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Staying in an apartment during a vacation is not only a great way to save some money, but it’s also a good choice for families with children or for groups. There’s something nice when we have the liberty to eat our meals whenever you want or to be able to enjoy more space while on vacation. Thomson Apartments Accommodation Deals

The best part about these deals is that during the low season, the rates per night start at £6. Head to Furteventura (Spain) in January 2010 and you’ll pay just ... [read more]

Take a look outside. Is it snowing? Is it cold? If so, I bet you dream of a warm holiday destination, where you can sip a cocktail while sitting by the pool. Right? And I bet you also think that you probably need to break a bank to afford that vacation. Wrong! The high season might have just started in Mexico, but that doesn’t mean you cannot find excellent deals. $499 — Cabo All-Inclusive 5-Night Vacation w/Air, Save $300 — As seen on Travelzoo’s Top 20

You can now save up ... [read more]

I don’t like paying for much at full-price. As a result, I have become pretty good at discount shopping and bargain hunting on everything from clothing to a block of cheese. My bargain hunting also applies to travel, which has been made a little easier with Cheap Caribbean great sale search option. The search feature allows you to browse all of the site’s best specials easily, making it super easy to find rock bottom prices and big discounts on many fabulous vacation packages. “SALE SEARCH Find your PERFECT vacation at ... [read more]

Labor Day has come and gone, kids across the country have returned to school and changing leaves have signaled that summer is officially over and fall has arrived. While you may still be scrambling to book a last-minute vacation before the weather turns totally sour, fall is actually a great time to take advantage of a host of shoulder season deals.

If you couldn’t get away this summer because of tightened budgets and higher travel costs, fall actually could be an ideal time for a shorter family vacation. ... [read more]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 18 months, you are probably aware that the economy sucks right now. As it turns out, people defaulting on mortgages, cutting back on spending, losing retirements, getting laid of and generally suffering economically, it’s not hard to imagine that a lot fewer people have been taking vacations this year. However, for those of us shunning the dreaded staycation  this year, there are plenty of bargains in the travel world to take advantage of. With airfares down and hotels offering plenty ... [read more]

Vegas is one of those places I definitely love to hate. While I am extremely fond of the city’s lack of open container laws and social acceptance of day-light drinking, I hate the plethora of fountains, green lawns and lakes in the middle of desert and kind of hate the over-the-top excess and tackiness synonymous with the city. That being said, from great shows to highly rated restaurants, along with some stunning deals on Vegas vacations, a little trip to Sin City has been on my radar recently. [read more]

As I prepare to kiss sun dresses, big sunglasses and sweaty nights goodbye, I am also welcoming a whole host of spectacular fall travel deals. While the season of long, hot days, festivals, river floating and sunshine may be over, the best shoulder season travel deals are just starting to be rolled out. With the traditional end-of-summer holiday weekend behind us and the droves returning to school and work until the holidays, fall is actually an ideal time to plan getaways and keep some extra cash in your pocket at the same ... [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]

This past weekend I found a great dress for a wedding that just happened to be 50%. I celebrated my luck of finding a dress I probably would have paid full price for at half the cost with an afternoon cocktail. Now that the dress is taken care of, all I need to do is find the same sort of sale for my next vacationa great vacation I’d probably be willing to pay full price for at a fraction of the cost. This was made a little easier with Cheap Caribbean gret ... [read more]

A destination known as a great place to get in trouble (it does, after all, have the nickname of Sin City), not everyone immediately thinks of great restaurants when they think of Las Vegas. However, in a city that was built around entertainment, hotels, resorts, nightclubs and keeping visitors busy, there are also some of the country’s best restaurants featuring some of the best chefs in the industry.

This is exactly why a trip to Las Vegas’ restaurant week this year might be well worth your time. Lately Vegas has also ... [read more]

For someone who grew up traveling so much with my family, it sometimes surprises people when I tell them we actually spent very few nights in hotels when I was a kid. My always budget conscious and savvy traveler mother discovered early on that the best way to save when traveling with a family was to opt for renting a house rather than getting a couple of hotel rooms. Especially for more than week-long vacations, our family actually saved money by renting a whole house. That way, not only did we not ... [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]

Back to School Time is just around the corner, which can mean a few different things: either you are scrambling to book a last-minute vacation or you are planning on going on a great vacation sans kids once they are busy and back to school (and can be left with the grandparents. Whatever your reason, it’s still not too late to book a family vacation. Well, maybe not, but a summer vacation could still be totally great). Southwest Airlines Vacations Family Destinations Lucky for those ... [read more]

I am always a fan of finding great deals, sales and generally saving money. Since I am not a very big fan of giving up the things I love most in life (good food, travel, cute clothes), finding ways to save money on these things means I have more to put away for that next big trip, a new car, ski pass or whatever else my heart may desire down the road. This is exactly why I jumped when I saw that upscale all-inclusive Riu Vacations is now offering 50% off their ... [read more]

