Travel Deal of the Day

2010-09-20T07:00:00.004-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day

National Car Rental Emerald Club members are eligible for the "One Two Free" promotion. The promotion provides a free rental day for every two qualifying rentals of two or more days through January 31, 2011. Many rules apply to the promotion - to register for the promotion or see the full rules, go to the following link:

National Car Emerald Club One Two Free Promotion

2010-09-19T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day

If you are booking a Ritz Carlton this fall, you should check to verify if the "Peace of Mind" package applies for your stay. This pacakge includes one or more free nights, internet, parking, calls, etc. The amenities may vary based on the particular hotel and based on availability. This package can offer exceptional deals if you are looking to stay at a Ritz Carlton; often the rates are not much higher than standard rates and the package includes a free night and various additional amenities. For more information, search for the "Peace of Mind" package on the Ritz Carlton website.

2010-09-17T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day

Veterans and military personnel - are you taking advantage of the Veterans Advantage discount on Amtrak? Amtrak offers 15% off eligible fares for Veterans Advantage members - it is a great discount that is easy to obtain. Amtrak sales representatives may not remind you about the discount, so ask. To find out more information, go to:

Amtrak Veterans Advantage Discount

2010-09-16T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day

The beautiful Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC (Canada) is offering a special for fall 2010 travel with rates starting at 99 CAD/night. Rooms must be booked by September 21, 2010 for stays on select nights until December 30, 2010. Additional restriction apply; to book, go to:

Fairmont Empress Deal

2010-09-15T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 15, 2010)

Bmi is having a worldwide sale. Rates and rules vary based on the market. Rules and prices can be found at the following link:

bmi sale

2010-09-14T07:00:00.003-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 14, 2010)

Join jetBlue TrueBlue Community by 9/16 and receive 1,000 jetBlue TrueBlue points for free..additional restrictions apply...read rules and sign up at:

http://alturl.com/5acy6

2010-09-13T07:00:00.004-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 13, 2010)

Are you still paying foreign currency transaction fees on your credit card? If the answer is yes, you should not be. On many credit cards, the credit card company charges a fee (known as a foreign currency transaction fee) when you charge expenses in a currency that is different than your home currency. While many credit cards charge nearly 3% for this fee, there are cards that charge no fees . If you are traveling away from your home country, you should find a card with no annual fee that does not charge a foreign currency transaction fee. It will save you up to 3% on each of your purchases and, given than there are many options out there with no annual fee, it is a great and easy way to save money.

2010-09-12T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day September 12, 2010

Per UPGRD.com, if you want to earn United Mileage Plus miles and are traveling to Hawaii, here is a deal for you. Earn 25,000 bonus United Mileage Plus miles for a stay of at least five nights at any of Starwood's eleven resorts on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. You must book by September 30, 2010 and travel by December 23, 2010. Additional restrictions apply. For more information, go to the following link:

Starwood United Mileage Plus Promotion

2010-09-11T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 11, 2010)

Today only, 1/2 off any drink at Caribou Coffee if you show "school spirit"...additional restritions apply...go to the following link for more information:

Caribou 50% Off Discount

2010-09-10T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 10, 2010)

If you book by today (September 10, 2010), you can get a suite at the MGM Las Vegas for as little as $70/night via a sale offered via TravelZoo. The $70 rate is available on select nights in November, December and January. Additional restrictions apply. To read the rules of the promotion or to book, go to the following link:

MGM Grand Suite Deal

2010-09-09T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 9, 2010)

I love all-you-can-eat buffets, especially in Las Vegas. My waist line, however, does not appreciate buffets. Nonetheless, I must recommend a new Vegas deal if you like to eat at buffets in Vegas. Harrahs is now selling a pass allowing all day access to eat at seven Vegas area buffets including Paris, Caesars, Planet Hollywood, etc. Each pass is $39.99 plus tax for Total Rewards members and $45.99 for non-members. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Additional restrictions apply. For more information, see this article regarding the Vegas buffett pass.

2010-09-08T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 8, 2010)

I'll admit it - I used to always book the smallest car when booking a car rental in an attempt to save money. You know that tiny car that the car rental company really does not want to rent - I would take it. Well, that might not be the smartest decision anymore. Car rental companies frequently have car rental coupons that are only good on some of those larger cars. (Here is one example - if you rent the "luxury" class car with Hertz, you get $50 off for a week - see Hertz Coupon.) Many times, the larger car with a car rental coupon is actually cheaper than a smaller car witthout a coupon. Check it out on your next rental.

2010-09-07T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 7, 2010)

Flying to Paris from North America? How about a free hotel? Air Canada is offering a free hotel night at the Hotel Magenta Paris when you book an eligible flight on AirCanada.com for travel from Montreal or Toronto to Paris during October 23, 2010 - March 31, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by September 18, 2010. You must follow the steps/rules listed at the Promotional Website to be eligible for the deal.

2010-09-06T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 6, 2010)

Traveling to Key West? There is no reason to pay full price. The webboards that report winning bids on Priceline and Hotwire are reporting bids for the Hyatt Key West for as low as $85/night (see this example). That is so cheap...if you booked through traditional channels you might pay 3-4 times that amount. In times of lackluster travel demand, it is important to remember that Priceline and Hotwire have access to incredible rates at many hotels - be sure to check out these websites when planning your next trip.

