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Thursday, December 20, 2012

IS IT WORTH IT? MAYBE!

The Short Path to First Class - WSJ.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189370245154226.html?mod=WSJ_hpsMIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond

Monday, December 3, 2012

Destinations

World's Most Endangered Sites - Articles | Travel + Leisure http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-most-endangered-sites

Friday, November 30, 2012

Yapta: Track flight prices and check for airline refunds


Cyber Week continues with some unbeatable travel discounts from across the web! Itching for a cruise? Then check out NCL's incredible Last Minute Deals, including a short stay cruise to the Bahamas from only $159 (wow!), plus other insane rates to the Caribbean and Hawaii. Wanna go south of the border? Don't miss out Aeromexico's rates right now, starting at $411 roundtrip to Mexico City or $512 roundtrip to Bogota, Colombia. And don't forget about ski season! We have Sun Valley in Idaho with nightly rates starting at $129, as well as Oregon's Mt Bachelor, where you can save up to 45% on lift and lodging packages. Need a lift? Try Sixt car, with its $1 first day rentals in Florida, Atlanta and Phoenix. Book now as these bargains aren't going to last long!

Yapta - Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant
NCL
Incredible deals and Cruise Vacations Specials from Norwegian Cruise Line including Last Minute Deals: Bahamas Cruises starting at only $159 per person, Caribbean, Hawaii and more.
Aeromexico
Choose your perfect Mexico destination, like Mexico City, Oaxaca or Guadalajara, and save on fares from $411 RT. Sale ends Dec. 2, travel by Mar. 15.
Sun Valley
Stay and Ski Free in Sun Valley, starting at $139. One night's lodging and daily lift ticket per person. May be booked multiple days. Runs January 3, 2013 - March 31.
LAN Airlines
Fall in love with South America's charm and take advantage of these incredible fares starting at $512 roundtrip to Bogota.
Mt. Bachelor
KIDS SKI FREE! Save up to 45% on lift & lodging packages - kids 12 & under ski the same number of days as their parents for FREE with the purchase of a 3-or-more day adult lift ticket!
Louisiana Culinary Trail
Take a mouth-watering culinary tour through Louisiana to find the best eateries to enjoy authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine.
Sixt
Sixt is celebrating 100 years of service by giving a special rate of $1 for first day rentals in Florida, Atlanta and Phoenix.

Yapta: Track flight prices and check for airline refunds

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Travel by Sex

He Carries On, She Likes to Check - WSJ.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324705104578147170003062856.html

Monday, November 26, 2012

Alaska Air winter-cyber-sale  Just got Tickets to Orange County for February for $56!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Storm fallout: How to handle a flight cancellation - The Seattle Times http://t.co/Etmu6tW3

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

@yapta: Flying Coach Is About To Get a Little More Cramped http://t.co/dXHX04WO via @sharethis

Sunday, August 26, 2012

AlaskaAir: Low fares to amazing places from just $49* each way! Book now, as our Fall Sale ends 8/27! *Addtl restrictions apply. http://bit.ly/Qvo31o

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

@GoogleTravel: Want to know how travel consumers are spending their $$? Check out the new consumer trends report from @TWtravelnews - http://t.co/zMNTjmuk

Friday, July 27, 2012

@yipit: Fly Around the Country with @VirginAmerica Starting at $59: http://t.co/LbH8VTKZ

Friday, July 20, 2012

Wait a minute!: Are you using miles for your International 1st Class trip? @wsj looks at the decline of 1st class. http://t.co/6NWC2xjd

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Check out www.Alaskaair.com for some discount fares!
@travelscooper: Airfare Expert: Is it too late for summer deals? - http://t.co/iSkQuroP http://t.co/Bpcx7ciR via @USATODAY

Monday, July 2, 2012

Finding the Best Fares to Europe - WSJ.com
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303649504577492544124379250.html
@GoogleTravel: Planning a trip to Europe? Hopefully you're booking flights 2-3months early for the best fares! @WSJ http://t.co/xIlZh7Qn

Sunday, July 1, 2012

@VerizonWireless: What's your best #global #travel tip? Our Trip Planner will make your trip a breeze. http://t.co/JTtBQOIj

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Earlybird special to Europe from $664* Tax and Fee information: * Round-trip including all taxes, fees and carrier charges

Planning ahead always has its advantages: more time to map out your adventures! This week, early birds can save big with our incredible low fares to Europe. With fares starting at $664*, you'll have some extra funds to spend at your destination. Travel between August 24 and December 14.


Book your trip to one of Europe’s top destinations on sale today.

