The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel, nestled among the white majestic mountains of New Hampshire, is offering free tickets for skiing, in the first month of 2007. The exciting deal not only will reduce your budget but also save you from the weekend crowds. From sunday to thursday in the month of January, the visitors can book for only $79 per night, including Free Ski package. In addition, the offer covers lodging, lift tickets to the alpine ski area and free passes for cross- country skiing. The matchless location of hotel provides ample opportunities for ski lovers. Skiers of all ages and abilities would like to come here to polish their skiing skills, as the 95 kilometersimpeccably groomed cross-country ski trail is second to none. Via: cheapticketlinks
CAPSULE hotels with a capsule as your room…
People do live inside this cramped Space!… With the increased shortage of space and lack of funds for better establishments, people are opting for these CAPSULE hotels. They seem to be in high demand by business travelers who need to spend just one night here. Asakusa Riverside a capsule Hotel offers a one night stay for 25.43US Dollar
Plan a budget-friendly trip to Disney World!
Disney has already advertised that they have some very affordable vacation packages, making it possible for all to visit the Disney World on budget. However, still it’s must you plan it out first. It is best to get the booking done well in advance. If you book your transportation, accommodation, meal plans, character dining and theme park tickets in advance, it’ll allow you to do maximum savings and to make your trip a pleasant one. Image Credit Airfares: You can get cheaper flights at places like Expedia and Orbits that can help you save a lot of money. Airfares are cheap from mid-January through February and September to October. You should carefully research and compare before getting your tickets confirmed. Image Credit Accommodation: You must visit the Disney World site and take a look at the budget resorts. To keep everything within your budget, it is best to book your room with the hotel directly in advance. Instead of picking a suite, you can go for a standard room. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and campground is sure to suit your pocket. Rates start from $41 per night. Disney’s Pop Century and Disney’s All Stars Movie, Music and Sports are the value resorts that have the rooms as low as $82 per night. Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside are the moderate resorts where you can get the rooms starting at $145. These prices are just for value season. This year’s value season begins August 5 for those resorts and July 29 for the campground. Image Credit Transportation: Amtrak’s Auto Train departs from Lorton, Va. at 4 p.m. and arrives at Sanford, Fla., the following morning at 8:30 a.m. The train ride includes dinner, a movie and snacks, and a continental breakfast. There’s a 10 percent discount for AAA members. While you book your Auto Train reservation, you can also use American Express Rewards. For reservations, visit amtrak.com Image Credit Dining: When it comes to finding great affordable places to eat, the Magic Your Way Package plus dining seems attractive where you can easily save up-to 40 percent per person. Magic Your Way Package plus dining plan includes one table service meal, a quick service meal and a snack – per person for each night of your stay. Free Dining Plan: Disney is offering free dining plan from Sept 2-Sept 22. You can search for this plan at disneyworld.disney.go.com Image Credit Additional Discounts: Disney Vacation Club members get additional discounts on dining, theme park tickets, tours, shopping and recreational rentals. More info There are noteworthy discounts on theme park tickets and on select resorts at different times of the year, for the Florida residents. More Info For retired and active military personnel and their families there are special discounts. Room rates are determined by military grade. More Info AAA members can receive a voucher for preferred parking in the Diamond Lot at Walt Disney World and can get discounts at certain hotels and restaurants. Details at aaa.com. Image Credit Earn Disney Rewards with the Visa card from the Chase. More Info You can visit mousesavers.com to know more about the packages, news about deals and discounts. It is not the official site of Disney but is sure to help you out in carefully planning your budget trip to Disney World. Plan your trip that will surely go well with your bank account and enjoy yourself thoroughly!
Scottish Govt offers 33 % discount for young Scots to Travel!
Year 2007 will be best year for Young Scots as they can explore entire Scotland with the awesome cheap fares, on offer by the government. A new scheme launched by the government, through which all young Scots can avail 33 percent discounts on bus and rail travel and also two free return ferry journeys to the Scottish mainland, will come into force on next January. Scottish ministers announced that people aged from16 to 18, will pay one third off on bus and rail journey. The scheme will also cover the full-time volunteers up to the age of 25. But to take the advantage one has to buy two types of cards. The UK-wide card scheme will work in trains and expects to cost around £20. Well, it’s a commendable offer by Scottish government for youngsters which helps save lots of money as most of the teens depend upon their parents.
