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Spring in the Big Apple

It's been quite a cold winter in New York this year, with record breaking snow accumulations and freezing temperatures.  While March has definitely come in like a lion, looks like we will have to wait for April for the lamb to appear.  Either way, we love spring time in New York City because the weather is warm enough for all the walking and shopping you can handle and hotel and airline prices are not as high as in peak holiday or summer seasons.

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Here is a roundup of some really nice sales and discounts for nyc hotel stays an airfare in April/May:

 

Airfare:

Virgin America airlines is offering a limited time coupon code good for 10% or 20% off flights, book by March 21st and travel April 10 - May 21. Use coupon code Baller2o and book directly on Virgin America's website.

 

American Airlines is offering sale fares from select cities to all of NYC's area airports.
Sample rates, R/T including all taxes and fees:

 

From/To:		Starting At:
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX(DFW)	$285
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Phoenix, AZ (PHX)	$307
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Charlotte, NC (CLT)	$331
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Birmingham, AL (BHM)	$338
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Roswell, NM (ROW)	$434

From/To:		Starting At:
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Nashville, TN (BNA)	$229
LaGuardia,(LGA)	St. Louis, MO (STL)	$243
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Chattanooga, TN (CHA)	$272
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Charlotte, NC (CLT)	$291
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Huntsville, AL (HSV)	$331
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Manhattan, KS (MHK)	$332
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Jefferson City, MO (COU)	$352
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Tallahassee, FL (TLH)	$389
LaGuardia, (LGA)	Sioux City, IA (SUX)	$404

From/To:		Starting At:
Kennedy, NY (JFK)	Madison, WI (MSN)	$280
Kennedy, (JFK)	Birmingham, AL (BHM)	$367
Kennedy, (JFK)	Des Moines, IA (DSM)	$382
Kennedy,(JFK)	Tallahassee, FL (TLH)	$389

View all American Airlines Deals

Hotels:

 Bookit.com is offering some nice deals on hotel stays in NYC through June.

As an added bonus, many properties include additional food/beverage/attraction credit at up to $100.
Book by Sunday night and get an additional $25 off a 5 night stay with coupon code BITW25
Sample rates:
$125/night at Broadway at Times Square Hotel  including breakfast
$76/night at Wellington Hotel, steps from Broadway!
View all deals

 

Did you take advantage of one of these offers? Have more great deals or tips on NYC travel? We would love to hear from you! Leave us a comment below:

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03/21/15 - Bookit Weekend NYC hotel sale with $25/$75 promo codes

We just came across this great deal

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03/21/15 - Today's best cruise deals, on sale!

Warming up our Saturday is a list of newly announce cruise deals and sales that will have you gearing up your sea legs!  We've searched around the web for the best available offers from the top cruise lines and we have come up with a nice list of last minute as well as plan ahead sales events for you!  Let us know if you like these offers and if you have decided to book a trip!  Don't forget to like us on Facebook for regular updates and limited time offers not always available on our blog :)

 

the Wow Sale: Royal Caribbean announces a 5 day cruise sales event with discounts and added extras!

Valid March 21-25, enjoy up to $500 on board credit, 50% off second guest, 50% off their premium beverage package, and 50% off third and fourth guests!
Sample fares available:
$314/pp for a 5 night Western Caribbean itinerary
$381.50 for a 7 night Southern Caribbean itinerary
$554 for a 7 night Greek Isle itinerary
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Freestyle Choice Spectacular: Norwegian Cruise Line offers up to $3700 in value per stateroom (based on 7 night itinerary)

Book by 4/6/15, choose 1 of 4 extras or all 4 based on type of cruise and stateroom booked.
Free beverage package; Free dining package; Free gratuities; Free on board credit
PLUS - enjoy 3rd/4th person FREE or 50% off
Sample fares available: (with the above extras and free 3rd/4th guests)
$199/pp for 4 day Bahamas itinerary
$499 for 5 day Western Caribbean itinerary
$499 for 7 day Adriatic and Greek Isle itinerary
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03/20/15 - Friday hotel deals that are going fast

It's just about time for the weekend, and if you have been looking for a quick getaway at a great price, we have got some sweet deals for you to check out!

