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Carefree in the Caribbean: Budget Bahamas and Puerto Rico

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Enjoy alfresco dining and sweeping views of San Juan Bay at Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel.

By Vince Font

You don’t have to be an experienced world traveler to know that you can get cheap Caribbean vacations for rates that are so startlingly low, they don’t even seem to make mathematical sense. Still, many people see these costs and immediately think “What’s the catch?” As you’ll come to learn, there are no catches. Just deals so incredible they boggle the mind. Here are just two of the coolest cheap hotels and vacation packages you’ll find in the Caribbean. (more…)

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at these cheap Boston hotels

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

By Susan Johnston

After your St. Patrick's Day pub crawl, retreat to cheap Boston hotels such as The Langham.

St. Patrick’s Day approaches, and short of flying across the pond to Ireland, there are few places that get more into the spirit than Boston. That’s no surprise when you consider that the Boston Irish Tourism Association reports almost a quarter of Massachusetts residents claims Irish ancestry.

South Boston will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 20. In addition to the main event, dozens of pubs, bars and restaurants host Irish-inspired events around this time.

Looking for cheap vacation packages this spring? Here are three cheap Boston hotels to consider. (more…)

Live spontaneously with cheap California vacations

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

By Vince Font

There’s something truly sublime about last minute vacations that gets lost whenever you plan in advance. Some of the most memorable experiences are those that are had at the spur of the moment. Think you can’t afford to take an impulsive vacation to the west coast? Think again. You can find cheap last-minute flights and book cheap California hotels at a moment’s notice if you know where to look. Rest assured that if the urge to get the heck out of dodge for a weekend and do something exciting should strike, you’ve got plenty of options. (more…)

Last-minute travel deals to 3 big cities

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

San Diego -- with its gorgeous harbor and kid-friendly scene -- lures last-minute travelers. Credit: peasap.

By Nina Gass

When planning last-minute vacations, it may seem like there would be limitations on the destinations available. Unlike the clearance racks at your local shopping mall that only offer what no one really wants, the online travel world actually offers some pretty enticing last-minute travel deals. In fact, many of the places found during a recent search revealed that the most popular places are all on offer. This is because these favorite vacation spots are often prepared for high volume. Essentially, when there are too many seats or rooms available, they become prime last-minute destinations. That said, these go-to cities are good places to start when you’ve procrastinated or simply enjoy the thrill of a spontaneous trip: (more…)

Cheap flights of the week: Domestic deals, weekend flights

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Looking for the cheapest flights around? We scoured the latest deals and found two sweet flight sales you won’t want to miss: take your pick with super low domestic fares from AirTran Airways or cheap weekend flights with American, United  and US Airways.

AirTran for cheap domestic flights and more
Book by this Tuesday, October 12, 2010, and travel through January 26, 2011, for cheap round-trip fares starting as low as $88 to popular U.S. destinations and beyond. Sample round-trip fares include:

  • Atlanta to Indianapolis: $88
  • Boston to Chicago: $158
  • Philadelphia to San Juan: $158

Last-minute deals on American, United and US Airways
It’s still not too late to take that weekend getaway with cheap, last-minute flights from American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. For travel this weekend to popular U.S. destinations, you’ll find cheap fares like these:

  • Charlotte to New York: $96
  • Chicago to Des Moines: $110
  • Phoenix to San Diego: $148

See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.

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Cheap flight of the week: Last minute deals on Virgin America!

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Get out of dodge in a pinch with last-minute flight deals from Virgin America, and you’ll find adventure in destinations across the U.S.

Virgin America for last minute fares!
Book by September 27, 2010, and travel through December 15, 2010, for cheap round-trips fares to popular U.S. destinations. Super cheap, sample fares include:

  • Los Angeles to San Francisco: $98
  • Boston to Las Vegas: $278
  • New York to Seattle: $298

See individual flight sale for complete terms and conditions.

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Cheap flights of the week: Hot destinations, last minute deals

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Find cheap flights every week on CheapTickets.com

Looking for a cheap escape? Start with two hot flight sales from AirTran and Virgin America, and you’ll score cheap fares across the U.S. and to tropical destinations like Aruba, Cancun and Nassau.

AirTran flights on sale to major U.S. destinations and beyond
Book your trip by September 16, 2010, and travel through January 26, 2011, to  enjoy cheap round-trip flights from $108:

  • New York City to Miami: $148
  • Dallas/Fort Worth-Washington: $198
  • Minneapolis to San Juan: $198

Virgin America for last minute fares as low at $78 round-trip
Book by September 20, 2010, and travel through October 6, 2010, for cheap round-trips fares to popular U.S. destinations. Super cheap, sample fares include:

  • San Francisco to Las vegas: $78
  • Los Angeles to New York City: $258
  • Boston to San Francisco: $238

See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.

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Cheap flights of the week: Orlando, Cancun and beyond

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

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This week we’re dishing out an awesome flight sale from AirTran!  Book your trip by July 27, 2010 and travel through November 17, 2010 for fantastic flight deals to Orlando, Cancun, and the Bahamas. Take advantage of cheap round-trip flights like these:

AirTran flights on sale to New York, Cancun and more:

  • Orlando to Nassau: $88
  • Chicago to New York City: $182
  • New York City to Cancun: $214

This sale ends soon, so book fast to score with these sweet flight deals. See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.

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Cheap flights of the week: Miami, Bahamas and beyond

Monday, June 28th, 2010

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This week we’ve got the scoop on two flight sales, with cheap fares to US cities and beyond on AirTran and American Airlines! For fantastic flight deals to Miami, Chicago and more, book your trip by June 29, 2010 and travel by November 17, 2010. You’ll enjoy cheap round-trip flights like these:

American Airlines flight deals that’ll take you deep in the heart of Texas, NYC, and Miami…

  • Midland, TX to Dallas/Ft Worth, TX: $76
  • Baltimore to Miami: $178
  • Chicago to New York: $182

AirTran flights on sale to the Bahamas, Orlando and more:

  • Orlando to Nassau: $88
  • Ft. Lauderdale to Columbus, OH: $154
  • Boston to Orlando: $188

Remember, both sales end soon, so book fast to take advantage of these sweet flight deals. See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.

Cheap flights of the week: Europe and small cities on sale

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

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This week we’ve got the spotlight on two flight sales, with cheap fares to far away lands on American Airlines and sweet flights to quaint cities with United Airlines.

American Airlines: Europe flights on sale
This fall you can fly cheap to Europe with American Airlines. For fantastic flight deals to Madrid, Milan, and more, book your trip by June 30 and travel between October 29, 2010, to December 14, 2010. You’ll enjoy cheap round-trip flights like these:

  • New York City to Milan: $212
  • Chicago to Frankfurt: $302
  • Los Angeles to London: $412

United Airlines: Flights to small cities on sale
Grab a cheap flight on United Airlines to less frequented, quainter cities like Louisiville, Tampa, and Sacramento. Book by June 23, 2010, and travel through September 3, 2010, for cheap round-trips fares that include: 14, 2010. You’ll enjoy cheap round-trip flights like these:

  • Chicago to Louisville: $162
  • Sacramento to Colorado Springs: $266
  • Boston to Jacksonville: $208

See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.