Sun Kissed and Loving It - Staying in San Diego Can be Just Like Heaven

San Diego is one of the most incredible cities in the United States if not the world. It's renowned for it's incredible year long weather, endless sun, scenic beaches and views of the pacific. To make haste our goal is to offer a few choices for hotels if you are planning a trip to San Diego.

One of the most beautiful places or areas in all of San Diego is actually the Downtown area. Downtown for many cities connotates big business and commercial. No doubt this is evident in San Diego's downtown area, but being located near the marina area is all the difference. The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the perfect hotel to stay. The view will say it all. Located at One Market Place in San Diego luxury awaits you.

Our next suggestion is the Comfort Suites San Diego. This is a step down in quality from the world class offering provided by the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, but with the Comfort Suites brand you get quality. Located at 631 Camino Del Rio South you'll find yourself away from the beauty of the San Diego beaches, but you'll get a great stay in a quality hotel nonetheless.

Finally, the Pacific Shores Inn San Diego is a good choice if budget is a real issues. Located at 4802 Mission Boulevard in San Diego the Pacific Shores Inn San Diego is bare bones but clean and safe.

So we hope these few suggestions offer a little insight into places to stay if you're heading to San Diego. We'll be offering more and more with new posts.

San Diego at a Discount - Travel to this Magnificent California Town

San Diego is well known as one of the most beautiful places in the world. First it is on the Pacific Ocean so visitors as well as travelers are within a stones throw to the beautiful blue passages of this oceanic waterway. Second, the area is sun drenched the entire year with only moderate changes in temperature. When the winter hits the temperatures get down maybe to the high 50's at night, but your days are almost always in the low 70's. Further, the summer months do not bring the balmy weather that many sun drenched areas experience. Last, the humidity is never an issue even though the weather is superb. 

So what else is there to really enjoy in San Diego. We've done some digging and found lots of lists but here are a few more defenses to getting to San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo is probably the most famous and greatest of the Zoo's in the United States. Workers at the facility are often found as guests on talk shows and other event. The area is about 30 minutes north of the Escondido area and takes up over 1500 acres. You'll find the lions tigers and bears but also rhinos, elephants and other great animals of interest. Take the San Diego Zoo Photo Canopy Covered truck tour for a great experience.

The beaches in and around the San Diego area are legendary. Like I said above, sun drenched doesn't do it any justice. If you're interested in a private experience of the San Diego Beach scene try the La Jolla beach area.  In 1931, a new concrete barrier in La Jolla created a wave-free area for kids. These days, Children's Pool is the exclusive domain of seals. Humans, while discouraged from swimming, can picnic in the adjacent park. 

Last the entire area of San Diego is full of great fishing charters and other great excursions to enjoy. Why not take in all that the San Diego area has to offer.

Visit Asia Today and Enjoy Japan

We've done very little in these blog posts to promote the travel and vacations to the Far East. Hong Kong, Japan, and a lot of the other great destinations in that area of the world offer some great possibilities.  Here we are today venturing to the Far East. So young gross hopper prepare for a little bit of information about a trip to Japan.

First and foremost here's a little bit of information we've found about Japan, namely Tokyo. This Tokyo Travel Guide is an excellent place to start and learn about what you may want to see if you do decide to take a trip to this wonderful Far East destination. If you'd like some information from the official Tokyo Travel Commission check out this site. 

After a little bit of investigation here are some great deals for travel packages to the city of Tokyo. The first one we've found is being offered by Pacific Delight Tours and has deals of up to $250 a night.  Yes I said it $250 a night and the various packages offer travel, accommodations and some food. So check it out. Another great deal is being offered S'poreans Travel Group is offering equally incredible deals that range from $99 to $350 a night with a full range of great add ons or premiums.

So getting to the Far East and enjoying a great destination like Tokyo isn't that crazy. Check out the sites and other information we have provided above and see how a trip there can fit into your schedule. 

