Archive for: June 2009

June 30, 2009

Standing Room Only Flights? Spring Airlines Packs ‘Em In

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

Think the legroom provided in coach class is too cramped? Fine, then. You can stand during the remainder of your flight. Travelers on China’s Spring Airlines will have that option, maybe: the private airline is considering selling standing-room only ai…

Radisson Aruba Resort: Save $100/Night; Discounts on Spa, Restaurants

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

Miles of private beaches? Check. Savings of up to $100/night at one of Aruba’s top resorts? Check. Getting $50 off spa services and 50 percent off your bar bill? You got it. All you have to do is book a…

Washington DC Hotels from 30% Off 3-Night Stays

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

Finding an affordable hotel in Washington, D.C. doesn’t require an act of Congress. It’s really as simple as checking out the Web site of the Official Tourism Site of Washington, D.C. Right now, the tourism board is promoting 30 percent…

Kimpton Hotels: $1 Breakfast, Cocktails with Hotel Rooms

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

We spend a lot of time digging up outrageously cheap travel deals, but even we can’t believe our latest find. How about $1 martinis? Or breakfast for just a buck? Even in a down economy, it can be hard to…

Cape Cod, Nantucket Hostel Rates from $32/Night

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

Looking for a Cape Cod getaway but don’t want to pay summer prices? Hostelling International’s Eastern New England Council announced the summer rates for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, starting at $32/night. The Cape and Islands hostel in…

Discount Airfare: Cheap Flights on Southwest Airlines for August Travel

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

There are a few important things to remember about August: 1) it’s usually hot, no matter what part of the country you’re in; 2) it’s always busy as parents, kids and co-workers prepare for the end of summer by cramming…

Orbitz Hotel Sale for July 4 Weekend: Top Hotels for Low Costs

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2009

Some hotel deals make you ponder a quick getaway, others make you leap from your seat and pack your bags. No question: we’re packed, thanks to July 4 weekend hotel deals. Orbitz is offering 10 percent off select hotels for…

June 29, 2009

Cheap Flights, Friendly Hotels Make Ireland Travel Easy

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 29 Jun 2009

It started as a girlfriend getaway, but my trip to Ireland quickly became a family affair. Within minutes of arriving in Ireland, I was met with friendly faces and warm welcomes, usually reserved for long-lost relatives. But in Ireland, everyone…

Airlines Consider Fees for Larger Passengers

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 29 Jun 2009

As more airlines try to boost revenue without increasing the price of an airline ticket, additional fees for flyers continue to surface. We already pay to check our bags, now comes word that some airlines are adding fees to those…

Affordable Package Deal to Thailand: Airfare, Hotel from $1199

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 29 Jun 2009

Once in a lifetime trips happen, well, once-in-a-lifetime, so when a deal hits it’s hard to pass up. Case in point: this ultra-affordable travel package to Thailand, which starts at $1,199. If you’re in the mood for beautiful sunny shores,…

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