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  • 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!

  • Where to Find Fall 09 Travel Deals

    Fall is the slowest time of year for travel and that means you can probably expect hotels, airlines, and cruise ship industry to shell out for some pretty good travel packages.


    Although airlines are expecting to cut back on flights this fall, it seems the season is priming itself to be another mecca of great travel deals.

    Here, we’ve listed as many great fall travel deals as we could find that are applicable to this week and run well into the fall and winter. Take a look:

    Hawaii – Ah yes, Hawaii. We’ve been blogging about trips to the Hawaiian Islands now for some time. Because of Hawaii’s beauty, weather, and proximity to the continental United States we can’t help but feel this is just one of the best vacation spots for anytime of the year. With roundtrip flights from the west coast available for as little as $300 on most major airlines, this is a slam-dunk for fall travel. Keep your eyes peeled for cheap hotel deals as well.

    Mexico Cruises – These deals just keep getting lower and lower. Right now, from Los Angeles you can book a cruise to Mexico for as little as $500 a person with Carnival Cruise lines for any 7-day cruises in their fall itinerary. Not too shabby. Or, book with Norwegian Cruise Lines and enjoy a 7-day Mexico Riviera Cruise for only $379 a person!

    Cruises – Speaking of cruises, right now there are some incredible deals when it comes to sailing the high seas. When booking a cruise look for discounts regarding airfares and cabin upgrades. Right now on Disney Cruise Lines, kids can sail for half off and some AAA customers receive as much as 80% off when sailing with Carnival. Look for price adjustments on cruises purchased months ago as well. Cruises are offering ship credit or refunds on amounts paid for cruises that have since lowered their prices to fill spots.

    Iceland – Ready for a trip you’ll never forget? With Iceland Air you can now book a $469 roundtrip ticket with two-nights stay in November. If you’ve ever wanted to visit this incredibly interesting country, now’s the time. Bundle up, it might be a tad chilly in November.

    Vegas – Time for a show and some slots! Book now and get extraordinary deals on trips to Vegas for fall. The Las Vegas Hotel can be booked on BudgetTravel.com for only $29 a night this fall.

    Australia – Trips to Australia are still very low and flights are down nearly 40% from last year’s prices. This means for around $1,300 you can book a roundtrip flight from the United States to Sydney, Australia. Visit Australia today. But bring your sunscreen; the weather is heating up for the Australian summer!

  • Labor Day Stalls Travel Deals

    It happens almost anytime there is an expected peak in travel. With so many people taking off for the Labor Day weekend, there has been a lull in recently lowered travel prices. Flights are full, so discounted seats are few. Everyone is hitting the road and as a result, gas prices are up.

    However, one enjoyable travel discount appears to remain and that can be found in lowered hotel rates and vacation package prices. Be sure to take the time and hunt down a good hotel deal for this weekend and enjoy at least one part of the Labor Day weekend that hasn’t momentarily rebounded from the traveling lull.

    Be sure to keep an eye out for travel deals following the Labor Day weekend. Fall is the slowest time for the travel industry, and with so many people traveling this weekend there are sure to be some great last minute travel deals approaching for the following weeks! We’ll keep you updated as they come in. For now, happy travels!


  • Guide to Fall Travel Deals

    Fall marks a decidedly different time for airlines and travelers. The summer deals for travelers tend to slow down and airlines are expected to cut back on available flights.

    With the travel industry in an economic slump however, there are sure to be some great places where travelers can snatch up available deals. Find out where the travel deals will continue and what you can do to find them! Hawaii The Hawaiian economy relies heavily on travel. It runs almost entirely off of the tourism provided by North Americans and as fall approaches, fewer travelers are expected to make travel plans. For those that might be considering a fall vacation however, this is incredible news. Hawaii is expected to be one of the few locations where flights, hotels, and other vacation packages will continue to be available for vacationers. This fall, booking a flight to Hawaii will still be affordable and is a great way to experience a vacation that will likely spike in expense in the upcoming years. If you're looking for a warm and temperate Thanksgiving vacation with the family, keep your eyes peeled on the travel deals coming out of Hawaii. We guarantee you'll see some good ones! Start making your travel plans now with our advice on things to do in Maui. Mexico Mexico, like Hawaii relies heavily on tourism from North America. It too sees a decrease in vacationers during the fall and because of the hit it has taken due to swine flu and the economic slump, travel deals will continue into this region are expected to continue well into the fall. The fall and winter are also considered off-season for Mexico travel, which means vacation deals will be even lower. We think that if you're looking for a good getaway before school starts or during the winter break, that Mexico will be a cheap and fun way to enjoy your vacation. Find out about places like Cancun, with FrugalMonkey's free online travel guide to Mexico.

  • A Preview of Fall Travel Deals

    This flight deal is so good you couldn’t even turn your television on last night and miss this incredible offer from Jet Blue Airlines. This fall, Jet Blue is offering travelers the opportunity to purchase a one month free-for-all travel pass for only $599. From September 8 to October 8, 2009, travelers who purchase the pass can fly to any of Jet Blues 59 city destinations at no additional cost. It’s like a bus pass for airlines! If you travel for business, want to see the country, or even have just a few destinations you’d like to visit, this travel pass might be right for you. But hurry, you have to purchase the pass before August 21, 2009 which lands you right at next Friday! We think this knocks the socks off of any of those online travel auction sites!

    Packages can be purchased online.