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  • 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.

  • Cheap Roundtrip Flights to Hawaii

    Lately we’ve been reporting on cheap airfares from the west coast of the United States to Hawaii, leaving travel from NYC or Washington D.C. largely out of the Hawaii travel equation. This week however, we’re bringing the cheapest airfares to Hawaii all the way to our east coast friends. This week book roundtrip flights to Honolulu from NYC for $256. You can find this deal on Fly.com, a new site owned by the well-established Travelzoo.com. This flight deal begins in August and travelers must abide by some difficult to manage flight dates, but if you have flexible vacation time you can enjoy a seriously cheap flight to Hawaii.

    Other flights from NYC to Honolulu will cost you around $500, not including tax.


  • Unforgettable Hawaiian Vacations

    A vacation to Hawaii is almost always unforgettable. Sunning on white sand beaches, enjoying hand delivered mojitos, (more) fresh fruit cocktails, day spas, golf and a number of outdoors activities are hard to pass up.


    It gets even better for eager vacationers as cheap flights to Hawaii are getting cheaper. Although flight experts are saying flight prices won’t go any lower, they continue to amaze budget travelers by getting more and more affordable. Right now, book a flight to Hawaii from the west coast for as little as $400 round trip on almost any major airline. That is pennies considering the same flight might have cost you nearly twice that price a year ago. With that in mind, FrugalMonkey’s free online guide to travel in Hawaii is here to show you just a few of the unforgettable experiences awaiting you during your upcoming trip to Hawaii.

    Maui Beaches
    Maui is one of the most well known islands for travelers visiting Hawaii. It’s beaches, like those found on Lahaina and Kihei are two of the most famous. There you will find snorkeling, swimming, surfing, off shore boating and other activities along with a number of close in restaurants, bars and shops. Learn about hotels in Maui, so you can book accommodations that provide with luxuries like walking distance to the beach.

    Golf
    Dads will relish in the fact that Hawaii golf courses are some of the most beautiful and challenging the world. With courses located all over the islands it is the perfect activity for the active vacationing dad. Golf Hawaii and enjoy the perfect outdoor activity.

    Travel Deals

    We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, right now is an excellent time to enjoy cheap travel to Hawaii. Find online deals through travel sites like Orbitz and Travelocity, but keep an eye out for special deals. We found this recent deal offering $199 per night at the Sheraton Resort in Kauai, which includes a car rental!

  • Our Bing Travel Review

    With so much talk about the new travel site, Bing, we were eager to try. This week we got our chance. Here is your FrugalMonkey review:

    Bing works a lot like Farecaster, an online travel auction site that pools information from various airline carriers to bring you the best flight and travel deals. One key feature is the site projects whether or not it thinks flight prices for your destination will go up, or down – thus giving you an idea of when you should buy your ticket.

    We found Bing to be very user friendly. We searched for flights to Maui and found some great deals. Bing showed us what other airlines were charging along with the price you would find on Orbitz. A price we verified and confirmed. It also suggested that we purchase our Maui flight, which we had set to leave in early July for only $365 from Seattle, weeks before departure.

    Bing is easy to use and very clear. Although it didn’t seem to offer anything more than Farecaster or some of the other travel auction websites, its clear and quick navigation system was something we liked using. Will Bing be the next thing in travel? We’ll have to wait and see.


  • Summer Flight Deals are Heating Up

    Enjoy amazing summer flight deals to some of FrugalMonkey’s favorite locations. That includes international and domestic travel to locations like Australia and Hawaii. This week we found some amazing flight deals to both these locations as airlines do their best to lure in summer travelers.

    Qantas has recently launched deals for incredibly cheap flight to Australia. To counter suit so have other airlines, meaning that you can flights from the United States to Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne for very low prices. Some as low as $588 round trip! Before booking, check out our section on Australian travel to help plan your vacation.

    People traveling to Hawaii are enjoying some of the lowest island prices in years and that includes flights. Right now you can fly to Hawaii first class from the continental United States for as low as $522. When has first class to Hawaii ever been that affordable? Fly now and fly in style as you enjoy cheap flights to the Hawaiian Islands.


  • Destination: Hawaii

    We pride ourselves on offering the best destination profiles along with travel deals that will take you there.


    This week, we’re featuring Hawaii and bringing you all the best discounts and promotions to get you and your family on an amazing summer vacation, while doing so on a manageable budget.

    Hawaii has been on our travel radar for a while and if you’ve been reading our blog, I’m sure you’ve noticed. Travel to Hawaii is in a lull mainly due to problems with the economy. People who used to travel regularly are putting luxuries such as Hawaiian travel on hold in order to save money. The result however, means that the Hawaiian travel industry is in a major slump and the state’s economy as a whole is suffering. In order to entice travelers to the region hotels, cruise liners, flights and vacation packages are slashing prices – making Hawaii not only an amazing destination for luxury travel but now, an affordable one.

    Vacationers can find flights to Hawaii for prices lower than they have been in years. Prices from the west coast were coming in around $600 just last year. This year however, you can find flight discounts from the west coast to Hawaii for as little as $299, with some specials offering deals as low as $150 for one-way flights. This makes the Hawaiian Islands more accessible then they have been in years and travelers are taking advantage. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at some of these amazing vacation deals to Hawaii!

    For as little as $529 you can enjoy four nights in Honolulu at a Maile Sky Court or similar hotel, including airfare from Los Angeles or Seattle. Other prices from west coast cities include flights from San Francisco or Portland for $579 and $779 from Denver. These prices are valid through mid-July when they change, but only slightly.

    Keep an eye out for amazing travel deals to Hawaii. Additionally, keep an eye peeled for deals listed on our blog – we’re on the hunt to bring you only the best!

  • 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.


  • 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.

  • Travel to Hawaii

    We can hardly stop talking about all the amazing travel deals to Hawaii that are available to travelers. Each week we find yet another amazing deal that convinces us a summer vacation to Hawaii is a must. Right now on Cheap Hawaii Travel there are flights listed from Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix and more all for under $400 round trip. What’s better is that most of these flight deals hover around $300 round trip, meaning that your Hawaiian vacation right is right around the corner. Check out FrugalMonkey’s entire travel section on Hawaii and start planning an exciting summer vacation right now.


  • Flight Prices to Hawaii Lowest Ever

    Flight prices have continued to drop and travel to the Hawaiian Islands is still in a rut during the slowing economy. As a result, flight prices to Hawaii are dropping even lower than previously reported. Until June 7th on CheapAir.com you can find flights to Hawaii from Los Angeles as low as $214 round-trip. This is a remarkable price cut from the previous $600 or so round-trip flight prices you would have paid just one year ago. Additionally, at CheapAir you can find low prices to other US locations like Kansas and Colorado, but few stand out as much as the low airfares to Hawaii. Book now and enjoy the perfect early summer vacation to Hawaii!