SouthWest Airlines - Deals to Definitely Move About the Country

I've been sitting on my couch as of late trying to catch up on some much needed rest and television. Fortunately for me the NCAA Mens' Basketball Tournament and the National Invitiational Tournament are in full gear and I just so happen to love basketball. Needless to say I have seen many, many, many commercials. One such commerical has struck my fancy more than others mainly because I'm a stingy bastard when it comes to travel. It's the SouthWest Airlines special deal on flights.

As far as I could tell from the commericals it appears that the offer is this. Between now and April 4th SouthWest is offering rates on one way flights between $49 and $99. The flight has to be taken before April 14th. Ok there are restrictions as there should be. I mean it is a business and they are trying to induce demand with this kind of deal.The other thing is that the reservations need to be made 14 days in advance. Here's the link for the Wanna Get a Way Promotion and Sale.

Now I've looked into this deal a little more. It seems that the coverage of cities and flights is excellent, but of course here comes the information on the rates. Almost every flight, from going to Albuquerque or if you're going to West Palm Beach, the rates are almost exclusively $99. You know what though that's still an incredible rate.

So if you're really looking to Get Away, as the commercial goes, SouthWest Airlines can get you there on the cheap.

Free Deals on Vacations - It's a Reality Believe it or Not

The promise of a free vacation used to be such a predictable come-on from a shady timeshare salesman or a questionable travel club, that all but the most gullible travelers ignored it.

Free isn't just a legitimate goal for your next trip. It might be a realistic one, too.

The travel industry knows it. The major American destinations didn't wait for the National Bureau of Economic Research to declare the U.S. economy in a recession before releasing their lists of free things to do around town. Did you know, for example, that the Port of Houston Authority offers a free 90-minute cruise along the Houston Ship Channel? Or that The Indianapolis Museum of Art, one of the top art museums in the country, always offers free admission?

Can travel companies do better? They're trying. It all depends what your definition of "free" is. There's an abundance of two-for-one offers, but they require that you spend money. 

So where are the best places to go and find these deals. TravelApe.com, companion site offers very interesting deals day in and day out. They also offer a great blog for information about these deals too so it's worth checking out. Another Great Site we saw offers information on free traveling so check this out. 

The time to tighten the buckle on expenses is here and now check out all there is to be had. 

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Hawaii Vacation for $391 - Visit the Island of Oahu on the Cheap

The lagging economy has more bad points than good, but those that are good are worth mentioning. Hawaii, or better stated, the Hawaiian Islands is a mega destination. When the average joe is asked to envision their perfect vacation getaway, more times than not, Hawaii is mentioned. The beaches, the blue waters, the dewey air the laid back spirit. Hawaii is paradise. That being said Hawaii has been hard hit by the bad economy. Recent survey polls for the industry reported that Hotel occupancy for January was at only 66%. The result, property owners scrambling to maintain some semblance of business in the face of very hard times.  

To that end we here at the Discount Traveler have been keeping our eye out for deals to Hawaii and we think the following is a home run. We don't formally acknowledge one vacation or tour operator over another, but when we find specific deals and do our homework, we have no problem promoting a good deal to you our users. 

Tour operator Pleasant Holidays is offering a Hawaii Vacation Package for $391 that includes round trip flight from LAX via United Airlines and a three night/four day stay at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Resort located on the island of Oahu. 

Of course with a deal this sweet a few things in the fine print are important to note.  First, the rate is based on double occupancy, so you need to get a travel buddy. Second, the offer is only valid for select dates and stays during the time period of April 6th 2009 to June 1st 2009. 

Don't let the absurd low rate fool you either. The Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Resort is a quality property and positioned in an excellent location. You'll be steps away from the beach or if you want a day away from the sun and sand enjoy local attractions such as the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Or take plan c and just sit back and enjoy the property itself as it includes a private swimming pool and sundeck. 

Don't hesitate if you are interested because there is no doubt that availability will dry up fast on this deal.