Wednesday, Sep. 16 2009

Universal Studios announced Wednesday that the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park will open Spring 2010. The new theme park in Orlando, Florida will have a Hogsmeade Station, Owlery, and of course, Hogwarts.  Such great news for Harry Potter fans worldwide!

Tuesday, Sep. 15 2009

The new Kayak iPhone application is getting rave reviews by users who need to find cheap airfare on the go. Kayak.com recently launched the free app and we’re finding it pretty easy to use.  All you have to do is select if you want to find Flights or Hotels, choose your dates and let Kayak [...]

Starting in November, Avis and Budget will become the first major rental car companies to ban smoking in all of their North American fleets. If you smoke in one of their rental cars beginning next month, you will receive a steep cleaning fee of $250 which might make you think twice next time.  Ouch.

Monday, Sep. 14 2009

8 Places You Should See

BudgetTravel recently posted a list of 8 places every American should see, so we thought we’d share and find out where you stand. Here’s the list: Sears Tower, Chicago Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Yellowstone National Park, mostly Wyoming New York Harbor Monticello, Virginia Graceland, Tennessee Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Georgia We’re at only two out [...]

Four Nights In Rome From $799

From Central Holidays comes a steal of a deal for winter travel in Italy. From $799 per person you can take advantage of a four night trip to Rome with airfare. You’ll be staying at the Hotel Siviglia near the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and enjoy four nights in the 41-room hotel while painting the Italian [...]

Friday, Sep. 11 2009

Marriott Offering Fall Discounts Now

As of Thursday, Marriott starting offering 20% off their lowest rates of thousand of their hotels around the globe, including their brands JW Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard and Residence Inn.  You’re excited now, aren’t you? This fall sale will be available for stays at least two nights on weekends, which are classified as Thursday to Sunday, and [...]

3 Nights In Maui, Hawaii From $585

You saw it right, 3 whole nights in Maui, Hawaii from just $585. From Pleasant Holidays comes a steal of a travel deal where you and yours travel round-trip with United Airlines, stay in the stunning Kaanapali Ocean Inn and enjoy three nights from just $585 per person. Sound like something you’d love to get [...]

Thursday, Sep. 10 2009

6 Nights In Scotland From $999

From Oct. 1, 2009–Mar. 31, 2010, you can take advantage of a great travel deal to Scotland. From $999 per person, you can enjoy six whole nights in Scotland which includes your air, car, accommodations and daily breakfast.  All you need to do is click here and you’re ready to go!

New Orleans Top City To See Live Music

According to the Society of American Travel Writers, New Orleans is at the top of the list to see live music. The organization recently did a vote to see which ten cities were the best to see live music and the results were not that surprising. New Orleans New York City Austin, Texas Nashville Chicago Memphis Montreal [...]

Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009

If you’ve been holding out for a road trip, now is the time to shine.  Gas prices are falling now that the summer travel season is ending, with the national gas price average being around $2.58 this week. At the close of Labor Day weekend, gas prices fell $5 per barrel, just in time for you to [...]