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Articles for March, 2010

Sale: Cheap flights on AirTran, United

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

cheap flightsMaybe you don’t get an official Spring Break, but that doesn’t mean you can’t travel. Spring weather makes it a good time of year for vacations to so many places, and cheap flights like these are just another reason to go. Whether you want to see a show in Las Vegas, shop ’til you drop in New York or relax in sunny Hawaii, these cheap flights can get you there.

United sale on Honolulu flights: Honolulu — home to Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head crater, surfing, shopping, nightlife and more. Now, you can get there for less. Book your cheap flight by April 8 for travel through May 23. Check out these sample round-trip airfares:

  • San Francisco to Honolulu: $498
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul to Honolulu: $697
  • Chicago to Honolulu: $708
  • Denver to Honolulu: $638

AirTran big flight sale: Visit family, hit the beach, plan a girls’ getaway in the city — AirTran Airways’ sale has cheap flights to cities across the country. Book by April 2 for travel through November 16. Here’s a sample:

  • Chicago to Miami: $188
  • Boston to Los Angeles: $198
  • New York to Las Vegas: $198
  • San Francisco to New York: $198

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Cheap Mexico vacation: save on Cabo, Riviera Maya hotels

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Cheap Mexico vacation

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

Pack your bathing suit and sunscreen — your cheap Mexico vacation awaits. With deals like these on cheap hotels, you can’t afford not to go.

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos: The hardest thing about staying at this cheap hotel is deciding how best to relax and enjoy yourself. Which of the seven pools should you dive in to? Do you want to dine inside or out — and at which of the five restaurants? Do you want to chill out at the swim-up bar or unwind with a spa treatment? The best strategy may just be to book a cheap Mexico vacation that’s long enough to do it all! Kids 12-17 stay and eat for free when sharing a room with parents or guardians. Plus, get a 20% spa discount.

Catalonia Playa Maroma All-Inclusive: This cheap hotel is located in Playa del Carmen, in the heart of Riviera Maya. An all-inclusive cheap Mexico vacation here includes dinner at three restaurants, supervised childrens activities, access to the fitness center, sports like kayaking, water polo and more. Get 45% off per night when you book a cheap Mexico vacation by April 9 for travel through July 10.

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Royal Caribbean: special offers on cheap cruises

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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The Oasis of the Seas rock-climbing wall

Get onboard one of these cheap cruises for a fun-filled vacation. Right now Royal Caribbean cruises are an even better deal, with special offers and reduced rates. Check out their offers on cheap cruises:

  • Free casino credit, spa discount and more: Book an oceanview category room or above on select Royal Caribbean cruises departing between May 1 and Sept. 30, 2010, and you’ll get on onboard savings booklet with discounts on spa treatments, etc.
  • Reduced rates for families: Book a qualifying cheap cruise by April 15, 2010, and take advantage of reduced family rates.
  • Up to $200 in free spending: Book a qualifying May 2010 sailing on Voyager of the Seas by March 31 and get up to $200 in onboard spending.

Consider a cheap cruise on the brand new ship Oasis of the Seas for your vacation. The ship sails on a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean cruise to St. Thomas and St. Maarten in April and May, with rooms starting at $899.

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Last day to save: cheap flights on AirTran

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

cheap flightsThe AirTran big flight sale has round-trip airfares starting from $88, and today is the last day to save on cheap flights to cities across the U.S. and in the Caribbean.

Cheap flights are your ticket to travel, whether you want a warm-weather vacation or a big-city weekend getaway. Here are some sample sale airfares:

  • Orlando to Nassau: $88
  • New York to San Francisco: $188
  • Chicago to Miami: $178
  • Detroit to San Juan: $196
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul to Washington: $196

These cheap flights are good for travel through November 16, but today is the last day to book tickets.

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Cheap vacation: Up to $400 off Bahamas packages

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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Bahamas (Photo: PhotoDisc)

You already know that CheapTickets is your place to find cheap vacations. Now you can save up to $400 more on a cheap Caribbean vacation to the Bahamas when you stay at participating hotels. Our cheap Bahamas travel deals offer up to $400 savings on flight + hotel vacation packages to the Bahamas, based on your state of origin. Here’s how it works:

  • For travel from California, Oregon or Washington: Get $400 off cheap vacations of 4+ nights. Promo code CTIXWEST2
  • For travel from Florida: Get $200 off 3+ night vacations. Promo code CTIXFL2
  • For travel from all other states: Get $300 off cheap vacations of 4+ nights. Promo code CTIXMID2

You can choose one of more than 20 participating hotels in Nassau or on Grand Bahama island for your cheap Caribbean vacation, including: Atlantis Royal Towers, Atlantis Beach Tower, Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, Our Lucaya Reef Village, Radisson Our Lucaya Resort and Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach. Check out the full hotel list on our cheap Bahamas travel deals page.

This cheap vacation deal is good for travel April 19 – December 22, 2010, but you must book your travel by May 10.