Book by: Jul 11, 2012
Depart between: Aug 26 - Dec 12, 2012
Sample offer: New York - Berlin from $664*
Lufthansa Newsletter

Friday, May 4, 2012

Summer Travel—Where the Deals Are …and Aren't - WSJ.com


From

CHUCK DUNCAN

At a time when all of America is hurting from the financial crisis, we who operate hospitality businesses in the U.S. see an artilce like this [WSJ] as a little painful. My two lodges in Ruidoso, New Mexico (Whispering Pine Cabins and Shadow Mountain Lodge) are both very economical and can facilitate any number of people or groups. The New Mexico experience is one that every American should take in. Within a short drive from our mountain resorts one can visit the Trinity Site (where the first nuclear explosion occured), the Valley of Fires, Old Lincoln (where Billy the Kid made old west history), White Sands Monument, Carlsbad Caverns, Smokey the bears home, and now Spaceport America where in the following months the first commercial space flights will begin. These are only a few of the amazing things Southern New Mexico has to share. Then there is incredible hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, gambling, horse racing and almost perfect weather year round. (In the winter, Ruidoso's guests enjoy some of the best skiing in the country. Sure, visiting Europe and Asia is great, but how about sticking around and saving some real money by visiting your neighbors and keeping the cash flow where it is realy needed right now? We are only two hours from El Paso, two and half from Santa Fe and Albuquerque, an hour and a half from Roswell and a couple of hours from the Spaceport ( in case your travelling from somewhere farther away than Boise)

Summer Travel—Where the Deals Are …and Aren't - WSJ.com

Summer Travel—Where the Deals Are …and Aren't - WSJ.com

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Amtrak Train Tours in the U.S.

Want to explore the U.S. on your “traincation”? USA Today has advice about the different routes to help you tour America! Which sounds perfect for you? http://amtrk.us/s792
Amtrak Train Tours in the U.S.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Starbucks: Today's Google Offer spend $5 get $10 at Starbucks. Google Offers will donate up to $3MM to Create Jobs for USA. http://goo.gl/Fp5pg

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How to take a $2800 4 Day Trip for $750

How to take a 4 day, 3 night Anniversary Trip 3/4th off!

Last week the sweetheart and I  took off for Southern Orange County Beaches for a 3 night-4 day get away. 
Being the frugal traveler, I started looking for deals in early December.  Alaska Air offered amazing deals, $40 each way to Orange County from Seattle... AND  it was good for the weekend of our 30th Anniversary!  WooHoo!  With tax, license and dealer's prep that was only $101 per person round trip. 
I started searching for hotels on the beach.  I started tracking hotels on YAPTA.com.  Found something within our budget, but still needed a car and, what do you know, through Hotels.com I was able to get a car and the hotel for less than the hotel directly.  WOW!  A king suite, ocean view, with breakfast and free covered parking for three nights with a car from Thrifty for $343!
The sweetheart loves to golf, my anniversary gift to him was 18 holes at the beautiful Monarch Bay Golf Club, on line special two for one.... 
Then where to go for the anniversary dinner...  Restaurant.com had certificates for Tortilla Flats, lake view table, drinks, appetizers, dinner and dessert bringing our tab down from $90 to only $50!  Holy Mole!
The sweetheart likes to fly FIRST CLASS, and by getting to the airport two hours ahead of our flight, I was able to do a 'paid' upgrade to first for $50 each, each way, effectively doubled the $101 price of coach tickets to $200 RT FIRST CLASS tickets per person.    Serious savings...

AIR :  Seattle to Orange County--- Round Trip for Two Adults                     
              Alaska Airlines, Coach                                         $1235 Regular rate              $200 AS Special
                Alaska Airlines, FIRST CLASS                             $1803                                 $400 with $50 upgrade

HOTEL:
                Beach Front, King Suite, includes Breakfast and Free WiFi      $351                      
CAR:                Kia Soul, unlimited miles                                               $164

CAR AND HOTEL BOOKED AS A PACKAGE  with Hotels.com                                       $343

GOLF:          Monarch Bay Golf Club, 18 holes for TWO with Cart                               $330                      
With online special                              $165
               
DINNER:  Drinks, Dinner, Dessert, Tax and Tip for FOUR ADULTS
                Tortilla Flats, Lake View table by the window.                                    total before Restaurant.com certificate              $185                  After     $100
                For two                                                                                                                                $93                         $50


Total                      
$2173 full price coach                    $2741   full price First Class
$758  with specials Coach       $1058 with specials First Class  

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