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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011The Age of the Cheaponomy
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
In tough economic times, we’re all looking for ways to get the most for our money.
That’s why CheapTickets has teamed up with SmartMoney.com to bring you the new Cheaponomy section of our blog, devoted to saving and stretching your dollars so you can afford the things that enrich your life — whether it’s travel, fashion or dining out.
Cheaponomy is an outgrowth of our Show Us Your Cheap campaign, in which nearly 1,000 consumers shared ways to cut costs and still enjoy traveling — even in tough economic times. Tips included taking night trains to avoid overnight hotel stays and grocery shopping at a destination rather than dining out.
When CheapTickets and SmartMoney.com surveyed more than 1,000 readers to get a better sense of consumer behavior in the Age of the Cheaponomy, travel ranked No. 2 behind dining out among leisure activities consumers are trying to afford. And while two-thirds of those surveyed said they’re lowering travel expenses, they’re also more likely to cut back on other areas first.
Check back here often for regular updates, ideas and tips on getting by and leaving room for leisure travel — even in "The Age of the Cheaponomy."
CheapTickets travel resources:
- Cheap of the Week
- Viva Las Vegas sale
- Off-Season Deals
- Deals by e-mail
- Fare alerts
- Travel deals by RSS
SmartMoney.com tips and resources
Cheaponomy resources from SmartMoney.com
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
In a Cheaponomy, you can still enjoy some simple pleasures.
CheapTickets has teamed up SmartMoney.com to show all the ways you can spend wisely, save, and still leave room for the things that enrich your life — whether it’s travel, shopping or dining out.
Here are some SmartMoney.com tips and resources to help get you started:
Vacation packages for less than $500
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Cheap airfares + cheap hotels = cheap vacation packages. And CheapTickets has the right equation to help you get away.
With vacation packages to destinations across the United States for under $500, it’s easy to travel to your favorite places.
Check out these sample prices on vacation packages:
- West Palm Beach (from Philadelphia) — $482
- Boston (from Baltimore) — $485
- Denver (from Los Angeles) — $482
- Orlando (from Indianapolis) — $415
- Las Vegas (from Seattle) — $451
Sample prices are for travel July 14-16 and include one airfare and a two-night hotel stay (including taxes). Once you select a destination, you’ll see several airline and hotel options for less than $500.
So pick a city and find the vacation package that works for you.
CheapTickets resources:
AirTran offers cheap tickets for fall travel
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Cheap airfares on AirTran make it easy to plan your fall vacation now. You can buy these cheap tickets by July 1 and travel through November 5.
Check out some sample airfares:
- Boston to Chicago — $203
- Detroit to Fort Lauderdale — $223
- St. Louis to San Juan — $294
- Washington to Orlando — $203
- Denver to Atlanta — $243
These cheap airfares are for round-trip flights and do not include taxes and some fees.
So picture yourself in San Juan in September. Or imagine enjoying sunny Orlando in October. Plan your fall vacation now and save, with CheapTickets and AirTran.
CheapTickets resources:
Cheap tickets for July travel
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Cheap flights make it easy to plan a weekend getaway. So pack your bags, because CheapTickets has round-trip airfares starting at $153 for weekend travel in July.
Here are some sample airfares:
- Washington D.C. to New York — $153
- Boston to Orlando — $213
- Denver to Los Angeles — $184
- San Francisco to Chicago — $301
- Seattle to Las Vegas — $261
These cheap tickets are good for travel outbound Thursdays through Saturdays; returning Sundays through Tuesdays throughout July. The airfares include taxes and fees.
Plus, with the CheapTickets Summer Sale, you can save an extra $50 when you book a flight + hotel vacation package of three nights or more. Just book your airfare by July 6 for travel by August 31.
It’s called summer vacation for a reason. Schedule your getaway today with these cheap flights.
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