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  • Flight Deals to Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico is a favorite travel location for North Americans because it offers a tropical paradise just a flight or two away. It is also close enough for travelers to enjoy small or week long vacations as opposed to longer vacations that require a great deal of time off work or school. But with summer here and school out Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is the perfect destination for graduation celebrations or just a get away.

    Right now from Los Angeles you can find amazing flight deals to Cabo. With Mexicana airlines there is a round trip flight for only $150. Or, you can fly United and pay only $260. If you’re willing to a make a stop, your flight price will drop significantly. Check out travel auction sites for ongoing deals and of course our blog for all the best ongoing travel info to your favorite vacation destinations.


  • Last Minute Travel Deals for Memorial Day Weekend

    It’s not surprising that we’re going crazy over some of these Memorial Day travel deals. Check out some of the best ways to save with these last minute travel deals for this Memorial Day weekend.

    Cheap Flights
    United Airlines is offering amazing flight discounts to over 65 cities for the upcoming weekend, and you have until Friday to book.


    Who says last minute travel has to be expensive? Most of the E-Fares listed on United’s site have flights leaving Saturday and arriving Tuesday or Wednesday. Flights as low as $44 each way! Be sure to check out United Airlines for all the connecting city flights available. It’s the perfect way to see old friends, visit family or experience a new place.

    Hotel Stay
    If you want to tow the line between camping and luxury, check out the Resort at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. This 4-Star property has reduced its fares by over 50% for this weekend. It is the perfect chance to get away from the city, enjoy the outdoors and bask in luxury.

    If camping isn’t so much your thing, then enjoy a long relaxing weekend in the city. Right now, there are amazing city-hotel deals because so many travelers head to the campsites for Memorial Day weekend. For instance, check out the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City, just off of Times Square. Rates for this weekend are as much as $150 off.

    Another great hotel deal can be found on the west coast. Enjoy a 4-Star luxury experience not far from the beach with the Inter Continental Los Angels Century City hotel, discounting as much as $120 this Memorial Day weekend!

    The West Gate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, Florida are offering great discounts (as much as 50%) for stays this weekend. Located just a few miles from Disney, it is a great way to include the kids this Memorial Day weekend.

    The Great Outdoors
    If you’re leaving town for a weekend of camping and the great outdoors, check out some of these travel deals and tips, for an excellent Memorial Day camping experience.

    A lot of people head to the National Parks to enjoy Holiday weekends. Many of the United States National Parks have hotels, lodges or designated camping grounds for your weekend away – and you can find great travel deals at many of them. One of our favorite locations is for the true outdoorsman: Denali National Park. Fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing and wildlife await campers arriving to Denali this weekend. Check out our profile on Alaska, including travel information to Denali National Park.

    If you’re flying out of town, you may find yourself in need of a car rental. Driving to the golf course, beach, mountains or lake can really increase your travel costs. Be sure to check out our information on cheap car rentals and save money this weekend.

    Memorial Day weekend is a great time to enjoy the outdoors close by. Golfing is a favorite Memorial Day Sport. A lot of golf courses offer weekend discounts and deals for this weekend, so check with your favorite places. But book early – you can be sure more than just a few people will be teeing off this weekend.

  • Hawaii Hotels are Cheap All Summer

    Travel to Hawaii is as cheap as it has ever been. This means that not only are round trip flight prices low (as low as $300 round trip from the West Coast) but so are hotel prices. These prices aren’t going anywhere soon, with prices as low as $79 a night through December 21st. So, if you’re looking for a cheap getaway for summer, fall or even winter, think about a trip to Hawaii. Most of the cheapest hotel deals are in Waikiki but other discounts extend to other areas of Hawaii as well. Checkout some of our favorite travel sites such as TravelZoo, Hotwire, Orbitz and Kayak for low fares.


  • Cheap Hotels in Mexico

    It isn’t very surprising that the current swine flu outbreak has crippled the Mexican economy and tourism industry. Even though most health concerns about travel into the area have subsided, the already slow economy has slowed even further when it comes to Mexican vacations. The silver lining to this economic Mexican mess? That right now you can find incredibly cheap travel deals into and around Mexico. Take for instance the 20% Mexico Marriott Hotels in Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. This can really take the financial pressure off of your Mexico trip – so check it out. You aren’t likely to get sick anytime soon and these prices are going to make you feel like you’re on Cloud Nine. Enjoy!


