US Airways Vacations - Discount Travel to Las Vegas

Every day it seems like one more big time name or brand in the travel industry is doing their “little” thing to respond to the declining economic situation. We've had a few posts in the past few days mentioning some big names like Priceline, Orbitz and Travelocity. US Airways Vacations officially adds their name to the discount travel game with their current promotion for Las Vegas Vacation Packages. The deal, quite simple. US Airways is giving away tickets to shows in Las Vegas when customers book a Las Vegas Vacation Package.

The Las Vegas Vacation Packages are fantastic too. They come with a basic plan that includes a four night stay at any number of top Las Vegas Hotels and include round trip flight to and from Las Vegas to your destination. Obviously not all packages are priced the same based on the fact that so many different types of hotels can be booked. That is, customers to US Airways Vacations can choose from highly rated hotels to moderately rated hotels. Pricing and hotel room rates are relative to the price.

What's the catch? From every thing we've investigated there doesn't seem to be one, and what's more the shows are top headlines. Tickets to shows include Criss Angel's Believe, Love, Zumanity and O. Oh, I'm sorry, there does seem to be one catch, but it's not bad. All Las Vegas vacation packages must be booked by February 20th, 2009 and the trip must take place and be finished by June 1st, 2009. Is that such a catch? I don't think so and from a business perspective deals like this with definitive and tangible time lines seem to be working.

There is no doubt that discount traveling and vacations priced like this and offering such incredible premiums can't be permanent or continuous, but at least it shows that companies are responding in a positive way.

Deep Discounts for Destination Travel.

The economy is swirling down the proverbial toilet and the world of travel is responding with deep discounts. From zoo's, aquariums, museums and theme parks to the marketing of major cities and states, the word is out....Discounts !!!

Recently a report surfaced that not every sector in this bleak economy is doing so terrible. In fact, the sector of retail dedicated to offering wholesale discounts to consumers is doing quite well. In turn, the travel sector, on masse, has seemed to copy this strategy and every day it appears that more and more travel related or industries dependent on travel and tourism are adopting this specific focus. 

How glaringly obvious are some of these trends and how wide spread between type and geography? Well in Orlando you have the World famous Disney World Theme Park offering free night stays. Actually one specific deal is offering  $400 off the price of a seven night stay if the package is booked for dates between February through the end of June 2009. In Pennsylvania Hershey Park is offering coupons for $15 entrance fees at the gate. Finally, at the world's largest aquarium in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium has stepped back entrance fees to last years prices, which is $27.  As a matter of fact the Georgia Aquarium is offering an additional incentive, whereby if you visit once they will give you what is called a "bounce pass" which you can come back to the aquarium for the price of $15. 

As you can see drastic times call for drastic measures. The deals keep popping up, and we'll keep our eye out for more and more of them as they develop. 

How to Travel Cheap in these Down Economic Times

I'm almost shutter at the thought of getting up each day recently. It seems like every day more news comes out about how bad the economy is, about how bad the state of the world is, that hope and solutions are far away. 

The only thing is I was raised to live life with zest, fun and a smile. No doubt these times and the days that surround us truly tests that philosophy. My feeling is, it's at these times when you have to dig most to the meaning of that type of life philosophy. 

That being said, there are still ways to enjoy life, and not the stop and smell the roses stuff. Getting away and taking a vacation, getting outside your area and seeing something new, these are things that are well documented as to maintaining a healthy life. The only issue is times are tough and tight.

A new trend I've noticed online are ads and marketing of what are called mini-vacs. Basically these are deep discounted vacation packages that throw in accommodations plus some other kind of premium like free passes to a local amusement park, spa, golf or whatever. The only catch is it's a way of marketing timeshare properties.

Now I know, I know that the term timeshare has a stigma attached with it, almost to that of a used car sales person. I'm here to tell you, though, these packages are incredible. One such site that offers these Vacation Package Deals is ReserveVacations.com. I've seen vacation packages that have included trips to places like Cancun, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and Orlando. What's more the value on the packages is insane!!! I'm talking about room night costs at about 30% of regular rates. Then, like I said, they throw in things like a trip to a spa, coupons to high class restaurants and so much more.

The point of all this is, good old capitalism shows it's merits once again. In the face of a sagging economy and poor consumer confidence, the market innovators search for ways to make it. This type of offering fits that bill.

So keep your eye out for deals like this, because they're on the rise. 

Travel Deals for the Following Week October 25th 2008...

With the end of October hurdling faster and faster at us I have hunted down some additional great travel deals. I've searched quite a bit this week and the pickings on some of these seem so-so. So here we go world, with travel deals that just might work.

Let us start our tour in Boston Mass. Yahoo's esaver's program and specifically offered through ebookers is offering nightly rates at a great hotel. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel has rates of about $88 a night !!! No lie. You can check out the accompanying link provided at yahoo or if you like to find more information about the Boston Park Plaza Hotel Reservations with this link. Boston is particularly beautiful this time of year especially if you were to go to the outskirts and visit some great suburban and country spots. This deal is definitely worth looking into right now.

The other day I said to a friend, why haven't I made trip to Death Valley just yet? Interesting question I'm assuming for most of you. Well much to my chigrin a travel discount company is offering a great deal for visiting Death Valley. I kid you not. This one came directly off of the Yahoo Travel Deals section and you can find Death Valley vacation deals here. Trust me, when the weather starts to turn cold and the sun is going down much ealier this time of year, excusions like visiting Death Valley can do a lot for the soul. The deal offers great full packaged vacations. Travel, stay, food and recommendations.

 

 

Discount Travel Deals for October 10th..

With all the fuss and huff going on about the economic downturn people are really tightening their belt. The only issue is in this day and age, and a friend of mine has to be given credit for this statement, people really just want to be happy. There was a time and place, say back in the 1930's when the Great Depression hit, where a sense of acceptance to not being able to control one's environment was a mainstay in peoples personalities. Today, that just isn't the case. 

Today one of the biggest declines and downturns in almost a century has shaken the United States economy down to it's core, but still people go to dinner, go to shows and go on vacation. It's just that now most are taking a different approach to evaluating their options. I present to you all for your consideration discounts through renting vacation properties.  And here are a few to whet your whistle from various areas.

West Hollywood and Beverly Hills for the Christmas Holidays.

Once again, due to economic reasons, misfortune can turn into fortune and a coincidence of wants for both parties. This great property, checking out the link above, is available during that week. Properties from 3 to 5 bedrooms are available and prices are in the range of $1100 to $1500 a night. Sure a little pricey, but this is an upscale area. Contacting the owners may give you some leverage. I'd check them out. 

Be Pious and Go to the Promised Land.

Well the Holy Land that is. This deal is brought to you by Cheap Flights and offers a great package for travel to the Holy Land of Israel. The deals is a little over $1000. Departure dates are in the range of December 1st to December 15th and Returns are anywhere from December 16th to 29th.

These are just a few great deals depending on budget. Obviously they vary by range and taste. More will be sure to come in the coming weeks as we delve into greater deals. Stay happy people and make sure you take on a great getaway.

Coming Back to You with More Travel Deals..

Unfortunately our previous blog address is no more. We're happy to come to you from our new and improved addressed and couldn't be happier. Our goal is the same. To scour the internet from web sites, to posts to forums to emails to see the best travel deals out there. 

Well this week is the first week of October. Lets get to it.

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