2010-09-05T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 5, 2010)

Hilton is offering 20% off 2 or more nights at select hotels and resorts for stays on Thursday through Sunday nights through the end of 2010. You must be an American Express cardholder to be eligible. Additional rules apply - to book or to view the promotion, go to the Hilton Sale.

2010-09-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 4, 2010)

Waiting to purchase your favorite travel book or travel guide? Borders and Waldenbooks are offering 40% off books through September 6, 2010 - go to the 40% Off Coupon to get the discount.

2010-09-03T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 3, 2010)

The deal of the day today is a reminder to check out the TravelDealDaily Twitter page, which is updated constantly with breaking travel deals all day long. I have been finding deals popping up all over the place, and as we enter Fall, when leisure travel demand drops, the deals will become even more frequent. 4 star hotels in Vegas for $60, airline tickets for $19 each way, car rentals for under $10/day....all recent deals posted via Twitter. Sign up to follow my Twitter page - you will save money, guaranteed!

2010-09-02T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 2, 2010)

Want to go to Vegas on the cheap - how about a hotel on the Strip for very little money...?

(1) Paris Las Vegas is running a sale for September-November 2010...nights are running for $60-$70/night....http://alturl.com/o937q

(2) MGM Grand is offering nights starting at $55/night...http://alturl.com/jiss4

Check the "availability calendar" at each property to find the nights with the low rates...

2010-09-01T07:00:00.002-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (September 1, 2010)

Airtran has a new sale that must be booked by September 2, 2010. Fares are valid for travel through November 17, 2010. The lowest fares apply for travel on days other than Friday or Sunday. For the full rules or to book, go to the Airtran Sale.

2010-08-31T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 31, 2010)

The Quinn & Co. Twitter page provides information regarding a Labor Day weekend (September 3-6, 2010) deal at the Marriott Doral Golf Resort & Spa - $49/night (plus tax) for "All US Govt Employees, Teachers, Fire/Police." To book, use rate code "XYD."

2010-08-30T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 30, 2010)

Clark Howard recently gave a rundown of the competitive landscape for broadband internet to go. You can pay Verizon Wireless $60 for a limited plan with a contract, or you can save money. How about $40/month unlimited with no contract - that is the current best offer with Virgin Mobile. If you are paying for Verizon Wireless or a competitor, you are paying too much.

If you do not currently have broadband and you are traveling to hotels charging you $10-$20/night for internet access, you should strongly consider broadband. You may be able to earn back the money quickly, and with new service at a low price point and no contract, there is very little reason not to try it out.

2010-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 28, 2010)

Your Eurostar ticket now provides a 2-for-1 discount for entry at various museums in Paris, London and Brussels. Restrictions apply - go to the Eurostar Culture Connect website for more info.

2010-08-27T07:00:00.004-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 27, 2010)

If you are booking a Four Seasons hotel, you should (as part of your booking process) analyze the benefits that apply when booking via a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel agency.

When you book with a Preferred Partner travel agency, you are entitled to certain benefits at Four Seasons hotels worldwide, including:
(1) Upgrade based on availability at time of check-in;
(2) Daily Full American Breakfast for two; and
(3) Preferred Partner amenity valued at $85 US (amenity varies by property).

These benefits are available for no additional cost. You do not need to hold a certain credit card or pay some premium, and the rates available when booking via a Four Seasons Preferred Partner agency are generally similar to and/or the same as those offered through other booking channels. Many people booking Four Seasons hotels also carry an American Express Centurion or Platinum card. Centurion and Platinum cardholders obtain certain benefits when booking via the American Express travel service. However, those cardholders also pay three or four digit annual fees, and the Preferred Partner benefits may exceed those available to Centurion and Platinum cardholders.

The bottom line is that whenever you are booking a Four Seasons hotel, you should explore the benefits that would apply when booking via a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel agency.

2010-08-26T07:00:00.007-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 26, 2010)

As we approach the fall and winter seasons in the United States, you may be dreaming of a warm weather vacation when the weather turns colder. If you or someone close to you has a Hawaii address, you may have access to the world of "Kamaaina" (Kama'aina) discounts. Such discounts are valid only for residents of Hawaii and usually offer incredible discounts off of standard rates at Hawaiian hotels. Some of the nicest resorts in the US, which otherwise offer a limited set of discounts, offer tremendous Kamaaina discounts. Examples include the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele (Lanai) from $189/night or the Fairmont Orchid for $199/night. You can find a list of many of the 2010 Kamaaina discounts at this post from Honolulu Magazine. Before booking your next Hawaiian vacation, especially if you are booking at a four or five star resort, be sure to check out the Kamaaina discounts (if you are eligible)

2010-08-25T07:00:00.001-04:00

Travel Deal of the Day (August 25, 2010)

Hotels run by the Intercontinental Hotels group (including, but not limited to, Holiday Inn, Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza hotels) will reimburse your checked luggage fees (up to $50) when you stay for a two-night weekend stay at a participating hotel. Stays must occur between September 1, 2010 and December 30, 2010. You must pay for your stay using a Visa card, and you must submit a rebate form as well as hotel and checked baggage receipts by January 31, 2011. Additional restrictions apply - full rules can be found here. Though you should not choose an Intercontinental Hotel just because of this promotion, you certainly should take advantage of the promotion if you are eligible.