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 Right-$49 for … [Read more...]
Secrets Priceline Professional Bidders Know – Priceline Rebids
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This is Part 3 in a 3-Part Series on Priceline: Cheap Romantic Getaways-Priceline 101 Priceline Tools-Cheap Romantic Getaways To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as a Professional Priceline Bidder; I just liked the way it sounded. Anywhoo…. Priceline allows you to bid once every 24 hours unless you change your dates, your zones or lower your star level. Bummer. The real secret to getting rock bottom hotel prices on Priceline is the magic of the free rebid. However, if … [Read more...]
Priceline Tools – Cheap Romantic Getaways
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This is Part 2 in a 3-Part Series on Priceline: Priceline Tools-Cheap Romantic Getaways Secrets Professional Priceline Bidders Know-Priceline Rebids Priceline offers several unique tools to help your bidding process: The first is Hotel Bid Alert. Click on the link below to access this tool. See Winning Hotel bids in Top Cities from $28 per night! With this tool, you simply enter your destination city, the specific zone you are hoping to stay in and a star rating. Then you … [Read more...]
Hotel Review – Red Lion in Olympia WA
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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 room … [Read more...]
Top Ten Tips for Cheap Honeymoon Ideas – Couple Getaways
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Did you know the average cost of a wedding is well over $20,000? That’s the AVERAGE, meaning some are much higher and some are lower! After shelling out those bucks, you might think your honeymoon will consist of a lovely weekend under the overpass of your nearest freeway. Fear not, CoupleGetaway readers! We are here to rescue your honeymoon with some fabulous suggestions to plan a cheap honeymoon that still promises romance and fun. 1. Travel in the Off Season Many ski resorts offer … [Read more...]
Cheap Romantic Getaways – Priceline 101
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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...]
Questions to Ask When Planning Couple Getaways
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When planning couple getaways, it’s important to ask yourselves lots and lots of questions to make your getaway as special and memorable as possible. The first step in planning couple getaways is to consider what the two of you enjoy. Do you like to snuggle up and watch a movie in bed? Do you enjoy quiet conversation by a roaring fire? Do you like communing with nature on a nice long hike? Or perhaps a little time on a sandy beach is more your style. The next step is to determine what your … [Read more...]
