Archive for April, 2008

Sizzling Summer Vacation Packages from Continental Airlines

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Every family deserves a vacation. One of the most exciting places where you could enjoy quality time with your entire clan is Mexico. Famous for breathtaking beaches and fabulous hotel resorts, Mexico is not surprisingly a world famous vacation destination. If you are hoping to take your family to this veritable paradise, you should check out the vacation packages offered by Continental Airlines.

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If you book one of these vacation packages to beautiful Mexico, you will enjoy quite a huge discount. Your children will be able to play, eat and stay at partner hotels for FREE! This means savings for as much as $525 for every child if you book the 7-night vacation package.

In addition, you get to choose among many partner hotels including Cancun Palace (Cancun), Isla Mujeres Palace (Isla Mujeres), Real Playa del Carmen Hotel (Riviera Maya) and Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta. Your kids will surely have a wonderful time especially with the many activities that they can do such as swimming, snorkeling, boating and many more. Of course, you and your beloved spouse will be able to spend romantic nights together and enjoy the delicious food and fantastic nightlife.

These vacation package offers should be booked no later than May 30 (Wednesday). You should choose a travel period between June 01 and August 31. You must understand that only children aged 12 and below are eligible and there can only be a maximum of two kids staying per room. You and your family will also need to stay at least two nights in order to avail of the promo.

For more information on cheap airline tickets, simply visit the official websites of Continental Airlines and the individual partner resorts for more details. It is very important that you learn about all terms and conditions of the vacation package including restrictions.

Book today and enjoy your summer in sizzling Mexico!

Finding Cheap Hotels

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

There are a lot of opportunities for finding cheap hotels out there, you just have to know how to go about booking and finding them.

A lot of people when they start to plan a vacation look at everything separately. They’ll first look for cheap airline tickets, then explore their options for hotel reservations, and then they’ll look at tours, car rental and other transportation separately. But one of the best ways to find deals on cheap hotels and other vacation amenities is to search for package deals offered by different companies.

Many major airlines are partnered with hotel chains and car rental companies, and often times when you book through one airline, they will be able to offer you discounted rates on these kinds of services in the location to which you are traveling.

And often times, there are special promotions going on in certain destinations. You may be able to find discounted hotel rates when you fly to certain cities or locations on certain airlines. Be sure to investigate lots of different options for booking your travel through different airlines, and try to use these kinds of package deals to your advantage.

Another thing to consider when booking cheap hotels is to see what kinds of discounts they offer for being a member of a certain organization. For example, if you’re a AAA car support service member, you can get a 10-15% discount on hotel rooms at Comfort Inn, Days Inn, and many other large-scale chain hotels. Similarly, these kinds of discounts are offered to organizations for senior citizens, veterans and other niche groups. Investigate the possibilities for each hotel that interests you, and make your decision that way.

But remember, the best way to find cheap hotels is to make cheap travel arrangements in one sitting, taking advantage of the deals offered when you use partner services. You can get great discounts on everything from car rentals to guided tours to exciting activities in the destinations to which you travel!

Great Deals on Exciting Eco-Friendly Vacations

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

One of the hottest new trends in travel is called eco-tourism, and it can be quite an adventure. Eco-tourism can take you to some amazing locations and allow you to stay in great natural environments that are environmentally friendly and often designed to meld with the natural surroundings. Also known as “green resorts”, some great Mexico vacation packages and Europeans vacation packages can be found that will offer great isolation and a chance to really get away and enjoy a comfortable vacation, and best of all, they can be inexpensive as well!

If you’ve always wanted to experience the majestic grandeur of the Alaskan wilderness, be sure to check out the Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge. This unique rustic resort allows you to enjoy the splendor of the natural environment by attempting to allow you to cohabitate with it. Instead of feeling like they are out of place, travelers will get an authentic wilderness experience. They offer great vacation packages, with 2nights starting at $795, with lots of perks and inclusions. Once you couple that deal with cheap airline tickets, you’re looking at an unforgettable vacation for a great value.

For a more tropical locale, be sure to check out the Luna Lodge in Costa Rica. This fantastic green resort is surrounded by lush jungle, waterfalls and all kinds of exotic birds and wildlife. Luna Lodge puts you right in the middle of the beautiful Costa Rican wilderness, and for only $110 a night, it’s the ultimate in cheap vacation ideas.

So for those who want a truly eye opening vacation experience, be sure to check out cheap travel and eco tourism.

Enjoying a Luxurious Vacation without a Luxury price Tag

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

When you’re going on vacation, everyone wants to travel in style, but usually getting luxury accommodations means paying luxury prices. But there are also plenty of ways to stretch your dollar and enjoy the high life without the high prices, from finding cheap airline tickets with first class quality to finding destinations where you’ll be [...]

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Travel to Europe Cheaply and Comfortably

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Many of you have dreams of traveling to Europe and experience its wonderful culture and amazing sights. The only problem that is usually encountered is being trussed up in Economy Class and enduring hours of flying discomfort.
Lucky for you, this kind of traveling is over – thanks to the cheap airline tickets offered by Delta [...]

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Tax Rebate Vacation: Travel for $600 and Less

Monday, April 14th, 2008

With most Americans scheduled to receive a $600 tax rebate this year (which means $1200 for married couples), one of the best ways you could spend this extra money is on a relaxing vacation to take your mind off your troubles. This kind of money can go a long way when it comes to buying [...]

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Northwest Airlines to Raise Fuel Surcharge, Scale Back Operations

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Northwest Airlines, one of the nation’s larger airlines, announced last week that it would be raising fuel surcharges on all tickets issued, largely as a result of the rising prices of gas and oil. With oil priced over $100 a barrel, this is expected to be a move many airlines are soon to take on, but for now, travelers looking for cheap airline tickets should probably look into other options besides Northwest, unless they are flying domestically.

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Hawaiian Airlines to Expand Service

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

If you’ve been considering taking that family trip to Hawaii, now may be as great time to start planning your travel. With the recent news that ATA airlines, a main source for flights to the Pacific Islands, has declared bankruptcy, one of the leading discount airlines for Hawaii travel, Hawaiian Air, has announced they will be expanding service starting next month. Hawaiian Air could be a great source for cheap airline tickets now that they control the market.

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Getting the Most out of Your Money In Europe

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

We hear a lot about how European travel can be tough these days now that the value of the dollar is so low compared to the Euro. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from taking that vacation you’ve always dreamed of. There are all kinds of ways to make your dollar go further when traveling abroad, [...]

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Getting the Most out of a Cruise Vacation

Monday, April 7th, 2008

While many people are attracted to the idea of boarding a cruise ship and seeing multiple destinations in the Caribbean, Alaska, the Greek isles or any of the other fantastic locations you can visit through a cruise vacation, it’s the downtime between stops that turns many people off. Sure, sunning yourself is fun for a [...]

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