If you need to rent a car for a vacation in the next few months and hold an American Express card, listen up: You may be able to earn some extra points on your next trip through the Amex Offers program.
01.09.2023 - 12:13 / cntraveler.com / Alex Erdekian
The summer season might be winding down with the arrival of Labor Day Weekend, but that only means travel is about to get a whole lot cheaper. Plane, train, hotel, and cruise deals are as good as ever, reminding wanderlusters that there’s never a bad time to see the world and there’s always an opportunity to save a buck.
In September, there’s something to book for everyone. Students can trim some costs off their next international Lufthansa flight, large groups can earn free tickets on one of EF Go Ahead Tours’ stunning vacation packages, and anyone can benefit from Celebrity Cruises’ two fleeting mega-discounts on upcoming sailings. Renting electric vehicles earns drivers perks at Hertz this month, and children ride cheap on Rocky Mountaineers’ Red Rocks train tours. So don’t be sad that summer’s over, be happy about the new opportunities arriving with fall.
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Verify your student status with Lufthansa and immediately reap the rewards, unlocking a host of discounted economy flights between the United States and Europe, India, Africa, or the Middle East. Students also earn one free piece of checked baggage and the option to get a refund without fees. The program only applies to students in college who are over the age of 16.
Autumn sales are in full swing at Frontier Airlines, where travelers can currently snag one-way flights as cheap as $19 between select locations on select dates. This option works best if you’re flexible with dates and destinations—you won’t have a lot of wiggle room with these deals. If you’re feeling restless, on a budget, or are eager to get out of town, consider Frontier for an affordable start to your getaway.
The budget airline is making it a cinch to save big not just on airfare, but hotels and more with its vacation packages, which are currently up to 30 percent off when travelers book flights, hotels, or rental cars together. Several of the top deals offer trips to Las Vegas and Cancun from cities such as Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta, starting at shockingly low prices that include flights and a hotel.
Stopover packages are a great way to add another destination to your journey without spending too much extra cash. Travelers who want to experience Abu Dhabi can take advantage of Etihad Airways’ discounted Stopover Packages, which currently include 40 percent off two- or four-night hotel stays in top properties, or a free stay in select three- or four-star hotels. The offer also
If you need to rent a car for a vacation in the next few months and hold an American Express card, listen up: You may be able to earn some extra points on your next trip through the Amex Offers program.
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