First on the list is a hotels.com coupon code that's only good for today! It's 10% off select hotels. Code: CPTGIF
If you are looking for even deeper discounts, take a look at thrir current deep discount offerings for up to 50% off nightly rates.   Sample rates include Las Vegas Hooters Casino Hotel for just $23/night, sunny San Diego from $125/night, romantic Paris at Hôtel MARAIS HÔme for only $123/night and more.
View all of today's deals here.

Next on our Friday roundup is Orbitz.com with a limited time coupin code good for  15% off your booking of 2 nights or more. Code TAKEABREAK . This deal is only valid through March 29, 2015!  And, the coupon can be combined with other discounts. That definitely earns a thumbs up from us.

Finally on our list is Sandals resorts March sale. Today is the final day to receive up to $1,000 airfare credits when booking an all inclusive vacation at one of their luxurious resorts.  Air credits can be applied even if you don't book your flight with them, which gives you the leeway to shop around for the best deal!  Most importantly, they are also featuring a promotional sale where you can save up to 65% off their regular rates at most resorts.  So, what are you waiting for? Head on over and plan your dream vacation while the fire sale is on!  Air credit and 65% off sale at Sandals

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Spotlight on savings

Lets face it, we all like to get the most out of our money. If traveling the world is a something you enjoy, you’re probably on the lookout for great deals – either on a regular basis for that spontanious too good to be true deal, or only when you have a date and location in mind.  Either way, there are many ways you can maximize your travel budget and enjoy a luxury vacation without breaking the bank.

If you’re reading this blog, you’re well on your way to finding lots of great deals that are available online. We subscribe to dozens of newsletters and check out dozens of sites each day to get you some of the best hand picked travel deals and sales that are going on.  Some deals are very limited in time and availability, like 24 hour only sales or limited rooms/flight seats available, but these are often excellent deals on travel.

 

Here are some additional tips you can use to save even more money:

Shop the sites and do it often! Deals change monthly, weekly daily and even hourly.  Be prepared to search and comparison shop on several different sites to get an idea of where you can get the most value.  Some sites may offer a better per night rate while another may have a higher price listed but has some added extras or available coupon/promotion codes that make their deal more attractive.

Be on the lookout for 24 hour deals – many providers announce these special limited time sale events either on a regular/weekly basis or from time to time. These sales may not always be listed on the respective sites, so you might want to consider signing up for newsletters or keep up to date on our site or our  Facebook page as we try to catch these as soon as they are announced and post them.

BE FLEXIBLE

Whether you have set travel dates in mind or a preferred location to jet off to, if you want to get the best hotel, flight or cruise deals – you might need to be flexible with some of your criteria. Many travel packages go on sale for specific time periods, so try flexible search when looking for that perfect getaway. If you can’t change your travel dates because of work or other obligations, broaden your location search.  Whether you have your heart set on a lazy beach vacation or trotting through Europe or Asia, be flexible with your country or city locals.  If one location is on sale for the dates you have available – see if you might want to grab that deal instead.  For example, we recently featured some great deals to Ireland, including a most unique experience – staying in an Irish Castle!  If you had your heart set on traveling to a European setting this could have been the deal for you!

 

VACATION RENTALS

Many top resorts around the world offer time share weeks for sale for thousands of dollars. How can you take advantage of these offerings? Often times these weeks stay unclaimed when banked by their owners and the resorts and timeshare companies offer last minute stays at studio and 1-2 BR suites for rock bottom prices.  We recently featured a week’s stay in a top resort in Cancun Mexico for $149 for a week – double occupancy! Now that’s how you save money and still enjoy luxury hotel accomodations!

