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Slowdown expected in holiday travel through 2009
Book now to avoid higher prices
There are rumors among the travel industry that after October 31, there may be a spike in airfare, hotels and car rental rates.
 With the start of the winter travel season on November 1st, many companies do plan to increase prices to recoup losses incurred over the past year. The downturn in the economy overall will also see less travelers willing to pay the higher prices.
Travel agents advise to book now for holiday winter travel and even for next year's spring travel. Lock in today's rates before they are adjusted higher in the coming weeks and months.
39% of Consumers Traveling for Thanksgiving 2008
Tough Economic Times Not Deterring Holiday Travelers
With the economy in distress it wouldn't be surprising if people chose to stay home for the holidays this year. Yet, a recent Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Hotwire.com (R), a leading travel discount site, found that Thanksgiving is a holiday that people won't skip.
According to the survey, 39 percent of consumers will be traveling this Thanksgiving, which while seemingly low, is the same as those who opted to travel last year. And, similar to last year, of those consumers who will be traveling this holiday, 74 percent will travel shorter distances of 200 miles or less for the holiday.As business travelers vacate for the Thanksgiving holiday, the number of empty hotel rooms increases. Hotwire has special relationships with major hotel suppliers to help them fill these hotel rooms that would otherwise go unsold, which means deep discounts for holiday travelers looking to take advantage of these great rates and stay in a hotel as opposed to a packed holiday house. Continue reading.
Some discounts will be available
There are some advantages, though, to the economy downturn in the travel industry. While some prices will rise, there may be discounts in restaurant specials, travel packages, local staycation offers and discount in admissions to tourist attractions and entertainment. Smaller companies may better adapt in many cases by lowering prices to drawn in business.
Another growing option is vacation packages, offered by travel agencies like Southwest Airline Vacations and timeshare presentations as a way to fill empty rooms and seats. These cheap vacation packages often bundle a weekend with dining and amusement credits. Southwest Vcations, part of Southwest Airlines, bundles air, hotel and even car rental. Theme vacations from SWA add an extra excitement.
Inclusive vacation deals are cheaper
Rising airfare and hotel rates can only be beat with everything is bundled into a single vacation package.
Many travel companies offer a set vacation package with a set itinerary. Several online travel agencies, like Travelocity, Southwest Air Vacations (SWV) and Priceline, specialize in creating a more individualized trip.
You can book your own departure and return flight, set the number of nights you want to stay and decide where you want to go when you get there. FInd several special holiday vacation packages.
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International Travel ID Rules Delayed
U.S. citizens who cross into the United States from Mexico and Canada must show proof of citizenship beginning in 2009. Mexican citizen must show proof of citizenship already to enter into the U.S. by land through federal ports. Continue reading about the new law affects you.
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Summer Travel News:
Auto Europe Launches New UK Summer Holiday Guide: The Great British Break. School's out for summer, so it's time to make the most of the best family break of the year. With this in mind, Auto Europe provides everything a parent could need to keep the kids amused - whatever the weather - with its brand new guide to UK family travel. Called 'The Great British Break', the guide is available to download now from the Auto Europe web site. Read more.
Orbitz.com, ebookers.com to Become MSN's Travel Provider in the United States and United Kingdom. Orbitz Worldwide to power travel portal and integrate booking tools, service and content on MSN Trave. Continue reading...
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Frontier Airlines Brings Fresh Food Aboard. Partners with Denver-based Udi's to offer sandwiches and salad. Read more about Frontier Airlines fresh food offers.
Emirates to Launch First Commercial A380 Service to America. Airline marks New York JFK for inaugural A380 commercial service on 1st August
Wal-Mart Widget Offers 101 'Staycation' Ideas; Retailer continues rollbacks on hot summer items
Frontier Airlines is making several changes to combat the rising cost of fuel. In addition to successful fuel savings programs already in use by the Company, Frontier is updating miscellaneous fees, revising various policies and charging for a second bag. For tickets purchased on or after June 10, 2008, Frontier will be adding a $25 fee for a second checked bag. Continue reading...
Summer Travelers Gear Up to Hit the Roads and the Sky. Latest Expedia Travel Trendwatch Showcases Savvy Ways to Plan a Value Vacation. Continue reading...
Six Flags America Announces Buy-One Get-One Free Offer
With Soaring Gas Prices, 'Stay-cation' Replaces Vacation. Survey: Many Americans Say Leisure Travel Isn't All They're Curtailing mOther Sacrifices: Dining-Out, 'Fancy Coffee Drinks.' Some Vow To Quit Smoking. Read more about staycation ideas.
Six Flags St. Louis Lowers Ticket Prices by $10
Expedia Adds More Fuel to Their Summer Sale With Free Gas. Every Monday through Friday, each week through the end of June 2008, Expedia is rewarding travelers with a free $50 Gas Money Prepaid Mastercard (R) when they book a hotel stay of three or more nights.
1.3 Million Plan Memorial Day Travel, Says AAA Travel Survey. An estimated 1.3 million Michiganians will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the start of the 2008 summer travel season, says AAA Michigan. According to a national survey conducted for AAA by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), record fuel prices and challenging economic times will alter travel plans for some Americans.
AAA Projects a Slight Decrease in Memorial Day Holiday Travel. Record fuel prices and tough economic times alter travel plans for some Americans.
AAA Recommends Travelers Budget $244 Per Day According to the 2008 edition of AAA's Annual Vacation Costs Survey the recommended travel budget for two adults traveling together in North America is $244 per day for lodging and meals. Continue reading...
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