  • Alaskan Cruise Deals

    Check out some of this summer’s hottest cruises to Alaska. Right now you can join the thousands of people who will be taking a luxury cruise into Alaskan waters this summer.

    Our Top Pick for Alaskan Cruises this week comes from Celebrity Cruises. This summer you can take a 7-night cruise through Alaskan waters and Hubbard Glacier for as low as $379. Dates for this price run through September.

    Or, sail from Anchorage with Sapphire Princess Sailing on another 7-night cruise for only $449.

    Cruises to Alaska are a great way to enjoy a summer vacation and experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Check out more about cruises into Alaska and travel into Alaska with FrugalMonkey.


  • Resources for your Memorial Day Weekend

    Memorial Day weekend is a popular weekend for domestic travel. The weather is improving and this long weekend represents the beginning of summer travel.


    A lot of people hit the road and travel via car for a hiking or camping weekend away. While others take flights and go a little further in order to enjoy the weekend off. Whatever your travel plans, take a look at these travel resources that will help you plan the perfect Memorial Day vacation.

    Flights
    If you haven’t booked a flight it isn’t too late. There are lots of travel deals regarding domestic flights for the upcoming weekend. Be sure and take a look at travel auction websites These sites are a great resource for any last minute travel, and for cheap travel packages. Perhaps a weekend trip to Vegas? Right now you can find extraordinarily cheap flight deals to Vegas. Or, if you’re flying south for some surf and sun, flights to Southern California are also discounted heavily. Search those key words on travel auction sites and book your vacation away, at low, low prices.

    Rental Cars
    Rental cars commonly represent a big travel charge while vacationing. But it doesn’t have to. If you’re going out of town and need to purchase a rental car for your Memorial Day weekend then take a look at these travel deals. FrugalMonkey suggests looking through travel auctions sites. These sites also offer great deals on rental cars. Additionally, right now Hotwire is offering rental cars for as low as $14 and up. This is a great way to save on this usually expensive travel cost. Also, be sure to look up car rental discount codes online. By simply searching for discount codes you can sometimes find incredible deals!

    Don’t forget to check out FrugalMonkey’s destination profiles also. Trips to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico are perfect for a long weekend away.

  • This Week’s Cheap Domestic and International Flight Deals

    With the economy in a lull, travel has slowed forcing airlines and hotels to lower prices and offer travelers amazing vacation and flight deals.


    In order to find those flight deals, FrugalMonkey hit the streets in search of this week’s best domestic and international travel deals – check it out!

    Travel to Alaska
    It’s not surprising that Alaska Airlines would be offering Alaska travel deals, and so they are. Until May 17 you can book flights to Alaska, Seattle, Canada and Vancouver at 10% off when you use Alaska Airline’s latest promotional code. Just go the Alaska Airlines webpage and enter promo code EC050209. Flights need to be booked from May 26 – June 30, but that’s plenty of time to arrange all the details, don’t you think?

    Australia Anyone?
    Okay, okay, I know I’ve blogged about this on several occasions but flights to Australia are the cheapest they’ll ever be – so you have to act now! Right now Qantas is offering summer flight deals to Sydney and Melbourne from Los Angeles for prices as low as $650. That is almost half of what that same flight would have cost you a year ago. Book your flight on Qantas and enjoy a summer vacation in Australia. Or would that be winter now?

    American Airlines and Domestic Travel
    American Airlines just recently lowered prices on travel among 8,000 US cities. This means you can enjoy cheap summer travel when you fly with American. Miami to New York flights are as low as $180 and west coast cities are also just as affordable with amazing flight deals into Las Vegas. Check it out!

    A Summer in Europe is Hard to Beat
    Right now you can find amazing summer airfares into Europe. FareCompare has listed May flights into Europe for as low as $400 round trip with additional cheap flights in June running at around $600 round trip. Check out their site for some amazing deals.

    Continental and American Airlines flights to the Caribbean
    For that amazing island vacation in the Bahamas, look no longer. Continental Airlines and American Airlines are offering extraordinarily low prices from departure cities all over the US to several island getaways. For more information check out Continental Airlines and American Airlines websites.