HOW ABOUT A CRUISE!

Here’s a vacation option that’s both all inclusive, fun and allows you to travel to more than one destination all in a few days’ time!  Cruise companies often annouce short term sales to fill up their cabins – even giving you extras such as free excursions and even on board cash just to get you to book! We recently featured cruises as low as $169 p/p for a 3 night getaway to the caribbean!  Even Europe can be done on the cheap with this 12 night cruise for $599 p/p! 

Don’t worry about booking ahead, most cruise companies have policies in place that guarantee your price will drop even after booking if the price of your cabin category goes on sale!  Please check  with your travel booking site or directly with the cruise line for their complete policy terms. 

 

BOOK HOTEL AND AIRFARE SEPARATELY OR NOT

You might see vacation deals advertized for booking your flight and hotel together at the same time, but does that get you the best value for your money? Maybe and maybe not!  If you see a vacation deal you fancy, try to price out the components separately (maybe even utalize a coupon or two) and see where you can get the best deal.

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Happy Vacations

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02/20/14 - Bookit Cruise Deals with Exclusive Free Bonuses

 

For a limited time, Bookit is offering some tremendous savings on many cruise vacation itineraries.  If that's not enough, they are also offering many exclusive free bonuses which are not available through other sites when you book selected cruises!  Special pricing on cruises include all the major cruise lines and bonuses can quickly add up to some extra cash for your spending budget!

Take a look at these special cruise deals and don't forget to also check out our coupons page to see if your booking qualifies for even more savings!

 

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02/10/14 - Take advantage of low season rates in Amsterdam - top hotel deals

 

 

Romantic Amsterdam

 

Spring is the perfect time to travel to Amsterdam on the cheap without compromising on quality.  Rates are still much lower than peak summer travel season but the winter weather is far behind. We've collected some top deals in Amsterdam for you to check out! Rates start as low as $70 per night for a 3 star hotel.


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02/17/13- On Sale- Flight Deals to Hawaii from NYC

While the weather is cold in NYC the sun is shining bright in Hawaii.  Now is a great time to book your Hawaii vacation where sun, surf and exotic volcanoes await.

We found some greatly reduced flights to Hawaii at up to $400 off regular rates, so if you're shopping for a Hawaii vacation deal, this is a good place to start!

Best rates we found are as follows  (including taxes and fees):

Honolulu-  from  $365
Kona-  from $378
Lihue-   from $378
Maui-  from $378

View rate calendar

 

Book by March 14th, but hurry to get the best rates!

Also check out Expedia's new coupons page for the latest coupon codes to save you even more on your next trip!

 

 

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Expired - Top cruise deals of the week w/FREE bonus extras

Looking to sail away this spring? Well, look no further because we've put together the best deals of the week for cruise vacations!

Take a look at these top cruise deals from the most trusted online travel sites that will save you money and reward you with free extras as well:

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1/2/13 - 69 hour hotel and vacation sales event. Best rates guaranteed.

So how has the new year been treating you so far? We hope you are getting a great start to a new year and what a better way to kick start 2013 than with an exciting getaway to a luxurious vacation spot!

We found a great sales event going on for the next 69 hours only that will get your travels started off right!  Most special deals include bonuses such as flight credit, free tour tickets or cash back rebates.

We have featured some sample rates below, or you can follow this link to see all the awesome deals available.   Travel to the best destinations for super cheap hotel rates!

But remember, these are on a space available basis and the best deals are going fast. So if you are looking for a great deal on your next vacation or business trip hurry and book while your top choice is still available.

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01/01/13 - 1 day deal. Treat yourself to an upscale spa vacation at 50% off

 

 

No matter what your New Year's resolution, why not start off the the year right with a pampering getaway to cleanse your body and soul!

We found this great spa hotel deal available through the end of march with no blackout dates, but you must book today or the deal is gone.

