Tag Archives: budget travel

Mexican Getaway

Supermodel Heidi Klum and her family are there right now enjoying a Mother’s Day retreat on its sandy beaches. And Super Bowl superstar Eli Manning just tied the knot there a couple of weeks ago. I’m talking about sunny Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But you don’t have to make money like a movie star to take a glamorous weekend getaway to the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Right now several tour companies are offering fabulous savings to Cabo. For example, Pleasant Holidays is giving travelers the chance to soak up the sun in Cabo for just $613. The … Continue reading →

Saving on Your Summer Vacation—Oregon

Now that you know how to save money on your summer vacation to California let’s head north to the breathtaking state of Oregon. I like to call this trip beauty on a budget. Oregon’s coastal highway provides access to some of the most spectacular views in the nation and the best part—they’re free. All of the beaches along Oregon’s coast are open to the public and access is guaranteed by law. Which means you can pull over, park, unpack your picnic and spend the afternoon whale watching, looking for agates, crabbing, surfing, strolling, or exploring shipwrecks anywhere along the 363-mile … Continue reading →

Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider… Part 2

It’s no secret that traveling to Europe right now can cause a serious dent in your family’s budget. Which is why most Americans are staying close to home instead of crossing the pond to get their Euro fix. However, as I mentioned in my previous blog vacationing in the United States doesn’t mean you are limited to a trip filled with hot dogs, apple pie and baseball stadiums. If you know where to go you can experience European luxury without having to flash your passport or go bankrupt in the process. Take a look: TEXAS Why fly to Germany when … Continue reading →

Saving on Summer Travel—Slowing Down at 35,000 Feet

We all know that easing up on the gas pedal when you are cruising down the highway equates to savings at the service station, but did you know the same concept can also be applied to airplanes? A number of major airlines have announced that they will be slowing down to save millions on fuel. Southwest Airlines was the first to go public with their plans to cut down on the average speed their aircrafts fly at certain altitudes. By adding one to three minutes to each flight execs at the discount carrier say they can save $42 million in … Continue reading →

Saving on Travel Down Under

Have you been watching Matt Lauer’s daily travel adventures on the “Today” show? Tomorrow is Day 4 of “Where in the World is Matt Lauer” and I’m not even going to bother guessing where the morning show co-host is going to be reporting live from. No, I have my eyes set on Matt’s final day abroad. Unless there was an announcement that I missed about him not visiting this country I have no doubt that Lauer will wrap up his world travels in China. After all, NBC is televising the Summer Olympic Games and what better way to plug the … Continue reading →

Travel Updates: Cheap Trips and More to do in New York this Summer

CHEAP TRIPS It was hard to believe the first time I heard about it-—a bus ride from New York to Washington, D.C. for a single dollar. It’s true (although there are some restrictions) and now I’m learning that BoltBus is not the only company offering the deal. In fact, the $1 deal was actually inspired by a similar promotion launched by a discount bus line called Megabus. Last year Megabus started offering intercity travel for as low as $1. It started with service from Chicago to other Midwest cities such as Detroit, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Cleveland. A few months … Continue reading →

Pre-and-Post Olympic Tours of China

If you don’t have tickets to the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in China’s Beijing then you might want to steer clear of the area until after the madness dies down (or go before the chaos begins). The big event kicks off on August 8th and runs through August 24th. During that time the mighty metropolis will be pulling out all the stops to impress visitors. By taking a trip to the region immediately before or after the festivities you are guaranteed to save some cash. Take a look: Beijing Bargain Right now Virgin Vacations is offering an incredible six-day package … 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 →

Ways to Save on Summer Vacation—-Don’t Get the Massage

For the past several weeks I have been providing tips on how you can preserve your family’s summer vacation plans despite astronomical airfares and record high gas prices. The following tidbits are aimed at helping you save on the road as well, though one is a bit more tongue-in-cheek than the other. These days talk of a recession is on the minds and lips of practically every financial expert paraded on cable news shows; however there are some people in the world who don’t have to worry about pinching pennies during these tough economic times. And no doubt some of … Continue reading →

Where to Catch Some Rays Without Breaking the Bank

It’s not every day that you can get round-trip airfare and three nights’ accommodations from the West Coast to Hawaii for less than $900. (For an extra $120 you can get the same deal to paradise from New York.) Because May is typically a slow month for hotels in the “Aloha State” several tour operators are offering outstanding deals to Hawaii. For example, the Keauhou Beach Resort package is being offered for $894 if you are departing from Phoenix, Arizona. The rate includes round-trip airfare to Kona (located on the western side of the Big Island) on U.S. Airways and … Continue reading →