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Travel Savings Guide




Make your vacation the stress-free getaway you've been dreaming about with discount flights, Free Coupons, and Cash Back on rental cars and hotels. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or fun for the entire family, make the most of your money and your hard-earned break with ShopAtHome.com.




Travel Savings Deals

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to book your vacation, check out Priceline.com Vacations where you can book Air, Hotel, Rental Cars, Vacation Packages all in one quick and easy place. Save up to 50% on flights and hotels when you Name Your Own Price – which is great for people with flexible travel plans. If you have a set vacation time, take a look at Priceline.com Vacations to find the all-inclusive package that's right for you. Save even more with Priceline.com Vacations Coupons and get 3% Cash Back.


It's never too early to start planning your next family vacation. Whether it's a weekend trip with friends to Vegas or that dream vacation to a remote island you've been talking about for years, taking a trip over these next few months is essential! Plus, vacationing in these destinations is much better when you can find a great deal. Hotwire Coupons help you find 4 Star hotels at 2 star prices in addition to saving you money on airline tickets, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises. That's a great way to save money when traveling!


Once the trip is booked, don't forget to record your memories! From photo books to prints of your vacation, Kodak Gallery makes it easy for you to share your trip with family and friends. Upload your pictures to the EasyShare Gallery and benefit from the unlimited online sharing. Create and send calendars, frames and cards as gifts or for your own enjoyment. Plus, you can ship the gifts anywhere or pick it up at a location near you.


If you're in the mood for a romantic getaway, let Marriott Hotels and Resorts help you plan that escape vacation. From Resort Spas to Golf Get-aways, find the ultimate luxury experience at a reasonable price. From tropical destinations complete with award-winning service to family fun locations, you'll love your stay with Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Plus get 3% Cash Back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com and save with Marriott Coupons.





Airline & Last Minute Deals

Expedia, Inc
1.5% Cash Back

As consumer costs continue to go up, so does the demand for traveling on a budget! Packaged deals are the easiest and most hassle-free way to save on all your travel plans. Many online booking sites offer promotions if you book stays longer than 3 days. If you book 3 or more nights with Expedia, you'll get an extra night – for FREE! In conjunction with their great flights deals, you'll save on your next Spring Break trip. Packaged Deals are also flexible according to destination and when you want to travel. Browse through Vacation Packages if you're flexible about when and where you want to go to find awesome deals at All-inclusive Resorts, Vegas Casinos, or European Getaways.


Another great way to save is by signing up for newsletters from top travel sites. Most will give you alerts of destinations you choose at a budget you decide, this is also a great way to learn about sales.


Check out sites like Travelocity for tons of last minute options. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always pay to plan ahead; only a certain amount of tickets are issued to travel sites early in the game. A good time to shop for tickets is three months before your trip. If you're flexible, try a few searches and vary your departure and return date by one or two days, more often than not flexibility saves you some major cash for doing fun stuff on your vacation!



Travelocity
3% Cash Back
Hotels.com
6% Cash Back
Southwest Vacations
4% Cash Back


Car & Gas Tips

Oh the classic road trip, what childhood would be complete without it?! There is nothing quite like seeing the country one mile at a time and the best way to take anyplace in is by car. Consider renting a car or a motorhome for your road trip and save in a number of ways:


  • First, by renting you have the option of getting a more fuel efficient vehicle saving you on your number one expense, gas.
  • Next, you save your car's mileage, wear and tear, and all the other inconveniences and problems with long trips (crumbs anyone?!).
  • Entertaining kids for a long amount of time is easier than ever with video games and portable DVD players there to keep those rascals busy. Here's your chance to try out a new vehicle and see how it fits!

Take even more stress off by renting! Here are some top discount car rental and RV rental companies in your area - now just figure out where to take them!


Camping World Coupons: Your one stop store for all your RV and Motorhome needs, Camping World has a great selections of coupons and products to make this summer a trip to remember. You can rent, buy or lease the perfect RV according to your summer plans.


Enterprise Rent-A-Car Coupons: Weekend deals, like 50% off and low every day prices make Enterprise a great help to save on your vacation. Become a member, and you will save time and money with faster rentals and free upgrades.


Thrifty Car Rental Coupons: One of the most widely recognized brands in the travel industry, Thrifty Car Rental is ideal for road trips because at select locations you can request a Garmin nüvi GPS navigator for about $10 a day!


Gas Saving Tips:
  1. Pack lightly and leave the excess baggage at home - The less your overall vehicle weighs the less fuel it will use. Lighten your load – not your wallet.
  2. Keep your windows up while driving on the highway - Open windows create "drag" and cause your vehicle to use more fuel.
  3. Follow the speed limit - You'd be surprised at how much money you'll save on gas – and potential moving violations!
  4. Avoid driving through big cities during rush hour - Stopping and going repeatedly decreases fuel efficiency.
  5. Park in the first spot available - Spending extra time to find a closer spot unnecessarily wastes gas – and time.
 
