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.
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.
If you’re looking for cheap flights and hotels so you can take a beach vacation this winter, here is one of the travel deals you’ve been waiting for. For a limited time, you can save $500 on Bahamas vacations when you book with CheapTickets.
Book a Bahamas vacation package of seven nights or more and stay at one of several participating hotels, you’ll get a $500 rebate. (Vacation packages of 3-6 nights are eligible for a $250 rebate.) Just book your vacation package by November 30 and travel by February 28, 2009.
Check out these participating Bahamas hotels:
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort: Located on beautiful Cable Beach, this Bahamas hotel features three pools and plenty of watersports. The four-star property was completely renovated to include flat-screen TVs and contemporary decor.
More than a dozen Bahamas hotels are participating in this vacation package sale, from modest hotels to five-star resorts, so you’re sure to find a hotel that suits your needs.
Super Saver Tip: Take advantage of CheapTickets’ Fall Beach Sale for extra savings. Use the promotion code FALLBEACH100 to save an additional $100 instantly when you book your 4+ night vacation package by November 23.
Vacation packages include one round-trip flight and a two-night hotel stay.
In fact, CheapTickets has a wide selection of vacation packages under $500. You could fly from Baltimore to New Orleans and have a two-night hotel stay for under $500. Or fly from Philadelphia to Miami and stay two nights. So whether you want to live it up in the city or relax on the beach, you’ll have a cheaper vacation when you book your flights and hotels together.
The Deal of the Day this week is in Nassau, a popular Bahamas vacation spot offering beautiful beaches, plenty of watersports and great outdoor markets.
Plus, with our Fall Beach Sale, you can save an extra $100 on flight + hotel vacation packages of four nights or more. Just book by November 23, 2008 and travel by March 31, 2009.
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.
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.
Cheap flights are still available for Labor Day weekend. Just look at these sample last-minute airfares:
Boston to Orlando: $265
Houston to Denver: $257
Newark to Las Vegas: $374
New York City to Fort Lauderdale: $245
Or, let CheapTickets help you find one of our many last-minute trips that works for you. Check out flight + hotel vacation packages to big cities and sunny spots, or search for deals to the travel destination of your choice. available on our last-minute trips page.
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.
This week’s Deal of the Day is in Niagara Falls, home to the largest waterfalls in North America.
One of the Niagara Fallshotels we’re focusing on is the four-star Sterling Inn and Spa. Now you can save 20% off regular rates when you book a stay of three or more nights. I found rates of $109 for June 24-27.
And with the CheapTickets Summer Sale, you can save an additional $50 on flight + hotel vacation packages of three nights or more when you book by July 6 and travel by August 31.
If you want to travel this Memorial Day weekend, CheapTickets has a deal for you. First, check out our Memorial Day Cheapometer for 2008 — a list of some popular travel destinations and alternatives where you can stretch your dollar with cheap flights and cheap hotels. Whether you want to travel to the beach, the mountains or the big city, CheapTickets’ alternative summer travel destinations can save you as much as 60 percent!
Then take advantage of the CheapTickets Summer Sale, where you can save $50 on qualifying vacation packages of three nights or more. Just book your trip by July 6 and travel by August 31.
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By Kate Schwartz
