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Category: Mexico

  • Shoulder Season Travel

    You may or may not have heard this term. Hotwire coined it, and it refers to travel during the fall: the time after Labor Day but before the New Year.


    Right now, although travel is classically at a low, there are some great travel deals to be had during the Shoulder Season. Take this great vacation to Cancun, Mexico for example.

    If you’ve ever wanted to vacation at a luxurious resort in Cancun while enjoying the beauty of the ocean, and perfect weather, now is your time. Right now, the Barceló Riviera Maya Palace in Cancun, a luxury resort is only at 30-40% capacity! This makes a vacation to Cancun with amazing hotel discounts is cheaper than a fall trip to Martha’s Vineyard, or a family trip to a professional football game out of town! At prices knocked down 1/3 of what they would normally cost, it’s almost impossible to turn away. Book great deals like these now, before the travel deals end and prices go up!

  • Mexico Online Travel Destination Guide

    Sure a vacation to Mexico is all about sun, sand, and beaches, but before you go check out our free online destination guide to Mexico. We hope you’ve taken our blog advice and are scanning the Internet for flight deals to Mexico.


    Because travel lulls during the fall (the slowest season of the year) you are likely to find more and more flight deals to vacation spots like Mexico. Plus, the fall will be a great time to visit the region because the average weather stays above 78 well into November. That means you can enjoy a reprieve from the chilly fall (and at discounted prices), since after Labor Day travel prices switch from high season to low.

    After you’ve booked your flight and combed through the boutique hotels and accommodations we feature in our Mexico destination guide, be sure to check out pages like our history of Mexico page. Information like this adds a great cultural perspective to your vacation and is an excellent way to give kids and family members an educational point of view to your vacation rather than one that only encompasses suntan lotion and margaritas. You will also find some very helpful information regarding things to do while you’re on vacation. For example, if you want to visit Cabo San Lucas, one of Mexico’s top resort destinations, our page on Cabo San Lucas Attractions is a must see. You will find nightclubs in Cabo, the best restaurants, and read about adventurous outdoors activities like Jeep excursions as well.

    Check out everything our free online destination guides have to offer and enjoy a well-rounded trip to Mexico this fall! Keep your eyes peeled for fall travel deals- you know we’ll be doing the same.

  • Low Fares to Latin America

    Although consumers continue to keep an eye out for rising travel prices, they just continue to stay enjoyably low even as we approach Labor Day.


    And although the follow airfares won’t help you out much for the upcoming long weekend, feast your eyes on amazing airfares to Latin American destinations like Mexico and South America for September and October!

    Continental Airlines has released some incredible fares from around the United States to a number of destinations in Latin America. If you book within the next two weeks you might be able to manage a very affordable and enjoyable fall or winter vacation. Keep in mind that in places like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil or Buenos Aires, Argentina have opposing seasons to the United States. This means while you’re struggling to stay warm during the holiday season, someone else is lounging beach side with a cocktail in hand. Not to shabby, huh?

    Fly from New York to Rio for only $480 round trip, or if you’re coming from LA, pay only $735 for a ticket to South America. Other great deals offered by Continental include Denver to San Jose, Costa Rica for only $285 round trip or the same flight leaving from San Francisco at only $360 per adult. These are some truly amazing flights with some truly amazing vacations on the other end! Be sure to plan your beach vacation soon and enjoy some amazing flight deals.

    Perhaps you’ve been waiting for the perfect summer deal to take advantage of a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Wait no longer. Air Tran has unveiled some fall deals that are so good it will make your head spin! Only $79 each way from the US and you can enjoy the surf and sand in Mexico while your colleagues deal with balance sheets and staff meetings. Just remember, before you go to consult FrugalMonkey’s free online travel guides-the best way to experience safe and affordable travel around the world.

  • Great Summer Trips

    You may have heard us sound off regarding the fact that a large portion of travelers look for deals without having any idea of where they’d like to go, first. So in order to help you out, we’re featuring a couple of great travel ideas for the summer (kid friendly of course) that won’t break bank.


    Here are a few of FrugalMonkey’s great summer trip ideas for the week of July 27, 2009.

    Disney World Resort, Anyone?

