Travel Deal of the Day (February 25, 2010)
Many airlines offer what used to be "last minute" specials, sometimes called e-fares, e-savers, last minute deals, etc. Though these fares used to be limited to only the weekend or two following their publication, these fares are often now applicable to a variety of weekends. Whenever you are going to travel over a weekend and are booking within three or four weeks of travel, be sure to check out these "last minute" specials. They often are much cheaper than other available fares. Though these fares are published on airlines' websites, you can use a website such as Smarter Travel to find these fares - Smarter Travel can even send you a weekly e-mail of such specials from your favorite departure city.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 24, 2010)
How aware are you of the protections provided by your credit card when you travel? If you are not aware, you should give a call to your credit card company and view the terms/conditions of your credit card to ensure you are fully aware of your rights. Many credit cards offer travel insurance protections (of various sorts). This may include trip cancellation insurance and/or car rental coverage (in case of an accident). You should familiarize yourself with these protections to ensure you do not purchase separate coverage that is duplicative of your existing coverage and so that you know your rights should an incident occur. The best time to do this is before your trip - to ensure you protect yourself and prepare yourself fully for your trip (and any unexpected incidents that could occur during your trip).
How aware are you of the protections provided by your credit card when you travel? If you are not aware, you should give a call to your credit card company and view the terms/conditions of your credit card to ensure you are fully aware of your rights. Many credit cards offer travel insurance protections (of various sorts). This may include trip cancellation insurance and/or car rental coverage (in case of an accident). You should familiarize yourself with these protections to ensure you do not purchase separate coverage that is duplicative of your existing coverage and so that you know your rights should an incident occur. The best time to do this is before your trip - to ensure you protect yourself and prepare yourself fully for your trip (and any unexpected incidents that could occur during your trip).
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 22, 2010)
Want to see the Yankees for $2? How about the Red Sox for $2? Other teams for $2? The Oakland As are offering a variety of games on Wednesdays for $2 (also offering hot dogs for $1) in the Plaza Level, Plaza Outfield and Plaza Reserved Sections. The promotion is valid on 12 Wednesday games (during the 2010 season) involving the As and the Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox, Mariners, Rangers, Tigers, Angels, Reds, Royals and Rays. For more information, go to the Oakland As Website.
Want to see the Yankees for $2? How about the Red Sox for $2? Other teams for $2? The Oakland As are offering a variety of games on Wednesdays for $2 (also offering hot dogs for $1) in the Plaza Level, Plaza Outfield and Plaza Reserved Sections. The promotion is valid on 12 Wednesday games (during the 2010 season) involving the As and the Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox, Mariners, Rangers, Tigers, Angels, Reds, Royals and Rays. For more information, go to the Oakland As Website.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 19, 2010)
EasyBus, a low-cost bus service, is offering 30,000 seats between central London and Stansted Airport for GBP 1 during March 2010. If you a traveling on a low-cost carrier out of Stansted, this is a very inexpensive way to travel to and from your flight. Seats at this price must be booked by March 1, 2010. Additional restrictions apply. For more information or to book, go to the easyBus Promotion.
EasyBus, a low-cost bus service, is offering 30,000 seats between central London and Stansted Airport for GBP 1 during March 2010. If you a traveling on a low-cost carrier out of Stansted, this is a very inexpensive way to travel to and from your flight. Seats at this price must be booked by March 1, 2010. Additional restrictions apply. For more information or to book, go to the easyBus Promotion.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 18, 2010)
If you are looking to travel this summer, consider the "shoulder" season around April and May to save significant money off of your trip. You can frequently save money on hotels during this shoulder season, you will encounter smaller crowds and you can still take advantage of decent weather in many of the most popular tourist destinations. Along these lines - here is an additional tip. If you have frequent flyer miles, inquire whether your airline of choice offers some routes at a lower, "off-peak" mileage redemption level. For instance, you can fly on American between the United States and Europe for 20,000 miles each way if you complete travel by May 15, 2010. The same kind of deal may also apply if redeeming hotel rewards points.
