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Summer Sailing Sale

If sailing off into a stunning summer sunset without sinking your entire vacation budget seems too good to be true, think again. For a limited time, Princess Cruises is offering a summer clearance sale on voyages to Alaska and Europe.  The promotion features savings of up to 50% off rack rates on more than 200 summer sailings.  It also includes on-board credits of $25 to $100 depending on the type of accommodations you book.  For example, if you book an interior or ocean-view cabin on sailings of up to nine days, you will receive $25 in credit. However, if you … Continue reading →

Ways to Savor Summer Nights

While some parents are busy belting out “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” I am desperately trying to squeeze as much outdoor fun into what’s left of my daughter’s summer break. Classes resume next week and neither one of us is ready to say so long to the season. My family spends a ton of time outside during the summer months, and this year has been no exception, despite the record-breaking heat. Now that the new school year is about to start, we are trying to get in as many outdoor adventures as possible. Since I telecommute, I … Continue reading →

Early Summer Deals at Disneyland

Summer might not be officially here yet, but for all purposes it is. That means Disneyland’s finally updated its special offers page to include new deals for the summer. Southern California residents/Disneyland annual pass holders make out the best, but there are still tempting deals for anyone looking to make a Disneyland trip in the next few months. Any Southern California residents out there? You’ve probably all been to Disneyland before, but I highly recommend going in the next week. Purchase a 2-Day 1-Park per-day ticket between now and June 1, and that ticket will only cost you $99. The … Continue reading →

Summer in the City

Someone once told me that the only people you’ll find in New York during the summer are tourists. I don’t think he was joking. While the dog days of summer may drive the locals to the Hamptons and away from the concrete jungle, the season also ushers in a slew of visitors looking to get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Ditto for the “City of Brotherly Love,” where tens of thousands of tourists flock to see Ben Franklin and the Liberty Bell. Whereas the famous landmarks are worth touring, … Continue reading →

Super Summer Getaways

If you can’t take yet another summer vacation at the beach with your in-laws or you simply want to escape to a place that is a tad bit (or a lot) more thrilling than your family’s traditional trek to Yogi Bear’s campsite, then consider the following end of the summer travel deals that will have you jetting off to sensational international destinations without breaking the bank: IRELAND You can create your own fairytale by taking advantage of Aer Lingus’ five-night end of the summer vacation package that flies you to Shannon in the beautiful southwestern region of Ireland. The area … Continue reading →

Sizzling Summer Travel Deals for Families

Maybe mom was wrong… it does pay to procrastinate; at least if you are trying to score a hot deal on summer travel. Haven’t booked your family’s summer vacation yet? That could prove to be one of the smartest things you’ve done in a long time. As we pass summer’s halfway point, hotels and resorts are slashing prices on kid-friendly getaways. Here’s a look at some of the better deals: CLUB MED Club Med is not just for newlyweds. On the contrary, the luxury beach resort is well known for its outstanding kids’ programs, which feature a variety land and … Continue reading →

Summer Travel Deals

With the summer upon us, it’s time to look for some great travel deals. Gas prices keep going up and down, but they don’t go too far down. Since many of us are taking “staycations”, or not going too far from home, here are some ideas. It pays to join hotel loyalty programs. The biggest economy chains offering great discount programs are Choice Hotels (Quality Inns, Comfort Inns, Econo Lodges, and other hotels), Holiday Inn, and Best Western. You’ll also find some discount programs at Country Inns & Suites, Wyndham Hotels (Knights Inn, Ramada, Days Inn). Marriot also has a … Continue reading →

New York Lights the Way for the Summer Olympics

New York is sizzling hot… with Olympic fever. Despite the fact that the Summer Games are taking place a half a world away (and technically the Opening Ceremonies are already over), beginning tonight New York’s Empire State Building will pay tribute to the Olympics by illuminating the four sides of the famed tower with the colors of countries’ flags. For the next 16 nights, the world’s most famous building (well, one of them anyway) will honor the top 66 countries (based on the number of athletes on each national team) using colored plastic gels over 182 floodlights. Tonight, the north … Continue reading →

End of the Summer Cruise Deals

If you have been house (or office) bound the entire summer now is your chance to break free and set sail on the high seas. Thanks to end of the summer bargains being offered by several cruise lines you can take off on a Labor Day voyage for less than it would cost you to put a week’s worth of gas in your SUV. Take a look: LESS THAN $250 Right now Royal Caribbean is offering a three-night Labor Day weekend cruise for just $239 (interior cabins; $254 for oceanview cabins). You can say so long to summer from the … Continue reading →

Summer at a Ski Resort

I admit; I’m not much of a snow bunny. In fact, I have probably been to more ski resorts during the summer months than during the winter. However, there’s a method behind my travel madness. Visiting a ski resort in the middle of summer is significantly cheaper than when the snow is chest high. Many mountaintop hotels offer great savings to guests during the warm summer months. In fact, right now Expedia is advertising a super summer sale on rooms at top-rated ski resorts. Take a look: VERMONT If you are looking for an affordable summer getaway head to Vermont’s … Continue reading →