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Seasonal Travel Deals–Flying Into Fall

Typically, there are two times a year when airfares drop to record lows—early fall and late winter. If you are looking for a way to save on a quick weekend getaway to take in the fall colors or see your favorite football team take on conference rivals, United Airlines might be able to help you out. The carrier is offering some outstanding weekend fares. The following sample fares are for travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday (September 28, 2007), or anytime on Saturday (September 29, 2007), and returning anytime on Monday (October 1, 2007) or Tuesday (October 2, 2007). … Continue reading →

Fall Fare Steals

If you want to travel for rock bottom prices this is the time of year to pack up and head out. Airfare rates offered between now and right before Thanksgiving are about as low as carriers dare to drop them. I’ve listed some incredible fall travel deals in previous blogs, but the following bargains are by far some of the best I have seen in years. Take a look and judge for yourself. Continental to Hawaii. I watch travel deals to Hawaii like a hawk and this Continental deal is almost too good to be true. (I checked and it … Continue reading →

What’s The Deal With Those $10 Plane Tickets?

If you had a chance to fly 600 miles for the same amount of money it would cost you to buy a meal at The Olive Garden would you do it? To me it’s a no brainer… absolutely. I think. Thinking is actually what inspired me to write this blog. I got to thinking about my previous post regarding Skybus Airlines’ inaugural flights out of my local airport here in Milwaukee. The airline is currently offering $10 seats from Milwaukee to Ohio. This offer is not unusual for the carrier that has made a name for itself by offering seats … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Airline Tickets for $10… Now We’re Cooking

AIRLINE TICKETS FOR $10 It’s no joke—-Skybus Airlines is currently offering tickets for 10 bucks. So… what’s the catch? (Yes, there’s always a catch.) Catch #1–Even if you purchase your $10 tickets now you won’t be able to use them until December. That’s when the carrier begins service from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Right now, the rock-bottom price is being offered on flights from Milwaukee to Columbus, Ohio, which some of you travelers already know is Skybus Airlines’ hub. From there the airline is offering additional deals (many require purchasing a second ticket) to other cities Skybus flies to, including sunny locales … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: A Unique Place To Satisfy Your Big Mac Attack and Delta Drops Prices In A Big Way

Drive about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and you’ll find a place to order up McDonald’s most famous sandwich… but what you’ll get is much more than just two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. North Huntingdon—-located in western Pennsylvania–is the new home of the Big Mac Museum Restaurant. Fittingly, it is situated just 40 miles north of where the very first double burger, triple bun sandwich was served in Uniontown four decades ago for just 45 cents. To celebrate the museum’s big opening today the restaurant rewarded the first 100 customers … Continue reading →

Back In School Travel Deals

Now that kids are back in school and family vacations are over (at least until the holidays) airlines and hotels are dropping prices in an effort to buffer the blow. Most carriers and resorts take a hit when the busy summer travel season ends so they offer deep discounts to sway customers to travel off-peak. The following are some promotions you might find appealing enough to take advantage of: AIRLINES United Airlines is offering great rates on select flights. The ones I have listed are one-way fares based on travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2007, or … Continue reading →

Travel Deals: Catering To Californians

Whether you are a resident of California or just enjoy traveling to “The Golden State” you are in a position to take advantage of some hot deals. Airfare deals are as sizzling as the summer temperatures in California right now and if you are looking to fly in or out of any of the state’s major airports you won’t have to look far to bag a great bargain. Thanks to a surge in new airline competition at San Francisco International Airport tickets prices are going down. In the past few months Virgin America, Southwest and JetBlue have all begun service … Continue reading →

End Of The Summer Travel Deals

You’d never know by looking at the thermometer (it’s sizzling where we live), but September is creeping up on us. In just a few short weeks we’ll be packing away the shorts and swimsuits and getting out the rakes and raincoats. But as they say, summer ain’t over til it’s over, and if you are trying to squeeze in one more family trip you may want to consider these exceptional travel deals. United Airlines is currently running a domestic fare special. The following are each-way fares for travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday (August 10, 2007), or anytime on … Continue reading →

Saving On A Roman Holiday

The end is in sight. The stores are packed with back-to-school items and the sun is setting before FOX’s late news comes on. Sadly, summer is coming to an end. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you are looking to travel abroad the change of seasons is the perfect time to grab a great deal. Travel deals to Italy abound right now. The catch: you’ll have to wait until fall to take off. On the bright side, by traveling during autumn you avoid the sweltering heat and summer crowds. The following getaways to Florence, Venice and … Continue reading →