Traveling Lately

Staying With an Alaska B&B

There are so many ways to lay your head down for the night in Alaska. You've got your run of the mill hotels, mom and pop restaurants with accommodations, camping, by RV, in a hostel, at a wilderness lodge, and then there are the bed and breakfasts.

If you’re not going to camp or go by RV, a bed and breakfast is going to be a rewarding and rich choice, here’s why.

Most of them are family owned, or run by couples who have spent decades in Alaska. Usually most of that time will have been spent near that area too. Local knowledge will improve your Alaskan experience so much in a way that you’ll never know until you get it. These people take pride in what they’re presenting to you, so you can expect unique and completely authentic cabin work, handmade crafts and decorations, handmade food, family recipes, and wonderful information about anything Alaskan you could think to ask about. So for the same price as your generic sleeping arrangements, you can get something completely different that’s sure to stay a bright memory. Another thing to keep in mind is storytelling is a regular happening for Alaskans, and that’s because well, you’re going to have a few stories after spending so much time in such a mythical and rugged wilderness. So get the owners’ talking and you’re going to walk away with stories rivaling some of the famous writer Jack London’s work I guarantee it.

Many Alaskan b&b’s were built decades ago so a deep history will usually accompany any other standard info that you’ll get with your stay.

All of these things considered, plus many more advantages of staying with a bed and breakfast make it a no brainer.  And the thing to keep in mind is that the prices are not really so outrageous and some b&b’s even offer hostel style bunk rooms for as low as twenty dollars. You can expect a private room with two beds to run at about fifty or sixty dollars a night and it goes up from there.

When you’re booking a stay or simply looking up more info on a particular place, use a website like CheapTickets and check for discounts they usually offer for booking with them.  So when you decide to visit the last frontier, remember to make it unique and skip the holiday inn.

Cheap Deals On Last Minute Hotel Bookings

Know of somewhere you’d like to be this weekend? Did the genius vacation plan of the year just fall into your lap and now you need to figure out the rest?

With the amount of information sharing technology that we utilize daily, this is not a problem.

And don’t blunder the way others’ have by assuming they could simply walk in on a compatible vacancy after reaching their destination, near or far. You want to make sure you have something set up in advance. Not only is it the smart thing to do, it’s going to help you relax see more clearly in general. It’s a satisfying small fact.

So what if you’re headed somewhere tropical and sort of far away? Then expect deals just the same.

Like a hotel along the Mayan coast. Overlooking the myriad of blue and turquoise hues of the Caribbean even. With your own private balcony, multiple restaurants and bars, a full service spa, and every other luxury you’d imagine being in the mix as part of a four star hotel package. Here are some real prices:

·         All inclusive, 45% off per night plus resort credit

·         50% off salt lake city lodgings starting at $84

·         45% off Costa Rica lodgings starting at $188

There are many more deals being offered, but you have book your stay online to get the deal. You find discount rooms offered directly from the hotels most of the time. So you have to use a travel website like CheapTickets.  Whether it’s hotels or flights or cruises they offer half-off or more price tags on so many different ways to travel.

One of way of creating a vacation is definitely building around the hotel location if the deal is good enough. Most of the places that offer deals through CheapTickets are located near every fantastic vacation activity and excursion you could think of, on top of the sheer natural beauty. Save some money, pick somewhere random this year, and make it more than affordably exciting.

Winter Destination: Ice Hotel!?

For me it’s a thrill enough to check in to any ole’ hotel. I love travel, it’s been my life since I was little, and the hotel is a symbol of that, of new things. And when the arsenal is upped a little bit, it’s exhilarating. Ornate Water fountains and decadent or dazzling lighting, exotic fabrics and upholstery, or a unique interior design get me excited like a little kid.

And when you rearrange the fundamental components of a hotel into something completely new, you get a once in a lifetime experience. Let’s talk about Ice hotels.

The first was designed in Sweden and remains the largest ice hotel to this day.  EVERYTHING is made of snow or ice in these massively surreal establishments. The insides always host some of the most beautiful lobbies, rooms, staircases, or sculptures.  You name it, and it’s beautiful and cold.

Yes, when you stay in an ice hotel you are sleeping in a hotel room made of ice. But they provide you with everything you need to ensure the necessary level of comfort is there so that you can enjoy yourself.  On top of the sheer beauty of simply being there, these places always offer unique winter excursions, dining arrangements, sauna set ups, and entertainment. The architecture isn’t the only thing they get creative with.

And no, you don’t have to spend thousands to afford a stay in one of these wonderful places. There are so many sites online like CheapTickets that can and will hook you up with discounted airfare just for booking through them so you can save on the actual accommodations. (which start as low as 140 Euros, roughly $180).  Who knew that a winter vacation could mean a cold destination? Do something different this year.

