up for a flight will cost you $100 per occurrence. There are additional terms and conditions - to find out more information or to read all the terms and conditions, go to this link.
JetBlue is offering a pass allowing for unlimited (with restrictions) travel between September 8, 2009 and October 8, 2009 for $599 (depending on your routing, you may also incur some fees/taxes). There are some important restrictions associated with the pass, including, but not limited to, the fact that bookings and changes must be made 3 days in advance, changes and cancellations incur a $100 fee and not showing up for a flight will cost you $100 per occurrence. There are additional terms and conditions - to find out more information or to read all the terms and conditions, go to this link.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 12, 2009)
Akron/Canton Airport is offering a $25 AirTran voucher if you become a Facebook "friend" of the airport. Full terms and conditions are available at the offer page. For more information, go to the Akron/Canton Airport Facebook Page.
Akron/Canton Airport is offering a $25 AirTran voucher if you become a Facebook "friend" of the airport. Full terms and conditions are available at the offer page. For more information, go to the Akron/Canton Airport Facebook Page.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 11, 2009)
National Car Rental is offering $30 off weekly rentals of cars between August 20, 2009 and September 20, 2009. The discount applies for Compact through Luxury level cars and includes Minivans and SUVs. Weekly rates require a five-day minimum rental and a Saturday night stay. For more information or to book, go to the National Car Rental Discount.
National Car Rental is offering $30 off weekly rentals of cars between August 20, 2009 and September 20, 2009. The discount applies for Compact through Luxury level cars and includes Minivans and SUVs. Weekly rates require a five-day minimum rental and a Saturday night stay. For more information or to book, go to the National Car Rental Discount.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 10, 2009)
If you considering a visit to some of the major tourist attractions in Washington, DC, you may be able to obtain discounted admission to at least a few museums that normally charge admission fees. Here are two current examples:
(1) Newseum: The Newseum is offering 50% off standard admission ($10 off standard $20 admission price) during August 2009. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. See this link for more details and all terms/conditions.
(2) National Museum of Crime & Punishment: The National Museum of Crime & Punishment is offering admission for $6 for entry after 6PM for residents of DC, Maryland and Virginia. See this link for more information and for full terms/conditions.
If you considering a visit to some of the major tourist attractions in Washington, DC, you may be able to obtain discounted admission to at least a few museums that normally charge admission fees. Here are two current examples:
(1) Newseum: The Newseum is offering 50% off standard admission ($10 off standard $20 admission price) during August 2009. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. See this link for more details and all terms/conditions.
(2) National Museum of Crime & Punishment: The National Museum of Crime & Punishment is offering admission for $6 for entry after 6PM for residents of DC, Maryland and Virginia. See this link for more information and for full terms/conditions.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 7, 2009)
If you are eating out while you are traveling, you may want to check out the coupons available for Restaurant.com.
The Deal:
Obtain $25 gift certificates to various restaurants for $2. The certificates are available for restaurants working with Restaurant.com. Be sure to check out the terms/restrictions for usage of a certificate at each restaurant before purchasing a certificate.
How:
(1) Go to Restaurant.com; and
(2) Use promotion code "PORTION" when purchasing your certificate.
If you are eating out while you are traveling, you may want to check out the coupons available for Restaurant.com.
The Deal:
Obtain $25 gift certificates to various restaurants for $2. The certificates are available for restaurants working with Restaurant.com. Be sure to check out the terms/restrictions for usage of a certificate at each restaurant before purchasing a certificate.
How:
(1) Go to Restaurant.com; and
(2) Use promotion code "PORTION" when purchasing your certificate.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 6, 2009)
If you have to severely restrict your travel budget during the current economic downturn, here is a deal for you. TravelZoo.com is providing details of a deal on the MegaBus (providing bus service between various cities) - MegaBus is providing a limited number of seats on participating routes for $1/each for travel September 14, 2009 through November 19, 2009. Though bus transportation may take more time than air transportation, you cannot beat the price, especially for short trips. For more information on this deal, see the MegaBus Deal.
If you have to severely restrict your travel budget during the current economic downturn, here is a deal for you. TravelZoo.com is providing details of a deal on the MegaBus (providing bus service between various cities) - MegaBus is providing a limited number of seats on participating routes for $1/each for travel September 14, 2009 through November 19, 2009. Though bus transportation may take more time than air transportation, you cannot beat the price, especially for short trips. For more information on this deal, see the MegaBus Deal.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 5, 2009)
AirTran has a new sale with fares starting at $39/way. Fares must be purchased by August 6, 2009 for travel through December 16, 2009 (blackout dates may apply). 14 days advance purchase is required, and the cheapest fares apply for travel on days other than Friday or Sunday. Other airlines will likely match on a market-by-market basis. To find out more information, see the AirTran Sale. To book travel on other airlines that may be matching this sale, go to a site such as Kayak.
AirTran has a new sale with fares starting at $39/way. Fares must be purchased by August 6, 2009 for travel through December 16, 2009 (blackout dates may apply). 14 days advance purchase is required, and the cheapest fares apply for travel on days other than Friday or Sunday. Other airlines will likely match on a market-by-market basis. To find out more information, see the AirTran Sale. To book travel on other airlines that may be matching this sale, go to a site such as Kayak.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 4, 2009)
Here is a non-traditional travel deal. If you travel frequently and are a sports fan, you may be interested to know that ESPN360 is running various promotions that may allow you to watch your favorite sports programming for free when traveling.
The Deal:
ESPN360 provides ESPN sports programming via the internet. If you are traveling to a place without access to ESPN, you may be able to watch your favorite programming via the internet. (ESPN360 can also provide sports programming to those people that do not have a cable/satellite package that includes ESPN.) Since ESPN360 programming is available for free for some customers, you should check out the ESPN360 website to verify if you are eligible.
How:
Go to the ESPN360 website to verify if you are eligible to watch ESPN sports programming free via the internet.
Here is a non-traditional travel deal. If you travel frequently and are a sports fan, you may be interested to know that ESPN360 is running various promotions that may allow you to watch your favorite sports programming for free when traveling.
The Deal:
ESPN360 provides ESPN sports programming via the internet. If you are traveling to a place without access to ESPN, you may be able to watch your favorite programming via the internet. (ESPN360 can also provide sports programming to those people that do not have a cable/satellite package that includes ESPN.) Since ESPN360 programming is available for free for some customers, you should check out the ESPN360 website to verify if you are eligible.
How:
Go to the ESPN360 website to verify if you are eligible to watch ESPN sports programming free via the internet.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Travel Deal of the Day (August 3, 2009)
JetBlue has a sale for travel between September 8, 2009 and December 16, 2009. Fares start at $29/way, and tickets must be purchased by August 5, 2009. Certain blackout dates apply (e.g., dates near Thanksgiving). Other airlines will match the sale on a market-by-market basis. For more information, see the jetBlue Fall Sale.
JetBlue has a sale for travel between September 8, 2009 and December 16, 2009. Fares start at $29/way, and tickets must be purchased by August 5, 2009. Certain blackout dates apply (e.g., dates near Thanksgiving). Other airlines will match the sale on a market-by-market basis. For more information, see the jetBlue Fall Sale.
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