TripAdvisor -- Tips and Advice

TripAdvisor Advice

TripAdvisor announced the top ways it helps travelers get the most bang for their buck.

Many times I use these online travel sites to find the best deals

and I felt this information would be useful.

Top Values --

TripAdvisor travelers looking for an amazing stay on their trip to high-priced New York City, for example, could uncover that the Top Value four-star Hotel Giraffe offers a highly-rated stay at an average of $331 per night, which might be a perfect alternative to the Sofitel New York, a four-star property that runs an average of $429 per night.

Vacation Rentals Calculator

The Vacation Rentals Calculator reveals which choice -- a hotel or vacation rental -- will save you money based on these criteria. For example: a family of four looking to spend three days in Orlando, Fl, could save around $210 by staying in a vacation rental instead of a hotel and eating a few meals in.

Great Summer Escapes

TripAdvisor's "Great Escapes" provide inspiring, wallet-friendly getaway options, revealing trips by air or by car that cost less than $199.

TripAdvisor Flight Search

TripAdvisor has a Fees Estimator that gives travelers an honest price for a flight by accounting for baggage fees, plus the cost of on-board amenities and other extras that can really add up.

Filters

You can filter hotel reviews on TripAdvisor to see only those written by people traveling on business, as part of a couple, with a family, as part of a friends getaway, or solo.

"Best for Less" Guides

These guides provide valuable insight on how to get the most for your money. Each features 8 to 10 destinations, highlighting five hotels, five restaurants, and three free attractions as part of a value-conscious trip. They have also included a "Dos and Dont's" for each destination.

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FREE National Park Weekend -- Do the Obama Thing and Visit a National Park!

Free National Park Weekend, August 15-16, 2009

Check it Out!

What a great way to explore America and spend the weekend, Free. Over 100 National Parks will be waiving their entrance fees this weekend and even President Obama will be visiting the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. So grab your gear and hit the road to visit those parks you always wanted to see as now you can do it for FREE!

For a list of parks near you go to: www.nps.gov/FINDAPARK/FEEFREEPARKS.HTM

Happy Traveling!

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JetBlue's All-You-Can-Jet Pass!-- One Month of Unlimited Travel $599

Unlimited Travel for One Month with JETBLUE for $599

Air passengers who purchase a flight pass from JetBlue starting today through August 21st, will be able to visit as many destinations as often as they like between September 8th and October 8, 2009. The flight pass is available for the purchase of $599.

Pass holders will have access to every available seat on every flight with no blackout dates, and can book travel up to three days prior to departure through October 5th. Also, those who purchase the pass will be awarded 35 TrueBlue points from the airline's customer loyalty program.

"The All-You-Can-Jet pass gives jetsetters access to a bigwig lifestyle, with 56 destinations and more than 150 jets available at a moment's notice, " said Robin Hayes, executive vice president and chief commercial officer for JetBlue Airways.

Customers who purchase a pass can book new travel or make changes or cancellations to previous pass reservations without penalty up to three days before departure. All travel using the All-You-Can-Jet pass must be booked between August 12th and October 5th.

JetBlue

Albuquerque, NM -- Affordable Adventure for Everyone

Getaway to Albuquerque, NM -- Best Cities to Visit List!

Check out the 310 days of sunshine or the clear blue sky's. Albuquerque, NM, located in the true Southwest has a vacation for everyone. You can immerse yourself in centuries of history, take a ride on a hot air balloon, or check out the top-notch golf courses. Albuquerque is great for those who are on a tight budget as the average daily food and lodging rates are just $150 per day. The most city museums are charging $8 or less for an adult admission.

You can find Albuquerque deals at www.itsatrip.org/deals-packages/affordable/

Best City for:

-- 6th Best City in America for 2009 in Outside magazine

-- Top 10 Best Cities to Live in 2009 in U.S. News and World Reports

-- 2nd Best City of 2009 in Kiplinger's Personal Finance

-- One of the 10 Best Cities for Local Food in The Huffington Post

-- 5th Best Big City Art Destination in AmericaStyle magazine

-- 5th Fittest City in the US by Men's Fitness magazine

-- 2nd Most Affordable US Destination by AAA in 2008

Universal Studios -- Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute for "Halloween Horror Nights"

Universal Studios Hollywood's -- A Mini-Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror Picture Show for "Halloween Horror Nights"

Per an agreement between the theme park and Twentieth Century Fox's, "Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be presented at the "Halloween Horror Nights". The shows will begin on October 2nd and will run for 16 nights.

This musical mayhem will be on-screen with live performers singing and dancing along with audience participation and guess involvement.

