By Derek Brown
Airplane ticket costs shouldn’t stymie your summer vacation plans. Even with increasing gas prices, you can still score plenty of cheap tickets for less than $200.
These sizzling summer fares stretch from sea to shining sea and each city in between: (more…)
Find a cheap airfare to Charlotte and explore this Southern gem. Charlotte, the largest city between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, is a mix of urban energy and Southern charm. Charlotte hotels offer some new, luxury rooms, and the bustling downtown boasts new skyscrapers and restaurants. The Queen City also is home to historic mansions, charming neighborhoods and a vibrant art scene.
Travel to Charlotte can be even cheaper when you take advantage of the city’s free events. Here’s a sample:
Free art: The Mint Museum of Art offers free admission Tuesday evenings from 5-9.
One art gallery district: Hit NoDa, Charlotte’s Historic Arts District, on the first and third Fridays of the month for the neighborhood’s Gallery Crawl. The many art galleries welcome visitors from 6-9:30 p.m. The restaurants, wine bar, live music venues and boutiques make this a fun place to stroll. NoDa is centered at North Davidson and 36th Street.
Another art gallery district: Charlotte’s Historic South End neighborhood hosts a free Gallery Crawl on the first Friday of the month. Enjoy the shows at the neighborhood galleries from 6-8 p.m.; then visit one of the many restaurants.
Live jazz: The Mint Museum of Craft + Design is the place to be on the third Thursday of the month. The museum offers free admission from 5-8 p.m. and free jazz music from 6:30-7:30.
Charlotte has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. If you’re a sports fan, the city is home to pro sports teams, many golf courses and NASCAR. The city also has plenty of family-friendly attractions and museums.
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If you like to take in local theater when you travel, find a cheap airfare and head to Seattle.
Theatre Puget Sound is sponsoring Live Theatre Week October 13-19, with free performances at select theaters in and around Seattle.
You can see "The Three Musketeers," "Of Mice and Men" or one of more than 20 shows, including comedy performances. In addition to free shows, the more than 50 participating theaters are hosting free activities including workshops, invited dress rehearsals, artist meet-and-greets and more. Plus, Saturday, October 18, is Family Day, with special free shows and workshops geared toward children.
Online tickets are available starting October 6 at the Live Theatre Week Web site.
For theater buffs, October may be a great time to travel to Seattle. Just book one of your favorite Seattle hotels and enjoy a fun and cheap Seattle vacation.
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Want to head to Las Vegas? We’ve got cheap flights to get you to Sin City. Just pick a weekend to travel, and book a cheap airfare like these:
The cheap airfare samples above include all taxes and fees and are good for weekends in September — for travel outbound Thursday, Friday or Saturday, returning Sunday through Tuesday.
Here’s a tip: If you love Las Vegas restaurants, you may want to plan your travel during Las Vegas Restaurant Week September 1-7.
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By Heather Leisman
This week’s Deal of the Day is in Seattle, offering the perfect mix for anyone looking for an urban oasis and outdoor excursions.
Our pick among Seattle hotels is the 4-star Edgewater Hotel, where right now you can save 20 percent off the rates. I found discounted rates for $236 per night between May 13 and 16.
Check out my video for more on why this Seattle hotel is a great CheapTickets deal.
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Heather Leisman is senior director of merchandising for CheapTickets.
The bargain-hunter's resource for the most noteworthy CheapTickets travel deals, including hand-picked hotel offers, new sales, last-minute discounts and money-saving travel tips.