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Travel Deals for LEGO Lovers

My 8-year-old is obsessed with LEGO Friends.  I too am quite fond of the popular plastic building blocks, though I appreciate them far more when they aren’t stabbing the bottom of my feet. Wouldn’t it be great to have a huge area dedicated solely to the construction and demolition of LEGO masterpieces without worrying about having your feet branded?  A place where kids can let their imagination soar while being inspired by gigantic one-of-a-kind LEGO structures? That’s exactly what can happen when you travel to LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California.  But, now, instead of just touring the enchanted theme park, you … Continue reading →

Extended Love Day Travel Deals

February is a notoriously slow period for the hotel industry.  This translates into a golden opportunity for frugal travelers looking to save a bundle on a much-needed romantic escape.  Just because Valentine’s Day is over, doesn’t mean you can’t sneak away with your sweetie on a luxurious weekend trip without breaking the bank. Many hotels around the country are extending their Love Day-themed deals through the end of the month, including: Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa:  The upscale property is offering a money-saving deal dubbed the “Coronado Island Romance” package.  It features deluxe accommodations in a bay view room, … Continue reading →

Sweet and Sexy Travel Deals

If you love the idea of escaping February’s bitter cold to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your lover in the warm California sun, then you are going to adore these amazing travel deals. The following sweet and sexy Love Day offerings will warm your heart without burning a hole in your wallet: SWEET This sweetheart of a deal is being offered by the US GRANT hotel in San Diego’s historic downtown district.  From now through February 28th you and your true love can take advantage of the “Romancing the Epicurean” package, which features deluxe accommodations, two welcome cocktails, an edible “Artist’s … Continue reading →

Parade of Holiday Freebies

Everyone loves a parade, and why not? They are fun, festive, and best of all–FREE! With the holidays fast approaching cities from coast-to-coast are prepping to host a cornucopia of family-friendly parades. The granddaddy of them all is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. It is the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States and attracts millions of spectators each year. However, you don’t have to spend a ton of money traveling to the Big Apple to take in the sights and sounds of these colorful moving spectacles. Rather, gather the kids and grab a piece of … Continue reading →

Late Summer Travel Bargains

Sometimes it pays to procrastinate. If you waited until the end of the summer to escape on a seasonal getaway, you’re in luck. Turns out the travel industry held out on some super savings for those willing to vacation in late August and early September. Among the best deals are: Colorado: Whether you are heading to Denver over the Labor Day weekend to gorge yourself during A Taste of Colorado or you are simply looking to explore the state’s amazing natural wonders, several hotels are offering outstanding late summer deals. For example, rates at the Denver Marriott City Center are … Continue reading →

Diamonds Do Not Equal Love

When I first started at the Marriage Blog I mentioned my feelings on diamond commercials and promised to expound on them. Given that we see many such ads this time of year, it seems like an appropriate time to make my promised follow-up. I’m not a big jewelry person so diamonds never appealed to me. That wouldn’t really be a big deal, except that for my entire life I’ve been inundated by ads and assumptions telling me the opposite. “So what?” you might wonder. Well, the media can have a much more powerful effect, subtle though it might be, on … Continue reading →

Tasty Deals for Travelers

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There are two things that parents are going to hear their children say, over and over again, on a typical family vacation. The first one is the question: “Are we there yet?” The second one is the lament: “I’m hungry!” Parents that want to save a few bucks while feeding their families this Summer should check out these deals. Most of my family vacations, when I was a child, involved things that I think most families experience when they load up the car, and drive far away, in search of the perfect vacation destination. The second you are all packed, … Continue reading →

Spend Valentine’s Day in Paradise

Nothing says, “I love you!” quite like a carefree day on a tropical beach far from the stress and chaos of everyday life. Okay, maybe that’s my idea of paradise… If you are looking for a Valentine’s gift that’s sure to melt your honey’s heart, then think fun in the sun with these amazing travel deals to tropical locales: HAWAII Take it from someone who travels to Hawaii on a regular basis—-this deal to the Land of Aloha is spectacular: From now until March 10th, you can score round-trip airfare from Seattle to Lihue, Kauai, on a major airline, five … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Getaways

Think it’s too early to be making Valentine’s Day travel plans? Think again. Wal-Mart and Target have had their Valentine’s Day displays up since New Year’s Day, and major players in the travel industry have followed suit by advertising a slew of phenomenal romance-inspired travel getaways. Here’s a look at some of the best deals available for lovebirds looking to spend Valentine’s Day abroad: ROME Central Holidays is offering a fabulous deal to Rome, Italy, just in time for Love Day. The sweet deal will surely capture your honey’s fancy, and the price will make your heart skip a beat … Continue reading →

Family-Friendly Fall Travel Deals

Leave it to the travel industry to come up with creative alternatives to spending Veteran’s Day cleaning house or Thanksgiving with crabby Aunt Sue. Long holiday weekends are an ideal time to escape from the stress of extended family dysfunction and spend quality time with your spouse and kids. The following getaways are easy on the nerves and your wallet: OHIO Sawmill Creek Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, is offering a fabulous travel package to kick-off the property’s annual Festival of Lights. The two-night Thanksgiving package for a family of four starts at $279 and includes Thanksgiving brunch, a carriage ride, … Continue reading →