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  • World Cup in South Africa!

    You many not have your eyes glued to online travel deals, but we do and we certainly keep an eye out for excuses to travel. Like this one – the 2010 World Cup will be held in South Africa, starting June 11th! As you can probably imagine, since soccer is the most famous sport across the globe, tickets to the Cup and travel accommodations are being bought up faster than you can say, “GOAL!”

    Check out our country profile on South African travel, and our complete section on the World Cup. You’ll need this travel info because not just one city, but cities all over the country are housing teams and matches for the World Cup. This means, you’ll need to know which South African city to fly into and where to make your travel accommodations. If you’re only interested in seeing the quarter, semi or final matches, then book your tickets into Johannesburg, because all eyes will be on their stadium as the World Cup comes to a close.


  • Check out Summer Vacation Packages on The Alaskan Railroad

    Did you know that Alaska has over 6,000 miles of coastline, 3,000 rivers and over three million lakes? It’s easy to see then why a summer vacation in Alaska is such an easy choice.


    With so many outdoors activities and adventures to experience it is nearly impossible to experience all that Alaska has to offer vacationers in just one trip. The terrain in Alaska is a variety of coastline lowlands, forests and a number of mountain ranges. This makes travel between the cities of Alaska both beautiful, but challenging. Most Alaska vacationers dedicate themselves to a region or city, and come back on different vacations to experience new areas. There are a few ways however, to see Alaska as a whole while traveling. One of them is the Alaskan Railroad.

    The Alaskan Railroad began in 1903 where it started in Seward, Alaska. When it was first constructed it only extended 50 miles north. Today however, the Alaskan Railroad accesses a number of Alaskan cities such as Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Fairbanks and Whittier. The railroad is one of the only ways to see the interior of Alaska in its natural state because the railroad moves through terrain that cars and hikers cannot access. Vacationers are likely to see wildlife, gorgeous scenery and enjoy the luxuries of the railroad along the way. There are a variety of different summer vacation packages to choose from, including packages that offer outdoor excursions along different depots and guided tours.

    Take a look at some of the Alaskan Railroad summer vacation packages and book your railroad vacation now!

    Summer Deals
    Summer is the best time to visit Alaska because of the favorable weather. Some of the summer packages available from the railroad include 12 day rail tours, 11 day tours through Glacier Bay that include hunting, hiking and fishing, Alaska Highlight tours, Denali National Park tours and even some tours that include cruises! While the higher end packages can run $5000 a person, some of the smaller tours come in at just over $1500 a person.

    Check out the Alaskan Railroad tours and information online and book yourself an incredible summer vacation.

  • 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.


  • 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.

  • Where to Go? Find Out with Our Country Profiles

    If you’re trying to pick where to go and when for your summer vacation, be sure and check out FrugalMonkey’s country profiles first. We have all the best information regarding hotels in the area, sites to see, activities to enjoy and other interesting information like what time of year to travel, travel deals to that country, country history and travel preparation. You’ll find all you need to know on Alaska, Australia, Argentina, Hawaii, Mexico, South Africa and Greece – and it’s all just a few clicks away.

    Start planning your summer vacation now with FrugalMonkey!


  • Destination: Bariloche, Argentina

    San Carlos de Bariloche might be a small mark on the world map, but it is a huge favorite among South American travelers. Bariloche is probably most popularly known for its incredible skiing located at Cerro Catedral, one of the South America’s largest mountains for skiers. However, it is also beloved because of the enormous lake at the base of the town. Locally made chocolates, incredible mountain hiking, charming restaurants and a wealth of summer lake activities make Bariloche popular among travelers all year round. Budget travelers will like its low-end prices in addition to the amazing exchange rate North Americans and Europeans enjoy while traveling through Argentina. Check out San Carlos de Bariloche if you’re an outdoors lover or are looking for your next destination travel location.


  • A Summer in Alaska

    Tourism into Alaska booms during the summer months. When the weather improves and camping, hiking, fishing and wildlife are ripe for the taking, people pour into the Last Frontier to take advantage of the amazing landscape.


    Check out some of FrugalMonkey’s favorite ways to spend a summer in Alaska.

    Cruise into Alaska
    Taking a cruise into Alaska is an amazing way to see all that Alaska has to offer. By seeing the state from its pristine waters and by enjoying excursions on land, cruise goers get to see the best of the Last Frontier by experiencing it from every angle. Cruises into Alaska are gaining in popularity with more than a dozen cruise lines accessing the state each summer. The amazing scenery, gorgeous summer nights and the incredible number of outdoors adventures that are provided, are just a few of the reasons tourists choose an Alaskan cruise.

    Another way to enjoy Alaskan travel and cruises into Alaska is by working for a cruise ship. With such a significant travel boom into the area during the summer, workers are needed to help staff the increase in cruise ships. Check out FrugalMonkey’s information on Alaskan cruises and cruise ship jobs for the summer.

    Summer Work
    Working for a cruise ship isn’t the only way to experience a summer working in Alaska. The fishing industry in Alaska explodes during the summer. With a bulk of the season lasting only through the summer, college students and seasonal employees rush to the north to enjoy a great summer job in a gorgeous location.


    For more information, check out JobMonkey’s section on the Alaskan fishing industry.

    The Great Outdoors
    If you’re not interested in buckling down and working during your trip to Alaska, join the millions who travel there for the enjoyment of the great outdoors and the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. The Alaskan Railroad is a great way to enjoy your trip through Alaska. Or, you can enjoy the thousands of acres of national parks and forests, perfect for camping and wildlife watching. Denali National Park has excellent guides and for the real adventure lovers, Alaska has rock climbing, backpacking, hiking and white water rafting. Enjoy all that Alaska has to offer and learn about travel to the area with FrugalMonkey’s extensive section on Alaskan travel.

  • 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.