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  • School Is Out – Time To Travel

    This week and in the upcoming weeks, colleges around the world are turning out newly graduated alumnus in addition to thousands of students who will be out of school for the summer.


    If you’re a college student looking forward to enjoying the summer sun or, if you’re a family looking to a take a vacation while the kids aren’t in school, check out some of these destinations and ideas from FrugalMonkey.

    International Travel
    FrugalMonkey’s country profiles amazing international travel destinations are a great place to begin looking for your summer vacation. For college students, you can’t beat the cheap prices found in cities like Buenos Aires, Argentina – a backpacker favorite. South America is a great way to spend a summer of backpacking and seeing the world. Affordable countries, amazing experiences and affordable prices await you!

    If South America isn’t your thing, or if you’re worried about the impending travel costs of a summer abroad, consider getting a travel job. Not only does it allow you to travel without over spending but, it is great real world job experience. Don’t forget to check out FrugalMonkey’s travel job board; a great place to begin your search.

    Other great international travel ideas include Australia. You can’t beat time away from school or celebrating your graduation by lounging in the sun and surf along Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Or if you only have a week or two, consider a vacation to Mexico. Mexico is filled with amazing hotels and destinations affordable enough for the recent grad but exciting and beautiful enough, to make any traveler happy.

    Families
    With the kids off from school for the summer, there couldn’t be a better time to enjoy a summer vacation. While you’re planning be sure to take a look at our budget travel resources to help cut costs and amazing destination profiles. Alaska, Hawaii or Mexico are all great vacation destinations that won’t break the bank.

    Check back each week for amazing family deals and vacation packages.

  • 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!


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mexico Travel Deals

    Looking for a last minute spring break getaway to Mexico? Or are you thinking of planning your next Mexican vacation with family and friends? FrugalMonkey has all the insider information on where and how to book your last minute Mexican vacation. Right now on SunMex vacations there are an enormous number of vacation packages, hotel deals and cheap flights to Mexico, ripe for the taking. On a number of different carriers and from different departure cities you could be traveling to Mexico for a seven-night vacation for as cheap as $300! It’s hard to turn down a Mexican vacation when you’re practically going for free, so why try? Book your cheap vacation to Cancun now!


  • Check out this week’s amazing travel deals!

    If you’ve ever been to the FrugalMonkey home site you know that we provide vacationers with a wealth of information regarding travel.


    This includes our country profiles that have information on Alaska, Australia, Argentina, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico and South Africa. If you’re curious about traveling to any of these amazing and wonderful locations, just check out the FrugalMonkey country profiles. You will learn everything you need to know about your vacation including history, attractions, hotels, famous sites, activities and travel preparation for each place. You simply can’t go wrong. But what about getting there? FrugalMonkey is dedicated to bringing you all the best travel deals for our favorite locations. So check out what we’ve found this week in our quest to bring you the best travel and the lowest prices!

    A trip to Alaska
    The Last Frontier is calling. Gorgeous summer skies, cool coastlines, the great outdoors in all its glory and what basically can be summarized as one of the coolest vacations you can take. Right now, CruiseDeals is offering a Balcony Cabin for a 7-night Alaskan Cruise starting at only $829. That’s practically a steal if you consider how far you’ll be traveling and all the sites you will see in one of FrugalMonkey’s favorite travel locations. Book now, these prices won’t last.

    Fly to Australia…
    And see the Sydney Opera House, cute Kangaroos, the gorgeous beaches of the Sunshine Coast and bask in the sun during your Australia vacation. It might be hard to pick between Perth, Sydney or Brisbane so choose one of the smaller coastal towns instead! Whatever you decide you can’t go wrong with deals from Qantas Airlines that offer flights from California for just $299 each way. You read that right, it’s absolutely and incredible flight price!

    Tango In Argentina?
    You’ve heard about Buenos Aires in the travel section of the New York times and you’ve ordered Malbec with your steak dinner, but now its time to head down south and experience South American living the way it was meant to be enjoyed – in Argentina! After you’re done in the city you can peruse wine country in Mendoza, check out the world famous falls in Iguazu or go to Patagonia for hiking.


    Whatever you choose, you’ll have the time of your life. You’ll also enjoy American Airlines flights starting at $200 from select cities.

    Mexico Anyone?
    Mexico is a favorite vacation spot for romantic couples, family trips and spring break getaways. Now, it can be a favorite vacation spot for anyone with $166 to spare. Right now flights into Mexico and the Caribbean are discounted so heavily you can go for practically pennies. Look for those deals on AeroMexico and enjoy your beachside vacation.

    Hawaii On A Budget
    Hawaii isn’t traditionally considered the cheapest place to visit, but now you can visit Hawaii for as little as $300 if you book on travel auction sites such as Orbitz. We’ve been raving about the amazing travel deals you can find into Hawaii, but the flight prices are just so good, we can’t stop dreaming about this perfect vacation spot! Book now and save hundreds on your spring or summer vacation.