If you are looking to travel this summer, consider the "shoulder" season around April and May to save significant money off of your trip. You can frequently save money on hotels during this shoulder season, you will encounter smaller crowds and you can still take advantage of decent weather in many of the most popular tourist destinations. Along these lines - here is an additional tip. If you have frequent flyer miles, inquire whether your airline of choice offers some routes at a lower, "off-peak" mileage redemption level. For instance, you can fly on American between the United States and Europe for 20,000 miles each way if you complete travel by May 15, 2010. The same kind of deal may also apply if redeeming hotel rewards points.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 17, 2010)
If you are considering a trip from the US to Europe and you have flexible travel dates, consider going over the next 6 - 8 weeks. It is cold in most of Europe and most school-aged kids are in school. The demand for seats to Europe is far lower now than it will be in 3 months, so you will likely pay far less to go now. So, if you have been wanting to go to Europe, go now. You will find lower airfares, great deals on hotels and better prices for attractions and meals.
If you are considering a trip from the US to Europe and you have flexible travel dates, consider going over the next 6 - 8 weeks. It is cold in most of Europe and most school-aged kids are in school. The demand for seats to Europe is far lower now than it will be in 3 months, so you will likely pay far less to go now. So, if you have been wanting to go to Europe, go now. You will find lower airfares, great deals on hotels and better prices for attractions and meals.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 16, 2010)
Ritz Carlton is offering a new free night deal for its club level accomodations. Participating properties are offering a free night (length of stay depends on the individual hotel) when you book the club level. In addition to the free night, you also receive free internet and either airport transportation or valet parking. The rate is subject to availability and is valid for stays until April 30, 2010. For more information or to book, go to the Ritz Carlton Club Level Deal.
Ritz Carlton is offering a new free night deal for its club level accomodations. Participating properties are offering a free night (length of stay depends on the individual hotel) when you book the club level. In addition to the free night, you also receive free internet and either airport transportation or valet parking. The rate is subject to availability and is valid for stays until April 30, 2010. For more information or to book, go to the Ritz Carlton Club Level Deal.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 15, 2010)
If you are traveling frequently, how about unlimited pancakes starting at $4.99 plus tax rather than the overpriced hotel breakfast? IHOP is offering unlimited pancake breakfasts at participating locations starting at $4.99 plus tax. More information is available at the IHOP website.
If you are traveling frequently, how about unlimited pancakes starting at $4.99 plus tax rather than the overpriced hotel breakfast? IHOP is offering unlimited pancake breakfasts at participating locations starting at $4.99 plus tax. More information is available at the IHOP website.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 10, 2010)
When you booked your last hotel, did you look at the cost of parking? internet? breakfast? If you did not, you might consider doing so next time, because the price of a bundled room rate (including the extras) may be worthwhile.
The Deal:
At hotels that charge extra for parking, internet, breakfast, etc., you should look at room rates that include only the room as well as rates that include some or all of the extras. Sometimes, you can save money buy purchasing the bundled rate (if you would pay for all the extras during your stay). In fact, sometimes the extra cost of the rate that include all the extras is actually less than the cost of parking alone. So, next time you search for room rates, look at all the possible rates - you may save money.
The Inside Scoop:
Often package or bundled rates do not appear when you run an initial search on a hotel website. Often you must go to a special page for hotel packages or use a special code for a package offered at that hotel. Search around for hotel packages and use a search engine to find packages at your selected hotel.
When you booked your last hotel, did you look at the cost of parking? internet? breakfast? If you did not, you might consider doing so next time, because the price of a bundled room rate (including the extras) may be worthwhile.
The Deal:
At hotels that charge extra for parking, internet, breakfast, etc., you should look at room rates that include only the room as well as rates that include some or all of the extras. Sometimes, you can save money buy purchasing the bundled rate (if you would pay for all the extras during your stay). In fact, sometimes the extra cost of the rate that include all the extras is actually less than the cost of parking alone. So, next time you search for room rates, look at all the possible rates - you may save money.
The Inside Scoop:
Often package or bundled rates do not appear when you run an initial search on a hotel website. Often you must go to a special page for hotel packages or use a special code for a package offered at that hotel. Search around for hotel packages and use a search engine to find packages at your selected hotel.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 9, 2010)
Southwest Airlines is offering a three-day sale with fares starting at $39/way. Fares must be purchased by February 11, 2010 for travel March 15, 2010 through May 25, 2010. Travel is valid all days except Friday and Sunday. Southwest is not allowing travel to/from certain cities using these sale fares. Other restrictions may apply; for a full list of restrictions or to book, go to the Southwest Airlines Sale.
