If you're itching to get out of the house, there's never been a better
time for a quick weekend trip. Thanks to the Web, travel companies can offer
awesome last-minute deals on airfare, hotels, car rental -- even entire
vacation packages. Take a look...
Airfare
- Northwest
Weekend getaways are a snap with Northwest's WorldPerks. The site allows you to take
advantage of promotional offers, such as earning bonus miles on some international
flights.
- Other Airlines
Other airlines that offer special Internet rates include
Continental,
Southwest and
United.
Hotels
- Embassy Suites
This hotel's Web site allows you to book hotel, air and car reservations at special prices.
Find out about more special offers from Embassy Suites
here.
- Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn offers
hotel packages
that give you the opportunity to book a romantic escape or embark on a tourist adventure.
In addition, you can create your own vacation packages with air, car and hotel.
- Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Choose one of Hyatt's Retreats
for your next getaway, whether your goal is romance, relaxation, a bed and breakfast or
exploration. Use the search bar to enter your destination, and you can see participating
hotels in the area.
Car Rental
- Alamo
Save $10 on weekend rentals or $15 on a 3-day weekend ski vacations with an Alamo e-coupon.
Check out other great deals, e-coupons and last minute specials at their Web site.
- Avis
At Special Deals from Avis, find offers like discounted weekly and
weekend rates in the U.S. and Canada
and 10% savings when making reservations through Avis Online.
- Hertz
Hertz's Special Offers allow you to save 50% on weekend rental rates, at both airport and
non-airport locations. Check out
this site
to see if there is a participating Hertz car rental near you.
Comprehensive Sites
- Travelocity
Locate the best prices on
airfare, hotels, cars and cruises. Also check out special travel offers and
info on featured destinations. Similar sites include
Expedia,
Orbitz, and
Priceline,
where you can save up to $325 with vacation packages.
- Best Fares
Each week, get a comprehensive guide to the Internet's major airline specials, car rental
specials, cruise deals and hotel discounts. A chart format makes specials easy to follow.
Vacation Ideas
Want to get out but not sure where to go? Try these ideas from Arthur
Frommer's Budget Travel Online. Deals change over
time, but you can find great opportunities all over the world.
- In the U.S. and Canada, you can find volunteer vacations, ski deals and even whale
watching trips in California. For the little ones, look for an American Girl hotel stay.
- In the Caribbean and Latin America, try diving in Cozumel or look for deals to
Guatemala, Costa Rica and Belize.
- In Europe, look for a sailing trip in Portugal, an Ireland road trip or a visit to
Paris and the Loire Valley.
- In Asia, Africa and the Middle East, check out a Morocco camping trip or a tour of Iran.
- In Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, you can visit Tahiti or Tasmania.
- Also, take some ideas from the Budget Travel Girlfriend Getaways or 40 Best Vacations
issues.
--- R.M.
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