When I recently read about a new string of murders in the Mexican border city of Juarez and then saw an article about how new murders break the 2008 record in Mexico, I couldn’t help but think about all the bad press our neighbors to the south have been getting lately. Between failed plane high-jackings, drug wars in the border towns and Swine Flu, Mexico has certainly had it’s fair share of negative news this year. In an already suffering travel year, it’s not hard to imagine that all this ... [read more]

As more of an independent, backpacker type of traveler, I have to admit that I have never actually been on an all-inclusive vacation. They just never really had all that much appeal. That being said, as a bargain hunter and lover of cheap travel and good deals, even I have been tempted by some of the outrageously low prices on all-inclusive vacations lately. Apparently hurricane season and a bad economy make for some awesome opportunities for huge savings, and with some all-inclusive deals as low as $629 in Aruba, I am hard ... [read more]

With the end of summer just around the corner, you may already be looking for a great fall or winter getaway to the sunshine. If you’re like me and you have trouble making it through the winter without at least a brief reprieve to warm temperatures and sunny skies, you are probably thinking a trip to the beach this winter sounds pret-ty niceespecially with you see deals on beach vacation packages for under $500 including air. “ Best Beaches from $399 w/ Air Up to 70% Off, Pick your Favorite ... [read more]

For the past 6 months, we’ve all enjoyed super low airfares and cut-rate hotel rooms thanks to the suffering economy. With a whole lot fewer people hitting the road and traveling, airlines were forced to cut airfaresmaking air travel to just about anywhere pretty damn cheap. However, airfares seem to be on the rise again, which makes now the ideal time to book a great vacation package or flight and get in travel while it’s still super cheap. Especially in certain destinations, there are still some pretty insanely cheap offers out ... [read more]

So far, 2009 has seen some pretty unbelievably low prices on all kinds of travel. From cheap air tickets to discounted hotels, the hurting economy has driven down prices on just about all kinds of travel. Especially for those traveling to destinations that have been particularly hard hit by the suffering economy, there is plenty of opportunity to score some amazing deals on travel and your vacation plans this year. In fact, with some hotels and resorts struggling to fill rooms, it has not been uncommon to see vacation packages under ... [read more]

Summer has arrived, which means the weather is starting to get warmer, but until I can lay out in my yard in a bikini I don’t care very much. This is exactly why I feel myself especially tempted by some of the unbelievable deals to Mexico right now. Sun, sand and margaritas? I’m sold. Funjet Vacations Airline Fare Sales! Our Hot Deals sell out fast, so book now!. With spring break behind us and the busier summer travel season not yet upon us, now is actually the perfect time to score ... [read more]

I have found that I may actually be getting spoiled by this economic slow down. Yes, you read that right, spoiled by the bad economy. But when it comes to travel, the recession has just made hitting the road cheaper and cheaper. I have been consistently surprised at just how good some of the deals have gotten and with a little flexibility you can also score a great deal on all kinds of vacation packages. Checking many travel sites for their featured or daily deals can be a great way to do ... [read more]

Traveling by yourself can be a unique and rewarding experience. It challenges you to figure out where you are going and how to get there. It can also inspire you to make new friends. Everyone loves a solo traveler. Group travelers, not so much.

While an individual trip can be special, sometimes an experience is best when you have someone else around. Someone else to help navigate through the airport customs. Someone else to be sympathetic when you stomach doesn’t appreciate the food it just ate. Someone ... [read more]

Founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1697, Loreto was the first Spanish town on the Baja California Peninsula. With 10,000 residents, it is mainly a town centered around tourism these days. There is a reason why many visitors from the United States and elsewhere travel to Loreto. It is absolutely lovely.

Located on the Sea of Cortes and with the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range nearby, Loreto is an ideal setting for those looking to do some fishing, kayaking golfing, boating and good old fashioned lounging in the sun. ... [read more]

Cheap fare to Cancun

Whether you want to lie in the sun, sight see, or just get away from it all, United Airlines has the perfect place for you! Escape to beautiful Cancun and take advantage of these great low fares.

You must purchase by August 4, 2006. Travel outbound from July 5, 2006 through October 28, 2006, with all travel completed by October 31, 2006. A two-night minimum stay is required, and a 30-day maximum stay is permitted.

Search for your cheap fare to Cancun!

Blue Bay Getaway & Spa – All Inclusive Cancun – 3 nights with air (from DEN) $568pp.

The Adults ONLY 21+, Blue Bay Getaway and Spa is the perfect place for couples and singles seeking famed Cancun fun in an Adult environment with great entertainment. Adults only play and sun on a pristine white sand beach with tropical Caribbean waters and bath or socialize topless optional in one of two spectacular pools. Kick back and let go with the infamous Blue Bay entertainment team. The Blue Bay is dedicated to ensuring you have a great time ... [read more]

Orbitz Fall Sale: Fly, stay, drink and dine for one low price! Exp Aug 27, 2006

Now’s your chance to save up to $200 on select 5+ night all-inclusive vacations and fly, stay, drink and dine for one low price! Planning your beach vacation is a breeze with Orbitz.

Stay at any of the following Occidental All-Inclusive Hotels or Resorts for 5+ nights and save $200 instantly using promotion code FALL200.

Or Save $100 when you travel to select destinations in The Caribbean, Mexico, or Costa Rica and stay for 5+ nights using promotion code FALL100.

Get these savings ... [read more]

Mexico VacationsFunjet Vacations provides complete travel packages to sunny Mexico.

With a name like Funjet, how can you go wrong? Mexico specialists Funjet have an assortment of vacation packages at awesome prices.

They’re experts and can help you assemble your dream vacation. Book air, hotel and the option of adding activities to do while you’re there.

