How to Find the Best Travel Deals using Popular Search Engines

The Internet has revolutionized the way in which we find airline tickets, hotels and vacation packages. Back in the old days, you had to trudge on over to your local travel agent and wait for them to come up with the prices on your various options. It was time consuming and often you ended getting deals that benefited the travel agents more than they benefited you.

These days anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can be their own travel agent. If you are reading this post, I’m going to ... [Read this entry]

Cheap Flights to Brazil and South America this Summer

Looking for an alternative to the European summer backpacking scene? Instead of looking across the Atlantic, consider a trip south. There are some killer deals on flights to South America this summer. Of course, that means it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere but the season really doesn’t matter when you are talking about visiting a place like Brazil (The weather forecast in Rio de Janeiro is for a high of 83 today, by the way).

No matter the temperatures there is always a party to be found in Brazil. ... [Read this entry]

Cheap Flights to Florida

As someone who spent his formative years in the Sunshine Sate, it is with some authority that I can tell you that Florida is one crazy story after another. When there aren’t political elections gone awry, alligators chasing after senior citizens and people finding new ways to make a home out of land that was designed to be a swamp, there are stories about all kinds of absurd things. Florida is a light that attracts the crazy moths of the world.

Even with the constant insanity coming from the place, it can ... [Read this entry]

Cheap Winter Flights to Copenhagen, Denmark

There is a reason that Copenhagen is consistently named as one of the best cities to live in: it rocks. The city is super clean, super safe, super friendly and, well, just all around super. All of the charms that are so appealing to those who live there are also fully on display to travelers paying a visit to Denmark’s capital.

Situated on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand and partly on the island of Amage, Copenhagen was founded as a city for merchant ships. With the early trading, ... [Read this entry]

Chicago is your kind of town if you don’t fish in your Pajamas

Chicago is often called the “Second City,” but if you spend any amount of time there you’ll learn that there is nothing second-rate about the place. The busy financial, business and cultural capital of the American Heartland, Chicago is cosmopolitan cool and an excellent place to spend a long weekend or two.

While you undoubtedly know a bit about the Windy City and all of its famous sites, here are a few facts that will impress your friends and help assure that you to have the time of your life while you are ... [Read this entry]

Sunshine Vacation Packages on Sale: It’s ok to stare at the sun

As I sit here staring out the window at the 1,234th straight day of gray clouds, I can’t help but wonder if the sun has disappeared for good. I also can’t help but feel a bit on envy towards those of you who are wearing sunglasses and sitting by the pool while you are reading this blog. Your golden tan skin is the essence of good health. Your carefree attitude the sign of relaxation. There are no bags under your eyes. You are not tired. You will ... [Read this entry]

Bob Marley wants you to go to Jamaica

Hey mon, Jamaica is a cool place to kick back and enjoy life at the slowest possible pace. The sun, the sand, the spliff . . . what more could you want from a holiday vacation?

October is the month to get a deal on a vacation in Jamaica. Priceline is offering up flights and a 3-night hotel stay for just a few hundred bucks. The catch is that you have to travel on a Monday, which happens to be a great day to travel is you ask me. ... [Read this entry]

All the Virgins are Headed to London

I can almost taste the crumpets and tea right now. Flights to London are getting cheaper by the moment. Virgin Atlantic has a sweet deal that will fly you across the pond from spots on the East Coast for under $300. That’s cheaper than flying across the country! Think of all the money you’ll have to spend on pints of beer and evenings hanging out with the royal family.

The travel window for this deal is fairly generous, with the standard blackouts around holiday time still in effect.

As a ... [Read this entry]

United Nationwide Sale from $92! Exp 8/18

United Nationwide Sale from $92!

United Airlines has just announced a major Fall Fare Sale for the U.S. and Canada. Be the first to get super-low fares like Los Angeles to Las Vegas for $92 round-trip or Chicago to New York for $162 round-trip. It’s one of United’s best sales of the year. Hurry, sale ends Aug. 18th.

Travel between Aug. 22 and Nov. 16, 2006 - 14 day advance purchase required. Fares valid on Tues. and Wed.

United has also put select seats in Canada on sale as well, so don’t forget to check out deals to ... [Read this entry]

Delta Honolulu Sale from $482 RT!

Delta Honolulu Sale from $482 RT!

Head to Hawaii before they start gearing up for the super expensive winter season!

Be the first to fly to paradise onboard Delta’s last minute sale to Honolulu. With flights starting at just $482 round-trip, you’ll have extra money to spend on important things like great Oahu restaurants, island tours, or maybe surf lessons! But hurry, this sale end August 21st.

Travel between Aug. 7 and Sept. 30, 2006 - a week advance purchase is required. Blackout dates over Labor Day weekend and selection days in September. Fares not valid ... [Read this entry]