It’s not breaking news that one of the most expensive pieces to any trip is lodging — at least if you’re staying some place where there’s running water, a soft bed and a lock on your door. (We know, and appreciate, some of the cheaper alternatives, such as camping, sleeping in your car, laying...
Still can’t think of what to do over that long weekend coming up? Well, the one thing you can’t accuse us of is a shortage of ideas. Naturally, we cheat a little, as these particular travel ideas come from Travelzoo. But there are plenty of other places to look if you’re short on things...
So you’re new in town and you’re not sure what bar to visit — leave the guess work to your phone. A new app known as SceneTap will give you all of the basic info you wouldn’t otherwise know unless you’re there. Currently, SceneTap covers the bar scene in Chicago and its available for...
Travelzoo goes international with its Top 20 this week. With trips to Turkey, Ireland, the Caribbean, Thailand, Curacao and lots of other places, there seems to be a deal for just about everyone. (There are also trips to Michigan, Texas, Alaska and Hawaii, which is farther away than many countries.) So hop aboard and...
Travel-Ticker says they want to worry for you and if you’re still looking for something to do on that long weekend at the beginning of September here are a few suggestions: 40% off Orlando: 3-bedroom suite w/extras — $99 any night - 40% off three bedrooms — all for one low rate. Head to...
So there are just a few weeks left before the unofficial end to summer. What are you going to do with the time. (There isn’t another holiday until Thanksgiving unless you’re a government worker or banker, then you Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day and President Grover Cleveland’s Birthday. ShermansTravel.com has come up with a list...
If you travel, it’s likely you love maps. It just seems to go part and parcel. So now, General Electric has started up a website that will let you look at 6,000 different airports. I got a note from the site so I took a look at it — and it’s pretty cool. What...
The easiest sign to demonstrate that social networking is beyond a fad is when countries start using it to promote themselves to other countries. Panama has now opened a Facebook page for Brazilians to learn about Panama. Yeah, kids are so moving to Tumblr — as the only thing worse than your parents trying...
We can’t get enough of them: Travel deals. So naturally, we want to share them with you. So here we go: Travelzoo’s Top 20. This week, don’t overlook the cheap tickets to Florida, the big discounts on the Riviera Maya and 9 days in Costa Rica. $59 — Riviera Maya 4-Star All-Inclusive Resort, 60%...
Bookit.com has more than a few last minute deals in a sale that will end at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 1. The End of the Month Closeout sale includes package deals to the Bahamas, Vegas and other locations around the globe. Some deals include airfare...