  • Last Minute Travel

    Most people are conditioned into thinking that last minute travel means expensive travel. While this is sometimes the case, it isn’t always true. In fact, some of the best travel deals can be found by utilizing last minute travel resources. Whether you’ve made a last minute decision to visit a friend, need to travel for business or have some emergency requiring you to book a last minute flight, there are a lot ways save. Most travel prices are cheaper during the week. So, by booking flights or traveling mid-week you’re able to create savings. Additionally, by doing some research or by finding flights on travel auction sites you can sometimes enjoy incredibly low airfares. Checkout FrugalMonkey’s lists and resources on enjoying cheap, last minute travel.


  • FrugalMonkey Travel Resources

    If you’re trying to plan a vacation on a budget, then check out FrugalMonkey’s many helpful travel resources. Country profiles, travel related jobs, links to travel auction sites, information on last minute travel deals, travel hints and how to find cheap travel deals and hotels are all included. With so much helpful information we’re sure that you’ll be able to find the best budget vacation within your reach. By accessing information regarding rental cars, where to buy travel gear, links to discounted travel and our travel job board, planning your next vacation is sure to be a success.

    Check back for continual blog and FrugalMonkey updates!


  • This Week’s Travel Deals

    So you’ve decided, an amazing summer or fall vacation is in your future. Check out FrugalMonkey’s tips on this week’s travel deals and start planning that perfect vacation.

    Travel Auction Sites
    One of the best ways to find great travel deals is by utilizing online travel auctions.


    This tried and true method for finding cheap travel deals works not only for flights, but often has great information regarding travel discounts for hotels, rental cars and full vacation packages. Some of the best travel deals will be listed on travel auction sites such as Orbitz, Kayak, Travel Zoo, Travelocity and more. It’s one of the best ways to begin planning your vacation.

    Hawaii Travel Deals
    It’s hard to beat a week away on the shores of Hawaii, so check out these great vacation packages to Hawaii.

    Right now through Charm City Travel you can find a three-day Hawaii vacation in Waikiki including airfare from Los Angeles, San Francisco, hotel and hotel taxes. This starting at only $531.00 per person. Or, if you book before May 14 you can get airfare from the west coast, a five-night stay in Waikiki through July and August for only $517when you through Fare Deals. Hawaiian beaches, the warm oceans and the amazing outdoors activities available there is a great getaway for any traveler. Book now and check out FrugalMonkey’s Hawaiian profile for all pertinent travel information to the area.

    Mexico Vacation Packages
    If a vacation to Mexico is known for anything, it’s the incredible beaches and gorgeous coastlines. Check out these amazing vacation packages and start planning your Mexican vacation. Right now through Cheap Caribbean, you can pick your favorite beach destination with deals as much as 70% off. Packages starting from $379 include airfare and hotel. Or, perhaps you want to take in one of Mexico’s favorite beaches, Cancun. Right now if you book through Wild Travel Deals you can enjoy 3 Nights and 4 Days including airfare to Cancun for as low as $349. Check out the incredible number of Mexican vacations awaiting you this summer!

    Flights to South Africa
    Travel to South Africa has been increasing in recent months and is bound to continue in popularity through the summer of 2010. With so many different geographical regions to visit and with the upcoming 2010 World Cup coming to Johannesburg, travel to South Africa is on the rise. Whether you’re a soccer fan or simply a travel nut, travel to South Africa offers vacationers a world of amazing sites and sounds to enjoy. Right now, from San Francisco, you can book flights as low as $1,000 round trip to Johannesburg. This is an amazing fare decrease from previous years and is almost reason alone to take advantage of travel to the area. Check out more flight deals through major airlines and travel auction sites and book your South African vacation.

    Visit the Great Barrier Reef
    The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s greatest wonders. It is the largest living marine organism in the world and is Australia’s pride and joy. With such an amazing underwater universe to take advantage of, travelers from all over the world visit to dive and experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Right now you can enjoy incredible travel deals to the area when you fly into Cairns. Flights from the US are as low as $720 round trip, making a vacation to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef a hard deal to pass up. Learn more about Australia and travel within the country through FrugalMonkey’s country profile on Australia and start planning your next amazing vacation.