Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Getting the Cheapest Flight & Today's Airfare Deals

If you're buying airfare and you are not sure if you are getting the best deal, head to http://www.bing.com/travel/?FORM=L8SP22 .  When you enter in your starting point and destination it will give you a Price Predictor, and indication of whether or not your flight is predicted to go up, go down or stay the same. Then, it also give you a confidence meter to let you know how sure they are of their prediction. It is a great tool when you are planning a vacation!

The deals aren't great. But, if you love Foliage...there is a great deal on a Vermont B&B in the fall.

Airfare Deals for Today:
Tampa
New York for as low as $178 in July & August
San Fran for as low as $359

Boston
Dublin for as low as $657  in September
Chicago as low as $174
Myrtle Beach as low as $128 in July, August & September
San Diego as low as  $287

New York
Orlando for as low as $134

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

NYC, Ireland, Costa Rica, SoCal, Vermont

A LOT of great deals today. Some for the summer others for the fall, ALL great deals. 

 
They say The City empties on the weekends, so all those with money can head to The Hamptons to chill with Diddy and Martha Stewart. So, really great hotels offer great deals and it is a great time to take advantage.  This hotel has 4.5 star rating from TripAdvisor, my go-to source for honest opinions.
$169 -- Summer Weekends at Manhattan 4-Star Hotel, Save $100
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/75446275-1249954/
Source: Fitzpatrick Manhattan

Another fall deal for Ireland, but with this one you get to STAY in a castle...not just visit it.  The trip looks amazing and the company, Spectre Tours is very well rated. 
$999 -- Ireland in Fall: B&Bs, 5-Star Castle & Air, $600 Off INCLUDING TAX
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/75446275-1249769/
Source: Sceptre Tours
From NYC; Boston & Chicago at an upcharge

Having been to Costa Rica myself, I can say this is a fabulous deal! The flight from Orlando is usually around $350, so for another $350 you get all of your hotel stays and a rental car. Driving through treacherous mountains and volcanoes can be heart attack inducing, but the views are worth it.  Also, this trip allows you to see several different parts of Costa Rica...a must because each has something very different to offer. 
$699 from Ft. Lauderdale (additional cities below) -- Costa Rica 7-Night Beach & Cloud Forest Trip w/Air, Hotel & Rental Car!!
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/75446275-1250616/
Source: TravelByJen.com
Additional Charge for Tampa & Orlando: $59, Boston, NYC $189. 

New Englanders who are looking for some SoCal Time: flights to San Diego are just $237 roundtrip in August from Boston. See the Fare Calendar for choices. Also, Travelzoo is offering a deal for a two-night Romantic winery stay for only $239.  The winery is only 1 hour north of San Diego.  From the pictures, the place looks amazing. 
$239 -- SoCal Wine Country: 2-Night Romantic Escape, 50% Off
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/75446275-1249681/
Source: Inn at Churon Winery

This is a weird one, but I thought I would throw it in.  If anyone in NYC is interested in heading to Vermont, tickets are $110 roundtrip with taxes.  You can find great places to stay there on vrbo.com and spend the weekend NOT being trapped in the concrete jungle. 

Enjoy!!