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  • Flights to South Africa

    South African Airways is opening new flights and destinations to and from South Africa. Even as early as May 1st you can find great flight deals to one of the world’s most enchanting and exciting countries. Flight deals from New York and Washington D.C. to Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s popular vacation destinations, can be purchased for as low as $1,100 round trip. These deals are excellent considering that in years previous the low number of flights to South Africa and last year’s higher airfares were some of the most expensive from the United States. This means your South Africa trip might be cheaper than it’ll ever be. Book now and visit the Rainbow Nation this summer!


  • Surf Your Way Around The World With These Amazing Travel Deals

    Adventure tourism is turning the lazy, luxury traveler into a thing of the past. Now you can 4X4 in a South American desert, rock climb, dog sled, dive into a cave with sharks swimming all around you, pet dolphins, hike or backpack national forests or photograph endangered species on an African safari.


    It seems that this new wave of adventure tourism is taking over – full speed. While these newest vacation highlights are starting to don the cover of travel magazines, there have been adventure vacationers for decades who have traveled the globe in search of only one thing: the perfect wave.

    Surfers are perhaps the original adventure vacationers, chasing summer and waves all over the world. These fun loving vagabonds represent the beginning of adventure travel in all its glory. But surfing isn’t only for elite surfers and world renowned pros – now you can chase waves and the idea of endless summer easier than ever before, with these amazing travel deals and vacations ideas! If you love to surf, laying on the beach or simply love being outside, these are the vacations FrugalMonkey suggests for you:

    South Africa
    If you want to take the time and read up on all the sporting events in South Africa, you won’t be disappointed by your options. But when you have a country surrounded almost entirely by a coastline, you’re likely to find surfing as well. Surfing is a way of life in many South African towns. If you love to surf and are feeling the need to travel, you can easily enjoy the many surfing camps, exciting cultural endeavors and cheap travel deals that can be found going into South Africa. Right now, several airlines are offering cheaper then normal travel deals into this surfing haven. Book now and begin planning your own endless summer!

    Australia
    It’s no surprise that for a country entirely surrounded by water and with coastlines called ‘The Gold Coast‘ that surfing is popular in Australia.


    On almost any of Australia’s western beaches you can find people surfing. With good weather year round, and amazingly cheap travel deals (like one-way flights from San Francisco or Los Angeles on Qantas for $299) it’s hard to say no, if you love to catch waves and have an excellent time in the water. Be on the lookout for good surf schools, competitions and wave after wave of adventure travel-fun.

    Hawaii
    Adventure tourism in Hawaii is nothing new. In fact part of the incredible allure to Hawaii is the fun you can have outdoors in one of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Surfing is almost synonymous with adventure in Hawaii as well. World renowned competitions and surfers continue to call Hawaii their home with surfers dotting nearly every coastline. For beginners however, there couldn’t be a better place to start. Many of the hotels have information on local surf schools and by simply walking around the ocean shores you can find someone to teach you the ropes. With such incredible travel deals into Hawaii you can’t miss an opportunity to surf the Hawaii shores with cheap flights, cruises and hotel stays making it that much easier.

  • Adventure travel vacations

    Some people consider the perfect vacation sipping martinis by the pool a few hours before their massage.


    However, a new breed of vacation is becoming more popular among backpackers and travelers. Adventure vacations are throwing the traditional vacation to the wayside and inventing an entirely new way to experience travel. Now, you can mountain climb, horseback ride, camp, backpack, snorkel, dive into shark cages, ski, snowboard, surf, dog sled, parachute, parasail, windsurf, fish, hunt and anything else your adventurous heart desires more so then ever before.

    New vacation outfitters that cater to the adventuresome spirit are becoming more and more popular. Even through cruise lines and luxury vacation providers there are new options for the more active vacationer. For example, years ago, rock climbing was something you had to go out of your way to experience. Now, even cruise ships are offering rock climbing walls and lessons as if it were as common as shuffleboard or happy hour. People are demanding vacations with more adventure and the industry is delivering.

    While the common vacation to Mendoza, Argentina for instance might have only involved wine tours and delicious steak, backpackers are now enjoying whitewater rafting, rock climbing and backpacking as an integral part of their vacation plans. Some extremists seek out providers who lead tours up to Aconcagua (the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere).


    Whether you’re eager to lie on the beach or go shark cage diving in South Africa it seems you can find an adventure on almost any vacation. The next time you’re traveling with your family consider looking up adventure tours. Kids love it, parents enjoy the new experience and fun is had for all. Many adventure tours are quite reasonable since their peak in popularity. You could be dog sledding the Iditarod trail, heli-skiing in the Canadian Rockies or snorkeling off the coast of Hawaii. First timers are common and lessons are usually available for all ages. So take your next vacation to the extreme and go on an adventure!

  • World Cup 2010 – South Africa

    Excellent news for soccer lovers and travel buffs alike: the 2010 World Cup will be in South Africa next year! Construction and maintenance on the stadiums that will house the 2010 World Cup are almost complete as South Africa gears up for an influx of thousands of visitors for the soccer tournament. This is the first time any World Cup will be held in Africa, a big deal for South Africa as well as the sport. The opening ceremonies and a number of games will be held in Johannesburg, and soccer fans and teams are already booking accommodations and flights. If you want to enjoy the 2010 World Cup start booking your flights to South Africa now!