Southwest Airlines is offering a three-day sale with fares starting at $39/way. Fares must be purchased by February 11, 2010 for travel March 15, 2010 through May 25, 2010. Travel is valid all days except Friday and Sunday. Southwest is not allowing travel to/from certain cities using these sale fares. Other restrictions may apply; for a full list of restrictions or to book, go to the Southwest Airlines Sale.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 8, 2010)
If you travel frequently to a city, you should consider subscribing to the groupon.com deals for that city. Groupon provides discounts for a different vendor (or two) each day. Often, the discounts are substantial. If you travel frequently to a city, you can often find great deals for restaurants and attractions in that city. Check it out at groupon.com.
If you travel frequently to a city, you should consider subscribing to the groupon.com deals for that city. Groupon provides discounts for a different vendor (or two) each day. Often, the discounts are substantial. If you travel frequently to a city, you can often find great deals for restaurants and attractions in that city. Check it out at groupon.com.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 3, 2010)
As this has been a bad winter weather season on the East Coast, it is important to note that the best way to be reaccomodated when there is a flight cancellation at the airport is by thinking outside the box. Most people, after arriving at the airport and having a flight cancelled, automatically go to the gate to wait in line to speak with a gate agent. This can often be the wrong thing to do. More often than not, the line is huge, and by the time you arrive at the front of the line, you have few options as those people ahead of you booked the best alternatives. Instead of waiting in line at the gate, here are two alternatives:
(1) Call the airline from your cell phone. You will often get through to a representative quicker than if you stand in line. (You can call while standing in line in case standing in line would be quicker); AND/OR
(2) Go to the main airport ticketing counter or another gate to find a representative to reaccomodate you.
In situations of flight cancellations or bad weather, you want to be reaccomodated sooner rather than later to ensure you have the most possible options. These are a few ways to give you the best opportunity to find options during flight cancellations.
As this has been a bad winter weather season on the East Coast, it is important to note that the best way to be reaccomodated when there is a flight cancellation at the airport is by thinking outside the box. Most people, after arriving at the airport and having a flight cancelled, automatically go to the gate to wait in line to speak with a gate agent. This can often be the wrong thing to do. More often than not, the line is huge, and by the time you arrive at the front of the line, you have few options as those people ahead of you booked the best alternatives. Instead of waiting in line at the gate, here are two alternatives:
(1) Call the airline from your cell phone. You will often get through to a representative quicker than if you stand in line. (You can call while standing in line in case standing in line would be quicker); AND/OR
(2) Go to the main airport ticketing counter or another gate to find a representative to reaccomodate you.
In situations of flight cancellations or bad weather, you want to be reaccomodated sooner rather than later to ensure you have the most possible options. These are a few ways to give you the best opportunity to find options during flight cancellations.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 2, 2010)
If you are under 25 and ever rent cars, you know that car rental companies often add a surcharge for renters under 25. Hertz has a special through the end of March 2010 waiving that fee.
The Deal:
Though March 31, 2010, 21 through 24 year old renters of economy through premium sized Hertz rental cars at participating locations will not incur the normal under-age fee. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the specific rental location.
How:
Go to the Hertz Young Renters Deal.
If you are under 25 and ever rent cars, you know that car rental companies often add a surcharge for renters under 25. Hertz has a special through the end of March 2010 waiving that fee.
The Deal:
Though March 31, 2010, 21 through 24 year old renters of economy through premium sized Hertz rental cars at participating locations will not incur the normal under-age fee. Additional restrictions may apply depending on the specific rental location.
How:
Go to the Hertz Young Renters Deal.
Monday, February 01, 2010
Travel Deal of the Day (February 1, 2010)
Mandalay Bay has room rates starting at $69/night (or $56.67/night, if you use a buy two, get the third night free promotion) that include a free suite upgrade on select nights during February - April 2010. This is an incredible deal for a suite at a four-star Las Vegas strip hotel. Additional restrictions apply. For more information or to book, go to the Mandalay Bay Suite Deal (Single Night) or the Mandalay Bay Suite Deal (Buy 2, Get 3rd Free).
Mandalay Bay has room rates starting at $69/night (or $56.67/night, if you use a buy two, get the third night free promotion) that include a free suite upgrade on select nights during February - April 2010. This is an incredible deal for a suite at a four-star Las Vegas strip hotel. Additional restrictions apply. For more information or to book, go to the Mandalay Bay Suite Deal (Single Night) or the Mandalay Bay Suite Deal (Buy 2, Get 3rd Free).
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