Passport cards recommended for US travelers who drive to Canada … - The Eureka Reporter

August 12, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Cruises, Expedia Travel, Information, Mexico packages, Photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department’s new passport cards, which are wallet-sized identification cards designed to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, are proving popular already.
More than 350,000 Americans have pre-ordered the passport cards, according to the State Department.
The card is not valid for any type of air travel. It can only be used for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Read the rest of this entry »

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Customers seek smaller rental cars - Augusta Chronicle

May 23, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Cheap travel, Travel business, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Lewis Johnson rents a midsize car three to four times a month.
As the regional manager for OfficeMax, he uses rental cars to make business treks to Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; and Savannah, Ga.
"It's cheaper to rent a small automobile than drive your own personal vehicle considering today's gas prices," Mr. Johnson said.
Small to midsize cars are harder to come by at local car rental companies.
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Labor Day hotel deals in Las Vegas - Los Angeles Times

April 16, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Deals, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Shows

With all this talk of an economic downturn, and Vegas properties either suspending construction (Echelon) or filing for bankruptcy protection (Lake Las Vegas), a traveler would expect hotel prices to drop and great deals to be found. I had a look at a few travel booking sites to see what hotel rates are over the Labor Day weekend (all prices are pre-tax unless otherwise noted).
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Expedia Half-Off Hotel Sale and Europe Vacation Packages - SmarterTravel.com

March 15, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cheap travel, City Guides, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Guides, Hotels, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

The Deal Detective is now sleuthing out bargains every week. Look for a new case each Thursday in SmarterTravel.com's Deal Alert newsletter.
As I mentioned in last week's column, I'm now exposing and dissecting "good" deals along with solving your travel conundrums. This week, I've chosen to shine my magnifying glass on
. The discount is available at more than 125 participating hotels for stays of four or more nights. Plus, you'll receive a
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With Supplies Tight, Prices Are High - New York Times

February 1, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Expedia Travel, Reservations, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

AS travelers continue to face sticker shock at the gas pump, more are turning to hybrid rental cars in search of savings. But with supply still limited and demand so high, these green cars are commanding a substantial premium.
site, the Nissan Altima hybrid was the most expensive vehicle — $207.98 for a two-day trip — more than even the sporty Ford Mustang, for $161.98, or the Pontiac Vibe, listed as an “intermediate S.U.V.,” Read the rest of this entry »

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Top five bargain destinations for fall - USA Today

January 28, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Mexico packages, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

I've monitored trends, industry news, and sale patterns to point you in the direction of places that offer the best bargains for the coming season. Below you'll find examples of deals presently available for fall trips. Like all offers, these are sure to expire; however, a little research on your part can yield similar results when you're ready to book.
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Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

January 20, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

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Cost-conscious tourists give Irish car hire websites the red light - Irish Times

October 23, 2007 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Cheap travel, Deals, Hotels, Shows, Travel business, Videos

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Why is it cheaper to hire a car in Ireland via a foreign website than an Irish one, asks
WE ARE ACCUSTOMED to paying over the odds for pretty much everything in this country. When retailers are confronted and asked to explain why a certain product costs 30 or 40 per cent more in Ballina than in Belfast, there is usually a lot of bluster about higher transportation costs, taxes and wages, only some of which makes any degree Read the rest of this entry »

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Hot hotel deals in Las Vegas - MSNBC

October 1, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, City Guides, Deals, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Guides, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Travel News, Videos

If you’re looking for some Sin City fun before this year ends, why not get it at a bargain price? We’ve done the deal-hunting for you and found the best hotel buys in Las Vegas, all right on The Strip. These sizzling deals include an ultra-chic overnight at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay for $160; $88 for tropical fun at the Mirage Resort & Casino; or $32/night for a popular stay at the Tropicana. It would be a sin to miss these sinfully cheap deals!
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How to hire a car for less - RTE.ie

October 1, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Deals, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Shows, Videos

by the amount of money you ended up forking out to the car hire company, as opposed to the 'lowest price' you thought you would be paying?
Every time?
One way car hire companies make money is by selling you lots of extra insurance on top of the basic collision damage waiver and theft waiver.
You're standing at the counter with your luggage, there's a queue of people behind you, and you get scared. You realise you could end up paying €1,000 Read the rest of this entry »

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Travel Web site calculates car rental gas costs - Sun-Sentinel.com

September 29, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Cruises, Information

Kayak.com, the travel Web site aggregator, has a new gas calculator in its car rental section so travelers can figure the total cost of renting a car.
Kayak's Fuel Cost Calculator considers a vehicle's mileage by using manufacturer data and information from FuelEconomy.gov. Input the miles you think you'll drive and it adjusts the cost of the daily rate in the search result.
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