Travel Deal of the Day (September 28, 2007)
Receive 2 free tickets to Universal Orlando when staying at least 4 nights at the
Go to the Loews Orlando Deal.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 27, 2007)
Find great rates on airfare and hotel by traveling during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Though both Thanksgiving week and Christmas week (week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve) are extremely high-demand times for vacations, the time between those two holidays is a great time to travel due to lower demand (and lower prices). You can often find free night deals at hotels and highly discounted airfare.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 26, 2007)
Obtain discounted tickets to
Go to Tix 4 Tonight (coupon link here) and Tickets2Nite.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 25, 2007)
If you are thinking about taking a Caribbean vacation later this year, the four-star Westin St. John is running a sale you may want to consider.
The Deal:
The Westin St. John in the US Virgin Islands is running two different specials for travel later this year: (1) Enjoy 30% off of your 3+ night stay for trips until November 30, 2007 or (2) obtain a rate of $269/night for trips through the end of 2007. Though $269 is not a low rate for very off-peak travel dates, this is a very good rate for the highest peak dates near the November and December holidays.
How:
Go to the Westin St. John Deal.
If you are thinking about taking a Caribbean vacation later this year, the four-star Westin St. John is running a sale you may want to consider.
The Deal:
The Westin St. John in the US Virgin Islands is running two different specials for travel later this year: (1) Enjoy 30% off of your 3+ night stay for trips until November 30, 2007 or (2) obtain a rate of $269/night for trips through the end of 2007. Though $269 is not a low rate for very off-peak travel dates, this is a very good rate for the highest peak dates near the November and December holidays.
How:
Go to the Westin St. John Deal.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 24, 2007)
If you are traveling via LAX and need a hotel overnight, the Sheraton Gateway (which is probably the nicest hotel at LAX) is offering a $95/night special.
The Deal:
Obtain a room at the three to four star Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel for $95/night.
How:
Go to the Sheraton Gateway LAX Deal.
The Inside Scoop:
If you bid on Priceline.com, you can often obtain $60-$70/night rates at a four-star hotel at LAX. However, if you need to know exactly where you are staying, this is a great rate for this level hotel at LAX.
If you are traveling via LAX and need a hotel overnight, the Sheraton Gateway (which is probably the nicest hotel at LAX) is offering a $95/night special.
The Deal:
Obtain a room at the three to four star Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel for $95/night.
How:
Go to the Sheraton Gateway LAX Deal.
The Inside Scoop:
If you bid on Priceline.com, you can often obtain $60-$70/night rates at a four-star hotel at LAX. However, if you need to know exactly where you are staying, this is a great rate for this level hotel at LAX.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 21, 2007)
Hertz is offering free gas for AAA members renting cars from now until mid-December 2007.
The Deal:
AAA members receive a free tank of gas when renting a Hertz rental car until December 15, 2007. AAA members also receive a waiver of extra driver fees for spouses/partners.
How:
Go to the AAA Free Gas Deal.
Hertz is offering free gas for AAA members renting cars from now until mid-December 2007.
The Deal:
AAA members receive a free tank of gas when renting a Hertz rental car until December 15, 2007. AAA members also receive a waiver of extra driver fees for spouses/partners.
How:
Go to the AAA Free Gas Deal.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 20, 2007)
If you are booking a Marriott hotel, you should look into Marriott Rewards special rates.
The Deal:
Marriott does not always publish the existence of Marriott Rewards Club special rates, but these rates are often available at quite a discount when compared with standard rates. Marriott Rewards is Marriott’s frequent guest club (free membership). During a recent search for hotel rates at a resort destination, very few discounts were available, but the hotel had discounted its rates 30% under the Marriott Rewards plan.
How:
To find Marriott Rewards rates, use the code “M11” when checking for rates at http://www.marriott.com/. To join Marriott Rewards, go to http://www.marriottrewards.com/. Please note, you must join Marriott Rewards before using a Marriott Rewards rate.
If you are booking a Marriott hotel, you should look into Marriott Rewards special rates.
The Deal:
Marriott does not always publish the existence of Marriott Rewards Club special rates, but these rates are often available at quite a discount when compared with standard rates. Marriott Rewards is Marriott’s frequent guest club (free membership). During a recent search for hotel rates at a resort destination, very few discounts were available, but the hotel had discounted its rates 30% under the Marriott Rewards plan.
