The bargain-hunter's resource for the most noteworthy CheapTickets travel deals, including hand-picked hotel offers, new sales, last-minute discounts and money-saving travel tips.
The latest Deal of the Day is in Scottsdale, Arizona -- a luxurious destination known for its beautiful scenery, its elite shopping, its amazing spas and its fine dining.
Our pick among Scottsdale hotels is the four-star Resort Suites, which is currently offering 30% off its regular rates. I found discounted rates of $59 a night for June 5-8. And with the CheapTickets Summer Sale, you can save an extra $50 on any flight + hotel vacation package of three nights or more when you book by July 6 for travel through August 31.
Gas prices got you down? Let the wind take you for a ride instead on your Boston vacation.
On Saturday, May 24, the Boston Sailing Center is offering free sailboat rides along Boston's historic waterfront during a special open house.
It's open to all -- first-time sailors of all ages and more
experienced skippers. 'Round-the-harbor sailing trips will be conducted
by Center members and staff aboard boats ranging in length from 23 to
40 feet. Teaching staff will be available to answer questions about the
Center's programs and sailing in local waters. If that's not enough to
get you down there, the free refreshments might!
Saturday May 24, 2008; 1:00pm -5:00pm
The Boston Sailing Center's docks on Lewis Wharf in downtown Boston
The Boston Sailing Center is close to many Boston hotels and attractions, so you'll be in the heart of it all!
Looking for an easy weekend getaway? Cheap cruises are the way to go!
In fact, weekend cruises offer all the activities and amenities of cruising in just a three- or four-night trip.
The Carnival Sensation has a cheap cruise to the Bahamas. The three-night cruise offers plenty to do -- from lounging by one of the two pools, to relaxing at the Touch of Class piano bar. Staterooms start at $209 for October sailings, and you can get an up to 3-category upgrade when you book with CheapTickets.
Or take the Carnival Elation from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Staterooms on this four-night cruise start at less than $500 for June sailings. That includes food from room service, as much as you can eat at the sushi bar, and live entertainment from Broadway shows to comedy.
You can find cheap cruises to the Caribbean or Mexico for three nights or more. Getting away is easy: Just schedule a long weekend and book your weekend cruise now!
It's a fine time to think about a last minute flight to Europe.
United Airlines and Lufthansaflights are on sale to top European and other international destinations. You just need to book your flights by May 7 for outbound travel starting no later than May 15.
Here are some sample airfares (not including additional taxes and fees):
Chicago to Madrid -- $671 Washington, D.C., to Munich -- $679 Houston to Dusseldorf, Germany -- $528 Newark to Brussels -- $516 Atlanta to Budapest -- $653
It's hard not to eat well on a San Francisco vacation. This is, after all, the area where fresh, local, seasonal cuisine first came on the scene. And the San Francisco area has fabulous produce, fresh seafood and some of the country's hottest chefs.
So if you want to get a taste of the San Francisco food scene, June is the time to travel. The 7th annual Dine Around Town runs June 1-15. During this food fest, restaurants around the city offer special 3-course lunches for $21.95 and/or 3-course dinners for $31.95.
At French bistro Chouchou, you could have escargot, duck leg confit and creme brulee. Or the popular PlumpJack Cafe offers a lunch menu featuring braised short ribs with parmesan polenta and red wine mushroom sauce, and apple huckleberry crisp.
More than 100 restaurants are participating in Dine Around Town -- including some in San Francisco hotels. Vitrine in the 5-star St. Regis is offering a lunch special. Seven Fifty in the Hilton San Francisco Financial District (a fabulous location, by the way, close to North Beach, Union Square and foodie heaven: the Ferry Building) is doing lunch and dinner specials.
If you're planning a Key West vacation -- or heading anywhere else in the Florida Keys -- check out the Keys tourism council's Web site for dozens of deals and discounts on everything from food to fishing boat trips.
If you've been dreaming of a California vacation, now's the time to travel! During the CheapTickets Spring Sale, you can save $75 on any flight + hotel vacation package of four nights or more. Just book by April 27 for travel by June 30.
Plus many hotels are offering great rates. Maybe you want to stay in one of the many San Francisco hotels close to the city's excellent restaurants and shopping. The four-star Hotel Nikko San Francisco is just off Union Square, close to theater, shops and the Embarcadero. Right now you can get 15% off stays of 3+ nights.
Or maybe you want to live it up in L.A. Los Angeles hotels aren't all pricey. Now you can save $60 per night at The Sofitel Los Angeles, a four-star hotel close to Rodeo Drive and Sunset Boulevard.
If it's the beach you want, then you may want to head to San Diego. You can surf, walk along the marina or shop in tony LaJolla. The hip Hard Rock Hotel is one of many San Diego Hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter -- the heart of the city's nightlife. And when you book your stay at the Hard Rock now, you can save 20% off 2+ nights.
And if you're looking for a different kind of fun in the sun, you could head to Disneyland!
With so many California vacation deals, you may need to travel more than once!
The Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas sails between Los Angeles and Baja Mexico. A four-night cruise starts at $259. But it won't feel like a cheap cruise! While at sea, guests can relax with spa services, grab a drink at the pool bar or enjoy Latin music at Boleros.
Or, take a seven-night Caribbean cruise starting at $629. The Carnival Destiny sails to exotic locales including Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados. The Destiny has a wine bar, casino and plenty of music and entertainment. And even on a cheap cruise, your appetite will be satisfied with food from four restaurants, a 24-hour pizzeria and room service!
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