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Save up to $150 per reservation at Southwest Vacations

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:21:01 +0000

It’s never too early to start planning your spring vacation to help you last through the cold winter months. Start planning today and you could end up saving $50-$150 per reservation with our coupon from Southwest.

Deal: Save $50 – $150 Per Reservation @ Southwest Vacations
Code: SAVINGS150
Expires: 1/29/10

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Travel in style—for less!

dailysavingsfromallyou — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:30:28 +0000

Here’s a no-cost travel tip that will keep you smelling—and looking good!

When you pack your suitcase, tuck a sheet of fabric softener into the lining or pockets. Not only will it keep your clothes smelling fresh, but they also double duty to eliminate static cling in a pinch. After your travels, toss it in with your laundry.

Posted by Tomoko Takeda, Senior Beauty Editor

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Cash for clunkers program ends tonight

dailysavingsfromallyou — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:13:05 +0000

Have 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).

Posted by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

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Keep pets safe on a road trip

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:49:41 +0000

Heading 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 by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

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Get exclusive discounts from Southwest Airlines

Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:35:49 +0000

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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Grab a discount on lodging

dailysavingsfromallyou — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:56:37 +0000

Planning 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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Care for your pets on vacation

dailysavingsfromallyou — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:25:50 +0000

When 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.

Posted by Betsy Wiesendanger, Contributing Editor

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Traveling? Print these coupons!

Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:59:22 +0000

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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Book a getaway now!

Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:02:00 +0000

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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Get $200 off your vacation!

Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:50:12 +0000

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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Travel with your pet

dailysavingsfromallyou — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:06:58 +0000

Planning 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.

Already booked your accommodations? Call the hotel to see if pets are allowed. You won’t know for sure until you ask!

SEE ALSO:
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Play a game, save an animal
Save on your pet’s healthcare

Posted by Emily Hendricks, Relationships Editor

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Rent a Hertz car—for free!

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:54:02 +0000

They 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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Breathe easier when you buy a new car

dailysavingsfromallyou — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:03:50 +0000

Need a new car, but worried about spending money in this economy? Hyundai has an amazing offer with you in mind.

Hyundai is offering a program called Hyundai Assurance, which allows buyers to return their cars within the first year if you lose your job or have another involuntarily loss of income—such as if you’re self-employed and going through bankruptcy or get transferred overseas).

The program covers up to a $7,500 loss in value. So if you buy a $20,000 car and return it within the first year, and the car is valued at $12,500 or more, Hyundai will cover the whole difference. If the car after one year is determined to be worth less than $12,000, then the buyer is responsible for $500.

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Posted by Gillian Aldrich, Features Editor

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Get major discounts at Disney

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:44:44 +0000

For decades, Disney has been in the business of creating magic onscreen and in their various theme parks and resorts. However after recent reports of a decline in profits and a share drop in Disney’s stock, Mickey & co. are now bringing the magic directly your way in the form of Disney vacations — at great discounted prices.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!

Disney rarely discounts to the general public, but these are strained economic times. Courtesy of the mouse, if you book a trip by December 20, you can get seven days in Disney World hotels for the price of four, including three days worth of free theme park tickets.

The offer is good for stays from January 4 to April 4 and April 19 to June 27. Additionally, vacationers who book for stays in January, February and March will get a $200 gift card, which can be used to buy food and souvenirs. Scope out all the deals by going to www.disneyworld.com, clicking on ”Special Offers.”

Deals like these are bound to make even the oldest Mouseketeers jump with childhood joy.

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Save $100 on Vegas, baby!

dailysavingsfromallyou — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:42:43 +0000

My friends and I have been trying to plan a quick all-girls getaway for some time now, but the price just hasn’t been right wherever we’ve looked—until now.

From now through Oct. 31, United Vacations is offering great savings on vacation packages to….Las Vegas! They say if you enter the promotion code DEAL when booking online, you’ll save up to $100 per reservation.

Two great things I love about this special: the longer you stay, the more you actually save. For example, I could get $80 off of a 4-night air/hotel vacation package, or $100 off of a 5-night package. (Those packages include roundtrip airfare and work on any Las Vegas hotel—from the Excalibur to the Wynn). And, I can book my trip for any time before Dec. 31, 2009, so I’m not rushed to pack my bags near the hectic end of this year.

Better still, they’re serving up the chance to go for free. Enter here by Dec. 31 for a VIP trip for two to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. With any luck, my girls and I will be venturing to Vegas on a complimentary trip, but if not, we can at least save some travel bucks and put that cash towards seeing Cirque du Soleil!

Posted by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

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Disney World for free!

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:53:25 +0000

Posted by Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Confession time. I’ve never been to Disney World. I was this close to going when I was 10 after begging my grandparents (who lived in Florida at the time) to take me, my best friend and my brother there on my birthday. But, at the very last minute, my brother broke his leg and we were all homebound. Way to go, bro!

But, I may be going to “The Greatest Place on Earth” yet…for free!

That’s because Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently announced a new promotion to admit visitors free on their birthdays in 2009.

Of course, I’ll have to show valid identification and proof of birthdate to qualify and the birthday promotion is only good at U.S. parks, but still, this just might be the best birthday gift I’ll ever give myself (and I won’t have to spend a dime!).

For more details visit http://www.disneyparks.com, where your birthday visit can be registered in advance.

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Two discount travel sites

dailysavingsfromallyou — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:27:24 +0000

Want to take your family to Florida this weekend? Got the itch to head to Vegas in a few days? No problem! Just go to Lastminutetravel.com. It offers the best short-notice deals that will save you $$$. If you have time to plan a trip, though, you should check out Farecast.com. Farecast uses a formula based on the history of flight pricing to forecast whether a flight will go up or down in price, which lets you know whether you should book a flight now or hold off for a discount. Of course, it’s a forecast, not a promise, so it’s a bit of a gamble.

Posted by Linh Luu, Associate Photo Editor

Do you usually plan a trip way in advance or take off last minute?

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