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Cheap Aspen hotels: get a fifth night free

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Cheap Aspen hotelCheap Aspen travel deals can help you hit the slopes this winter.

Now when you book four or more nights lodging and lift tickets at a participating cheap Aspen hotel, you’ll get a fifth night free and a free day of skiing/riding. Plus, get a fifth day of rentals free when you buy four.

Here are some of the cheap Aspen hotels participating in this offer:

Hotel Jerome: This landmark hotel gets a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from CheapTickets guests. Known for its elegance and service, this Aspen hotel features two bars, two restaurants and a health club.

Limelight Lodge: This brand new hotel in downtown Aspen combines style with comfort, with underground parking, ski lockers and spacious rooms.

Aspenwood Condominiums: This cheap Aspen hotel sits just above Snowmass Village Mall. Rooms have fully equipped kitchens and gas fireplaces.

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Save 25% on a cheap Whistler hotel

Friday, December 11th, 2009
Crystal Lodge

Crystal Lodge

Ski fanatics rejoice! With savings on this cheap Whistler hotel, you can hit the slopes in no time.

Crystal Lodge is a four-star resort in the heart of Whistler Village. The hotel features three restaurants and a lounge and is pet friendly. Get 25% off when you book a stay at this cheap Whistler hotel through Jan. 21, 2010.

Previous CheapTickets guests rate this cheap Whistler hotel a 4 out of 5, with high scores for location and hotel staff. Here’s what they say:

  • “The hotel was lovely with a really comfy bed, right in the middle of the village surrounded by nothing but beauty!” — Gramma and Popa, July 24, 2009
  • “The Crystal Lodge is in a great location at the tram end of Whistler Village. The rooms are huge and include a sitting area …  and a kitchenette.” — Droste Bunny, Sept. 30, 2009

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Cheap ski vacations

Monday, October 19th, 2009

A cheap ski vacation might have once been an oxymoron, but not anymore. CheapTickets can show you how to sleep, play and dine for cheap near some of the worlds’ best ski resorts.

Snowboarders in Vail, Colo.

Snowboarders in Vail, Colo.

Cheap ski vacations in Vail, Colorado: Vail Mountain is an amazing place for a ski getaway, and while lift tickets aren’t the cheapest, you can ease the cost with a cheap hotel. There are many places in Vail, Colo. that offer up to 50 percent off your hotel stay. Sun Vail, for example, is offering 50 percent off at least a one-night stay through mid December. Most rooms and condos at Sun Vail offer kitchen amenities, so you don’t have to worry about the cost of slope-side meals.

Cheap ski vacations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: If room rates from $50 per night plus the third night free sounds like a good deal, you should check out the Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyo.  Just six blocks from the Jackson Hole Town Square, the Snow King is the largest year-round hotel in the area. If you are looking to save on transportation costs, the Snow King offers a shuttle service to and from the airport so you don’t have to spend money on renting a car.

Cheap ski vacations in Lake Tahoe, California: Food can be expensive when you’re on vacation, especially for families. If you are looking to save extra money, check out Park Tahoe Inn in South Lake Tahoe. Offering both free breakfast and 35 percent off at least athree- night stay, you get much more for your money at the Park Tahoe Inn.

Even if you don’t have thousands to spend on a ski vacation, hitting the slopes for a cheap ski vacation is still possible. CheapTickets offers some of the best deals on cheap ski vacation at all the best ski resorts in the country.

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Cheap vacation destinations for May

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

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By Kate Schwartz

The key to finding a cheap vacation is knowing when and where to find the best deals. The CheapTickets 2009 Value Travel Forecast offers a month-by-month guide to cheap vacations. May 2009’s best deals can be found in Lake Tahoe, Denver and Atlanta. With up to 38% in average savings on hotels as compared to peak rates, a cheap vacation in May is the perfect time shake the winter blues and get ready for summer.

Lake Tahoe: Spring in Lake Tahoe is a sight to be seen and a popular cheap vacation spot for travelers who love the outdoors. Miles of hiking, kayaking and water sports are the main draw to the area, and with average hotel savings of 38% compared to peak rates, a cheap vacation is affordable on any budget.

Denver: A cheap vacation to the Mile High City offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. You can hike in the mountains and take advantage of the city's breweries, restaurants and cultural attractions. Visit Denver in May and save an average of 28% on your hotel.

Atlanta: With average spring temperatures in the high 60’s, Atlanta is a great location for a cheap vacation. Atlanta comes to life in May as residents and tourists alike flock to Piedmont Park to enjoy the azaleas, ride bikes or rollerblade. Bars and restaurants open their outdoor seating, and nearby hiking trails become popular spots for weekend excursions. Rates on Atlanta hotels are an average of 12% cheaper in May compared to peak season.

Whether you are looking to take a dip in Lake Tahoe, check out the Rockies, or lounge in Piedmont Park, CheapTickets can help you find the cheap vacation that is right for you and your budget.

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Kate Schwartz is a marketing coordinator for CheapTickets. When
she’s not searching for the best travel deals, she’s out taking
advantage of them!  From hiking the Rockies to lounging on the beaches
of Barcelona, Kate is always looking for adventure.

Cheap tickets: Save an extra 10% on shows, theme parks

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

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You've booked a cheap flight and cheap hotel. Now, what could make your vacation even better? How about cheap tickets for shows, sporting events and other activities at your destination. Now you can get an extra 10% off the event of your choice when you purchase from CheapTickets. Just use the promo code 10OFF when you check out.

CheapTickets has tickets for concerts, theme parks and everything in between — one-stop shopping for your vacation entertainment. If you're looking for concerts, you can find tickets for Britney Spears, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen, plus a variety of artists in jazz, hip-hop and country music.

For family vacations, find cheap tickets to Universal Orlando, Disneyland and Disney World — even multi-attraction passes to help you see more of your destination for less.

Vegas is known for high-quality entertainment, and cheap tickets for events in Sin City also are available. So hear Cher, see Cirque du Soleil or Blue Man Group — all for an extra 10% off.

The 10% off promotion may be used just once for each purchase and is valid through March 31. So go ahead — add something special to your vacation with cheap tickets to an NBA game, Broadway show or other local attraction.

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