Enjoy a Mexican beach getaway to fabulous resorts in Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya. Experience great beaches and visit Mayan ruins from ancient cultures. Lounge on the beach and enjoy the pulsating Mexican nightlife.

We can already taste the ... [read more]

Coming soon to an airport near you…or, at least, your favorite south-of-the-border destination, is vivaaerobus.

This new airline is a start up with heavy investment from EU-based Ryanair. Operations should hopefully begin the fall of 2006, competing with both heavy-hitter AeroMexico for domestic, internal flights, as well as some U.S.-Mexico journeys.

Monterrey Airport will the vivaAeroBus’ base of operations.

Avalon Reef Club Isla Mujeres Cancun – 2 nights with air (from DTW) $511pp.

This clearance-priced fare from Hotwire is one of the cheapest we’ve seen yet!

Set out for a mid-week getaway and you can have a blast in Cancun at the Avalon Reef Club – Isla Mujeres.

All inclusive pacakges include a room at the beachfront resort, food and beverages, a la carte dining, water sports/activities, evening entertainment, children’s activity program, fitness center, pools, resaturants and more!

It’s like getting a little bit of paradise – in the middle of your week! Other departure cities ... [read more]

Mexico Vacation Packages

Ever since MTV Spring Break and the stories of the legal drinking age of 18 infiltrated our high school classrooms, we’ve wanted to go to Cancun. Now, we’re a little bit older (ok, some of us are a lot older) and we’re not so big on the all-you-can-drink clubs. We are, however, still impressed by Cancun.

Head for the beach with an all-inclusive vacation to Cancun with United Vacations. Take advantage of great prices on vacation packages including air, accommodations, meals, beverages, activities and more – all for one great price. But hurry, space ... [read more]

All of Orbitz best deals to Mexico!

Trying to figure out where to go this summer? Three Mexican cities are on Orbitz’ top package picks, based on ‘coolness’ and – of course – awesome, awesome deals.

Cancun: On the easternmost tip of Yucatan, reflections of a turquoise sea merge with echoes of a Mayan past. The sea’s treasures, the land’s delights… The largest hotel boom in recent years, linked to the charm of the Caribbean. Cancun: Mexico’s exotic Eden.

Puerto Vallarta: This once-sleepy fishing port is now the golden hub of the Mexican Riviera, where you’ll ... [read more]

$689.99 will get you roundtrip airfare, all-inclusive accommodations as listed, and taxes

For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Cancun, there’s the Mayan Riviera. Located about 40 miles south of Cancún, it offers fabulous vacations enhanced by modern comforts and conveniences. It’s hard to imagine a destination more richly endowed with cultural and natural wonders or better weather — as the Yucatán.

Plus, you don’t have to speak Spanish to enjoy the superb delights of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula English is welcome everywhere! That alone may explain why the Cancun/Mayan Riviera area is now the ... [read more]

Plan your Cozumel Vacation for $575.99, includes airfare, accommodations and taxes

If you’re a scuba diver, you have probably heard other divers talking about Cozumel in near reverential tonesand with good reason. Cozumel is a scuba diver’s paradise, truly one of the best spots in the world. Jacques Cousteau himself thought so. Besides the abundance of colorful live corals and psychedelic-patterned tropical fish, it’s the clarity of the water that makes this such an amazing spot.

On a good day (which is just about every day), the visibility in these Caribbean waters is 100 to 200 feet. Yes, that’s right200 feet. ... [read more]

The splurging is on Continental Airlines Vacation with their newest deal!

Book by Sunday, June 25, 2006 for a travel period of now to December 15, 2006 and you can be saving some big money on your trip to Mexico!

With Continental Vacations, the vacation partner of Continental Airlines, you can knock off $150 on 4 night stays and $200 on 5 night stays.

Don’t worry, these are lousy hotels, either. See the list below for inclusions:

Cancun/Riviera Maya: Aventura Spa Palace, Le Blanc Spa Resort, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Playacar Palace, Xpu-Ha Palace Cozumel: Cozumel Palace Puerto Vallarta: Vallarta Palace

Cozumel: Iberostar ... [read more]

Every once and awhile, we wish we lived back in Minnesota, where it’s a hub for Norhwest Airlines. Not only could we fly direct, non-stop to a lot of places, we also go to get some good deals every now and again.

A perfect example? This one we saw today on TravelZoos Weekly Top 20 – it’s only $99 round trip, Cancun from Minneapolis. Cancun is the perfect launching off point for your cruise, overland tour or any Mexico vacation.

Thanks to Worry-Free Vacations and TravelZoo for the deal.

Minneapolis to Cancun for $99

Mexico – Los Cabos from $670

Beyond both these cities are miles of remote and rugged desert landscape stretching up along the Pacific coast to the west, and along the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) to the east. These adjacent areas, particularly the undeveloped East Cape area, offer a multitude of adventure sports opportunities.

Los Cabos is also regarded as one of the deep-sea fishing capitals of the world. The area is also known for excellent diving, snorkeling, whale watching, surfing, wind surfing (the nearby East Cape having some of the best windsurfing in North America), sea kayaking, golfing ... [read more]

Exclusive: Frontier Non-Stop CHEAP To Mexico! Exp. June 8, 2006

Frontier Airlines has its non-stop flights to Mexico ON SALE! Hurry! These tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 8, 2006.

Travel only valid on non-stop flights. Tickets must be purchased in advance of travel.

Go for just a weekend! There is no minimum stay required; maximum stay allowed is 120 days. Travel valid July 10 through October 14, 2006. Travel any day of the week subject to flight schedule, and o Blackout Dates apply Sample round-trip fare from Kansas City to Cancun – $162€ 

Exclusive: Frontier ... [read more]