How:
To find Marriott Rewards rates, use the code “M11” when checking for rates at http://www.marriott.com/. To join Marriott Rewards, go to http://www.marriottrewards.com/. Please note, you must join Marriott Rewards before using a Marriott Rewards rate.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 19, 2007)
The MGM Grand is offering rooms for $99/night until late December. But that is not the deal – the deal is that suites are available for $119/night (Bungalow Suite) and $129/night (Celebrity Spa Suite).
The Deal:
Obtain a suite at the MGM Grand for most of 2007 for $119/night (Bungalow Suite) and $129/night (Celebrity Spa Suite). As noted above, standard rooms are also available for $99/night. The rate also includes various credits to be used at the MGM Grand. The rate must be booked by October 9, 2007.
How:
Go to the MGM Grand Deal.
The MGM Grand is offering rooms for $99/night until late December. But that is not the deal – the deal is that suites are available for $119/night (Bungalow Suite) and $129/night (Celebrity Spa Suite).
The Deal:
Obtain a suite at the MGM Grand for most of 2007 for $119/night (Bungalow Suite) and $129/night (Celebrity Spa Suite). As noted above, standard rooms are also available for $99/night. The rate also includes various credits to be used at the MGM Grand. The rate must be booked by October 9, 2007.
How:
Go to the MGM Grand Deal.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 18, 2007)
Have you considered renting a condo or vacation home during your next vacation? You may be able to save a considerable amount of money when compared with a hotel. Now, there are great resources to find vacation rentals.
The Deal:
Many people only consider hotels for lodging during vacations. You may save money by renting a vacation home or condo directly from the owner of the property. Quite often, you can find vacation lodging in a prime location (such as a direct oceanfront location or a ski lodge very close to the slopes) at quite a discount to an equivalent hotel room. In fact, most vacation rental units are quite a bit larger than hotel rooms and often include kitchen facilities.
How:
The most cumbersome way to find a vacation rental is via the Classifieds Section of a newspaper in the vacation area. This method still works and you can often find vacation listing on the website of the newspaper. A better way to find vacation rentals now is to use Vacation Rentals By Owner – http://www.vrbo.com/. As with any other purchase, since no website can guarantee that every renter is honest, verify the facts about your vacation rental (request pictures of the unit, or, if you know someone in the area of the rental unit, have someone inspect the rental unit) and use a credit card to pay for the rental, if at all possible.
Have you considered renting a condo or vacation home during your next vacation? You may be able to save a considerable amount of money when compared with a hotel. Now, there are great resources to find vacation rentals.
The Deal:
Many people only consider hotels for lodging during vacations. You may save money by renting a vacation home or condo directly from the owner of the property. Quite often, you can find vacation lodging in a prime location (such as a direct oceanfront location or a ski lodge very close to the slopes) at quite a discount to an equivalent hotel room. In fact, most vacation rental units are quite a bit larger than hotel rooms and often include kitchen facilities.
How:
The most cumbersome way to find a vacation rental is via the Classifieds Section of a newspaper in the vacation area. This method still works and you can often find vacation listing on the website of the newspaper. A better way to find vacation rentals now is to use Vacation Rentals By Owner – http://www.vrbo.com/. As with any other purchase, since no website can guarantee that every renter is honest, verify the facts about your vacation rental (request pictures of the unit, or, if you know someone in the area of the rental unit, have someone inspect the rental unit) and use a credit card to pay for the rental, if at all possible.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 17, 2007)
I have previously discussed Maui deals – here is another one to note. The Westin Maui is offering a deal with 35% off of normal rates, free breakfast and 10,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points for travel over the next few weeks.
The Deal:
If you are traveling to Maui over the next few weeks, check out the deals at the four-star Westin Maui. Under a current promotion, receive 35% off of normal rates as well as free breakfast and 10,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points. Rate valid for stays completed by October 4, 2007.
How:
Go to the Westin Maui Deal.
The Inside Scoop:
On August 9, I noted that the Westin Maui was also selling rooms through Priceline at $125/night, an extraordinary deal. If you are OK with the downsides to booking on Priceline (see August 9 post), you may want to consider booking via Priceline to get the lowest rate at a four-star hotel in Maui.
I have previously discussed Maui deals – here is another one to note. The Westin Maui is offering a deal with 35% off of normal rates, free breakfast and 10,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points for travel over the next few weeks.