Cheap Vacations to Acapulco

Unparalleled beauty

Bordering one of the most beautiful bays in the world lays Acapulco. Surreal tropical landscapes, startling blue waters that are home to exotic and beautiful sea creatures such as bottle nosed dolphins and sea turtles. It’s home to many hotels and resorts, great night life, colorful restaurants, mountains, parasailing, horse drawn buggies and all sorts of incredibly enjoyable activities.

Acapulco has been one the most popular winter destinations for decades now as it’s nearly unrivaled in its tropical beach scene beauty. Though it’s beautiful year round, the summer will see most of the years’ precipitation while the winters remain mostly dry and sunny.

Myths:

When one hears the name Acapulco, it can immediately call to mind the jet set crowd, Hollywood, and fairly posh price tags in general. But Acapulco doesn’t have to be expensive for you. It’s only expensive for those that prefer to dump thousands on leisure.  And don’t let the over the top headlines these last few months scare you away from Mexico. It’s been the US vacation champion since the fifties, and even through the year 2008 it saw nearly 80 million visitors.

The deals:

What if I told you that through a website like CheapTickets you could book a hotel for as low as $50 a night! And this is all next to the same beautiful water as all the insanely expensive hotels.  You wouldn’t automatically expect 3 and 4 star hotels to go for so cheap in a place like Acapulco, but that’s just the beauty of CheapTickets. Plan something spectacular this year for your winter vacation. This year’s economic stimulus check would almost cover the whole trip!

Cheap Carnival Cruises This Winter

The Ships

It can be a tough picking the right cruise line for your getaway. Well the thing to know is that each cruise line tends to be outfitted for different experiences and different ages. Some seem to be more relaxed than others and targeted to folks a bit older in age.  Others dominate certain territories with their usual routes.  But if you’re looking for good old fashioned fun on the seas, then you might want to consider Carnival Cruise lines.

Their ships aren’t branded “funships” for nothing, and Carnival has been a pioneer of offering affordable getaways since the 70’s.  they offer a multitude of onboard entertainment, dining, spa relaxation, stage performances, on board orchestra, casinos, palm trees, decadent designs and lighting rivaling Las Vegas, hang out areas for teenagers, dance clubs, child supervision services,  and just about anything else you could imagine yourself doing either downtown in your favorite city, or on your favorite beach.

The Deals This Year

Yes, it is decedent, over the top, dreamy and fantastical, surreal, and quality fun at sea. It’s also entirely affordable. But it’s all in the way you book your tickets.

You should always use an online service like CheapTickets if you plan on being able to afford your vacation this year. Example:  a seven night Bahamas and florida cruise aboard the Carnival “Pride” will typically cost you $1,769. But if you order this very same cruise through CheapTickets the price drops to $559! It’s no gimmick; you’re getting the full genuine cruise through this discount. Your savings on average will be 50%-70%. You won’t be able to find a better deal and their so sure that you won’t, that they offer a deal that says if you find a better deal for the same cruise package anywhere else in the next few days, they’ll actually refund you 110% of the price difference! So they basically dare you to find a better deal, but the statistics say that doesn’t happen very often. So book your ocean cruise today and skip the brochure.

How to Book Cheap Tickets Online

How to book cheap tickets on line

 

As anyone with the internet knows, you can do just about everything a dozen different ways online these days. And that means finding better deals on tickets too.

It doesn’t matter what you’re looking for:

·         NFL tickets

·         NHL tickets

·         Concert tickets

·         Airline tickets

·         Train tickets

·         Bus tickets

·         Theatre tickets

·         Vacation cruise line tickets

·         All inclusive vacation tickets

 

You get the picture. And the thing is, these kinds of items are usually cheaper to order online. Whether it’s a seasonal special or simply a sale on whatever, there’s always a deal to be found.

It doesn’t involve filling out any surveys or giving out any information. And you don’t have to talk to any service representatives or automated helpers either. Some websites will automatically pool the best info from various sources for you, and let you pick the best of what’s offered in just a few clicks.

You’ll never get the same deals purchasing directly from the terminals and companies that offer them, that’s why websites such as CheapTickets do so fantastically well. It’s known internationally for consistently fantastic deals. Check it out yourself to see what kind of tickets you can be saving money on instantly.

Winter Vacationing Mexico (still the best!)

Maybe you’ve already been to Mexico. Maybe you went to Mexico last year for spring break. So what? Don’t let the media’s sensationalism scare you away either because that’s simply how they make their living, distorting the ordinary into the frightening. Mexico remains one of the most popular winter vacation destinations to this day and it doesn’t seem likely to deviate from that standing any time soon. At over 80 million visitors during the year 2008, it is thee US vacation spot.

What you know:

It’s gorgeous!

