Articles Tagged ‘Las Vegas’
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…)
Tags: Las Vegas, New York City, San Diego
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Caesars Palace
You often can find travel deals on cheap Las Vegas hotels. But one hotel company has a policy that makes its Las Vegas hotels even cheaper.
Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas does not charge resort fees at its properties. Many hotels in Las Vegas and around the world charge a fee (per room per night) that covers services or amenities like water bottles, Internet, newspapers, etc.
The cheap Las Vegas hotels that belong to the Harrah’s family include
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Tags: Bally's, Caesar's Palace, Harrah's Las Vegas, Hotels, Las Vegas, Las Vegas hotels, Paris Las Vegas, Rio, Travel
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
With most of the nation feeling winter’s chill, you may be especially motivated to travel someplace warm. Cheap tickets on Midwest Airlines can help you find some sun. Right now, Midwest Airlines has a sale on airline tickets to Las Vegas, Phoenix and sunny Florida cities. Check out these sample round-trip airfares:
- Pittsburgh to Phoenix: $265
- Columbus, OH to Las Vegas: $245
- Grand Rapids, MI to Fort Myers: $225
- Des Moines to Tampa: $225
- Madison to Orlando: $225
Midwest Airlines’ sale on airline tickets lasts until January 3 and is good for travel from January 5 through February 11, 2009. Book one of these cheap flights and start your new year in the sun.
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Tags: airfares, airline tickets, cheap tickets, Las Vegas, Midwest Airlines, Orlando, Phoenix, Travel
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
Even if you’re on a budget, you can make travel plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. CheapTickets has unveiled the top five cities for New Year’s Eve celebrations and nearby destination alternatives for cheap New Year’s Eve hotels.
From big cities to the beach, you can join the party and save big on your travel budget by staying just a little bit further from the action. The top New Year’s Eve destinations and cheap hotel alternatives are based on hotel bookings on CheapTickets for arrivals December 27-31, 2008. Check out the average daily rates for the big cities versus the alternatives.
TOP NEW YEAR’S EVE DESTINATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR CHEAP HOTELS
- Las Vegas Strip $154.50 / Las Vegas off-Strip $137.42
- New York City $256.53 / Newark, NJ $80.95
- Orlando, FL $93.43 / Kissimmee $75.32
- Cancun, Mexico $289.74 / Cozumel $165.71
- Miami Beach $197.22 / Ft. Lauderdale $91.81
LAS VEGAS STRIP/OFF-STRIP: If you’re planning to ring in 2009 in Las Vegas, booking one of the Las Vegas hotels off the Strip can save you up to 11 percent. Just take a quick cab ride downtown to partake in the New Year’s fireworks and live music on the Strip and at the Fremont Experience.
NEW YORK CITY/NEWARK: Newark is just a short train ride from Times Square, so you can take the train to see the ball drop and save an average of 68 percent on your hotel room.
MIAMI/FT. LAUDERDALE: Miami’s New Year’s Eve celebration is better than ever with Bayfront
Park’s free fireworks show, the annual Big Orange Festival — which
drops a 35-foot orange ball to a laser show and fireworks. Stay in one of the Fort Lauderdale hotels just 30 minutes away and celebrate average hotel savings of 53 percent.
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Tags: Cancun, Cozumel, Fort Lauderdale, hotel, Hotels, Las Vegas, Las Vegas hotels, Miami, New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve hotels, New York, Newark, Orlando, Strip, Travel
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Saturday, December 6th, 2008
By Kate Schwartz
Tired of the same old weekend routine? Spice things up with cheap vacations from CheapTickets. With dozens of cheap vacation packages under $500, you are sure to find travel deals to fit your needs. Hit the beach, ski the slopes or win big at the slots when you take advantage of cheap vacation packages under $500. Here are some exciting ideas for your next cheap weekend getaway:
- New Orleans: Take it easy in the Big Easy, when you take a cheap weekend getaway to one of the most charming cities on the Gulf Coast. Cheap flights and cheap hotels let you experience Southern hospitality for less than $500. During your stay in New Orleans you can sample fabulous food, cruise the Mississippi River or explore the French Quarter.
- Denver: Take a cheap weekend trip to Denver and hit the slopes for less. Some of the best Colorado ski resorts are less than 75 miles from Denver, making it easy to hit the slopes during the day and get back just in time to enjoy the bustling nightlife. With two-night vacation packages under $500, you will have plenty of cash left over for lift tickets, ski rentals, and the ever-important cup of hot chocolate!
- Washington, D.C.: Experience history with a cheap vacation to Washington, D.C. From tours of the White House to free admission to the Smithsonian museums, you are guaranteed to have an exciting weekend in our nation’s capital.
- Las Vegas: Even if you don’t win big at the table, you’re still a winner with vacation packages under $500 from CheapTickets! Whether you enjoy lounging at one of the many fabulous see-and-be-seen Las Vegas pools, or sipping Champagne at the high-rollers table, CheapTickets will get you there for less and leave you with plenty of money left to gamble.
