Tag Archives: summer travel

Basking in the Bermuda Sun

If you are looking to take a summer holiday that you will remember for years to come then head to the pink sands of Bermuda. The British-owned archipelago that is home to historic towns and sprawling golf courses has a reputation for being high priced, but right now several travel sites are offering unbelievable deals to the Atlantic getaway. Take a look: Under $900 Right now Vacation Outlet is offering a whopper of a deal to Bermuda. For just $829 per person you can get a four-night getaway at the newly reopened Grape Bay Beach Hotel plus airfare from Boston. … Continue reading →

Luxury Camping Without the High End Prices

Like mother like daughter I guess. I blame my lack of enthusiasm for camping on my mother who, like many others out there, does all her “camping” at a Hilton. Which is not to say that I have never pitched a tent and lived off the land during the summer months. (You can read about my first camping trip here.) I just don’t seem to embrace the experience of roughing it as much as others. However, there is an entirely different breed of lodging in the great outdoors that I am quite interested in—luxury camping. Did you know that there … Continue reading →

Family-Friendly Summer Travel Bargains

Whether you’re interested in spending quality family time getting up close to an endangered Amur leopard or you prefer ferrying around the waterways around the beautiful state of Maine these next summer travel deals will allow you to do so without going broke in the process. Take a look: MAINE Casco, Maine is known by the locals as the world’s most charming city by the bay. And during the summer months it becomes a haven for families who love to explore in the great outdoors. You can start in Portland’s historic downtown with its fascinating side streets; browse for local … Continue reading →

Why Cash Strapped Families Should Vacation in Canada this Summer

Who says the only way you can get your hands on a spectacular summer travel deal is to travel down south? On the contrary, Canada is just as eager to lure travelers to their neck of the woods while the temperatures are mild. To get families to visit the sprawling region numerous local lodgings are offering outstanding summer travel bargains. Take a look: Prince Edward Island The popular island is helping travelers celebrate a major milestone this summer—the 100th anniversary of “Anne of Green Gables.” You and your family can join in the festivities by booking a room at Kindred … Continue reading →

Sizzling Summer Airfare Bargains

It took the demise of one of my favorite airlines and the introduction of an insane new carrier fee for me to finally stop procrastinating and sign up for a service that tracks down the most affordable airfare rates available. It what might be the smartest move I’ve made in a long time–I finally became a member of the Airfarewatchdog.com team. I can’t say enough about the incredible deals offered by this travel site that employs analysts to monitor every airline and search for the lowest fares on the market. What I love about this site is that once you … Continue reading →

Saving on Summer Travel—-More Southern Bargains

Whether your family loves to spend time together in the great outdoors or enjoys visiting historic sites and learning what life was life for clans in the early 1900s, the Southern region of the United States has you covered. Several major lodgings from Tennessee to South Carolina are trying to get families to sample life down south this summer by offering outstanding travel deals. If you have been debating whether your family’s budget can handle a group trip the following packages might just have what it takes to convince you to hit the road. Take a look: TENNESSEE If you … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Saving Money Down South

Who says you have to jet off to Mexico, Hawaii or the Caribbean to enjoy a sizzling summer vacation? If you want to spend less but get more out of your next family trip consider heading to the Southern portion of the U.S. That’s where you’ll find some hot deals on cool family-friendly events. Take a look: ATHENS, GEORGIA It’s probably best known as the hometown of the mega-popular band R.E.M. and this summer the city of Athens, Georgia is rolling out the red carpet for music-loving families. From June 18-22, 2008, the historic downtown area will host the 12th … Continue reading →

Where to Get an Affordable Summer Tan

Sure, you could dig your plastic lounge chair out of the garage, dust it off, set it up in your backyard and let the sun take care of the rest, but wouldn’t you prefer to get your tan on in a place where the sun, surf, and sand work in harmony to give you that enviable golden glow? If money is an issue you are in luck. The following beach deals let you bake without going broke. Take a look: CONTINENTAL Right now Continental is offering amazing summer deals on flights to exotic locales. You can shake and bake on … Continue reading →

Summer Travel Tidbits—In Search of Slopes, Surf and Suitcase Rebates

SKI/SURF And here I thought the Big Island of Hawaii was the only place in the United States where you could surf and ski in the same afternoon. Travelers to Kellogg, Idaho know better. Last weekend visitors to the city’s newest addition—-the Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark–had the rare opportunity to ski and surf when the end of the ski season (June 1st) overlapped with the opening of surf season (May 30th). Okay, it’s not quite as natural as the ski and surf option Hawaii offers, but Idaho’s version was big enough to make headlines in that neck of the woods. … Continue reading →

Airlines Raise Rates—AGAIN!

Will it ever end? Don’t hold your breath folks, according to travel analysts, finding affordable summer airfare will be tougher than ever this year. The news is bad and it’s getting worse as six of North America’s largest carriers announced (yet again) that they plan to raise prices for flights on many domestic routes where there’s no non-stop stop competition from low-fare carriers. That means if you are looking to fly non-stop from Chicago to Honolulu or Detroit to Providence your chances of finding decent airfares on American, United, Delta, Northwest, Continental or US Airways are slim to none. According … Continue reading →