The Deal:
If you are traveling to Maui over the next few weeks, check out the deals at the four-star Westin Maui. Under a current promotion, receive 35% off of normal rates as well as free breakfast and 10,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points. Rate valid for stays completed by October 4, 2007.
How:
Go to the Westin Maui Deal.
The Inside Scoop:
On August 9, I noted that the Westin Maui was also selling rooms through Priceline at $125/night, an extraordinary deal. If you are OK with the downsides to booking on Priceline (see August 9 post), you may want to consider booking via Priceline to get the lowest rate at a four-star hotel in Maui.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 12, 2007)
The Harrah’s Entertainment Group, which runs various Las Vegas hotels, is offering fall specials for Las Vegas hotels.
The Deal:
Harrah’s Entertainment Group, which has two and three-star Las Vegas hotels and much more expensive four-star hotels such as the Paris Hotel and Caesar’s Palace, is offering fall specials. Rates start at $49 for Harrah’s, $60 for the Flamingo, $89 at the Paris Hotel and $120 at Caesar’s Palace.
How:
Go to the Harrah’s Entertainment Fall Special.
The Harrah’s Entertainment Group, which runs various Las Vegas hotels, is offering fall specials for Las Vegas hotels.
The Deal:
Harrah’s Entertainment Group, which has two and three-star Las Vegas hotels and much more expensive four-star hotels such as the Paris Hotel and Caesar’s Palace, is offering fall specials. Rates start at $49 for Harrah’s, $60 for the Flamingo, $89 at the Paris Hotel and $120 at Caesar’s Palace.
How:
Go to the Harrah’s Entertainment Fall Special.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 11, 2007)
If you are planning a trip on a budget, you might be focusing on how your airfare varies when you change your travel dates. Before you plan you trip based solely on the days/times you can find the best airfare, you should take a step back and look at the entire vacation price.
The Deal:
When planning a trip, people will often shift dates based on small differences in the price of airfare. It may be smarter, however, to focus items which you pay for each day of your vacation such as nightly hotel prices. Here is an example – you may decide to go a day earlier on your vacation to save $20 on airfare. If you have a family of four, that can save you $80. Many people will ignore the cost of the hotel that extra night or whether going or coming on different days will make you ineligible for a package or weekend rate (for hotel or car rental) that you might otherwise obtain.
The smart way to plan a trip is to measure how the total trip cost varies when you change your vacation dates. The great part of this analysis is that you may realize that extending your vacation actually lowers your total trip cost.
If you are planning a trip on a budget, you might be focusing on how your airfare varies when you change your travel dates. Before you plan you trip based solely on the days/times you can find the best airfare, you should take a step back and look at the entire vacation price.
The Deal:
When planning a trip, people will often shift dates based on small differences in the price of airfare. It may be smarter, however, to focus items which you pay for each day of your vacation such as nightly hotel prices. Here is an example – you may decide to go a day earlier on your vacation to save $20 on airfare. If you have a family of four, that can save you $80. Many people will ignore the cost of the hotel that extra night or whether going or coming on different days will make you ineligible for a package or weekend rate (for hotel or car rental) that you might otherwise obtain.
The smart way to plan a trip is to measure how the total trip cost varies when you change your vacation dates. The great part of this analysis is that you may realize that extending your vacation actually lowers your total trip cost.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 10, 2007)
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, Smithsonian Magazine is offering readers free admission to quite a few museums that normally charge for admission. This offer allows you to visit for free many museums nationwide.
The Deal:
Get free admission to various museums nationwide on Saturday September 29, 2007 – no strings attached..
How:
Go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and print out an “admission card” – free of charge. For more information, see the “About Museum Day” page or the "List of Participating Museums."
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, Smithsonian Magazine is offering readers free admission to quite a few museums that normally charge for admission. This offer allows you to visit for free many museums nationwide.
The Deal:
Get free admission to various museums nationwide on Saturday September 29, 2007 – no strings attached..
How:
Go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and print out an “admission card” – free of charge. For more information, see the “About Museum Day” page or the "List of Participating Museums."
Friday, September 07, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 7, 2007)
Fairmont is running a fall sale for its hotels and resorts. The sale is targeted at the members of the Fairmont President’s Club, the frequent stay rewards program (free to join) offered by Fairmont.
