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Budgeting for Spring Break

Right now, millions of Americans are looking to trade in the snow and cold for sun, sand and surf.  Unfortunately, tropical escapes don’t usually come cheap.  If you are seriously considering jetting off on a beach vacation this spring, consider the following money-saving tips: Travel with others:  Group deals are ideal for families or friends looking to save cash on travel while enjoying each others’ company.  Typically, group rates are offered to parties of six or more people; however, a number of travel companies offer deeper discounts to larger groups.  For example, if you can gather a slew of extended … Continue reading →

Super Spring Flings

With the price of gas skyrocketing and the mild weather spreading across the entire country, who needs to leave home for a spring fling? Me. We live on the Frozen Tundra, so even though Mother Nature has so kindly brought with her summer-like temperatures in March, we still need to travel in order to have fun in the sun and surf. If you too are looking to escape to a tropical locale this spring, but your budget doesn’t allow for roundtrip tickets to Hawaii or the Bahamas, then consider heading to Florida, California or Arizona. Currently, one of the best … Continue reading →

Tropical Spring Getaways

If you watched any part of “Survivor 9 Vanuatu: Islands of Fire” then you might have found yourself dreaming of a tropical island getaway in the South Pacific. But getting to and staying at a beach resort on the island hideaway made famous by the popular CBS reality show might be a bit daunting for the average traveler… at least until now. Several tropical resorts are trying to fill rooms during the pre-summer months by offering great deals at their properties. Take a look at some of these affordable travel deals that allow you to escape the winter blues in … Continue reading →

Hot Spring Flings

More than a dozen people have been killed due to recent wicked weather spreading across the United States. Meanwhile, winter storm warnings are in effect for the Central and Midwestern portions of the country where up to 8 inches could fall in places like Chicago… and spring officially begins in just a few hours. If Old Man Winter’s grip on the country hasn’t got you considering taking a spring fling to a warmer climate then I don’t know what will. If you are looking for a sunny escape from bad weather consider the following sunny locales: CARIBBEAN Spring is in … Continue reading →

The Forbidden Vacation

When was the last time you took a vacation without your kids? Or, more importantly, when was the last time you announced to others that you were planning to take a trip sans munchkins? Polls show that very few parents jet-off on holidays minus the kiddos. What’s more, a huge chunk of the moms and dads, who do book a tropical escape alone, are not willing to freely reveal their plans. What are they afraid of? That people will think they are selfish for enjoying time at a fab vacation destination without their children. Or, perhaps, they are afraid of … Continue reading →

Vacation Like a Celebrity

Let’s face it; most of us will never walk the red carpet at a major Hollywood event. And we will likely never know what it’s like to have thousands of screaming fans chanting our names as we cross the street. However, if you have the means you can escape to the same exotic spots A-list stars frequent. Celebrities go on vacation for the same reason we do—to escape from the rigors of everyday life. That’s why many of them choose to jet off to exclusive resorts in far off locales. For example, Tom Cruise regularly vacations on one of the … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Next Vacation—Book Early

Timing is everything in life and that goes double when you are planning a vacation. I try to provide as many cost-saving travel tips as possible in this blog and regular readers know that high on the list of advice is to book early. Doing so almost always guarantees cheaper seats—whether by sea, air or land. To prove my point I found a great deal to the Greek Islands that allows you to skip the crowds and the sky-high prices. The catch: Book now travel later. The bargains are good now but you won’t be taking your trip until the … Continue reading →

Jammin’ Jamaica

The expedited delivery of the government’s economic stimulus package checks to working Americans has prompted several tour groups to unveil new deals to sunny locales. Tour operators are no doubt trying to lure sun worshippers to spend some of Uncle Sam’s dollars on fabulous trips to resorts bordered by cobalt blue waters and powder soft sand beaches. If you are looking for a way to spend your newly acquired cash and catch a tan for an unbeatable price you might consider this budget saver to Jamaica: For $839 per person (plus $100 in taxes) you will receive round-trip airfare from … 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 →

Celebrating Arbor Day in Asheville

If you are looking to go “green” this spring consider a trip to Asheville, North Carolina. The Blue Ridge beauty features majestic mountains that cut into the horizon and you can see them from all angles by taking one of a number of scenic drives that run through the region. Most travelers take in Asheville’s cool, clean mountain air from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 469-mile recreational road connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and offers visitors a reprieve from commercialism. The road is dotted with charming vintage farmhouses, tunnels carved into majestic mountains and steep climbs that … Continue reading →