How to book an affordable spa treatment
Need some pampering without a steep price? Consider destinations where spas are part of the culture: “Because treatments there are common rituals, they are easily accessible and al... More
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2012-02-14 17:37:48 UTC By T+L
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2012-01-10 19:40:34 UTC By T+L
Save even more at all-inclusive resorts
Already a great value, all-inclusive resorts adopt the same strategy as cruise lines, slashing prices at the beginning of the year. For example, Iberostar’s Caribbean properties of... More
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2012-01-10 19:34:05 UTC By T+L
When to book two-for-one cruise fares
Cruise lines offer two-for-one fares, but the best bargains usually hover around the start of the year. “By March 1, prices for those same two-for-one sailings will cost ten to twe... More
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2012-01-10 19:31:47 UTC By T+L
The cheapest way to book airfare for two
When shopping for flights for two (or more), reservations systems bump up all travelers to a higher price level if seat capacity is limited. “Scout out fares for one traveler first... More
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2011-06-15 16:58:00 UTC By T+L
How to Dine out on a Discount
Saving while eating out on a trip is easier than ever thanks to the proliferation of deals websites. Yipit uses a metasearch engine to comb hundreds of sites at once, showing users... More
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2011-04-04 17:44:34 UTC By T+L
When to visit Peru
May is a smart time of year to explore Peru. Rainy weather has subsided by then, and costs are still considerably lower than in the summer months (June officially marks the beginni... More
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2011-03-08 18:39:33 UTC By T+L
Travel affordably through Europe by train
Though European low-cost airlines have gotten a lot of press, taking the train may often be more affordable (and comfortable) than flying, especially if you have multiple stops in ... More
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2011-02-08 16:08:22 UTC By T+L
Holiday rentals: score cheap lodging during peak periods
Renting a house or apartment while on vacation can offer great value during peak periods, even in destinations that are in high demand during the spring, such as the Caribbean and ... More
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2011-01-12 18:30:37 UTC By T+L
Best times to book cheap plane tickets
Look for inexpensive fares on flights after the New Year and before mid-May (excluding spring break and holidays) or between Labor Day and Thanksgiving when airfares are historical... More
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2011-01-12 18:28:19 UTC By T+L
Best new booking engines
Looking for a new booking engine that factors in more than just price? Hipmunk presents search data as a bar graph (including the time of the layover) and allows users to sort by t... More
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2010-12-06 12:43:55 UTC By T+L
Beware of hidden cruise costs
Watch the bill. Carnival has introduced à la carte pricing for food on some cruises, and the extra cost can quickly add up for those who stray from the buffet. More
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2010-12-06 12:42:17 UTC By T+L
Cheapest times to go on a cruise
Cruising can be an expensive venture even in the best of circumstances, but here’s one way to control costs: Consider the season. Come spring and fall, cruise ships reposition them... More
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2010-11-08 18:13:04 UTC By T+L
How to prevent car-rental ripoffs
Visit Christopher Elliott’s blog (elliott.org): he exposes agencies for misdeeds such as pressuring renters into signing agreements without allowing them to inspect the cars first. More
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2010-11-08 18:11:40 UTC By T+L
How to find car-rental discounts
Finding a bargain when renting a car has become more and more difficult. Booking engine autoslash.com posts coupon codes from metasearches and will also track your bookings after t... More
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2010-10-11 17:37:21 UTC By T+L
Save 20% on ski lift tickets nationwide
For 20 percent savings on lift tickets nationwide, check out Discount Lift Tickets (discountlifttickets.com) for deals at resorts such as Vermont’s Sugarbush and Kirkwood, in Calif... More
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2010-10-11 17:35:12 UTC By T+L
Receive free ski lift tickets when flying into Salt Lake City
Skiers flying into Salt Lake City International Airport may be able to convert their used boarding passes into free same-day lift tickets (register at parkcityinfo.com). More
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2010-10-11 17:32:58 UTC By T+L
Find up-to-the-minute ski deals
Looking for value when you hit the slopes this season? Open Snow (opensnow.com) helps you decide when to pounce on up-to-the-minute deals by predicting snowfall in resort areas up ... More
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2010-08-16 17:39:51 UTC By T+L
When to visit Paris
With peak season winding down and airfares and hotel rates (and summer temperatures) beginning to drop, September is the perfect time to visit the City of Light. Leave the throngs ... More
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2010-08-16 17:35:34 UTC By T+L
Find the best route from the UK to your final destination in Europe
The newly launched Zoombu allows you to calculate the best way to get from point A to B; case in point: while it’s less expensive to fly from London to Paris, it actually takes lon... More
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2010-08-16 17:26:23 UTC By T+L
Next Great-Value Destination: Europe
With the decline in value of the euro coinciding with the beginning of Europe’s shoulder season, travel across the pond is cheaper than it has been in years. One money-saving optio... More
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2010-07-15 14:18:42 UTC By T+L
New Flight Finders
Searches for airfares on low-cost carriers are easier than ever thanks to new metasearch engines and aggregators. For flights down under, wotflight.com turns up options not availab... More
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2010-05-26 15:41:02 UTC By T+L
Australia’s new design hotels, at a discount
The Art Series Hotel Group recently opened two design hotels (with a third on the way) in the Melbourne area. Bold landscape murals from New South Wales artist John Olsen hang in t... More
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2010-05-26 15:33:47 UTC By T+L
When to go to Australia
July is winter in Australia, when prices are traditionally lower (like the Qantas Aussie AirPass, $999 for round-trip fare from the United States plus three domestic flights) and c... More
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2010-05-17 15:03:59 UTC By T+L
Best ways to avoid hotel surcharges
Be proactive. Ask when you book if there are any mandatory fees (and taxes) that will be added to your bill. Seasoned travelers know to look for these charges before they book and... More
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2010-04-14 15:22:48 UTC By T+L
Summer Flash Sales
Want a quick summer getaway? Some of the best values are available for a limited time only at “flash sale” sites. The booking engine tablethotels.com now has a private sale option,... More
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