British Airways offers 3-night spirit of London
This winter, the British Airways has come out with some intriguing offers for the tourists visiting the city between November 9, 2006 to January 17, 2007. The offer includes round-trip airfare from New York to London, 3 nights stay at a three star hotel, and a Free Ice Skating ticket for the Natural History Museum Ice Rink. The whole package will set you back just $555. In order to take the advantage of this bonanza, you have to book the offer before December 22, 2006. So, if you are avid to explore London this winter, go and book your trip. Via: cheapticketlinks
Budget travel in and around South island, New Zealand
The island nation of New Zealand attracts plenty of people. Maybe it’s because of the zillion things that you can do on the island or maybe it’s just the hospitable people. It could even be the cheap vacation deals that attracts multitude of tourists to the nation every year. Talking about cheap deals, here’s a sneak peak at the travel deals. The beautiful and very picturesque gondola ride in Queenstown is available to the visitors for only $1,589 excluding the taxes. The skyline gondola offers some of the best views to the visitors. The best time is between Feb through April and then you can also try the months of October and November. If you are looking for budget travel here’s a good deal. Accommodation costs for 11 nights, bus tickets as well as a hike up the Franz Josef sounds like a great deal to me. What do you get with the package? How To Deal WIth , You can get started at Christchurch, located in the South Island. It lets you see the majestic Alps. The tour several elements together: adventure, action and fun. The tour will take you through the New Zealand country side and farm houses where you can go on farm tours. While visiting the countryside, you will have a chance to try your luck in fly fishing, mountain biking, as well as horseback riding. The Lake Wanaka is a great spot to visit as well. Canoing or kayaking can be enjoyed in this lake. There’s even rock climbing, golf and trout fishing in and around the lake for the adventurous. The tour finally ends at it’s destination :Christchurch, which was it’s starting point. I guess a round trip from Christchurch to Christchurch can be a lot of fun. The airfares vary from season to season as always. You should be able to buy a ticket for 1500 USD from US to Christchurch. NYC, LA and Chicago have great deals. Just a few things to keep in mind: Temperatures can drop rapidly in South island. Do check the weather, currency exchange rate and local time. I am sure if you are a smart traveler you do this regularly. Get on that flight and I’m sure, you’ll have loads of fun in New Zealand! Image Credits: MSNBC, Alpenglow
National Cherry Blossom Festival is heading its way
Are you ready to see what National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, DC has to offer? Get ready as the National Cherry Blossom Festival is heading its way, commencing on March 31 and will be over by April 15. Annual Cherry Blossom Parade and Smithsonian’s annual Kite Festival are the main events of the festival. Tailored to the festival various local hotels offering budget packages. Madison Hotel: It’s a posh 353-room hotel which has a Cherry Blossom package including a one-night stay, chocolates at turndown, and complimentary parking from $229 per couple. Location: Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Contact No: 800/424-8577 More Info The Mandarin Oriental: It’s the only D.C. hotel overlooking the Tidal Basin. Its Cherry Blossoms Bloom package covers a one-night stay in a deluxe Asian-influenced room with soaking tubs and water views, full breakfast for two at Cafe MoZu, valet parking, cherry-flavored chocolates, gummy cherries, and a cherry dessert made by the pastry staff. Charges: Starting at $379 per couple–about 35 percent off the typical cost of a room, breakfast, and parking. Contact No: 888/888-1778 More Info If you want more information about the festival you can get the preview of the festival near the intersection of Independence Avenue and 17th Street; 202/547-1500. So, you can enrich yourselves with a totally new experience at the National Cherry Blossom Festival and that too without the need to break into the banks. Source: Budget Travel Online
Authentic budget-friendly Western experience at Powder horn guest Ranch
If you would like to spend your summer in a remote and beautiful environment, acquiring valuable experience in many areas, while meeting wonderful people all over the country, it can be done at Powder horn guest Ranch! The Powder horn guest Ranch is located high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The Ranch itself is secluded and private, nestled in the Powder horn Valley. Charges: Powder horn guest ranch offers top notch ranch experience at affordable price. Five night package start at around $800 per adult and $650 per child. Cheaper three and four night deals are also available at $1,395 per adult. The package includes accommodations, horseback riding and lessons, a daily schedule of activities including rafting, a jeep tour, fly-fishing, and hiking, plus nightly entertainment, and all meals. The ranch is open May through October. A vacation at the Powder horn Ranch is like staying with family. Visit the Powder horn Ranch for an authentic budget friendly Western experience.
Go and Grab the Free Airline tickets!
If you want that some airlines should offer you Cheap Airfares than you are in for a good surprise, since Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline is offering free airlines tickets. Only you must purchase them online between November 14to 16, 2006. And the airline will offer you to travel before March 24. Well, the carrier is charging taxes fees & charges, which do not exceed £12.70. However, the advertisement is condemned by other airlines for hiding the truth but it is indeed a bonanza. So hurry guys the offer is valid only until midnight tomorrow. Via: ryanair
Tips to ensure a cheap stay In New York!
New York is one of most celebrated city for spending your holidays but during the festive season, season rates kiss the sky. These year forecasters are predicting that rates are likely to be 15 percent higher as against pervious year. It is assuming that decreasing number of rooms in popular hotels, like the Plaza, are converting rentals to condominiums. Apart from this, the frequently organized meetings are contributing to the hike. But still, there is a ray of hope for a savvy traveler. Experts recommend that apartment rentals are a good alternative to hotel stays. This year, well-equipped studios and one-bedrooms are being charged between $125 and $200 per night, which are quite convenient for a budget traveler. Nevertheless, here I tend to suggest that you must ensure your apartments by seeing the digital photos and never pay in advance. Where to eat: Instead of eating in expensive restaurants, prefer residential neighborhoods. Web sites like chowhound.com and sliceny.com can help in a great extent. Now lets steer yourself to the entertainment arena, it’s a big glad tiding that the Metropolitan Opera is selling $20 orchestra tickets for the very first time starting two hours before most Monday-through-Thursday shows. If it doesn’t match your interest, then you can visit broadwaybox.com for Broadway shows and avail discount up to 50 percent. Via: msnbcse