New Ways to Save on Travel This Summer
by Dale Bartlett

We get a lot of strange looks when we tell people about traveling cheap and free. The most common response is that there must be a catch. We explain that the only catch is a little bit of time and effort.
We are starting to hear from so any families who have saved money on their vacations by using the ideas in Have Kids - Will Travel. Even when you don't have time to get free airfare you can use the other tips to save thousands on your next vacation.
I received an email from one family who saved over $1500.00 on their car rental alone. We have helped people eliminate their hotel costs, saved hundreds by switching from using the train to low-cost and free airfare.
This year we have several incredible trips planned. Our first trip is a cruise from NY to the Caribbean for 8 days. Total cost should be under $500.00. Then we have planned a 5-day Hawaiian vacation which should come in just under $800.00. (We are hoping that one will be under $500.00.) Finally, we will be spending 3 weeks in Southern France, Switzerland, Germany and Prague. We are actually trying to keep this trip under $2000.00 for all six of us. Remember all of these include airfare, hotels, food, places to visit and more.

Not only CAN it be done, it IS being done. See the following tips.

Here are several ways you can help save on your next vacation.
Jet Blue SuperFly Fares from $39 across the country. Spring and Summer flights on Air Tran from $39 one way - www.travelzoo.com
Ryan Family Backs New Mexican Airline - A new low-cost airline, backed by one of Europe's most successful discount airlines Ryanair. The new venture will be called
RyanMex and the airline expects to carry 1.5 million passengers in its first year of operation. The new airline hasn't disclosed its routes but will do so closer to launch date. Operations are anticipated to begin September, 2006. with two Boeing 737-300s and the aircraft fleet increasing to 10 within two years of operation. The airline will cover Mexico City, major Mexican cities and some cities in the United States.
Car Rental Bargain One-Way Rates
Every year about this time rental agencies want to move their fleet. If you want to beat the Florida or Arizona heat, Budget and Avis Rent A Car are offering special one-way rates from Florida to selected locations in the continental United States.
When traveling one-way from Florida, you can rent a minivan for $17.95 per day or an intermediate sport utility vehicle for $24.95 per day. One-way from Florida rates for a sub-compact are $17.95 per day;$18.95 per day for a compact; $19.95 per day for an intermediate and$21.95 per day for a full-size vehicle.
The one-way rates include unlimited mileage and are available for pickup at Budget airport locations in Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami Inernational, Orlando, Pensacola, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Sarasota, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Tallahassee. Vehicles must be returned to select locations in the continental United States.
Budget one-way rates from airport and off-airport locations in Arizona to select locations in California are $17.95 per day for a sub-compact vehicle; $18.95 per day for a compact; $19.95 per day for an intermediate and $21.95 per day for a full-size vehicle.
One-way offers are valid for pick up through June 30, 2006. There is limited availability at these rates and you must mention either Budget Customer Discount (BCD) Number 7030191 or Avis Discount AWD#K169502 when making a reservation. Avis Rent a Car www.avis.com or 888/777/-AVIS. Budget Rent a Car www.budget.com
or 800/BUDGET-7.
Discovery Kids Free Program - If you are a family with kids planning to take a summer vacation in the Bahamas, compare Discovery’s Kids Free program with the cost of airfare.
Discovery Cruise Line, the region’s largest tour operator to Grand Bahama Island, offers kids under six years of age free cruises. In addition, kids under 12 years of age pay only $49 for the roundtrip cruise. An adult same day fare is $119.99
Compared to the cost of airfare (about $219) for kids of all ages, a family of four may save $350 on travel. The cruise prices include three meals on the roundtrip journey, entertainment, games, activities and a Kid’s Club. The Kid’s Club entertains children while parents join in all the adult activities available on board.
All members of the military who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan can receive a free fun day cruise including all meals, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian Departure Fees. The offer is valid until December 31, 2007. There are no additional costs involved.
To receive the free cruise, register the military personnel with the cruise line. Discovery Cruise Line will send a greetings card that will entitle the military person to his or her free cruise. Reservations will be required along with Military ID.

Discovery sails daily from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 a.m. and returning at 10 p.m. Discovery offers
same day roundtrip cruises and cruise and stay vacation packages at most of the island’s hotels. Discovery Cruise Line
www.discoverycruiseline.com or 800/93-SHIPS.

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