  • Spotlight on Durban, South Africa Trips

    Durban, South Africa is what I said. Durban is the largest and most well known city in the KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. It has a large Indian population and is also well known from when Gandhi lived and worked there. Now, people know it for its funky nightlife, cool bars and of course, the South African ocean. Surfers, beach-goers, wind surfers and boaters enjoy the outdoors access to the beach in a lovely metropolitan city. Durban has a lot more to offer then just the beach and FrugalMonkey has information about some of more unique places to visit. While South Africa plane tickets were classically known for being expensive, now you can find incredible deals on travel auction sites and airline websites. Learn more about this cool South African city, and begin your trip planning now!


  • Traveling to South Africa?

    If you’re interested in traveling to South Africa, you’re not alone. South Africa is an extremely popular, but not over traveled vacation spot. The wildlife, outdoors activities, beaches and wine country make it as well rounded of a vacation destination as you can possibly get. Before going to any foreign country, you should know at least some information regarding travel in that country. For example, very few people know about the South African provinces. FrugalMonkey has an entire section on South Africa and travel within its many provinces. We outline just how the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape all differ. We also explain how the lesser-known provinces like KwaZulu Natal, Guateng and others, exist within the country and how to travel between them. For a South Africa vacation, FrugalMonkey has all the answers.


  • South Africa Travel

    South Africa has a long an interesting history. This coupled with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the continent means that South Africa sees large flocks of travelers each year. For information on South Africa trips check out FrugalMonkey’s travel section on this amazing country. Offering information on whale watching, wine tours, shark cave diving, hotels, activities, its different regions and so much more you won’t be left wondering whether or not you’re ready to see South Africa after reading it. The information in FrugalMonkey’s travel sections is so complete you will have a full understanding about crime, history and even currency all before leaving. This is to ensure that your vacation is safe and well-planned and to further ensure that you have an excellent trip based on the information on FrugalMonkey.


  • Travel The World With FrugalMonkey’s Country Guides

    Check out our country guides and travel advice made perfect for vacation planning.

    If you’re trying to visit Greece, go on a Mexican getaway, take a cruise to Alaska, plan a last minute second honeymoon to Australia or even a trip to South America, then check out FrugalMonkey’s country profiles.

    FrugalMonkey’s travel guides have up to date and current information on some of the worlds most popular travel destinations.


    With full country profiles that include information on the history of the country, travel advice for the region, popular sights, country facts and insider information, it provides you with all pertinent travel information in one easy to find place. It also provides tips on how to find cheap airfare, where to look when booking last minute vacations in addition to providing advice on Euro Rail passes, volunteer work and working abroad. If there is something you need to know about international travel, FrugalMonkey is the place to look.

    Country Profiles are helpful when researching travel plans because it helps you gain a sense of the type of vacation you are likely to find when traveling. For example, our guide on Hawaiian travel provides information on Hawaii interisland flights, activities you will enjoy in Hawaii, where to stay, information on the different islands, hotels, reports on tourism in Hawaii as well as cruises that are available.

    If you want to travel to South Africa, our profile will show you exactly where to find South Africa’s different wine regions and explains how each of those regions differ in the varieties that grow there. Scuba diving, shark cage diving, whale watching, golfing, travel throughout the country and African safaris are among some of the more in depth information you will find on our country profile for South Africa as well. Not to mention the best hotels and day trips from Cape Town or Johannesburg.

    Alaskan travel is at its peak in the summer months and is an enormous tourist destination for hoards of travelers each year. We offer links to Alaskan summer jobs, excursions, whitewater rafting, camping, sights, lodging at the different Alaskan cities and flight information into Alaska.


    FrugalMonkey is a premier resource when it comes to Alaskan travel and work opportunities in Alaska. Yet we offer a wealth of information on our other country profiles, including but not limited to: Greece, Argentina, Mexico and Australia. If there’s anywhere in the world you’re eager to see – we’ve got the information to help you plan that vacation accordingly.

    What is so great about being able to access information about each of these countries is that in addition to relevant travel data about the region we also offer information, tips and advice on booking trips to those places at the last minute. We also have information on where students can find flight discounts, purchase Euro Rail passes, get travel gear and so more! Additionally after finding information on where you want to go, you can then book your flight after only just a few clicks from our site. FrugalMonkey wants you to be able to find the cheapest and best travel for your budget, but doesn’t want you to miss out on the vacation of a lifetime. Your flight to Australia, beach trip to Mexico or scuba diving excursion in Hawaii is only just a click away when you research vacations on FrugalMonkey.

  • Find Beauty, Nature and Adventure with South African Travel

    If you’re looking for vacations that involve activities in the sun, beautiful ocean views, the possibility of adventure and of course the lavishness of luxury, then look no further than vacations in South Africa. South Africa combines all the best elements of travel with the exoticness of another world. South African travel is also popular among travelers because parts of South Africa are far less touristy than vacations that take place on an overly traveled tropical island. Additionally, the scope of Cape Town, a favorite among South African travelers means that you can travel within South Africa cheaply by staying in hostels as opposed to luxury resorts. Yet, for those of you who relish in resort style living, South Africa has much in the way of luxury travel as well. Aside from accommodations check out whale watching, shark cage diving, scuba lessons and a world of underwater adventure with South African travel brought to you by FrugalMonkey.