Summer Getaways That Save You Time and Money
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a week-long summer trip, you don’t have to get stuck with long flights and expensive hotel rooms. A little planning and discount travel know-how can help stretch your vacation dollars further this summer.
Getting There
If you have some flexibility and can be spontaneous, last minute rewards are the best way to go. The big key to savings is to buy off peak and seek last minute travel deals. Right now, Orbitz.com has a coupon code where you can save up to 75% if you book a cruise within 30 days. So sail into a summer getaway! Orbitz.com also has super savings on big urban destinations like New York and Chicago.
Wherever your destination, Expedia.com will reward you with $200 off on your next vacation now if you book one of their Holiday Day bonus specials or you can save up to $500 if you just book a hotel and flight at the same time.
Staying There
If you don’t need to book a flight but simply need a place to stay, right now, Expedia.com is also offering free extras and up to 30% off hotels with its “My Summer is Better than your Summer Sale,” through July 4, with travel through July 31. And here’s an added bonus we found: book a deal through the promotion and you also get a pre-paid MasterCard gas card worth up to $50!
Hotels.com, which usually has some of the best deals, and is one of our most visited partners, regularly offers 30% off prices and provides rewards based on length of stay. Check in! And, of course, one of the biggest ways to save is by taking advantage of the already low prices of Motel 6, and then take advantage of their additional 5% discount through Sept. 15.
Big Ticket Trips
Even if you can afford to spend big on a getaway you can still save some dough. Sign up for auction alerts with Luxury Link. If you want to live large in Vegas you don’t need to gamble on an unknown deal maker. Through July 31, Travelocity.com lets you save up to 25% on everything from pool to party. Book a trip today and save!
Staying Here
If you’re not able to get away, stay local and take advantage of things to do and places to see right in your own neighborhood. Feast on super savings at the restaurants you and hubby have been dying to try with huge savings on Restaurant.com certificates. Or, if you want to enjoy some local events and tours, visit Go Card or Trusted Tours, which let you save up to 10% on nearby attractions.
If relaxation is more your speed this summer, indulge yourself at a spa and save 20% on your first purchase at Spa Look through June 20, and 15% off a purchase of $65 through June 30.
Make your summer getaway stress-free, after all it is a time to relax. Maybe you’ll even save enough to enjoy another getaway later in the year. Safe travels!
