10 Ways to Book a Disney Cruise in 2019 and Save

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer
Disney cruises are extremely popular because they make family vacations a breeze to plan. Here are 10 tips for booking a cheap Disney cruise in 2019.
Published March 7, 2019
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6 Things to Buy in March (and 3 Things You Should Definitely Skip)

By Julie Ramhold, Donna Doyle
Seasonal clearance sales and the start of a new travel season make March a prime shopping month. Save on luggage and cruises, as well as gift cards.
Published February 22, 2019
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8 Ways to Wisely Spend Your Tax Refund

By Michael Bonebright, DealNews Senior Editor, Blog
Tax season is in full swing! If you're getting a refund and your savings are in order, you should treat yourself. Here's a few ideas to help you get the most bang for your refunded bucks.
Published February 22, 2016
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Toasty Travel Deals: Myrtle Beach Resorts from $39, $9 Week-Long Car Rentals

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer
Winter is winding down (in some places anyway), and that means it's time to book a spring vacation. Hawaiian vacations and Caribbean cruises continue to be very popular, but roundtrip airfares to India are also showing some deep discounts. Whatever you prefer, be sure to check out the week's best travel deals.
Published February 19, 2016
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Planning a Cruise? When to Book and When to Sail

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus
Alaska, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the Mediterranean all offer amazing cruises, but at different times of year and different price points. We break down the best options for each region.
Published February 10, 2016
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5 Affordable, Romantic Destinations for Valentine's Day

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus
If you're planning on making a special declaration this year, you gotta think bigger than roses and chocolates: Think Hawaii or Italy! That's right, we've put together the ultimate list of romantic travel deals that won't leave you bankrupt. Whether you want a romantic Caribbean cruise or a 5-star stay in Vegas, we've found something for you.
Published January 12, 2016
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Norwegian Cruise Line Will Offer Unlimited Drinks for Free on Bahamas Cruises

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus
When we read that Norwegian Cruise Lines was adding a free Unlimited Drinks package to all 2016 cruises on their Norwegian Sky ship we nearly fell off our chairs. In general cruises are notorious for serving over-priced drinks and cost of adding a drinks package is often exorbitant. So is this new offer from NCL all it's cracked up to be?
Published January 5, 2016
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The Most Affordable Cities to Celebrate New Year's Eve This Year

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus
We as a nation love celebrating New Year's Eve, with some 190 million people tuning in to watch the ball drop in Times Square. But with hotels hiking their rates 300% to 500% higher than their usual rate, it can be a tough time of year to stay within your budget. We went in search of New Year's Eve travel deals to make sure you're getting the biggest bang for your buck on the big night.
Published December 15, 2015
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5 Not-To-Miss Asian Destinations with Singapore Airlines

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus
The Far East is an intoxicating mix of exotic foods, ancient temples, and sweeping landscapes juxtaposed with futuristic design and neon signs. Currently, Singapore Air is having a sale on flights to select Asian destinations, so we've put together five not-to-miss Asian destinations to take advantage of these cheap rates.
Published July 15, 2014
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Aloha, Deals! Your Hawaiian Dream Vacation Awaits

Home to storybook waterfalls, sputtering active volcanoes, vibrant vegetation, and some of the most coveted surf spots in the world, Hawaii has 'ideal destination' written on every islands' sands – or at least it does in our minds. With our latest deals to this most northern set of Polynesian islands, the worn-out budget vacay-hunter in you can find peace. After checking out our Hawaii vacation deals, you may find yourself saying aloha to warmer temperatures sooner than you expected.
Published October 5, 2012
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Book a Budget-Friendly Cruise to the Bahamas, Bermuda, or the Meditteranean

By Joshua Nichol-Caddy, dealnews contributor
If you're the kind of traveler who enjoys the act of traveling as much as the vacation portion of a trip, we encourage you to book a sea-bound voyage. Not only are cruise packages at some of the lowest prices we've ever seen, but the destinations are abundant.
Published September 7, 2012
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And the Award for the Most Deal-Friendly Cruise Line Goes to...

By Louis Ramirez, dealnews Senior Feature Writer
We have good news for cruise lovers. While the industry as a whole took a beating at the start of the year, here at dealnews we've noticed that one company in particular has been offering consistently aggressive deals since January: Carnival Cruise Lines.
Published July 16, 2012
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Hot Florida Vacation Deals: Challenge Accepted

Ah, Florida. Scantily clad bodies. Fruity drinks with umbrellas. And lots and lots of sunshine. In the spirit of summer, as well as TV's favorite over-the-top ladies man, Barney Stinson (who we know would fit right in to the scintillating state), we say: "Swim-suit up!" people. It's time to get serious about that Florida vacation. We found deals on hotels, airfare, and fun-in-the-sun activities that'll take your summer vacation from awesome to LEGEN ... (wait for it) ... DARY!
Published July 6, 2012
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Take a Bite Out of The Big Apple: NYC Summer Travel Deals Are Hot!