 

Today only Expedia is offering an ASAP deal which will save you 50% off your stay in this Portland Oregon Hotel and Spa.

Valid on all room types with no blackout dates through March 31, 2013.

View today's' Expedia ASAP deal!

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Happy New Year 2013

We wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!

 

As 2012 comes to a close, we would like to wish you all a very happy new year filled with fantastic new adventures and travels.

May we leave all the bad behind and welcome the new year 2013 for all the wonderful new opportunities it will bring!!

 

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12-26-12 Wednesday Hotel Deals Roundup

We hope you all enjoyed your Christmas Holiday!

We are back with some great deals and steals for hotel stays with huge savings across the globe.

Take a look at these rock bottom offers that will save you lots of cash:

 

Hotels.com Weekly Last Minute Deals:

Chicago. Deals starting at $46! Book by 1/15/13, Travel by 1/31/13

Los Angeles as low as $60! Book by 1/15/13, Travel by 1/31/13

Hotel Rebate -

Save between $20 and $100 on all Hotel Bookings!

 

Bookit Savings:

SAVE 40% OFF on WINTER TRAVEL to Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort in Cancun at BookIt.com!
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Over Half Off +Breakfast at Historic Rathbone Mansions!
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Great Value From $69 Nightly at Adults Only Blue Bay Villas Doradas in Dominican Republic at BookIt.com!
View Deal

 

Expedia exclusives:

Save up to 40% plus $200 in resort coupons & Free room upgrades in Ixtapa, Mexico! - Expires 1/15/13
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12/25/12 - Top Groupon Vacation deals for the New Year

Take a look at these great Groupon Getaways that will save you tons of money on your next vacation:

 

ITALY - Air and Castle Accommodation + Car Rental!



Just $1199 from JFK for 7 nights

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Jewel Runaway Bay Resort Jamaica - ALL INCLUSIVE!



All-inclusive stay for two adults in a water-view guest room

($1,196): Option 1: Four nights (up to a $2,392 value)
($1,754): Option 2: Six nights (up to a $3,588 value)

Book by: 2/15/13
Travel by: 4/30/13

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The Placencia Resort – Belize  Stay in a Sea View Villa!
4 or 6-Night Stay for Two with Roundtrip Airport Transfers and Daily Breakfast.



 

OPTIONS

Four-night stay

Option 1: $679 for a sea-view villa (up to a $1,170 value)
Option 2: $789 for a master suite (up to a $1,382 value)
Six-night stay

Option 3: $1,039 for a sea-view villa (up to a $1,730 value)
Option 4: $1,229 for a master suite (up to a $2,048 value)
Book by: 2/15/13
Travel by: 3/27/13

 

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Exclusive Cruises Deals: Spectacular Fall Book It Savings

 

Check out these EXCLUSIVE savings and FREE EXTRAS on cruises from bookit for Fall savings on your next cruise vacation:

 

What it's all about: extra savings and bonus offers on the most popular cruise lines and sailings.

Summer cruising is over and fall savings are on the way for many extras when booking these exclusive sales events!

Get extras such as cabin upgrades, free onboard credit, coupon books and FREE specialty restaurant dining credits.  Also check out each sales page for extra savings for eligible members such as Past Guests, AARP, Military or Resident Rates.

Fall Cruise CLEARANCE

 

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Sandals Resort Fall Sale - $555 Air Credit - LAST DAY

 

 

Hurry, this is the last day to save on this offer!

Travel September - November for as low as $155 per person per night at these ultra all inclusive resort destinations in the Caribbean!

Sandals features deluxe all inclusive resort in the Bahamas, Antigua, Jamaica and St. Lucia.

For a limited time they are offering huge savings for Fall Bookings.

Resorts are on sale up to 65% off PLUS receive free nights and airfare credit up to $555. Some resorts also include free excursions and golf.

View this deal at Sandals.com

 

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Hawaii Deal Alert!

Want to get away to Honolulu Hawaii but don't want to break the bank?