  • Mexico Vacation Destinations

    It’s hard to deny that a vacation to Mexico is anything but travel perfection: sandy beaches, incredible culture and a cerveza or two.


    Right now you can find amazing travel deals to Mexico. That means cheap flights and accommodations, all so you can enjoy the perfect spring break, family vacation, honeymoon or vacation with friends. Whether you get heavily discounted flights through travel auction sites, your normal airline carrier or through your travel agency, now is a great time to check out FrugalMonkey’s Mexican destinations and start making your travel plans.

    Cancun
    Vacationing in Cancun is hard to beat. This Mexican destination is perfect for families, spring break relaxation or a romantic getaway. Cancun, which is located on the Caribbean side of Mexico, offers anything a traveler might want to see. It is commonly considered a resort town meaning that most vacationers to Cancun enjoy higher-end accommodations and some of the finer sides to travel. Cancun is a popular spring break getaway as well, so come mid-March its white sand beaches can be full of partying college spring-breakers. Nightclubs, outdoors activities and plenty of water await anyone vacationing in Cancun.

    Puerto Vallarta
    Anyone who travels to Puerto Vallartawill immediately notices how distinctly different it is from Mexico’s other popular cities. Surrounding by gorgeous mountains and a jungled backdrop, Puerto Vallarta is immensely popular among backpackers and vacationers. While every popular beach city in Mexico has its high end resorts, the flavor of Puerto Vallarta is notably more laid back. FrugalMonkey would suggest this Mexican destination if you’re looking for all the fun that goes along with a trip to Mexico but still need to save on accommodations and fun.

    Acapulco
    For some of the best fishing in the world and one of Mexico’s most well-known resorts it’s hard to choose anything other then Acapulco. Palm-lined beaches, incredible restaurants and all the luxury you can take in are just a stones throw away when you travel to Acapulco. This place is less popular for families with small children and much more of the romantic getaway.


    FrugalMonkey’s entire section on Acapulco will help you narrow down which of Mexico’s refined beach side cities is best for your vacation.

    Mexico City
    Beach side lounging isn’t for everyone. If you’re the type of traveler who constantly wants to see the sites, take in a larger cultural flavor and dance the night away on the city streets then consider making a stop into Mexico City. Mexico City is one of the most populated cities in the world meaning that if there’s something you want to do in this city, you can probably find it. Some of the best Mexican restaurants in the world can be found in Mexico City not to mention a wealth of museums and art galleries. This city has an incredibly rich history and is something worth learning about from FrugalMonkey’s guide on Mexico if you’re thinking you want to go visit. Besides, what other major world city is essentially sinking?

    Enjoy a Mexican vacation and plan your trip with FrugalMonkey. Our guides on Mexican cities will help you narrow down where you want to visit based on location and activities available. You’ll have a great time reading about the excitement you will have on your Mexican vacation. Don’t forget, with flights as cheap as ever, book now!

  • Take A Cruise To Mexico

    Mexico is one of the most popular travel destinations for sun, sand and surf. North Americans, Europeans and even South American residents travel to Mexico each year to take in the white sand beaches, enjoy the weather and take in the amazing culture. While most people fly, it is becoming more and more popular to take a cruise to Mexico. Today, most major cruise lines from North and South America offer cruses into Mexico. Instead of only visiting one of Mexico’s gorgeous cities on vacation you can see three or four over the duration of your cruise. By seeing so many different places, relaxing on the luxurious ship and enjoying the crystal clear waters of Mexico, a Mexican cruise is one of the best Central American vacations you can take. Almost every North American cruise liner provides cruises to Mexico and those that don’t are quickly adding this popular destination. Take your next vacation by cruise to Mexico and have an amazing time!


  • Spring Break Is Coming Up!

    With Spring Break just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book your vacation. Students have the excellent advantage of being privy to amazing travel discounts. If you’re a student, check out sites such as STA travel and other discount vendors that offer discounts to students. You can save hundreds of dollars on flights and hotel accommodations by just flashing your student or college ID. Spring Break doesn’t have to be expensive either. You can find amazing ski trip vacations or spring break beach vacations at very reasonable prices. Cruises are offering excellent discounts right now, making a cruise trip an excellent spring break possibility. It’s not too late to book your spring break vacation, so start looking for deals now!


  • Mexico Travel

    Taking a trip to Mexico is high on the list of many travelers and eager vacationers. FrugalMonkey’s section on Mexican travel has all pertinent travel information about travel within this amazing country. With a focus on travel among Mexico’s most popular travel locations such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and many more, if lounging on a white sands beach is on your list than FrugalMonkey has the perfect information for your vacation. This, along with information on Mexican Holidays, hotels and activities you can easily plan a vacation that you will remember for a life time!