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Posted on August 24th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Cash for clunkers program ends tonight

618-00493960Have you been considering trading in your old car for up to $4,500 for a more fuel-efficient vehicle? The federal government program expires tonight at 8 p.m., so head out to your local dealership today if you want to participate (call ahead to be sure they’re still making cash for clunker sales).

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Posted by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

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Posted on August 4th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Keep pets safe on a road trip

cat-travelHeading out for summer vacation with your pet? Here are a few tips for a smooth ride:

*  Prevent illness. If you’re worried your pet might suffer motion sickness, see your vet before you leave and ask for a prescription to treat the condition. When you hit the road, cover the pet’s carrier with a towel so it won’t see scenery whizzing by, making it dizzy. It’s also a good idea to avoid feeding your pet too much during the car ride—this should stave off stomach upset. Give your cat or dog a light meal two or three hours before you leave, advises the Humane Society of the United States.

*  Take frequent bathroom breaks. Be sure pups are leashed at gas stations or rest stops so they don’t get lost. Put a small tray of litter in your cat’s carrier but also bring a regular-sized litterbox. Many cats won’t go in a small tray if they’re stressed, and “holding it” can cause urinary tract infections. Let them go in the bigger box during stops and hotel stays. Make reservations at pet-friendly hotels ahead of time; locate them at petswelcome.com. Get a room with a door that opens into an inside corridor, not outdoors. If your animal gets loose, you’re more likely to find him indoors than out.

Source: Sue Farinato, program assistant for companion animals at the Humane Society of the United States

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Posted on July 20th, 09 by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

Get exclusive discounts from Southwest Airlines

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Travel via Southwest often? At southwest.com, download a desktop application called DING!, then choose 10 airports. DING! will then check for new offers in your chosen areas—day and night—and notify you of discounted fares and purchase dates. The application is free to download, so you’ll receive exclusive deals simply by clicking once.

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Posted on June 29th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Grab a discount on lodging

country-innPlanning a summer trip? Check to see if there is a Country Inns & Suites hotel near your destination. The chain is offering 15 percent off a stay of two or more consecutive nights between now and Sept. 13, 2009 (a three-day advance reservation is required). Go to Country Inn’s website for more information.

Posted by Emily Hendricks-Turnier, Associate Editor

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Posted on June 10th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Care for your pets on vacation

petsWhen you go on vacation, see if any front desk personnel at your vet’s office will stop in once a day to feed and care for your pet. This is especially useful for animals with medical needs; my cat is diabetic and requires a once-daily insulin shot. That’s not something I can really ask a neighbor to do, but the receptionist at my vet’s office charges $25/day to medicate and feed my two cats. That sounds like a lot, but it’s a lot cheaper than boarding them.


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Posted by Betsy Wiesendanger, Contributing Editor

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Posted on May 13th, 09 by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

Traveling? Print these coupons!

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Whether you’re staying in town for vacation or traveling to a different U.S. city, the expenses can add up. There are sights to see, restaurants to try and hotel rooms and cars to reserve. But now, all of that can be doable with a little help from a new Web site, Savings On Arrival.

Simply choose the city you’ll be staying in, and the site will generate recommendations on what to do and see. Then head to the “Savings Selection Area,” where you’ll find printable coupons and discounts that apply to local businesses in the areas of “things to do,” “dining & nightlife,” “rental cars and more,” and “upcoming events.” Print the coupons and tuck them in your fanny pack! Who says tourists aren’t as savvy as locals?

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Posted on April 13th, 09 by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

Book a getaway now!

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Offering discounts on over 900 properties (from Orlando to San Diego), Hotels.com is hosting its largest spring sale ever! If you book today, you could get up to 30 percent off your trip or score added value features, such as a $50 Macy’s gift card, $10 Barnes and Noble card or $25 in food and beverage credits at the hotel you’re staying at. Perfect for a last-minute long weekend, no?

Where do you hope to visit this year?

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Posted on March 31st, 09 by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

Get $200 off your vacation!

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Hoping to hit the beach soon? I just returned from a trip to Mexico (Playa del Carmen). It was fantastic: sunny, tropical, relaxing—and best of all, budget-friendly. The conversion rate was definitely to our advantage, but I’m talking about booking the trip. After doing a little online research, I stumbled upon this coupon code for Orbitz.com: ENTERTAIN200. If you book a qualifying package (both hotel and flight) before Dec. 31, 2009 for six or more nights of travel to Mexico, the Caribbean or Hawaii, use the code and you’ll score a whopping $200 off the total. What a great way to start a vacation!

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Posted on February 25th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Travel with your pet

travel with petsPlanning a trip and don’t want to leave your dog or cat at the vet or kennel? Here’s how to find pet-friendly hotels (be sure to contact the hotel before booking to double-check their policy and see if there are any extra fees):

Go to petsonthego.com. Search the site’s 30,000 properties by entering your destination city and state.

Visit petswelcome.com. This site lists more than 25,000 pet-friendly hotels, bed and breakfasts, ski resorts and campgrounds.

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Posted on February 17th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Rent a Hertz car—for free!

free rental car hertzThey say nothing in life is free, but Hertz has a deal that comes pretty close. Now through March 31st, Hertz is giving away one free weekend day car rental.

The rental cost is on Hertz, but you’ll still need to pay for gas, taxes and optional service charges, such as insurance. Yet, two free days of car rental service make this a deal worth cashing in on.

Use promo code PC#127595 when making a reservation on an economy through full size car. This code can be applied once in February and once in March.

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