Travel Deals

Last year's prices were rock-bottom, but deals still out there

Did you cash in? Last year at this time, well-mannered travelers with spare dollars in their wallets could pick and choose from some incredible recession-fueled deals.

Air New Zealand

'Shark fin' wings give airline chiefs something to smile about

New wing tips fitted to Air New Zealand's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft on order could save the airline millions of dollars a year in fuel costs.

European River Cruising

"AMA-zing Holiday Savings" with AMAWATERWAYS

Award-winning European river cruise line, AMAWATERWAYS, announced “AMA-zing Holidays Savings” featuring free airfare to Europe on two 2009 itineraries, and 50 percent savings off a second stateroo

Frugal Flying

Airlines' quest to cut costs continues

Southwest Airlines has made lemonade out of lemons, squeezing a projected $100,000 annual savings out of eliminating the fruit from its beverage service.

Oaseas Resorts Invites You To Panama City Beach

Sun, sand, and savings make for a "Sensational September"

Oaseas Resorts says hello to September and the fall season by celebrating a “Sensational September” with three fantastic events with great rates to match.

Air Travel Trends

Legacy carriers lose customers to discount airlines

Jimmy Lim Chin Hwa abandoned Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s coach class for budget carrier Jetstar Asia Airways Pte two years ago to save 65 percent on the cost of flying.

Shore Excursions - To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Ship of fools: Shore excursions can sink your cruise

For years, whenever anyone has asked me for my advice about port excursions on a cruise, I have had the same advice: Don't pay for them.

Summer Travel

Five strategies for summer travel savings

The recession probably has many American families reconsidering their summer vacation plans, but with some smart travel strategies, it is possible for the whole family to enjoy a budget-friendly summe

Book A Room, Get A US Savings Bond

KSL Resorts offers travel savings... bonds, that is

Resorts and hotels are coming up with some interesting ways to lure travelers to their doorstep, and with Americans focused on their savings more than ever in recent memory, the classic American resor

America’s Premier Shopping Places

Printable Premier Passports Offer Travelers Thousands of Dollars in Savings on Shopping and Dining Across The USA

America’s Premier Shopping Places offer travel professionals the opportunity to provide clients special offers and amenities via a nationwide incentive program called Premier Passport.

Frequent Flier Programs

9 ways to save with frequent flier programs

If you don't have a frequent flier reward program number or card, get one when you buy your next ticket.

4 Airline Booking Secrets That Save You Money

Take advantage of deeply discounted ‘consolidator’ fares

If my e-mail inbox is any gauge of the current climate, travelers are looking for ways to cut costs on airfare. I’ve gotten lots of questions lately about “consolidator” fares.

Air Travel

Top 10 tips for saving on airfares in 2009

No one really knows where airfares are headed this year (beware anyone who claims they do; they're probably just trying to grab headlines).

Cruise News

New cruise ships offer big savings

The downturn in the economy hasn't stopped the cruise industry. Over a half-dozen new ships will be launched in 2009, complete with the prerequisite bells and whistles.

New International Favorites Are India, Thailand, China, Japan and Hong Kong

Hunt for travel deals escalates

LOS ANGELES - Interest in travel deals is up, according to LowFares.com(TM), the travel comparison search site for airline tickets, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages.

$20 Million In Labor Cost Savings

ExpressJet announces tentative agreements with labor unions

HOUSTON, TX - ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.

$2.1 billion spent by Americans overseas for care -- $15.9 billion in lost revenue for US

Explosive growth in medical tourism provides huge cost savings for patients

WASHINGTON - Disruptive Innovations Challenge the Status Quo of U.S. Health Care System, According to Deloitte Center for Health Solutions Research Series.

Business Travel

Wallet-friendly business travel tips

For the typical road warrior, who spends about $1,045 on airfare, hotel accommodations and car rental per trip, the cost of business travel is a necessary expense.

Cruise time

'Wave season': Time for saving money booking cruises

Thinking of taking a cruise? Then you picked the right time - and you're reading the right story.

"Wave season" - the time of year when most cruises are booked - is just ahead. It runs from January to about mid-March, and because everyone's out there buying a floating vacation, there are lots of deals to be had.