    If you’ve never booked a vacation through Southwest Airlines’ Vacations, then you’re missing out on some great travel deals for summer. Southwest Vacations include a number of great booking deals that vary throughout the year. Right now, for example, every one person who flies to Walt Disney World Resort, the second person flies free! Of course there are some exceptions. For instance you have to fly Monday through Thursday and book before August 6, 2009. In addition your trip has to be completed before the end of the year. Still, we think it’s a pretty great deal. And, parents, perfect for kids don’t you think? Hurry-this deal won’t last long!

    Aloha, Hawaii

    Who can argue a summer vacation spent lounging poolside, or chasing waves on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii? We didn’t think so.


    While most Hawaii vacations are too expensive for large families on a budget to book, this year that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Book round trip flights for half of what you paid last year. Find out more about traveling in Hawaii from FrugalMonkey’s free online Hawaii travel guide.

    Margaritas in Mexico

    Mexico is a favorite and no one will likely argue! Beautiful Caribbean beaches in Cancun, fun water activities for kids, scuba diving in Mexico water, and hiking-Mexico has it all! Find out more about the fun that awaits your family on a vacation to Mexico. What will make this vacation even sweeter is the fact that Mexico is amazing cheap right now. Book round trip flights for less than $300 from the US.

    Now that’s great travel.

  • Three Great Vacations – One Trip to Mexico

    This summer, take advantage of cheap airfares and book a flight to Mexico.


    Since the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico the tourism industry has taken a serious hit. Travel has lulled and with the economy decidedly slow, now is the perfect time to take advantage of cheap airfares and excellent travel deals.

    Mexico is one of our favorite places to travel. With so much to see and do, both culturally and during a relaxing vacation, we’ve chosen three Mexican cities that are a perfect for a summer getaway. Not only because there is so much to enjoy but because flight prices and travel deals to the area are at an all time low! Take a look at three great vacations you can experience during one trip to Mexico:

    Acapulco
    Acapulco, Mexico has been a favorite among tourists for decades. Its gorgeous beaches and surrounding scenery make it ideal for romantic vacations but its tropical jungle; wildlife and the cliffs of Acapulco make it even more inviting to adventurous outdoorsmen. Although Acapulco remains a classic honeymooners vacation, it is also attracting a wider variety of travelers with its family-friendly restaurants and local activities. It is nearly impossible to enjoy a vacation to Acapulco without seeing the city’s famous cliff divers – something anyone can enjoy! In our free travel guide to Acapulco we outline the best way to see the world famous cliff divers of Acapulco in addition to restaurants and hotels in the area for both families and couples.

    Cabo San Lucas
    Although Cabo San Lucas is known for MTV’s Spring break and other college age activities, families and causal vacationers can all enjoy what Cabo has to offer. In FrugalMonkey’s city profile on Cabo San Lucas learn about hotels and restaurants in the area along with fun activities. Find out what to do in Cabo and which seafood restaurants to visit.

    Cancun
    Cancun is a must-see during your Mexican vacation if you’re anywhere near the Caribbean side. With its white sand beaches, gorgeous wildlife, amazing architectures, beautiful hotels and world-famous restaurants, Cancun comes in at the top of our list of places to visit in Mexico. To name just a few of the activities you will enjoy during a vacation to Cancun imagine yourself: scuba diving in crystal clear waters, exploring local jungles, swimming through underground rivers or taking in ancient archeology. Cancun is one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations and our fee travel guide to the city outlines not only local activities but also restaurants and hotels in the area. Don’t miss out on Cancun during your trip to Mexico.

  • This Week’s Top Travel Deals

    Take a look at what we found as this week’s top travel deals. Perfect for a summer or fall family vacation. Check it out!

    Mexico and the Caribbean
    If you’ve been reading our blog lately then you know about the amazing travel deals you can score in Mexico.


    Cheap flights, cheap hotels and cheap cruises! Mexico is a popular travel destination for North Americans because of its proximity, lovely beaches, gorgeous scenery, variety of cities to visit and exciting outdoor adventures. Don’t miss out on these excellent travel deals this week.

    First, check out the deals Travelocity is offering with a week long Mexican Riviera cruise for only $333 a person. This means you could be cruising off the western coast of Mexico while enjoying Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, and even Ixtapa. Don’t hesitate too long, these cruise deals change often.

