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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.

  • 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.


  • Don’t Miss Out on Mexico

    Last month the Center for Disease Control removed travel restrictions from Mexico, giving travelers the green light for sunny skies, beaches and margaritas.


    However, the recent swine flu scare is keeping travelers at an unhealthy distance, causing the tourism industry in Mexico to falter. The result? Cheap prices on travel to Mexico.

    Although travel to the region is perfectly safe, people have canceled vacations and re-booked elsewhere, causing some hotels to be as much as 70% below capacity. The swine flu scare, in addition to the economic slump has put travel on the back burner for a lot of families. This combination has been disastrous for the economy and tourism industry in Mexico and as a result, prices are very low.

    Priceline spokesmen Brian Ek states that packages available on travel auction sites like Priceline are as much as 30%-50% off, providing incredible savings to people interested in travel to Mexico. The country is so desperate to attract travelers back to their resorts, beaches and cities, that hotels, flights and vacation packages are lower than they’ve ever been. By pricing vacations so low, the Tourism Board hopes to attract summer travelers and inspire more people to visit to the area.

    Even cruises to Mexico are behind in numbers. Carnival and other cruise lines that recently cancelled trips into the area due to swine flue and are just now starting to rebook lost customers. While this is bad for the Mexican cruising industry, the result is cheap vacation deals for travelers. Cruises into Mexico are priced lower than they’ve ever been, providing an appealing package for summer travel at an amazing price.

    People interested in a fun and cheap summer vacation should certainly consider Mexico. On travel auction sites like applevacations.com, packages are 70% off. Other sites have deals like half off flights to Mexico and resort hotels for less than $100 a night. These deals include vacation packages to some of Mexico’s most famous resort towns where travelers will enjoy discounts on travel to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cancun and Acapulco.

    Check out some of these currently available deals on travel to Mexico and book your summer vacation now!

    You can enjoy three nights hotel stay in Cozumel including airfare from Houston for only $349 in July. That means amazing Fourth of July travel dates and discounts. For this vacation package search Cozumel travel deals on GoFox.com

    Other vacation packages include three nights in Cancun with airfare from San Antonio for $299.


    Or maybe you’re looking for a longer vacation. In this case take a look at the seven night Regency Cancun deal, which includes airfare from Houston through July and August for only $592 on Priceline. At Palaceresorts.com enjoy airfare discounts from $100-$400 in Cancun, Cuzmel and Nayarit. These deals will be valid from June 30 – September 30, 2009.

    We mentioned the cheap cruise deals available and we weren’t kidding. Carnival has five night cruises available from Galveston through Progreso and Cozumel for as low as $380 and seven night cruise deals in August for only $550 a person.

    Get on these incredible travel discounts now, they won’t last!

  • 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 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 industry deals with Swine Flu

    Over the last week the travel industry has had to deal with the outbreak of a new flu pandemic as cases of swine flu have emerged around the world. As public health warnings about the outbreak of swine flu have been issued across the globe both United States and Mexico health officials are suggesting that all travel to Mexico be postponed until further notice. This scare towards travel in Mexico couldn’t have come at a worse time for a country that has seen a significant decrease in tourism as negative publicity towards violent drug cartels curbs travel to the region. With so many favorite travel locations in Mexico, many people in good health feel safe traveling to areas like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco. Regardless, public health concerns are still something to consider before making travel plans.


  • Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank

    It seems that every week we discuss in some way how the economy is effecting travel prices.


    This week is no different as the dollar continues to strengthen against foreign currencies, flight prices lower to fill planes and hotels throw out deal after deal in order to entice travelers to book accommodations. So where are some of the best places to visit while the travel industry is in this cheap-for-travelers lull? This week we take a look at places in the world that are the best for making your dollars last.

    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Buenos Aires is a great place to visit if you want to learn tango, eat steak and sip back on some of the best wines in the world. Right now however, the strength of the dollar is very high against the staggering peso in Argentina. In 2001 this travel destination was equally pitted against the dollar and while this isn’t likely to change, it is one of the cheapest places in the world to stretch your travel budget. Book now and cash in on some of the lowest prices on hotels in Buenos Aires.

    Cancun, Mexico
    Just one year ago, if you traveled to Cancun your dollar would earn you 98 pesos. Now, you’ll find yourself with 135 in your pocket. Mexico’s white sand beaches, margaritas, gorgeous cultures and the experiences that await you there are only going to get more expensive as time goes on. Visit Cancun this year and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.

    Sydney, Australia
    Australia hasn’t always been cheap and it isn’t likely to stay cheap either. Right now the dollar is stronger than the Australian dollar by 40% compared to last year. And, flight prices to the outback are cheaper than they’ve ever been. Hotel prices, flights and activities in Sydney will be as cheap as they’re likely to get in future years. Book your Australian vacation now!

  • 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!