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%.
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Tennis cruises again - Steamboat Pilot

January 17, 2008 - Posted in Cruises, Expedia Travel, Shows

— Steamboat’s No. 4 doubles team of Murphy Roberts and Kyle Rogers talk and carry themselves more like experienced veterans than freshmen playing the second high school match of their careers.
They don’t talk about being wowed or overwhelmed. Instead they explain how they were able to beat Fruita’s Andy Hoeckel and Ryan Hartzinger in helping the Steamboat Springs High School tennis team pick up its second consecutive 7-0 win Friday.
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Las Vegas hits 9th inning jackpot to win 7 to 5 - Shelby Star

January 17, 2008 - Posted in Las Vegas vacations

Three straight doubles in the top of the seventh by Las Vegas keyed a 3-run rally as Post 76 claimed a 7-5 victory over Omaha, Neb. Post 374 in the opening game of the American Legion World Series at Keeter Stadium at Veterans Field.
Jeff Malm, Johnny Field and Erik Van Meetren posted RBI, two-baggers in the seventh - giving Las Vegas a 6-1 lead against Omaha left-hander Nick Standish. Matt Hall had a single to ignite the outburst.
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Packaged travel saves 30% over DIY. - 4Hoteliers

January 6, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cruises, Destinations, Discover Travel, Hotels, Mexico packages, Reviews, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Despite rising costs tour operators still hold the line on savings - according a member survey, travelers can save an average 20-30% during high season by buying a vacation package or tour, over making the same arrangements on their own.
your clients may be paying 20 – 30% more by planning their vacation on their own, says the U.S. Tour Operators Association, whose members provide vacations for 11 million travelers yearly.
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