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Cheap Caribbean vacation: save on Puerto Rico hotels

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino

A cheap Caribbean vacation is easier than you think, with these deals on Puerto Rico hotels. Just a short flight from East Coast and Midwest cities, and with no passport required for U.S. residents, Puerto Rico is a convenient destination for cheap Caribbean vacations. San Juan offers the best of both worlds, with relaxing beaches and exciting nightlife. Consider one of these cheap hotels for your getaway:

Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino: This four-diamond resort on Condado Beach offers plenty of entertainment for your cheap Caribbean vacation. Try your luck at the casino, relax at the pool, rent a bike for a beachfront ride, and more. Get a fourth night free and breakfast for two when you book a stay at this cheap hotel through December 20.

Caribe Hilton: For relaxation, great shopping and more, this cheap hotel is your spot. Set on 17 lush acres, this four-star hotel boasts a secluded beach and a bird sanctuary. A full-service spa offers a variety of treatments. On-site boutiques offer merchandise by Prada, La Perla and more, and the hotel is just 10 minutes from Puerto Rico’s largest shopping mall. Seven restaurants, a bar and a Starbucks on site will satisfy any appetite. Book a cheap Caribbean vacation here through June 30 and get a fourth night free, breakfast for two adults and two children (under 12), plus 20% off a spa treatment.

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Cheap Mexico vacation: save on 4-star hotels

Friday, March 19th, 2010
Fiesta Americana Condessa Cancun

Fiesta Americana Condessa Cancun

Think “cheap Mexico vacation” and what comes to mind? White sand beach. Margaritas. 4-star hotel. It’s true — you can stay at a 4-star hotel on a cheap Mexico vacation. Just check out these special offers on cheap hotels in Cancun, and you’ll be convinced.

Fiesta Americana Condessa Cancun: This AAA 4-Diamond resort offers luxurious amenities for the price of a cheap hotel: three restaurants and three bars, a full-service spa with cold plunge pool and a bi-level sun deck with three jacuzzis and massive pool. Book a cheap Mexico vacation here and get 35% off each night, plus 25% off food, beverage and spa.

Villa Rolandi: Past guests rate this cheap hotel on Isla Mujeres, just off Cancun, a 4.8 out of 5 for its elegant accommodations and excellent service. The hotel’s private yacht can take you to and from Cancun — if you ever want to leave. With ocean-view rooms and complimentary daily breakfast, Thalassotherapy spa and complimentary use of its sailboat and kayaks, a cheap Mexico vacation here offers everything you need. Get a fourth night free, plus free gym and sauna access.

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Cheap flights: United Airlines spring sale

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

cheap flightsSpring into the season with cheap flights to your favorite destination. Spring is a great time to stroll along the lake in Chicago, window shop on New York’s famous streets, or vacation just about anywhere and enjoy the outdoors.

Take advantage of cheap flights with the United sale on spring flights now through March 22. Here are some of the cheap flights that may inspire you:

  • Boston to Las Vegas: $188
  • San Diego to Fort Myers: $194
  • New Orleans to New York: $168
  • Raleigh/Durham to Boston: $98
  • Atlanta to Chicago: $148

Book your cheap flight by March 22, 2010, for travel between April 12 and May 27.

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Spring Cruise Blowout: special offers on cheap cruises

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Cheap CruiseAs cheap vacations go, cheap cruises are a fun and easy option. One price covers your room and most food and entertainment — not to mention the several destinations you visit. There are cheap cruises to just about any destination you’d like to travel — the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Mediterranean and more. And during CheapTickets’ Spring Cruise Blowout, it’s easier than ever to plan a cheap vacation at sea. Just look at some of these special offers and deals on cheap cruises:

  • Norwegian Cruise Lines: Up to $300 in free onboard spending, plus the launch of Nickelodeon at Sea — cheap cruises with Nickelodeon characters and shows for families.

There are cheap cruises to fit just about every schedule and budget, from short 3-night trips to seven- and ten-night cruises. So pick your cheap vacation destination, and find a cheap cruise that fits during the Spring Cruise Blowout.

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Exclusive sale: cheap flights to Hawaii

Friday, March 12th, 2010
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(Photo: Hawaii CVB)

Palm trees and tropical breezes are closer than you think with cheap flights to Hawaii. It’s Hawaiian Airlines exclusive Hawaii sale on CheapTickets.

Now is the time to plan a cheap Hawaii vacation to Maui, Honolulu, Kauai or the Big Island. Cheap flights like these make it easy:

  • Seattle to Kauai: $294
  • San Jose to Kona: $358
  • San Francisco to Honolulu: $358
  • Portland, OR, to Maui: $362
  • Los Angeles to Honolulu: $344

Cheap flights shown are sample round-trip fares, good for cheap Hawaii vacations April 13 through June 10, 2010. Hurry, this exclusive flight sale ends March 24.

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