Deep blue waters

It’s hot

Very close at hand for US residents

Endless beaches

Great food

Cheap drinks

Cheap flights

Cheap accommodations

　

　

Why fly to Mexico this year?

Because of the deals

Anywhere from 100-300 dollars off per night!

Cheap flights (as low as 200 bucks)

Specials on all inclusive trips

Because it’s Mexico and it’s Winter

Extras for 2009/2010 to keep people happy

　

Whether you choose Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Peurto Vallarta or any of the other many exotic locales, finding a cheap flight can be easy. Everything can be done online in a few clicks of the mouse by visiting a travel website such as CheapTickets. Check out the getaway that the whole world has been buzzing about for years.

Go See Aruba This Winter On a Budget

Winter has arrived and for most of us that means goodbye suntans, and hello vacation season. Thinking about doing something a tad different from the usual Mexico/Florida thing? How about the back in style Caribbean thing?

At twenty one miles long, and set in the midst of otherworldly azure waters along with Bonaire and Curacao, Aruba perfects the trio affectionately known as the ABC islands.

Located outside of the hurricane belt and constantly in a state of warm tropical goodness, Aruba has long been a world renowned vacation destination. It offers sugar white sandy beaches with water generally sheltered from the fiercer ocean currents, ornate architecture, a handful of glitzy casinos, private villas, spa resorts, and a good amount of smaller scale accommodations and recreations on par with, or even more rewarding than the five start options.

Why go in the winter? Aruba is a place of rich culture, and since the 1950’s good food and drinks have been colorfully celebrated with events like Carnival, and Mardi Gras. Carnival begins in January and continues on until the Tuesday before ash Wednesday, all with fantastic parades and live music and outrageous costume.

There are a multitude of US flights that make their way to this beautiful island throughout the year almost daily. What if I told you that the tropical dream vacation to a monumentally famous island was as close by as $579, with accommodations at a Marriot for 4 nights with a bonus casino package! (all next those beaches too). Sounds pretty good right? What about a 5 night romantic getaway to Curacao for just $449! Need help finding the right ticket? Visit Cheaptickets today and let them automatically search for the best deals and vacation packages for you.

RV/Motorhome Rentals Lately

Planning for your winter vacations this year could mean taking a different approach all together.

Supplies

No matter what method of travel you decide on in the end, there is always everything else to consider afterwards.  Lodging, food, camping gear, public restrooms, sanitation, privacy, and what about the family dog?

Road trip

Pile into the car that’s packed to the brim with vacation essentials, and kids in the back or no kids, it’s going to be cramped.  Let’s talk about RV’s (recreational vehicles). You see them every day without giving them too much thought. Too big, too expensive right? A total myth, because the fact is you don’t necessarily have to own an RV to finally live that daydream of touring the country in your own fortress on wheels. What if I told you that you could rent an RV for as little as $9.95 a day!

The Privileges

So basically:

· Complete itinerary control

· Space for reading, napping, movies, boardgames, beverages, food

· Your own bathroom/shower

· Pet friendly cruising

· Save big money on hotels and restaurants

 

You can even make it a one way trip with rental services such as CampingWorld. You don’t need a special license, and an overview of what’s-what on your RV will be given to ensure a full knowledge regarding all the features.

In the End

So we have economy covered by the hundreds of miles. Because while an RV obviously doesn’t get as good of gas mileage as a Kia or Nissan sedan, it’s still a flat out bargain in the end. Convenience and security are also a strong attribute there. And did I mention that there are thousands of RV friendly campsites across the nation? Check out CampingWorld today for more information on how to take this year’s vacation into your own hands. (affordably).

Spring Break Trips 2010

This time of the year is exciting! The holidays are underway, Christmas and a new year right around the corner. For anyone who's ever lived in a snowy winter climate this also means vacation season is here.

Spring Break

Given any thought to your spring break trip yet? Of course the economy can lead one to believe that this year's trip will have to be frugally planned but the numbers don't really lean towards that being true.

For most this trip will bring names to mind like:

·         Cancun

·         Cabo San Lucas

·         Acapulco

·         Barbados

·         Bahamas

·         Jamaica

·         Hawaii

 

The Research

If you’ve been watching the news at all throughout the last few months, Mexico may appear less desirable a destination than it has in the past. Now keep in mind the odds of a Mexico trip turning sour for you are very slim indeed. But none the less during these economic times it can prove wise in the end to choose a destination other than Cancun.

 

The Deals

Now what makes this easy are a number of websites that search out killer deals on all sorts of airfares and hotel arrangements. What if I told you that you could fly round trip from Cincinnati to Governors Harbor in the Bahamas for only $460! Oil prices may be high but airfare and travel tickets are surprisingly low. Starting from the east or west a ticket to the Bahamas starts at $200 and tops out at $600. Sound too good to be believable? Visit CheapTickets .com today and see for yourself.