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" cult phenomenon was created over three decades ago by A Lou Adler-Michael White Production of the Richard O'Brien musical and its momentum as a world-renowned cult phenomenon has never slowed.

"Bringing film experiences to life is the essence of what we do at Universal Studios Hollywood and this classically edgy movie and its passionate following are a perfect fit for this year's ground-breaking Halloween Horror Nights event," states Larry Kurzweil, President and Chief Operating Officer.

"Halloween Horror Nights" will feature all-new mazes, a new "Terror Tram" backlot studio experience as well as terrifying new "Scare Zones."

"Halloween Horror Nights" can be followed on Twitter and Facebook.

Florida Disney Villas -- Great Price

Florida Disney Villas on Sale!

Vacation Villas of Orlando, a privately owned company that offers luxurious vacation homes, is offering these properties at rates competitive to upscale hotel rooms until the remainder of 2009.

Villas are 2400 - 2600 square foot and are located near all of the major Florida attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center and dozens of golf courses.

All villas are fully furnished and have a full size private swimming pool. For more information go to: Vacation Villas

SeaWorld San Diego -- Spectacular New Dolphin Show

SeaWorld San Diego presents a Spectacular New Dolphin Show --

"Blue Horizons"

The new dolphin show a the SeaWorld San Diego offers visions of the sea and sky along with a theatrical Broadway performance that showcases majestic animals and spirited performers. "Blue Horizons" will feature energetic bottlenose dolphins, a colorful array of exotic birds and amazing acrobatic performers that is scheduled to open May 2010.

"We're delighted to bring "Blue Horizons'" to SeaWorld," says the park's general manager and executive vice president, Andy Fichthorn. "Dolphins are one of the most beloved adored animals in the world, and it's exciting to combine the grace and energy of such an amazing creature with a theatrical production that will be truly spectacular. We believe our guest will love this new and fantastic show."

The show centers around Marina, a young girl whose vivid imagination sets the stage for graceful dolphins, magnificent pilot whales and a rainbow of exotic birds to come together where the sea meets the sky.

SeaWorld collaborated with the entertainment industry's most inventive and artistic experts, to bring great theatrical performances of SeaWorld animals and trainers.

Check out the video below for additional information and dolphin performances.

Low-Rates.com -- Launches NEW Travel Meta Search Engine

Low-rates.com launches NEW Travel Meta Search Engine to help travelers find the best deal online.

Low-rates.com searches over 100+ websites to find the best available airfares, hotel rooms, cruises, car rentals and travel deals. This service is free to the searcher and can be used to search multiple cities during a range of travel days.

Low-rates.com will send the users request to multiple search engines and travel suppliers and will supply a list of results. The user can click the vendors website in order to complete the booking.

This is a quick and easy way to find the best deals on the internet in one easy click.

www.low-rates.com

JetBlue Airways Getaways Vacation -- Deals and Hurrican Protection

JetBlue Airways' Getaway Vacations on sale through August 14th and with a Protection Policy just in case a Hurricane cuts your trip short.

JetBlue Airways has designed The Weather or Not Getaways Protection Policy to boost customer confidence in booking vacation packages to select hotels in Cancun; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Maarten this fall. If a hurricane is in the works and the costumer chooses to cancel their reservation before departure or end their Getaways vacation early then JetBlue will provide full pre-departure refunds or post-departure hotel and flight credits.

Sale packages are currently being offered (prices below reflect price per person):

Cancun Riviera Maya from $369
Azul Beach Hotel
Barcelo Maya and Caribe Beach Resort
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
El Dorado Maroma
El Dorado Seaside Suites
and more ........

Cancun Hotel Zone from $305
Bel Air Collection Hotel and Spa Cancun
Cancun Caribe Park Royal Grand
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort
Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas
Hyatt Regency Cancun
and more....

Montego Bay, Jamaica from $529
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa
Sunset Beach Resort and Spa Montego Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
and more .....

Nassau, Bahamas from $469
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort

San Juan, Puerto from $409
Caribe Hilton San Juan
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort
and more ....

St. Maarten from $785
Alamanda Resort
Caraibes Beach
Esmeralda Resort
and more ...

To find out more in regards to the above deals or additional information on refund policy, please go to: JetBlue Airways

MoreHotels4Less.com -- Cheap Hotels

MoreHotels4Less.com -- 50% Savings on Hotels for the Fall

MoreHotels4Less.com offers the cheapest hotel deals and packages for over 70,000 properties worldwide. Many of their hotels are near great restaurants and entertainment venues. One great thing is that morehotels4less.com does not charge a hotel cancel fee so you are free to change your plans without being penalized. They also have great savings for last minute bookings.

Go to: www.morehotels4less.com