By Emily Dovi, dealnews Copy Editor
Hot town, summer in the city! The City of New York, that is. From the bright lights of Midtown Manhattan to the Rockaway Beaches, there's no more vibrant a time to visit the city that never sleeps. And though it can be an expensive place to live, we've found deals on airfare, hotels, and more, that make visiting NYC on a budget easy.
Published June 22, 2012
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The Best Cruise Lines for 10 Types of Cruisers

By Jason Cochran, dealnews contributor
Just like cars, houses, and universities, the type of cruise you take is as much a reflection of your lifestyle and expectations as it is of your budget. So what kind of cruise is right for you, and with whom should you book? Here are 10 considerations a vacationer might have, paired with the line that answers them best.
Published June 19, 2012
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Come to Jamaica and Feel All Right: Vacation Packages, Hotel Deals, and more

By Emily Dovi, dealnews Copy Editor
Aruba, Jamaica, ohh I want to — go there! Your relaxing resort getaway is just a few short hours away, whether you decide to travel by boat or plane. We've got the hottest hotel deals, too, for your vacation to the land of wood and water.
Published June 1, 2012
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in June

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director, with contributions from Louis Ramirez
June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year, so you have even more time to shop! But what should you buy now and what should you avoid? We searched through dealnews' extensive archives of deals to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to getting the best deals in June.
Published May 31, 2012
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Get Your Piece of Puerto Rican Paradise

By Emily Dovi, dealnews Copy Editor
If you're itching for a beachfront, cultural vacation, look no further than the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. From Old San Juan to the dry rain forests in the south near Guanica, there's a place in Puerto Rico that'll suit everyone's vacationing style — and budget — especially with these flight, hotel, and vacation packages.
Published May 25, 2012
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Cruise, Swim, or Laze Around the Bahamas on a Budget

Sometimes it can be hard to reconcile your dream vacation with the reality of your bank account. Sure, we'd love a getaway to the Bahamas but will the doctor let us sell our remaining kidney so that we can afford it? Probably not. Thankfully you can keep your organs intact and enjoy the beaches of the Bahamas with these rock-bottom deals on airfare, hotels, activities, and more.
Published April 27, 2012
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Visit the Sunshine State: From Disney Hotels to Deals on the High Seas

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director
Although Florida is stereotypically a haven for both the young and the old, the Sunshine State indeed has something to delight travelers of all ages. Whether you want to recline on a beach, frolic amongst cartoon characters, or set sail on the high seas, we've got the deals to make your Florida dreams a reality.
Published April 20, 2012
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Set Sail and Save: Cruise Packages Make the Best Bargain Vacations

By Emily Dovi, dealnews Copy Editor
If you're the kind of traveler who enjoys the act of traveling as much as the vacation portion of a trip, we encourage you to book a sea-bound voyage. Not only are cruise packages at some of the lowest prices we've ever seen, but the destinations are abundant. With a cruise package deal, you'll enjoy more than just the pleasures of traveling at sea and days in port; the savings to be had with these cruise deals may change the way you think about fun and relaxing vacations.
Published March 30, 2012
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¡Vamonos a México! Whether Cancun or Cabo, Your Mexican Getaway Awaits

By Joshua Nichol-Caddy, dealnews contributor
Universities understand that the stress of midterms must be offset by a week of leisure, and it's a pity that "going on spring break" ends at graduation. But why not change that this year with a trip to Mexico? With the deals we found on hotels, vacation pacakages, and fun-in-the-sun activities — in both Cancun and Cabo! — you'll be making those vacation days from work worth while.
Published March 9, 2012
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Rough Seas for the Cruise Industry Drop Prices by 11%

By Louis Ramirez, dealnews Senior Feature Writer
The new year hasn't been kind to the cruise industry, with one mishap after another. But a cruise line's disastrous public image means good things for a customer's wallet — assuming you still want to step aboard a cruise ship at all. To coax hesitant travelers, numerous cruise lines have offered exceptional deals on their vacations. So how much can you expect to save?
Published March 6, 2012
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The 10 Most-Visited Caribbean Islands, and Deals to Help You Get There

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director
We got our hands on a list of the 10 most-visited Caribbean islands, and — luckily for readers with wanderlust — most of them are extremely deal-friendly. So we pulled all the current deals we could find on these popular locations, to help you plan your next Caribbean adventure. Whether you want to lounge in Aruba, walk the beaches of Jamaica, or hit up the Dominican Republic, St. Martin, and more, be sure to read on!
Published February 16, 2012
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Have Fun in the Sun in Florida on a Budget: Deals on Flights, Hotels, and more

Even if you're not hurting from a cold winter this year, we bet a little Florida sunshine on your skin and temperatures that let you strut around in shorts or a sundress would be a welcome change from the gray, seasonal limbo. To help you get to the Sunshine State on a budget, we've highlighted a few deals on flights, hotels, and activities that'll get you one step closer to a sunny day at the beach!
Published February 10, 2012
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Stay, Eat, and Drink in New York City for Less

By Joshua Nichol-Caddy, dealnews contributor
Even if you have visited New York City in the past, it's an ever-changing place. Now's the time to fully explore this bustling city once again. And this time, let yourself live like the rich and famous (but without the price tag, of course) and find the perfect Manhattan hotel to call home base for a little while. This week, we've got deals on accommodations throughout Manhattan, as well as discounted activities to keep you busy on your visit to the city that never sleeps.
Published January 27, 2012
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Experience Hawaii for Less: From O'ahu to The Big Island

Ahhh, Hawaii. The name conjures up images of clear, emerald green waters, miles of beaches, tropical waterfalls and volcanoes... and often how expensive it can be to visit. If you've ever thought that the Aloha State was out of your budget, then maybe these Hawaii travel deals will make you think otherwise. Just send us a postcard, will ya?
Published December 9, 2011
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