Yearning for a trip to Europe? Our advice is to hurry up and wait. Hurry up and book your Alitalia flight while fares are going for as little as $443+ round-trip. Then wait until the soaring summer heat subsides, and savor an affordable vacation anytime between mid-October and March of next year. Book now, travel later, and save!

We’re especially impressed by the fact these deals extend over the next holidays. New Years in Rome, anyone?

Tickets must be purchased by May 22, 2006 (that’s today!)
Travel is valid October 15, 2006 through March 31, 2007.
A Saturday-night minimum stay is required.

Plan Now. Play Later. Fly RT to Europe From $443+

Hotwire started with 50 most-visited destinations in the United States as defined by the Travel Industry Association of America. Next, they scored each destination on 3 categories (1-100 points each). The categories are:
Low rates on air, rental car and hotel
Discounts on air, rental car and hotel
Affordable entertainment and overall appeal

Based on these criteria, they picked the top 10 bargain cities. On the West Coast, three places made the top ten:

6. Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Visitors can find affordable entertainment and hotels for as low as $50 per night in this Western destination. Book inexpensive lodging in Albuquerque and make day trips to Santa Fe or the Sangre de Cristo range, an ideal place for picnicking and hiking. Enjoy these great bargains:
* The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History (free to $3)
* Santa Fe Farmers Market, featuring locally grown food (free)
* Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October ($6)

8. Reno, NV
Head here to save money when skiing nearby Lake Tahoe resorts; by staying overnight in Reno, visitors can often find a 4-star hotel for less than $100 per night. Reno also receives strong scores for its low prices and affordable entertainment. Enjoy these bargains:
* Truckee River Walk, a trail landscaped with waterfalls (free)
* Nickel slot machines with a record payout of more than $4 million (five cents per spin)

10. Los Angeles, CA
The City of Angels receives a near-perfect score for affordable entertainmentwhich includes scenic attractions and 42 miles of coastline from Malibu to Santa Monica to Palos Verdes. Los Angeles also offers low prices on travel, especially during off-peak periods. Enjoy these bargain destinations:
* The J. Paul Getty Museum, featuring art, photos and flowers (free)
* Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with its footprints and autographs of Hollywood legends (free)

Check out Hotwire for great deals to all these destinations!

Ohh…Hotwire has some friends!

They were recently extended some heavily discounted air inventory for travel completed by June 8th.

Those who search Hotwire for domestic air travel will find discounts up to 20% off for major destinations like: New York, Chicago, Atlanta, LA, Newark, Dallas, and more.

We didn’t see any restrictions listed, so this would be an awesome time to book your Memorial Day weekend trip, or last-minute surprise to a friend’s graduation! As always, one-way trips are not available through Hotwire.

Save up to 20% on domestic air travel; complete your trip by June 8th to save!

For a limited time, earn 1,000 bonus miles for yourself or the recipient when you purchase or give 25,000 miles or more on United Airlines. That’s enough for a Saver Award flight!

Register, then complete your transaction by May 31, 2006.

Purchase Personal Miles
It’s the perfect solution if you are just a few thousand miles short of your next award trip. You can apply these miles toward award travel on United or any Mileage Plus airline partner, or toward upgrades on United. Purchase 25,000 miles or more for yourself, earn a 1,000 mile bonus.

United Airlines Miles
Give Miles to Friends and Family
Give them enough miles to go on a trip with you, come for a visit or take that much-needed vacation. Purchase 25,000 miles or more for someone else and you earn 1,000 bonus miles for the recipient.

Hurry! This 1,000 mile bonus offer ends May 31, 2006!

Take off this spring to some of Western Canada’s most popular destinations. For a limited time, United Airlines is on sale to Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and more! It’s the perfect time to plan trips to see friends, family or take a well-deserved Canadian vacation

Take off and see Vancouver, Canada’s diverse and modern city. Soak up nature in Edmonton. See why Calgary is becoming the next place to visit in Canada.

Complete travel by June 14, 2006. 10 day advance purchase required. Fares valid on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. Sale ends May 20.

United Spring Fare sale to Western Canada!

With gas prices at all-time highs, priceline wants to save you money this Memorial Day weekend by offering plenty of low-cost rental cars. You’ll get the best price guaranteed and save up to 25% more when you Name Your Own Price.

For example, check out the amazing rate on an Atlanta SUV – only $25 a day – 74% off the regular price! Or, save 66% on a Denver Full-Size, with a rate of only $19. Heading to the East Coast? There are deals there too – a Philadelphia Mid-Size will run you only $15 – saving 69% on normal prices.

So reward yourself this holiday and get outta town – or into it – with amazingly low car rental prices from Priceline!

Memorial Day Deals on Airfare, Hotels, & Rental Cars!

We get irritated when people list the same specials, day in and day out. We feel like yelling at the computer screen – that’s the deal you had last week! How is it special this week???

That’s why were were happy to see that Country Inns & Suites By Carlson has many new and ongoing special offerings, including relaxing in the country in Iowa, tasting food and wine in Indianapolis, and grabbing at $20 gas card if you stay at a hotel in Naperville, Illinois!

These offers include, vacation packages, and seasonal and regional promotions. Their special offers change frequently, so check back often.

From a golf getaway to a family adventure, Country Inns & Suites is the place to stay. Check out their weekly special offers and book today!