Category Archives: Save on Travel

Amtrak: Kids Ride FREE 5/1 to 6/9 {Purchase by 5/6}

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Ahh!!! Sorry this post is so late. I saved it in the “drafts” folder 3 days ago and it got lost there. You do need to purchase this deal today, but it is valid for travel through June 9, 2011. Details in the link below…

In celebration of 40 years, Amtrak is offering Kids Ride FREE from May 1, 2011 to June 9, 2011! You must purchase by this Friday, May 6 for travel during the specified dates.

Thanks, Briana!

Traveling for Spring Break? Grab the Hotel Soaps! Why?…

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LOVED the reminder from Mel Trotter to grab the extra shampoos & soaps from your hotel room if you’re traveling for spring break and donate them for the Hope Totes!

Mel Trotter Ministries has partnered with Biggby Coffee for the 2011 Hope Tote. They will provide your donated items to the homeless and needy in our community.

Action Steps:

1.  Collect the following new items from your stockpiles:

Suggested hygiene items:
Shampoo, including ethnic hair products
Deodorant
Soap
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razors & Shaving Cream
Lotion
Tissues

2.  Take the donation items (and this $1 off Biggby Coffee coupon) to your nearest Grand Rapids Biggby location.

3. There’s not even a #3. See how easy that was?

You have through April 22, 2011 to participate. Safe travels and staycations, West Michigan!

Use This Daily Deal Site For Travel {Ex. 50% off American Apparel!}

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You might want to say, “oh my gosh, another deal site?!” and I’m with you. BUT just bear with me for a moment because I’ve already used this site for a deal on our trip to Boston.

Here’s what you need to know about BuyWithMe .com:

  • It works much the same way as the other major daily deal sites.
  • It’s only available for major cities right now, but if you’re planning to travel then check out your destination cities!  We purchased a tour deal for Boston, and the current Chicago deals include 50% off American Apparel & Bennigans!
  • Click the banner above for more details
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‘Save on Travel’ Series: Hotel Deals

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We’ve talked about a number of ways to save on hotels for business or vacation travel, but have you thought about using Groupon?  I have upcoming trips to Detroit, Chicago, Boston, and Portland, ME. By checking the major deal sites for these cities DAILY, but not just for restaurants and entertainment, I’ve booked some amazing hotels at a great price!

A room at the Atlantic House Hotel is $225 per night, but with Groupon we paid only $99.

groupon hotel dealsWe saved 48% on our Detroit accommodations; only $42 for the night.

west michigan hotel dealsSmart phones and daily deal sites are definitely changing the way we travel. Have you used Groupon or Living Social to book accommodations?

See today’s Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial for YOUR city here.

WZZM 13 Super Saver: Vacation Savings Tips & Resources

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I shared some vacation savings tips with WZZM 13 for their Super Saver spot. I hope they’re helpful as you prepare or spring break and any other travel. Below I’ve listed the resources we mention in the video.

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Here are the resources I mentioned:

Restaurants:

  • Restaurants.com: 13,000 restaurants nationwide at 50-80% off (You’ll need a current coupon code. Always found in my sidebar.)
  • Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial: Use your smartphone to purchase & redeem the deal while in your destination city.

Hotels/Cars/Airfaire:

  • Hotwire.com: Hotel – 4 Star hotels at 2 star prices, Car – $13.95 per day rental, Air – Save up to 40% off last minute fares.
  • Hotels.com: Often run a 48hr sale. Use a coupon code and a cash back site.

Cash Back sites:

Smart Phone Apps:

  • Gowalla: location-based app with recommendations for “featured trips”
  • I downloaded a BostonUSA app for our upcoming trip for tips on things to do, see, eat, etc.
  • Do you have any favorite apps for travel?