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Get away for less: Vacations under $500

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Washington dc hotels 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.

Presidential inauguration: Ticket and travel tips

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Washington hotels
That’s right. Tickets to the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama are free. In fact, inauguration tickets are distributed by members of Congress. So if you want one, you must contact your U.S. Senator or Representative. Officials warn that Web sites and ticket brokers do not have tickets to sell. Get more details about inauguration tickets.

If you’re planning to head to the inauguration, CheapTickets can help you plan your Washington, D.C. vacation with cheap flights and hotel reservations.

While many downtown Washington hotels say they are already booked, you can look for rooms in other neighborhoods or nearby suburbs like Alexandria, Va., and Arlington, Va. The Washington Metrorail provides convenient and affordable public transportation throughout the metro area, so it should be relatively easy to get downtown, no matter where you stay.

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Marriott hotels: Low rates include free breakfast

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Cheap hotels 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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Free Washington museum reopens in November

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Perhaps no U.S. travel destination is better known for free attractions than Washington, D.C.

The Washington Monument, the National Zoo and the museums of the Smithsonian Institution — all 19 of them — are free. That means you can view spacecraft that have been on the moon, walk through a living butterfly house, and see famous sculpture, African art, historic documents and more — all for free.

And some of the Smithsonian’s most popular items will be on view once again when the National Museum of American History reopens November 21 after an extensive renovation. The highlight of the renovation is a new gallery for the nearly 200-year-old Star Spangled Banner. The museum includes collections of everything from popular entertainment and health to food and furnishings. Some notable items include a Kermit the Frog puppet, the first electro-hydraulic artificial heart implanted in a human and a 1950s-era doughnut machine used by the Krispy Kreme company.

For a limited time the National Museum of American History also will display the White House copy of the Gettysburg Address, the last known draft version to have been written in President Lincoln’s hand.

The National Museum of American History is on the National Mall, close to plenty of downtown Washington, D.C. hotels.

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