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Fall Beach Sale: Only one week left to save

Monday, November 17th, 2008

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By Kate Schwartz

With fall in full swing and winter around the corner, there has never been a better time for a cheap vacation. And the CheapTickets Fall Beach Sale can help. Until November 23, 2008, CheapTickets is offering $100 off flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more to beach hot spots. So you can travel to the Caribbean, Florida, California, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Hawaii and save.

Looking for cheap hotels in Hawaii? Surf’s up at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel in fabulous Honolulu. Known for being one of the most “Hawaiian” hotels on Waikiki Beach, this hotel offers the best in Hawaiian travel. During the CheapTickets Fall Beach Sale, in addition to saving $100 instantly, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel is offering a 4th night free!

Or maybe you’re looking for cheap flights to Mexico and cheap hotels in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Take in the sights, sounds and sun of this vacation hot spot as you lounge by the pool at the Villa Las Estancia Los Cabos, one of the premier resorts in the area. For a limited time only, save up to 45% on your stay in addition to CheapTickets $100 instant savings.

Or, stay closer to home with cheap flights to California and Florida. Choose from many cheap hotels in these states’ hot beach destinations. Visit sunny Orlando and take advantage of up to 40% off your vacation and a $50 resort credit when you stay at the Regal Sun Resort. Or explore the beaches of San Diego with 25% off your stay at the Ocean Park Inn.

You can choose from hundreds of hotels in great beach destinations, but you have to book soon. The Fall Beach Sale ends November 23.

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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.

Hotel deals: Top spots for holiday travel

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The holiday travel season is fast approaching, and if you’re planning to head out of town for Thanksgiving or take a Christmas vacation, take note: CheapTickets has identified the top 10 holiday travel destinations for 2008.

The list includes a mix of big cities and beach vacation destinations, with Florida and Mexico cities grabbing the most spots. According to CheapTickets’ data, Las Vegas hotels are the most popular for holiday travel, while travelers also have booked plenty of rooms in New York hotels and Cancun hotels.

Travel deal alert: Average rates are less than $100 at Las Vegas hotels, Orlando hotels and Fort Lauderdale hotels.

Check out these popular travel spots and average daily hotel rates.

CheapTickets’ 10 Most Popular Holiday Getaways
1. Las Vegas / $97.74 6. Riviera Maya, Mexico / $284.21
2. New York City / $273.95 7. Miami, Fla. / $134.49
3. Cancun, Mexico / $194.62 8. Chicago, Ill. / $135.52
4. Orlando, Fla. / $83.80 9. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / $87.02
5. Oahu, Hi. / $151.08 10. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico / $155.18

The data is based on the average price for all hotel bookings on CheapTickets compared to the listed destinations for arrivals November 24 – December 31, 2008.

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Free coupons: $100 off vacation packages

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

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Flights and hotels are on sale this fall with CheapTickets Fall Beach Sale.

Travelers can get a free $100 coupon for qualifying flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more to destinations in Florida, California, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Just use promotional code FALLBEACH100 and book by November 23.

So while summer may be over, you can still hit the beach. Maybe you’ve always wanted to surf the waves at Waikiki Beach. Pick one of the Oahu hotels and book your Hawaii vacation. Or, choose one of your favorite San Diego hotels and enjoy the beaches, dining and shopping in sunny Southern California.

You could find a cheap airfare to Cancun and have a relaxing Mexico vacation, or travel to a new island in the Caribbean. With the Fall Beach Sale, you’ll save $100 on a beach vacation four nights or longer to great warm-weather destinations. The sale is good for travel through March 31, 2009, so plan now, and you could be on beach even when it’s cold at home.

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Deal of the Day: A Fort Lauderdale hotel from $55 a night

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

By Heather Leisman

This week’s Deal of the Day is in Fort Lauderdale, a hot Florida vacation spot with beautiful beaches, and also great shopping, theater and art galleries.

One of the Fort Lauderdale hotels we’re highlighting is the three-star Inverrary Vacation Resort. Right now the hotel is offering 20% off its rates when you stay for two or more nights. I found discounted rates for $55 per night September 26-29.

Plus, with our Fall Beach Sale, you can save an extra $100 on flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more. Just book your vacation by November 23 and use the promotional code FALLBEACH100.

And for more about what makes the Inverrary Vacation Resort this week’s pick among Fort Lauderdale hotels, check out my video.

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Heather Leisman is senior director of merchandising for CheapTickets.

Save on beach vacations this fall

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Finding cheap hotels just got easier. CheapTickets has identified ten beach vacation destinations where you can get great rates on hotels this fall.

CheapTickets’ Fall 2008 Off-Season Deals include top vacation spots in Florida, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean . You could take the family to Orlando, explore historic downtown Puerto Rico or enjoy the beautiful beaches and lush landscape of Maui. So if the fall chill starts to make you miss summer weather, just check out the low rates at hotels in these hot spots.

The top ten off-season destinations and average daily hotel rates in the table below are based on hotel bookings on CheapTickets for travel from August 18 through December 17, 2008.

Top Fall 2008 Off-Season Travel Destinations
1. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / $77.91 6. Riviera Maya, Mexico / $219.25
2. Miami, Fla. / $110.10 7. Maui, Hi / $177.46
3. Puerto Rico / $143.27 8. San Diego, Calif. / $111.32
4. Cancun, Mexico / $166.13 9. Jamaica / $172.44
5. Orlando, Fla. / $69.03 10. Oahu, Hawaii / $129.10

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Day of Deals: This Tampa hotel is right on the beach

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

By Heather Leisman

Our latest deal of the day is in Tampa, a great Florida vacation spot known for its white sand beaches.

One of the Tampa hotels we’re spotlighting is the Bilmar Beach Resort. Right now this three-star hotel, located right on the beach, is offering 20% off its regular rates, and I found discounted rooms for $97 a night June 29-30. And with the CheapTickets Summer Sale, you can save $50 on flight + hotel vacation packages of three nights or more. Just use promotion code SUNSALE50, book by July 6 and travel through August 31.

Watch my video for more details on what makes the Bilmar Beach Resort our pick among Tampa hotels.

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Heather Leisman is senior director of merchandising for CheapTickets.