Budget traveler

American’s one-day sale a doozie

American Airline’s today-only sale is a doozie. Look at where you can visit for just $178 round-trip: Austin or San Antonio, TexasBostonDes Moines, IowaDetroit or Grand Rapids, MichganKansas City or St. Louis, Mo.Key West, Fla.Oklahoma City, Okla.Omaha, Neb.Other today-only sale rates include: $277 Seattle$348 San Francisco$358 Reno-Lake Tahoe, Nev.These sale ...

One-day sale on flights to Europe

A hot today-only airfare sale from partners United Airlines/Lufthansa is one not to ignore. This offer places destinations in Europe and N. Africa in the price category of $700-$750 for winter travel. Rates are $100 higher for more immediate departures. Here’s a list of destinations that fall into that $700-range ...

Flights to Europe for less than $1000

The $1,000-airfare ceiling has been broken to overseas destinations! Here are three of the best bargains: $636 Shannon, Ireland; $643 Cork or Dublin, Ireland: Valid on Oct. 27-Dec. 12 or Jan. 9-March 27, 2014 departures. Travel Sunday-Thursday east; Monday-Thursday west. Travel on other days of the week is $30 more, ...

Hilton Head a perfect combo of two seasons

September on Hilton Head Island is a perfect combination of two seasons. The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is still 80 degrees, perfect for swimming or water sports. The average daytime high of 84 is still summer-like, but the cool evenings are perfect for outdoor dining. Some of the best outdoor ...

Carnival Cruises offers “Great Vacation Guarantee”

Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled an unprecedented new program that offers consumers a one-of-a-kind, hassle-free money-back guarantee when booking a Carnival cruise vacation. Designed to provide consumers with complete peace of mind, the “Great Vacation Guarantee” allows guests to end their voyage early and receive a 110 percent refund plus ...

Deals to the nation’s top ski destinations

Think snow! September is the best time of the year to land airfare deals to the nation’s top ski destinations. Here’s a handful of special rates to get you on the slopes within a reasonable budget: Durango, Colo.: One-way rates of $160 require a one-week or more advance purchase notice. ...

Rock-bottom deals to the West, Europe

Here’s a round-trip of today’s best airfare deals - from rock-bottom rates to the west - and to Europe for less than $700: $120 one-way to Omaha, Neb.: Book one-week or more in advance. Valid seven days a week, based on sale seat availability. No blackouts. Final travel is July ...

Today only sales for skiers and sailors

Sun or snow? Surf or ski? Sail or gamble? What makes your vacation tick? With a today-only offer from American Airlines you can afford both!Travel with American to either San Diego, Calif. or Reno-Tahoe, Nevada at a one-way rate of $129.Rules are downright simple: Give a two-week or more advance ...

All aboard for discount train travel in Italy

There’s still time to hop on board the trains of Italy with end of summer and early fall discounts.This is a wonderful time of the year to visit Italy - fewer tourists and cooler temperatures. It’s a season, too, when airfares and rates on accommodations drop.Travel by rail on Saturdays ...

NYC’s ‘Broadway Week’ tix now on sale

NYC & Company, New York City’s official tourism organization, announced that Broadway Week Fall 2013 2-for-1 theatre tickets to several popular Broadway shows are now on sale.Theatregoers can take advantage of the savings on select performances from Sept. 2-15.Shows participating in Broadway Week Fall 2013: Annie Big Fish Chicago First ...

Tempting prices for NYC hotel rooms

Hotel Week NYC is making an anticipated return Jan. 3-12, 2014, with tempting room rates at nearly 30 New York City properties. With rates of $100, $200 and $300 available at a variety of properties, some of which typically charge upwards of $500 a night, the savings are substantial. The ...

Screamin’ deal to Brazil from Atlanta

USAirways offers a screamin’ deal to Brazil from Atlanta.A round-trip rate of $938 is offered to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is an outstanding discount considering other carriers charge nearly $1,700 to Brazil during the peak seasons.On the USAirways deal, go as soon as this weekend. An ...

Deals for a fun Labor Day weekend

In just under three weeks we’ll be celebrating the long Labor Day weekend and the end of summertime fun. And then an odd thing happens when we head back to work that week — that is, we start to make plans on where we’ll be feasting on Thanksgiving dinner. If ...

Travel deals to Australia during peak season

United Airlines offers travelers the opportunity to save a grand on round-trip ticket purchases to Australia for peak summertime visits (our winter months). A round-trip rate of $1,198 to Sydney applies when departing on or after Feb. 1, 2014 and through March 31, 2014. If you prefer to visit during ...

Consider Canada for early leaf-peeping trip

Planning an autumn leaf-peeping trip? For a unique adventure, travel to Canada at new budget airfare rates from United Airlines. A today-only (Aug. 7) special of $146 one-way is offered to Calgary, Alberta; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Quebec or Vancouver, British Columbia. To qualify, book tickets with a two-week or ...

Make plans for Disney special events

There is still time to make plans to experience the special events being conducted at the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida this fall, such as Night of Joy, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. A great way to experience these events, and/or ...

Check out this new travel hotspot

There’s a new travel hot spot to watch — Ireland.In years past, airfare from the states to the Emerald Isle were often hundreds of dollars higher than the rest of the EU. But that pattern is changing with Ireland now being the budget travel destination — or at least a ...

Conrad Miami offers cool summer deals

This summer, Conrad Miami is offering one of the most original travel deals of 2013, the “Stay Cool” package. Conrad Miami is embracing summer’s high temperatures by setting deluxe room rates according to the highest Fahrenheit temperatures for the day of booking, which allows guests to reserve a luxury hotel ...

American Airlines offers reduced fare to St. Maarten

Could you use a getaway to a sunny Caribbean island?Today only (July 8), American Airlines offers an extremely affordable rate to the island of St. Maarten - valid on trips finished on or before June 4, 2014.Book a one-way rate of $177 on any available day of the week. Give ...

Today only—Delta specials spotlight Mexico

Make it Mexico this summer or through early winter with new specials from Delta Air Lines. $270 Mazatlan $272 Cabo San Lucas-Baja $370 Puerto Vallarta $515 Acapulco $535 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo These round-trip rates are available for travel as soon as this week, as an advance notice of travel is not required.Trips ...