Camping World
5% Cash Back
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2% Cash Back
Thrifty Car Rental
3.5% Cash Back


Travel Tips

To make your trip a little easier and family friendly, consider a few tips that could make your travel as hassle-free as possible:


  • Let the kids entertain themselves during road trips. Introduce them to some old-school favorites, such as the License Plate Game, I Spy, 20 Questions and the A to Z game.
  • Whether traveling by car or air, audio books are a great way to pass the time. Let each family member select a favorite, and take turns listening to them all.
  • Cut down on food costs by asking for a refrigerator in your room. Some hotels will provide them upon request, either free of charge or for a small fee.
  • Be prepared when you are traveling. Many stores have small containers that are made to carry medicines like antacid tablets, pain relievers, and allergy medicine.
  • Bring snacks with you. If you are traveling in the car, bringing a snack might just curb the temptation to stop at the next gas station for junk food. If you are traveling in the air, bringing your own snack saves you money on those small bags of snacks they offer.
  • Know the limits. Many of the airline carriers are now charging for checked luggage. Make sure to do your research before packing that second suitcase of shoes.
  • Book your ticket! If you already have your plans in mind, book your ticket as soon as you can. Doing so will leave extra money in your pocket, and you also don't have to worry if the flight is already full.
 
Best Western
4% Cash Back
LastMinute.com
0.5% Cash Back
CheapTickets Air
1.5% Cash Back
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mommyB
Joined On: 03/05/2009

Trips by train to Cape Cod, Mass.?

Are there any travel deals sights for trains?  I want to take a trip by train from Georgia to Massachusetts.  I do not fly AT ALL.  I also do not want to drive all that way.  Can anyone help me?

Comment Posted on: 03-08-2009 6:19 PM
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grammylucas
Joined On: 02/21/2009

Want to go to a beach area-live in Indiana

I just posted the Gulf Shores questions. We live in Indiana and wanted to go to a beach and Gulf Shores was about 778 miles-we are driving. If anyone knows of another nice beach area approx same mileage or better that has had a good experience, we are open to other suggestions. My daughter feels that Myrtle Beach is too crowded and commercial so thats another reason we were looking at Gulf Shores hoping to not be as crowded but in July we don't really know.  Thanks.

Comment Posted on: 02-21-2009 3:23 PM
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georgia peach
Joined On: 01/05/2009

Re: Want to go to a beach area-live in Indiana

I too, am looking for vacation deals at Gulf Shores, but in June. I f you find any please post.

Comment Posted on: 02-22-2009 6:58 AM
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bright815
Joined On: 02/08/2009

Re: Want to go to a beach area-live in Indiana

We live in Alabama and go to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Area every year. It is no where close to what you find in Panama City in Florida with crowds and is a very clean enviroment. I am 27 and would go not go anywhere else to take my son and new baby. As for looking for condo's or beachhouse, this year we are using brbo.com to find our place just click on beach rentals and put in where you want to stay, it was referred to me by others who have used it. It shows dates available and rates and also has pictures of what you are renting. Hope this helps.

Comment Posted on: 02-28-2009 4:17 PM
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grammylucas
Joined On: 02/21/2009

Anyone know of a good deal for Gulf Shores Alabama in July 2009

We are planning a family vacation to Gulf Shores this July starting 7/18 but haven't ever been there before. Can anyone gives us some hints on where to stay that is nice and a good deal? We will need 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Anything else you can tell us about Gulf Shores if you have vacationed there before that would be helpful we would appreciate.

 

Thanks.

Comment Posted on: 02-21-2009 3:20 PM
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kgirdner
Joined On: 04/19/2009

Re: Anyone know of a good deal for Gulf Shores Alabama in July 2009

THS IS VERY NICE PLACE VERY CLEAN NOT FANSTY JUST CLEAN  AND NICE APROX.3 MILES STRAIGHT DRIVE TO THE BEACH   http://www.microtelinn.com/MicrotelInn/control/home COPY AND PASTE IN THE ADDRESS BAR, YOU CAN ASK FOR A GROUP ACMODATIONS.   AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS I LIKE GULF SHORES A LOT BETTER THEN FLORIDA. BUT YOUR JUST 50 MILES FROM PENNISACOLA FL. GULF SHORES HAS A LOT OF GOOD RESTARUNTS AND THINGS FOR KIDS

Comment Posted on: 04-29-2009 6:22 PM
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40ft RVer
Joined On: 02/09/2009

Please obtain Motohome RV Travelers deals

Hi,  I sure do  hope you start to reach out to this crowd of consumers...There are a lot of us who add to the economy who also need deals,  especially since a lot of us have lost over 35% in our retirement savings and investments!!   .   Thanks so much

Comment Posted on: 02-10-2009 12:17 PM
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Billy Mills
Joined On: 01/23/2009

Travel Deals

When we travel, we do so in our Motorhome.  I haven't seen anything that is associated to the travel deals that I've seen.  Tahnk you.

Comment Posted on: 01-23-2009 8:59 AM
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