I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where Disneyland and all-inclusive resorts where never a part of our family vacation plans. We were much more likely to pack our llama, O’Henry, into the back of the mini-van and head out on a camping trip, drive to the tip of Baja or gallivanting around Europe. This bred a real love of travel in me and specifically a love for adventure travel, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to share with y’all that GAP Adventures is now offering 25% ... [read more]

One of the best things about travel is that it can be appreciated by people of all ages. If you are a child you can marvel at being in a new city or while experiencing a culture for the first time. If you are a young adult you can often travel for cheap and meet other young adults who are keen on discovering all that this world has to offer. If you are an adult you can escape the everyday grind of life through travel and continue a lifetime of ... [read more]

If you ever want to feel like an old curmudgeon, head to an amusement park. Between the $6 soft drinks, $30 stuffed animals and gazillion dollar admission prices amusement parks are a far cry from the affordable family fun that they used to be in the “good old days.”

The parks these days, however, can still be fun, you just need to learn how to play the system so that you only getting mildly fleeced instead of fully robbed. For example, if you spend a week in Orlando and you pay full ... [read more]

There comes time in everyone’s life when you are forced to decide whether or not you are a theme park type of person. That time usually is when you are sitting on a rickety roller coaster that is pointed straight up. As it makes its way out the neverending hill, you are either giddy with anticipation of the drop or you are wetting your pants like a little baby. If you are on the giddy end of the spectrum, you are a theme park person. If you need new ... [read more]

Tired of the high temperatures and gas prices? We don’t blame you. Even though it is high season to Europe, it doesn’t mean the fares have to match. IcelandAir is offering high season travel for “shoulder” season rates starting August 16. They’re happy to give you a “Shoulder to Fly On!”

Departures August 16 – October 31, 2006. Must book by July 31, 2006.

Flights start at just $407, round trip! We are, quite simply, shocked. And thankful, of course, for the shoulder.

To book, check out IcelandAir or search through strong>Booking Buddy.

We admit it – when it gets cold in the winter, we like to take off to someplace warm….like Florida. Yeah, we know that everyone else does too, but it’s just so much…nicer…than the drizzly, damp, chilly Pacific Northwest…or the freezing cold Midwest.

Thankfully, Midwest Airlines understands out concerns and, this winter, will be launching a new seasonal route and increase the number of flights to Florida.

The new nonstop will be direct from Kansas City to Fort Myers, once daily. It will up the number of direct routes to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale as well. All flights ... [read more]

Jog the Catwalk!

Upscale W Hotels is making sure that just because you’re ‘out to lunch’ when it comes to work, it doesn’t mean you have to ditch the workout.

Get your SWEAT on with W Hotels and PUMA. Your SWEAT experience includes:

* PUMA Travel Towel * Two bottles of Voss Water * PUMA Runners’ Map–featuring routes designed to turn your jog into a tour of your W city. * 20% off all PUMA TRAIN AWAY products at W Hotels The Store – perfect for ... [read more]

You know it’s summer when the weather hits above 100 degrees…in Portland. Sure makes us wish we were off on a cruise…

• The Bahamas are the place to be this summer…good thing everyone is putting them on sale.
• Rio de Janeiro sounds good right about now – we’re sure that it’s not any hotter, and there’s probably more fun to be had!
• Jamacian me crazy, mon! See how the savings add up at resorts.
• Four stars AND a flight for less than the price of one of ’em alone? Sign me up!

With weather as nice as this, who wants to be inside? Get out, explore, and find your perfect trip on cruise and vacation packages with deals like these:

We’re considering at trip back to our alma matter (and to visit fam) whenever we see deals like this package to Chicago.

Speaking of places we’ve always wanted to go, United (and others!) have put Bermuda on sale. Go on, pretty momma.

Don’t have a destination in mind? See the ones that Orbitz has knocked a nice $75 off of.

And finally, for those that like their fun on ... [read more]

It’s been a week of fun – especially where spas and other such vacation goodies are concerned. Check out these awesome deals – and news clips – from the week.

Everyone can afford spas now – at least according to the newspapers.

Now that the World Cup is almost over, it’s safe to return to Europe again. In order to entice you, Travelocity’s offering $150 off Europe packages.

Who says that romance has to be confined to just Valentine’s Day? Enjoy a mid-year V-Day with sales on romantic getaways.

Everything really IS bigger in Texas. Go ... [read more]

We’re heading out of town this weekend on our own mini-adventure, to Central Oregon! Anywhere that’s outside of Portland is a vacation to us. To keep you inspired, here’s a wrap up of the best deals on Cruise and Vacation packages this week.

Browse by trip options when you book with Kayak.

Leave your wallet at home – or at least in your back pocket – with all-inclusive vacation deals

You book your rooms in advance – why not your attractions? Book online and get your tickets without the lines – and top dollar prices. Tickets ... [read more]

Kayak.com Browse by Trip

Kayak.com has come up with another tool to help you plan your trip!