 

 

Hawaii Deal Alert: Non Stop R/T Air from NYC just $482

We found an amazing deal from Hawaiian Airlines for round trip air fare from NYC to Honolulu for just $482 round trip including taxes and fees!

We found wide availability for September, October, November and December!  Search through flexible dates to get the lowest fare available.

Book Directly with Hawaiian Air or through a booking agent such as CheapoAir (be sure to use our coupons)

Honolulu Hotel Deals:

Get the best Hotel Deals as well.  Check these offers out:

Hotels.com visit Honolulu for less: Rates start at $113!  Book by 10/31, Travel by 10/31

Book It:  Honolulu Hotels starting at just $79/night

Expedia Best Honolulu Deals

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How to find the best hotel deals - Advice & Tips

So you've accumulated your vacation days, saved up your pennies and are all ready to book your next vacation. But wait, how do you get the best value for your hard earned dollars? If you're reading this article, you're probably already familiar with most of the travel sites available online. All of which offer enticing slogans and offers that seem like a good value - or not. How do you sift through all the avialable vacation options and spend the least amount on the best available option?

 

Booking directly with a hotel or through a service?

This question can be answered either way. Sometimes eventhough hotels claim to offer the best price per night or per package booking, online travel services might be offering added value that could ultimately save you hundreds off your total vacation price. For example, sites may offer additional savings off hotel/airfare packages when booked together, or offer other incentives such as free excursions, dinners and hotel transfers. Moreover, travel booking sites may have negotiated special deals at popular destinations based on their purchasing power.

What to do?
If you have a specific destination or hotel in mind, price it with several travel booking engines and note your final price. Next price out your airfare if need be. The final step is to go directly to the hotel's website and price out the stay for the same dates together with the booking direct airfare you've found and see which option gives you the most savings. Don't forget to check current coupon and promotions codes on offer - which can add up to additional savings, usually as little as $5 off your booking or as much as hundreds off the total price of the trip. Don't be lazy! There are plenty of deals to be had - you just have to find them

 

Booking ahead vs. last minute deals?

Again, both options may be best. Depending on your flexibility and timeline, the best hotel, airfare and cruise deals may sometimes be available well in advance. The bonus in booking ahead is a greater choice of options, both in locals as well as available dates. If booking a cruise, be sure to stay on top of any price drops, as these are often honored by the cruise line even after you've booked! Be sure to read all terms and conditions with the company yhat provides you your travel service.

If you can be flexible on dates and locations, and like to be spontanious, search for last minute travel deals. As your travel dates approach, many travel providers slash their rates to ensure maximum occupancy.  Again, be sure to take advantage of any current coupon and promotions codes on offer.

 

Staying abreast of the latest promotions

If you want to find the best deals as they become available, sign up for newsletters and social pages of your favorite providers, These often include limited time member only offers that are snatched up quickly.  The downside to signing up with multiple newsletter services is a constantly full mailbox...  A better option might be to sign up for an aggregate newsletter so you get updates in one or just  a few emails.

 

Last minute vacation rentals

Sure you've heard of timeshares - but you don't have to be an owner of a red week to enjoy a rock bottom price on a week long stay at a top resort. Many of the weeks that are purchased are deposited back into the program each month, leaving a large inventory of vacant units. These units are then offered at considerably lower rates than published per night when you book through a vacation rental service. Prices per week may drop to as alow as $149 per week for a studio unit - even in the most sought after properties - so be sure to check these out.

 

 

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Vacation Package Deals - Caribbean on Sale

Apple Vacations - Super Value Vacation Packages

Take a look at some excellent LAST MINUTE vacation package deals from Apple Vacations!  We found Apple Vacations' fall sale offerings and are listing some of the cheapest deals we found.  Many more destinations and origination cities are available, but the best deals are for travel dates in the next 3-5 weeks, so these are definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a last minute Caribbean getaway!

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