The Deal:
Fairmont is offering a sale for its hotels and resorts for various days in September and October 2007. Sample rates include $129/night in Boston, Scottsdale and Washington. You must join the Fairmont President’s Club (free) to be eligible for the rates. (Click here to join the Fairmont President's Club.)
How:
Go to the Fairmont Fall Sale.
Fairmont is running a fall sale for its hotels and resorts. The sale is targeted at the members of the Fairmont President’s Club, the frequent stay rewards program (free to join) offered by Fairmont.
The Deal:
Fairmont is offering a sale for its hotels and resorts for various days in September and October 2007. Sample rates include $129/night in Boston, Scottsdale and Washington. You must join the Fairmont President’s Club (free) to be eligible for the rates. (Click here to join the Fairmont President's Club.)
How:
Go to the Fairmont Fall Sale.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 6, 2007)
The super-luxurious, super-expensive five-star Four Seasons Hualalai is running a fifth night free sale through mid-December and for three months in 2008. This Four Seasons runs very few sales and is frequently rated as the nicest hotel in the United States.
The Deal:
Get a fifth night free for stays through December 19, 2007 (and for stays April-June 2008) at the five-star Four Seasons Hualalai. Nightly rates are very expensive, but if you are looking for super luxury (where you never have to lift a finger) in the U.S., this is definitely the place.
How:
Go to the Hualalai Fifth Night Free Deal.
The super-luxurious, super-expensive five-star Four Seasons Hualalai is running a fifth night free sale through mid-December and for three months in 2008. This Four Seasons runs very few sales and is frequently rated as the nicest hotel in the United States.
The Deal:
Get a fifth night free for stays through December 19, 2007 (and for stays April-June 2008) at the five-star Four Seasons Hualalai. Nightly rates are very expensive, but if you are looking for super luxury (where you never have to lift a finger) in the U.S., this is definitely the place.
How:
Go to the Hualalai Fifth Night Free Deal.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 5, 2007)
If you are flying into or out of Newark, National Car Rental has a new deal allowing you to obtain a discounted one-way rental to/from Newark Airport.
The Deal:
Obtain a one-way rental (for one day) to/from Newark Airport for $25. The rate applies when picking up a car at Newark and dropping off the car in New York City, or when picking up the car in New York City and dropping the car off at Newark Airport. The $25 rate applies for any car up to a fullsize car. Date and time restrictions apply to the rate.
How:
Go to the National Car New York City/Newark Deal.
If you are flying into or out of Newark, National Car Rental has a new deal allowing you to obtain a discounted one-way rental to/from Newark Airport.
The Deal:
Obtain a one-way rental (for one day) to/from Newark Airport for $25. The rate applies when picking up a car at Newark and dropping off the car in New York City, or when picking up the car in New York City and dropping the car off at Newark Airport. The $25 rate applies for any car up to a fullsize car. Date and time restrictions apply to the rate.
How:
Go to the National Car New York City/Newark Deal.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Travel Deal of the Day (September 4, 2007)
The New York Times reports that short/quick vacations are the new trend in vacations. People often shift to shorter vacations to miss less work and to save money. Many people think of Thursday-Sunday as the traditional "long weekend" vacation. If you are thinking about going away for a "long weekend," a simple shift in your dates can save you a tremendous amount of money.
The Deal:
When many people plan a trip for a “long weekend,” the natural inclination is to plan a trip for Thursday-Sunday. If you are trying to be cost-conscious, switching your four-day trip to Friday-Tuesday or Saturday-Wednesday can often save you more money. Why? Airfare for a Sunday return can often be more expensive than a Tuesday or Wednesday return. Also, airline and hotel weekend specials are often less expensive when your trip ends on a day other than Sunday.
The New York Times reports that short/quick vacations are the new trend in vacations. People often shift to shorter vacations to miss less work and to save money. Many people think of Thursday-Sunday as the traditional "long weekend" vacation. If you are thinking about going away for a "long weekend," a simple shift in your dates can save you a tremendous amount of money.
The Deal:
When many people plan a trip for a “long weekend,” the natural inclination is to plan a trip for Thursday-Sunday. If you are trying to be cost-conscious, switching your four-day trip to Friday-Tuesday or Saturday-Wednesday can often save you more money. Why? Airfare for a Sunday return can often be more expensive than a Tuesday or Wednesday return. Also, airline and hotel weekend specials are often less expensive when your trip ends on a day other than Sunday.
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