Using google maps, an assortment of articles from members of partner websites, they’ve created a new section under ‘Buzz’ that allows users to search for trip ideas by categories such as shopping, skiing, family, fishing and more!

Although the locations, writing styles and helpful-ness run the gamut, it’s still a pretty cool system, even if it is hit-or-miss.

Head over to Kayak and click on ‘Buzz’ to get to the full list of topics, with thousands of trips to research, plan and explore!

Kayak.com Browse by ... [read more]

Florida Thrifty Car Rental

Is a Florida cruise in your plans this month? If so, you might need a car to navigate the city a few days before your arrival. Thankfully, this isn’t expensive when you book with Thrifty car rental!

Until June 30, 2006 rent a premium car from Thrifty for only $59.99 a day. Go to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or Ft. Myers and travel in style from Thrifty Car Rental. Promotion Code is LCPC, and must show in the reservation with a 24 hour advance notice. Pick up the car any Sunday thru Wednesday in ... [read more]

Did you know that you can get airline miles for everything? We’re convinced of it, especially after seeing that Northwest Airlines now does cruises – and gives you more WorldPerks points!

For a limited time, earn up to 10,000 WorldPerks Bonus Miles by booking a cruise on nwa.com! Choose from over 12,000 sailings on 13 of the world’s top cruise lines. Or take their word for it and check out the hand-picked favorite deals below. Don’t miss out on incredible rates to sun-splashed ports in the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico.

Carnival Cruise Lines Set sail from Orlando with Carnival Cruise Lines ... [read more]

Created by co-founders of Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia, Kayak.com is a search engine that helps consumers find great travel deals from over 100 other travel sites.

No more wasting time searching on each individual website – with Kayak.com you can look at major players as well as small, budget sites that offer the great deals. Cheap airline tickets? Cheap cruises? Cheap hotels? Cheapest anything – you’ll find it through Kayak.

SkyAuction.com is the Internet’s leading travel auction marketplace where consumers can bid on airline tickets, hotels, cruises, vacation packages and more. They offer more than 800 daily auctions and registration is free. Bid against other members for amazing bargains and determine the fair value of each offer. Auction winners routinely come away saving hundreds, even thousands of dollars, on travel. If you’re looking for a great deal on your next holiday, register with SkyAuction.

The Carribean isn’t just for crusing and the jet-set – thanks to Travelocity, you can slash prices at top resorts in half. Don’t worry, we won’t tell the celeb staying next door that you paid a better price. Bookings must be made by January 31. Save up to 50% on Carribean Resorts

Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, graduations, anniversaries…with a year of special occasions ahead of you, now is the perfect time to start discovering unique experience gifts from Signature Days. It pays to plan ahead, especially while everything is 10% off! Get 10% OFF at Signature Days. Coupon Code: SIGJAN10. Exp.1/31.

Check out the best destinations the world over. Match up two services and save extra dough. Top 10 Destinations: Book Flight + Hotel and save

Delta has a great deal on airfare for all the snowbirds – tickets start from less than $60 each way! Hurry, sale ends 12/15.

Delta Winter Sale Fares from $56 OW

Head to Europe for your next holiday getaway with cheap prices from Air France.

Air France Flight Deals to Europe from $364

Taking a fall cruise in the Caribbean? Priceline is offering some cheap fares to get you to your destination. Hurry – offer expires November 30, 2005.

Caribbean Flights from $141

Need a weekend getaway? Who doesn’t? But with Travelocity’s deal, it can be affordable too. Check out their offerings for under $300 and plan your fall escape. Flight + 3 Nights Hotel Vacations from just $299!

American Airlines is in the package travel market with their TotalTrips. Check out their savings on flight/hotel combos and save a bundle. Save $50 on Total Trips with American Airlines

New York sings with hotel deals of only $70/night. Check out Priceline’s offer today and book your Big Apple experience.

New York Hotels from $70/night

Holiday Network’s vacation homes and resort condos give you a lot for your money: a 7-night stay starts at only $699. With all the comforts of home, like full-size kitchens, multiple bedrooms, spacious living areas, even washers and dryers. Check out their offerings at: HolidayNetwork.com

Reward yourself this summer by feeling great while you stay in shape! Spa Finder Gift Certificates are accepted at over 1,000 spas nationwide. Great for deep tissue massages, facials, body wraps and more! Order now and receive free shipping on any purchase of $150 or more.

Looking to lay out iand relax at the beach? Orbitz offers a number of deals to fun-in-the-sun destinations. Check out their comprehensive Beach Index Page

Take some time out when you’re on your next vacation and reward yourself this summer by feeling great while you stay in shape! Spa Finder Gift Certificates are accepted at over 1,000 spas nationwide. They’re great for deep tissue massages, facials, body wraps and more. Order now and receive free shipping on any purchase of $150 or more.Offers from Spa Finder