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Last-Minute Fourth of July Travel Bargains

Don’t feel like celebrating America’s birthday in your backyard this year? Changing party venues doesn’t have to cost you a pretty penny if you take advantage of last-minute deals.  By waiting this late in the game to book a hotel stay for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, you stand to save a bundle. For example, New York City is showing a slew of savings for Independence Day visitors.  According to travel app HotelTonight, which specializes in finding deeply discounted rates for same-day hotel stays, many rooms in the heart of NYC are going for a mere $100.  That’s a … Continue reading →

Can You Still Save on Holiday Travel?

A few weeks ago, commercial carriers, hotels and car rental agencies were scaring people into completing their holiday booking STAT! If you bought into the hype and made reservations thinking you’d be hit with horrendous prices if you waited a single second longer, you’re likely kicking yourself right now. Turns out, supply currently outweighs demand, and now prices are inching down. There is still time to score savings when making your Christmas travel plans. Visiting popular aggregate sites such as Expedia, Orbitz, and Kayak can help simplify your search for reasonable rates. However, don’t limit yourself to the meta-search sites. … Continue reading →

Book A Hotel With Priceline – Get a Free Breakfast!

Whenever I travel, I find that I wake up hungry, and really wanting breakfast. I’m not usually a “breakfast person”. There is just something about being on vacation that makes me wake up and want to seek out a nice, hot, breakfast. I’ve noticed that, unless you want to go to the nearest fast food restaurant, it’s not always easy to find a good breakfast when you are traveling. This is where Priceline can help! Right now, they have a deals on hotels that offer free breakfasts to their guests. It has been said that breakfast is the most important … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Save on Summer Travel Accommodations

Travel Accommodations, or staying over, can be one of the biggest budget breakers when taking a vacation. Fortunately, summer is full of possibilities for frugal travel accommodations. Here are five ways you can save. Before booking your hotel, do your homework. The Internet makes it pretty easy to comparison shop, but don’t be afraid to call the hotels directly and ask for their very best competitive pricing. Book through a warehouse club, such as BJs. They offer discounted hotel rates that are part of your existing membership. Take advantage of online discount travel brokers, such as priceline.com. Many of these … Continue reading →

AmEx Hotel Savings with Purchase of Traveler’s Cheques

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Now through August 31, 2007, American Express is offering a deal on hotels. Simply buy $500 worth of AmEx traveler’s cheques, and you’re eligible for $500 worth of hotel savings. The initial discounts range from 10-50% off the rack rate. Now, we all know that none of us every pays the rack rate, right? It’s still a good deal because your $500 savings account gets used on top of the discounted rate. Let’s say that the Hyatt in your area is offering AmEx holders a 20% discount through this promotion, bringing a $250/night room down to $200. Hotels in the … Continue reading →

Hotel Promotions – Are they worth it?

We’re frugal in many ways. It’s because we’re frugal that we can spend money on things we enjoy. That .45 I save by hanging a load of towels may not seem like much, but multiply it by forty loads a month. The pennies quickly add up. If you’re not subscribed to MaryAnn’s Frugal Blog, do your wallet a favor and have it delivered to your e-mail. Following the frugal tips will leave you money to spend on the things you actually enjoy. One of those things for us is hotels. I love to get away for the weekend, whether it’s … Continue reading →

Hotel Reservations – Spending Wisely

Hubby and I occasionally travel and stay in various hotels. The amenities and therefore the amount of money we will spend, depends upon the type of trip we are taking, and what luxuries I’d like while we are there. I always try to upgrade without spending extra! The most important tip is to ask. On a recent trip I needed wireless internet access which meant I could work from the hotel on my laptop. The price of the hotel went up in the area we were looking at, but it was worth it to me. Then I found a hotel … Continue reading →

Hotel Travel: Priceline

Have you been staying in motels when you travel in order to save money? There’s no need to. Motel rooms tend to be small, with the bare necessities for comfort. They’re also very strict on their fire codes, which means if you have more than three children, you need a second room. Because of that (and because dh is, frankly, spoiled), we opt for hotels when we can when traveling. There’s nothing like coming back from a long day at an amusement park and falling into 450-thread count sheets, or soaking in a spotless tub surrounded by marble. Hotel stays … Continue reading →

Portland, OR: Where to Stay

It’s always the big question, isn’t it? Where to stay in a city that you’re new to. Being part of a chain will give you some idea, but all hotels are not created equally. First read the blog about bidding for travel. If price is your primary concern, that’s the method to use. It’s the lowest price you’re going to get, but you can never be sure which hotel you’ll end up with. We like Portland and go there frequently. My husband also goes a lot for his music. Together, we have a lot of experience with the area hotels, … Continue reading →

Portland, OR: Put on Your Walking Shoes!

Portland is one of our favorite day trips. It’s about three hours from us, and worth the drive. It’s even better when we take the train and don’t have to worry about parking or traffic. The City of Roses is one of the cleanest cities in the United States. Part of that is because it’s nearly impossible to drive downtown. Almost everyone bikes, walks, or uses the free public transportation. That’s not a bad thing, but you should plan it into your day. Parking can be quite expensive, generally more than a dollar per hour. It’s best explored in 2 … Continue reading →