The South Pacific has a reputation as a luxury holiday destination, with the prices to match. If you don’t want to abandon your dreams of a Pacific getaway but you’ve got a strict budget to follow, consider heading to Tonga. This island nation has a reputation as the best value destination in Oceania. While those with cash to spare can splurge on deluxe digs, there are a wide range of accommodation for travelers on a budget. There are many affordable options scattered around the islands including Otuhaka Beach Resort in Tongatapu, Paradise Hotel on Vava’u, and SandyBoyz Motel in the capital city, Nuku’alofa. They might not offer the most plush accommodation or all the ...

Imagine sitting back and enjoying the weather during a nice and relaxing Caribbean vacation. You can do this while also cutting down on vacation costs. Here are a few great deals to get you started on what will hopefully be a fantastic vacation! Expedia Whether you’re looking for a package deal, or discounts on flights and hotel, Expedia is often a great resource. They are almost always offering a great discount on vacationing to the Caribbean. Currently, they are offering  a deal in which you can take advantage of an instant savings coupon of $300. This deal includes your flight and four nights at the chosen hotel. Valid travel times are from now until December 22, 2010 from anywhe...

It’s safe to say that when trying to find the ideal destination for a family vacation, Disneyland is often the go-to choice. It’s hard to resist a vacation that includes family fun, great weather and the familiarity of Disney characters. Not only do children love it, but adults enjoy themselves as well – so long as they’re not stressed over the cost of the trip. Here are some ways to enjoy a fun and affordable vacation at one of California’s biggest (and most loved!) attractions. Plan in Advance Let’s face it. Traveling with kids can be hectic – especially when things are disorganized. Make it easier on yourself by planning in advance. While you ma...

Club Med is synonymous with luxury but it doesn’t mean that visiting the resorts has to be unaffordable.  Right now, traveling with your family is easier on your bank account than ever since since kids stay for free. Who doesn’t love a great travel deal? At the four participating resorts, families can enjoy a stress free vacation including great dining options, full open bar, premium accommodations and activities for everyone (make sure you check out the children’s clubs devoted to youngsters as young as four months old!). The Club Med Family Plan is for travel between April 10 and December 18, 2010 but needs to be booked before May 3, 2010.    The seven-night vacation ...

If you’ve ever seen National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation or The Hangover, you’ll know that visiting the Las Vegas can be a lot of fun but can also quickly drain your bank account.  Since it is such a popular destination, travelers are constantly looking for ways to save.  Here is a collection of resources to make your next trip to Sin City a little more affordable. Vegas.com What better place to find out about all that a city has to offer than to go to its official website?  Vegas.com provides information about hotels, flights, car rentals and activities in and around the city.  Want to know about all of the shows?  This site will give details on showtimes, descriptions and...

If you’re a savvy traveler, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your holiday vacation plans. We recently blogged about how bargain hunting for fall travel is going to be different than the last minute travel deals that were available during the summer, suggesting that if you’re smart, you’ll start looking for those Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation deals now, rather than later. This is because airlines are cutting back dramatically this fall in terms of flight schedules and they’re facing rising gas prices as well. What this means for travelers is a raise in holiday flight prices, when airlines know that people will be traveling. Because there wonR...

Using travel providers like Expedia and Orbitz is a great way to find cheap and affordable web deals. But here, we’re showing you another way to find the week’s best travel deals through a resource we use often when trying to hunt down our favorite bargains: TravelZoo.com. TravelZoo is like Expedia and Orbitz except they aren’t a travel provider—they are a publisher of deals. They release a weekly newsletter to over 17 million subscribers, highlighting travel deals that their company has uniquely architected with businesses such as Avis Rental Car, British Airways, and Royal Caribbean Cruises. It is a great place to get one-of-a-kind deals that you won’t find publis...

If you’ve been reading our blog, you’ve probably noticed our highly focused reporting on summer flight and vacation deals. That’s because this summer was one of the cheapest and best summers for vacationers in years, with a number of flights discounted as much as 60% from previous rates. But now, it’s time for fall and as some articles are reporting, the ways in which to find discounted and cheap airfare will take a slightly different savvy than the way it was done this summer. Take a look! This summer, it was all about last minute travel deals. Airlines were so strapped for cash that they would post fares as low as $39 each way in order to entice last minute trave...

Students, you’re already shelling out enough money when it comes to books, housing, and tuition, so don’t get caught overspending when it comes to travel too! College students are among one of the largest percentages of those who travel. Study abroad programs, long summer vacations, or even a semester off from school provides the perfect opportunity for travel. And, as it turns out, students are the least likely to be affected by the recession. Student travel has remained strong throughout this most recent travel slum, with schools providing a great avenue for educational and affordable travel. Also, there are some great discount deals for students that you should take note of...

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