CheapTickets knows how to make your money count. This winter add a little spice to your life with a cheap vacation. From the slots to the slopes, cheap travel has never been more fun or affordable.
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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.
Tags: cheap vacations, CheapTickets, D.C., Denver, Las Vegas, new Orleans, Travel, Vacation Packages, Washington
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
By Kate Schwartz
Live it up for less during CheapTickets’ sale on Las Vegas vacation packages. For a limited time only, you can save $75 on flight + hotel vacation packages of 3 nights or more. Just book by November 23 for travel by January 31, 2009 and use promotion code CTXVEGAS to take advantage of this Las Vegas sale. And if that weren’t enough, check out CheapTickets’ amazing deals on some of the hottest Las Vegas hotels:
- Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower: Located at the top of the Las Vegas Strip, the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower is the closest Las Vegas hotel on the Strip to downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience. See this breathtaking view for yourself as you dine 800 feet off the ground in the rotating Top of the World restaurant located at the peak of the Stratosphere’s tower. When you book your room now on CheapTickets, you’ll save up to 50% off regular room rates. With rooms from $26 per night, you will have plenty of money left over for the slots!
- Wynn Las Vegas: Let Wynn Las Vegas show you what it’s like to do Las Vegas like a celebrity! With a see-and-be-seen pool, a luxurious spa and top-notch rooms, you will feel like you just stepped of the red carpet. Thanks to CheapTickets, you don’t have to be on the big screen to take advantage of this lifestyle. For a limited time, CheapTickets is offering a free VIP upgrade to a Panoramic View Room, so book now and celebrate your cheapness in style!
- Luxor Hotel: While you may not be able to see the Nile from your window, this luxury Egyptian-style hotel offers fabulous views of its palm tree-lined pool. Deemed “a marvel of modern construction,” the Luxor Hotel offers the best of the best for a reasonable price. And now when you book your room at the Luxor on CheapTickets, you can get a $25 resort credit as well as a 2-for-1 spa pass.
With fall in full swing and winter right around the corner, Las Vegas’ more than 300 sunny days a
year and 80-degree fall temperatures sound really good. And with deals on Las Vegas hotels, and $75 off Las Vegas vacation packages, CheapTickets can help you get there.
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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.
Tags: CTXVEGAS, deals, hotel, Hotels, Las Vegas, Las Vegas hotels, Las Vegas vacation packages, Luxor, sale, Stratosphere, Wynn
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but when you travel and stay at Marriott hotels, there is free breakfast.
Marriott hotels across the U.S. are offering free breakfast for up to two adults and children ages 12 and under staying in the same room. That’s free food, plus CheapTickets’ low rates on hotels. Consider these participating hotels for your next vacation:
Scottsdale:
Marriott Scottsdale McDowell Mountain
Marriott Scottsdale Suites Old Town
Denver:
Marriott Denver City Center
JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
San Diego:
Marriott San Diego Del Mar
Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Los Angeles:
Marriott Marina del Ray
Los Angeles Marriott Downtown
Florida:
Marriott South Beach
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa (Fort Lauderdale)
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Marriott Orlando Airport
Marriott Orlando Downtown
Las Vegas:
JW Marriott Las Vegas Reort & Spa
Marriott Las Vegas Suites
Washington, D.C.:
JW Marriott Washington Pennsylvania Avenue
Marriott Washington
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
You can have a cheap vacation, with cheap flights from CheapTickets and free breakfast at Marriott hotels. The free breakfast offer is good for travel through December 27, 2008.
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Tags: Denver, hotel, Hotels, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Marriott, Orlando, San Diego, Scottsdale, Travel, Washington
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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.
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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Tags: Cancun, chicago, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, holiday, Hotels, Las Vegas, Mexico, Miami, New York, Orlando, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Travel
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
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:
- Chicago to Las Vegas — $283
- Dallas to Las Vegas — $273
- Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas — $236
- Pittsburgh to Las Vegas — $244
- Portland to Las Vegas — $221
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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Tags: cheap airfare, cheap flights, Las Vegas, Travel
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Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Cheap tickets make travel easy. And CheapTickets is making it easy for you to plan a weekend getaway in September with cheap flights to cities across the U.S.
Check out these sample airfares (which include all taxes and fees):
- Atlanta to Los Angeles: $309
- Chicago to Las Vegas: $287
- New Orleans to New York City: $252
- New York City to Ft. Lauderdale: $173
- San Francisco to Chicago: $274
- Philadelphia to Orlando: $151
These cheap tickets are for travel in September — leaving Thursday through Saturday and returning Sunday through Tuesday.
September is right around the corner. So pick a weekend and find your cheap tickets.
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Tags: airfare, airfares, Atlanta, cheap flights, cheap tickets, chicago, Flights, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, new Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, tickets, Travel
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