    Our next deal takes us to AeroMexico, an airline that is offering flights from around the continental United States to Mexico for as low as $158 round trip. This includes destinations like Mexico City, Cancun and many more, so don’t miss out on these discounted flight deals – they only last through July and August and destinations are changing frequently.

    Lastly, ME Cancun is offering a $99 a night for its 4 star suite with ocean views at Diamond Resorts. With so many great hotel deals online, this is just one example of the amazing savings you can enjoy. Last year this same room would have cost you on the upwards of $175 a night.

    If you’re looking for something more tropical then the Mexican beaches, consider a cruise to the Bahamas. Right now Celebration Cruise Line is offering a week long Bahamas cruise for only $158 a person, one of the lowest cruise prices we’ve ever seen for a cruise to the Bahamas. Enjoy great weather and fun activities onboard Celebration Cruise Lines.

    With so many amazing travel deals to Mexico and the Caribbean, it’s almost impossible to not envision yourself surf side with a cocktail in hand, or enjoying the sun with your family at a resort pool. Check back often for more weekly travel deals to Mexico as summer travel deals heat up south of the border.

  • Don’t Miss Out on Mexico

    Last month the Center for Disease Control removed travel restrictions from Mexico, giving travelers the green light for sunny skies, beaches and margaritas.


    However, the recent swine flu scare is keeping travelers at an unhealthy distance, causing the tourism industry in Mexico to falter. The result? Cheap prices on travel to Mexico.

    Although travel to the region is perfectly safe, people have canceled vacations and re-booked elsewhere, causing some hotels to be as much as 70% below capacity. The swine flu scare, in addition to the economic slump has put travel on the back burner for a lot of families. This combination has been disastrous for the economy and tourism industry in Mexico and as a result, prices are very low.

    Priceline spokesmen Brian Ek states that packages available on travel auction sites like Priceline are as much as 30%-50% off, providing incredible savings to people interested in travel to Mexico. The country is so desperate to attract travelers back to their resorts, beaches and cities, that hotels, flights and vacation packages are lower than they’ve ever been. By pricing vacations so low, the Tourism Board hopes to attract summer travelers and inspire more people to visit to the area.

    Even cruises to Mexico are behind in numbers. Carnival and other cruise lines that recently cancelled trips into the area due to swine flue and are just now starting to rebook lost customers. While this is bad for the Mexican cruising industry, the result is cheap vacation deals for travelers. Cruises into Mexico are priced lower than they’ve ever been, providing an appealing package for summer travel at an amazing price.

    People interested in a fun and cheap summer vacation should certainly consider Mexico. On travel auction sites like applevacations.com, packages are 70% off. Other sites have deals like half off flights to Mexico and resort hotels for less than $100 a night. These deals include vacation packages to some of Mexico’s most famous resort towns where travelers will enjoy discounts on travel to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cancun and Acapulco.

    Check out some of these currently available deals on travel to Mexico and book your summer vacation now!

    You can enjoy three nights hotel stay in Cozumel including airfare from Houston for only $349 in July. That means amazing Fourth of July travel dates and discounts. For this vacation package search Cozumel travel deals on GoFox.com

    Other vacation packages include three nights in Cancun with airfare from San Antonio for $299.


    Or maybe you’re looking for a longer vacation. In this case take a look at the seven night Regency Cancun deal, which includes airfare from Houston through July and August for only $592 on Priceline. At Palaceresorts.com enjoy airfare discounts from $100-$400 in Cancun, Cuzmel and Nayarit. These deals will be valid from June 30 – September 30, 2009.

    We mentioned the cheap cruise deals available and we weren’t kidding. Carnival has five night cruises available from Galveston through Progreso and Cozumel for as low as $380 and seven night cruise deals in August for only $550 a person.

    Get on these incredible travel discounts now, they won’t last!

  • FrugalMonkey Travel Destinations and Job Information

    What better way to highlight some of our favorite travel destinations and travel jobs than showing first hand the type of travel information available on FrugalMonkey. Check it out!

    Where to Go
    If you’re looking for a great family, personal or romantic vacation, take a look at some of our country profiles.


