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  • End of Summer Vacations

    Not ready to say goodbye to summer? We aren’t either! This summer has been an amazing season for travel deals and we’re on the lookout for even more.


    We have set our sights on finding the perfect mix of Labor Day vacations and last minute summer excursions. Here is what we turned up!

    First and foremost don’t forget our summer travel advice regarding last minute flight purchases. Some of the best vacation deals this summer have resulted from last minute vacation purchases. While in the past booking last minute flights would have cost you hundreds, now you can find some of the best deals of the summer through last minute flights. The current state of the travel industry means that airlines are bending over backwards to fill up flights and this translates into some seriously great summer deals. So don’t last minute travel! Even though it is counter intuitive, it could generate big savings.

    Expedia

    Expedia is having a Labor Day sale offering over 200 vacation deals and packages. Most of them are for domestic travel throughout the United States with amazing deals for a great summer getaway. For example, we found hotels as cheap as $24 a night! In fact, some of the best deals on the Expedia list are hotel discounts. Take the Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel where discounts rates start at $50 a night. That is down from previous hotel packages that could cost as much as $250 a night! Time to book, don’t you think? Lunch in Golden Gate Park does sound inviting…

    Other Labor Day Deals

    Another great place to find last minute, end of summer deals is through Travelzoo.com.


    For starters, right now you can book an incredible Mexico or Caribbean vacation for as little as $49 a person! Both the Sun Village Resort & Spa in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic as well as the Oasis Cancun in Cancun, Mexico have deals starting at $49 a person. That is an incredible price for three-star resorts. Also, check out Travelzoo.com for great cruises to Mexico at incredibly low prices. Hurry though – you must book before the end of the week, even though travel deals are good through December 18, 2009.

    Ever wanted to travel to Greece? Interested in vacationing in Athens, Mykonos, or Santorini? Well, with FrugalMonkey’s full travel profile on Greece in addition to the Travelzoo.com deal which offers airfare and 8 nights stay in Greece for only $1,399, you can’t go wrong! This great deal can be accessed directly from Travelzoo.com’s site and is valid through September 13, 2009. This means you can enjoy an almost-perfect, almost-labor day vacation that is the perfect end to your summer travels.

    Stay tuned for more great deals this week!

  • Sweet Last Minute Travel Deals on Southwest

    Sometimes a keen eye glued to the Internet pays off. Such is the case with today’s featured travel deal providing roundtrip flights on Southwest airlines from $30-$90! There’s a catch of course: You have to book your flight by 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) today, July 8th to take advantage. The best flight prices are from LAX to JFK and those with flexible dates and time are likely to find the best deals. Who knows, you might be able to book a salmon fishing vacation in Alaska, or a quick domestic flight to visit friends and family. Check out Southwest Airlines and our FrugalMonkey blog for the best flight deals each week.


  • Last Minute Travel Deals to The Caribbean

    Sometimes the best last minute travel deals aren’t those that leave right away but are those that you need to book right away. Right now from July 15 the Caribbean island of Barbados is offering incredible travel deals for September through December. If you book within the next week and a half, a number of Barbados hotels are participating in a program that offers free breakfast, first night hotel stay for free and an air credit for up to $300 a person. Check out visitbarbados.org for more details and check out other area vacations like cruises to Mexico.

    Don’t forget to plan your vacation with FrugalMonkey’s city profiles and vacation guides.


  • Last minute travel doesn’t have to be expensive travel.

    People have to travel at the last minute for a variety of reasons. It might be work related, it might be a last minute vacation or perhaps you need to attend to a family emergency. But just because you are making hotel plans, car rental reservations and booking flights at the last minute, it doesn’t mean you have to pay out the nose. There are plenty of ways to book last minute travel plans without over spending. FrugalMonkey always suggests checking travel auction sites for last minute travel deals because there are often a variety of domestic flights that offer cheap tickets in order to fill flights. You can also check with your normal airline carrier for deals or even look into becoming an air courier. There are a ton of ways to book travel at the last minute while still saving money. Check out FrugalMonkey for more ways to save!