Budget Beach Getaways

Sure, you can save a bundle by driving a small car to the coast and spending your entire winter vacation living out of tent that you’ve pitched on the beach.  However, there are a slew of other ways you can score a budget-friendly beach getaway without having to go to extremes.   Beach packages are readily available to a host of sunny destinations, including Hawaii, Mexico, California and the Caribbean.  The trick to saving more than a few pennies on these tropical getaways is to have social media platforms work for you.  By signing up for alerts from airlines, hotels … Continue reading

Last-Minute Holiday Travel Deals

  Today is considered one of the busiest travel days of the year, along with the day after Christmas and January 2nd.  If you are looking for deals on a holiday getaway, your window of opportunity isn’t completely closed.  According to travel experts, you can still score last-minute savings on flights to some destinations if you travel on Christmas day.  You can also save a little money if you take-off three or four days after December 25th. Another way to save is to book online.  Check the websites of individual budget carriers, as well as travel aggregate sites. Flying on … Continue reading

Fall Beach Deals

Who knew procrastinating could yield such major savings? Timing is everything in the world of travel, and when you are able to be flexible with your vacation dates, your wallet will thank you. While the rest of the world is heading back to class to start the new academic year, you could be relaxing on an empty beach at a price that can’t be beat. Fall is considered “off-season” at many popular beach resorts, which means minimal crowds, incredible weather and fabulous savings. If you are looking to soak up the sun, sand and surf without going into debt, consider … Continue reading

Hot Travel Sales

Timing is everything when you’re looking to save money on family vacations. One of the best ways to preserve your bottom line is to travel during the off-season. For example, instead of jetting off to Hawaii during the busy summer months, consider waiting until the kids head back to school. Airfare to the “Aloha State” is typically reduced by 40 percent during September and October. Likewise, if you’ve been dreaming of sailing away on a cruise, now is the time to reel in super savings. For instance, small-ship line Compagnie du Ponant is offering $500 per person discounts on winter … Continue reading

Seasonal Deals by the Sea

Who needs a white Christmas when you can enjoy a green holiday in more ways than one? Instead of braving Old Man Winter’s brutal blasts as you countdown to Santa’s arrival, why not soak up the sun along the pristine shores of “America’s Finest City”? San Diego hosts millions of visitors each year and consistently ranks as one of the most family-friendly travel destinations in the world, and now you can experience this Southern California gem without breaking the bank. See how you can save some green this holiday season by taking advantage of one of these fabulously frugal vacation … Continue reading

How Not to Get Burned on Your Beach Vacation

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season, which means tens of thousands of travelers will be driving, flying or hoofing it to the nearest beach to enjoy the sand and surf this weekend. But, what if you don’t have a ton of money to burn in the warm California/Hawaii/Florida/Texas sun? Here are some tips to help you spend quality family time at your favorite beach without breaking the bank: Bundle: Travel aggregate sites always offer red-hot deals this time of year. Popular websites such as Expedia and Orbitz are currently featuring major discounts to prime beach vacation … Continue reading

Summer Vacation Sale on Expedia.com

School will be starting soon! Many schools begin right after the Labor Day weekend. This means you might have time to squeeze in one more summer vacation destination. Right now, you can save some money doing it, if you book it through Expedia.com. Expedia.com is having a Summer Sale. Save up to 40% off the price of participating hotels. This sale includes hotels all across the United States, as well as several destinations around the world. The Expedia website says that they asked people where they were going on vacation this summer, and then they marked down the price of … Continue reading

International Travel Deals

If you have ever dreamed of traveling abroad, but simply didn’t have the funds to pay for an international adventure, you are in luck. Several reputable companies are offering spectacular summer savings on popular foreign destinations—no strings attached. The best of the best include: DUBAI Emirates.com is catering to families who want to experience culture and adventure in a single trip. From now through September 30, 2010, you and your family can jet off to Dubai for a steal. The family vacation offer allows two children to fly to Dubai for free when traveling with two paying adults on flights … Continue reading

Midsummer Travel Deals

It’s hard to believe that summer is halfway over. Fortunately, there are still a slew of seasonal travel deals to be had, so if you have been holding out for super summer savings that will help you get out of Dodge without breaking the bank, you are in luck. The following are some of the best summer travel deals available right now: AIRFARE Direct Air recently announced that it is adding more reduced price nonstop flights to one of the nation’s most popular summer vacation destinations– Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Summer rates start as low as $99 one-way. The family-friendly … Continue reading

Deals for Frugal Summer Travelers

Many frugal travelers avoid leaving their hometowns during the summer season because they know that vacationing in June, July and August is not cheap. In fact, many top vacation destinations jack up their prices to make the most of summer crowds. However, every once in a while you will be able to find scorching hot summer travel deals like these: CANADA From now until the end of October, the Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto is offering a super tour deal. For just $533 per person you will receive three nights accommodations at the 335-room hotel located near beautiful Allan … Continue reading