    Our profiles include travel information on the feature country, places to go while you visit, city profiles, hotel information, sports and outdoors activities in addition to information on local wine and food.

    Alaska
    Alaska is the Last Frontier and one of our favorite vacation destinations. Whether you want to enjoy Alaska by cruising through glacier waters, taking a trip on the Alaska Railroad, enjoying a summer working the Alaskan fishing industry or by camping in one of its famous National Parks, Frugal Monkey has all the pertinent travel information you’ll need for a trip up North. Be sure to check out this FrugalMonkey favorite when considering your next vacation.

    Argentina
    FrugalMonkey likes to travel and that includes destinations like this South American favorite. In our Argentina section you’ll learn about Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Patagonia and Iguazu. Our section on Argentine culture will help you learn more about this exciting place, including the country’s obsession with soccer, wine and tango.

    Australia
    Surfers, sun-worshipers and travelers alike flock to the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef as well as the Australian Outback. Learn more about this incredible travel destination through our profile on Australian travel.

    Greece
    Once we put the idea of Greece in your head it won’t be long before you’re purchasing your flight to Athens. Our section on Greece has everything you’d want to know about traveling to this Mediterranean paradise. We even include a section on Grecian customs and how to fly with pets to Greece. It’s all there, so take a look!

    Hawaii
    Hawaii is a North American favorite for getting away. Our section includes information on every Hawaiian Island in addition to hotels and activities you will find there. Start planning your vacation to Hawaii now, with FrugalMonkey’s guide to Hawaiian travel. You’ll be snorkeling off the coast and riding bareback on the beach in no time. Also, keep an eye out for amazing travel deals to Hawaii. Prices have never been lower!

    Mexico
    Mexico has something for everyone and so does our section on travel to Mexico. We give you an excellent look at some of the best beach destinations in the country, but we also highlight cool things to do in Mexico City including Mexico’s best restaurants and hotels!

    South Africa
    South Africa has it all: beaches, restaurants, amazing hotels, wildlife, adventure, romance and casual fun. It also has a big event coming up: The 2010 World Cup. Our entire section on World Cup travel will help you plan the perfect South African vacation.

    Jobs
    Traveling is great, but if you can’t afford it, the idea can be rather depressing. For the budget traveler and student, we put together some amazing information regarding travel jobs. You will learn about cruise ship jobs, resort jobs, working abroad, volunteering abroad as well as teaching English. Check out our job board as well, for up to date information on recently available travel jobs.


  • Destination: Acapulco

    You’re probably pretty up to speed with our FrugalMonkey Destination Profiles. We show you where to go, why to go and point out great travel deals to get there.


    This week we’re showing you how to enjoy the perfect summer vacation with a trip to Acapulco, Mexico!

    Mexico is not only the perfect romantic getaway, but it also is a great vacation for families as well. Great restaurants, fun outdoors adventures, activities, golf, beautiful resorts and amazing beaches make this a favorite among visitors. What makes Acapulco so special is its origins from a small village into one of the most beautiful Mexican vacation destinations in the country. Acapulco’s proximity to the Sierra Madre Mountains makes it an excellent place to enjoy an adventuresome afternoon with your family or a gorgeous cliff side sunset for couples. The Pacific Ocean waters stay cool throughout the year but visitors are almost guaranteed to get nothing but sun. The size of this Mexican city is big enough to ensure that you won’t get bored and its night life is legendary, but isn’t difficult to manage. For more information on different things to do in Acapulco, check out FrugalMonkey’s entire profile on Acapulco travel.

    So how should you get there? Acapulco is located on the southernmost Pacific side of Mexico, so most vacationers fly. Right now you can fly from Los Angeles to Acapulco for as little as $254 when you fly with Continental Airlines. From Houston flight prices plummet to only $174 for the nonstop round trip flight, when you fly with Aero Mexico.

    If you need a place to stay while you’re there, check out three-star hotel rates as low as $48 a night when you book through Orbitz at Golden Zone Hotel or Acapulco Diamonte. Naturally, there are a million ways to throw your money around, so if luxury is on your agenda – never fear. Check out FrugalMonkey’s list of hotels and attractions to help you further plan your trip.

  • 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.