Couple Getaways. Honeymoons. Weekends. Holidays.
Brisbane city! as seen from South Bank - Photo Courtesy: Broderick Travelling is great fun but one often feels like they've missed out on some experiences because of budget limitations. If you are planning a Brisbane vacation, however, you can easily avoid this sad fate by trying out these unique and exciting experiences for free. After all, aren't the best things in life free? Free Brisbane vacation experiences Walking tour of the city Walking through … [Read more...]
Planning a honeymoon is an incredibly exciting experience for many new couples. Everyone dreams of being able to jet off to Paris, Jamaica or Mexico as soon as the wedding reception is over; however, an expensive honeymoon is not within everyone's reach. Budget conscious couples can explore one of these domestic honeymoon destinations. Every bit as romantic as an overseas vacation and available at a fraction of the cost, these getaways are sure to provide a great start to your happily … [Read more...]
White Water Rafting (on The Nile) - Photo by PeterJBellis Let’s face it, the tranquil honeymoon with lazy days spent lying on the beach or strolling through exotic bazaars may not be for everyone. If you are the kind of couple who are always on the go and have to be doing something new and exciting, why draw the line at your honeymoon? From the spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s South Island to white water rafting through Glacier National Park, there is nothing stopping the active … [Read more...]
One of my favorite Daily Deal sites is Living Social. Not only do they offer great deals every day, specific to your location, they have an awesome “escapes” section with only travel deals…some local, some not. A recent example in my area is a two night Night Stay for Two in a Hot Tub Room at the Camano Island Inn including breakfast for two each morning and a $50 Spa or Dining Credit (Good for One-Hour Hot Stone Massage, Facial, or Five-Course Candlelit Dinner). That’s 41% off! … [Read more...]
My husband and I had a hotel stay that wasn’t up to par. However, it was followed by an excellent stay that was beyond our expectations. The hotel in question has earned our business for life! You see, we purchased an overnight hotel stay at Hotel Deca via bloomspot, a daily deal site. When we arrived, we noticed lots and lots of purple and green. The UW Huskies were playing their final home game against the Oregon Ducks. This hotel was filled to capacity with football fans. When we … [Read more...]
I love deals. I’ve been known to buy things just because they are on sale. I know, shocking. But this is one deal EVERYONE needs to know about! Groupon (Groupon.com) is a website that offers killer deals targeted to your geographic area. The deals vary widely! Here are a few of my recent purchases: Trapeze Lessons-$30 for a one hour lesson. This sounds like so much fun! At it’s actual price of $70, I wouldn’t consider it, but at that price, I can’t pass it up! Dinners Done … [Read more...]
My husband and I recently stayed at the Red Lion in Olympia WA. We were guests at a family wedding. I was quite pleased with this hotel!The hotel is situated on a lovely campus with trees and a view of Capitol Lake. The even numbered rooms have this gorgeous view. Even though it's just minutes away from downtown Olympia, the location feels secluded.We were in a room with two queen beds. The decor was nice, nothing special. I'm not crazy about bedspreads, but that was the only drawback. The … [Read more...]
This is Part 1 in a 3 Part Series on Priceline: Priceline Tools-Cheap Romantic Getaways Secrets Professional Priceline Bidders Know-Priceline Rebids Cheap romantic getaways pretty much exclude jetting off to Paris for the weekend. However, if you have an adventurous spirit, utilizing Priceline might provide just the cheap romantic getaway your heart desires! This guide will introduce you to Priceline while future blog posts will get into some details and a top notch bidding … [Read more...]
