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European Adventures

If you haven’t already booked your summer flight to London to witness sports history unfold before your eyes, you may be out of luck. According to travel experts, despite fares increasing nearly 20 percent over last year, flights to England are being snatched up by travelers attending the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which run July 27 to August 12. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Office of Travel and Tourism Industries’ website notes that nearly 13 million Americans visited Europe in 2009. That number is estimated to increase by at least 35 percent in 2012 thanks to the Olympics and the Diamond … Continue reading →

Rare European Travel Deals

With the weak state of the dollar and skyrocketing fuel prices, finding a deal to Europe is practically impossible these days. That’s why the following bargains to popular European capitals are so unbelievable. The only catch: You must travel between September and December. Take a look: IRELAND Save some green on a trip to the Emerald Isle by taking advantage of this deal from Virgin Vacations. The package includes roundtrip airfare from New York and a four-night stay at the three-star Mont Clare on Merrion Square, once frequented by James Joyce. The price for the package is $951 for travel … Continue reading →

Affordable All-Inclusive Packages to Europe

If you truly want to take a vacation–especially one that gives you a break from dealing with the logistics of booking your own airline tickets, finding a hotel, coordinating ground transportation, etc.—-then you might want to consider the following discounted package deals to popular cities in Eastern Europe. All of them offer stress-free travel options for a flat fee. PRAGUE For just $1,229 per person Virgin Vacations is selling an outstanding trip to Prague. The six-night escape includes roundtrip air from New York; lodging at a conveniently located hotel; and daily continental breakfast. You will spend a week exploring this … Continue reading →

Taking an Affordable Holiday to Italy

You know things are awry in the travel world when you can fly to Italy for less than it costs to jet off to Hawaii from New York. I subscribe to several online travel sites and keep in close contact with a number of travel agents and this week both announced amazing air and hotel packages to popular Italian cities such as Florence, Venice and Rome for unbelievably affordable prices. Take a look: FLORENCE For a mere $1,039 you can jet off to fabulous Florence this fall. Virgin Vacations is offering the trip to the picturesque crown of Tuscany, for … Continue reading →

Affordable Accommodations in Exotic Locations

How do you spend your travel dollars? Do you pay big bucks flying off to exotic destinations and compensate by staying in budget hotels? Or do you try to find the cheapest means of travel and loosen your budget purse strings to pay for ultra-luxe accommodations? If you play your cards right in the days leading up to the busy summer travel season you could save on both. A number of airlines are offering great travel deals to exotic locations while hoteliers are aiding budget conscious jetsetters by providing package deals. Take a look: INDONESIA Bali’s Desa Seni opened less … Continue reading →

Affordable Accommodations in Europe

With the worth of the U.S. dollar continually dipping in a growing number of European destinations it is up to savvy travelers to make every cent count when touring abroad. One of the ways you can save when traveling internationally is to take advantage of deals offered by lesser-known lodgings. The following hotels are currently providing guests with outstanding savings on standard rooms. Take a look: ITALY Baglio Santacroce is located on a hillside near Erice, Sicily, with sweeping views of Mount Cofano and the Gulf of Cornino. The hotel has 62 rooms that are split between a renovated 17th-century … Continue reading →

Winter Adventure Travel Packages—Europe

I’ve covered winter sports options in Vermont, Minnesota, Colorado, New England and Canada. But, if you are looking to explore the great outdoors in a place known for having the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery then consider this next travel package. I am continuing my series of blogs spotlighting various destinations for winter sports enthusiasts by focusing on U.K.-based Exodus Travels’ “Winter Activity Week” tours. For about $1,500 you can enjoy eight days and seven nights of pure winter sports bliss. From snowshoeing and dogsledding to skiing and ice-skating this tour provides a smorgasbord of winter activities in venues with … Continue reading →

Packages That Pack a Punch

No one enjoys having her wallet get walloped while trying to plan a family vacation. To avoid feeling the pain of booking a trip destined to drain your wallet, consider the following affordable travel packages that are sure to pack a profitable punch: Safari: This vacation package to South Africa is a dream family getaway. For just $1,999 per person you will receive airfare from New York City to Cape Town, with a return flight from Johannesburg, on South African Airways; flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg; ground transportation throughout; four nights at the luxurious Protea Hotel President in Cape … Continue reading →

Save on Vacation Stays

Many travelers believe the best way to save on vacation accommodations is to bid online for the cheapest price. Turns out there are a slew of ways you can book a vacation stay without worrying about someone else’s low-ball price proposal. Farmstay: You’ve heard of housestays, where you can crash in someone’s spare bedroom during your travels, but what about farmstays? This alternative to expensive hotel rooms is one of the cheapest lodging options out there right now. Don’t let the name fool you; prior farm experience is not needed to take advantage of the affordable accommodations. In other words, … Continue reading →

Creative Lodging

According to ABC News, hotel rooms in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are going for upwards of $500 per night in the days leading up to Super Bowl XLV. I cannot image dropping that much money on a space I would only be using to sleep and shower in. I couldn’t pay a fraction of that price for a hotel room, and I wouldn’t, given there are much cheaper alternatives, though maybe not so much in the city hosting the Super Bowl the night before the big game. Still, if you are looking to cut down on the cost of lodgings … Continue reading →