The U.S. Travel Association revealed a sneak peek of the return its Daily Getaways program, which is set to officially launch on April 15.
21.03.2024 - 19:57 / cntraveler.com / Brendan Vacations
The sky is clearer, the sun is brighter, and the nights are longer: By all metrics, the seasons have begun to change. Between planning for spring break and early summer vacation, it’s a great time to start ironing out the details of your next trip. Whether that involves a plane, train, ship, or automobile, there’s a perfect deal out there waiting to be redeemed by you.
Last-minute Europe getaways on Icelandic airline Play are stealing the spotlight with great savings on international weekend trips, UK castle tours are going for 20 percent off with Brendan Vacations, a Grand Canyon train and hotel bundle is making the best of the Southwest more affordable, and free nights at a seven-time Readers’ Choice Awards winner in St. Barts are up for grabs. Of course, that’s just the tip of the thawing iceberg, with 23 other offers to explore in this month’s travel deals roundup. So, come take flight on one of these discounted warm-weather adventures.
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Lufthansa airline plane on the tarmac
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.
Spring 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.
Icelandic airline Play taking flight
Icelandic airline Play serves up regular specials to entice Americans to explore the other side of the Atlantic. Right now, its reminding East Coasters that they could technically visit Europe as soon as this weekend if they wanted to. Weekend Break flight specials include a number of dual-continent itineraries at unbeatable prices—some clocking below $150 each way—departing from cities like New York, Baltimore, Toronto, Washington, DC, and Boston, and ending at all the major hotspots from London to Amsterdam.
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
The U.S. Travel Association revealed a sneak peek of the return its Daily Getaways program, which is set to officially launch on April 15.
Travelers dreaming of aspirational destinations like Bali and the Maldives can now get there more easily with airline miles.
Eclipse fever is running high as the U.S. gears up for a total solar eclipse that will pass across a huge swath of the country on April 8. Looking for last-minute eclipse travel tips? Demand is off the charts for flights, hotels and rental cars along the path of totality. But it’s not too late to book travel for the solar eclipse—if you know where to look.
The Riviera Maya in Mexico has long been an unquestionable destination favorite, lined with dozens of beachfront resorts and a lively nightlife scene. But travelers yearning for a more laidback, bohemian vibe can now fly further south into Tulum’s brand-new Felipe Carrilo Puerto International Airport (TQO), which welcomed its first-ever international flights just last week.
A common adage among frequent flyers and points and miles fans is “earn ’em and burn ’em.” This philosophy centers around the fact that these currencies rarely appreciate in value the way traditional investments might. Instead, they almost always diminish in value as airline loyalty programs raise the price of awards over time—so you might as well spend them right off the bat.
Spring is all about new beginnings. New builds, new renovations, new chapters for once-forgotten properties—and this season’s hotel openings offer all of the above. The following fresh openings–maybe it’s the renovation of a Gilded Age mansion in the middle of Denver, or the rescue of a midcentury California motor lodge from demolition–remind us that at their best, hotels bring a renewed sense of optimism to their communities. This spring, we’re showered with an intriguing slate of openings across the country—which are sparking joy for you?
While Baltimore is home to its fair share of world-class museums and historic landmarks, this storied Maryland city is also home to one of the east coast’s most stellar seafood scenes—a fact that local restaurateur Chef Jasmine Norton knows all too well. A Charm City native, Chef Norton’s deep affinity for the world of gastronomy has led to appearances on the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and Chopped, while 2024 saw a particularly exciting development with the grand debut of her first brick-and-mortar restaurant The Urban Oyster. Officially opened in February, this polished venue serves as the first Black woman-owned oyster bar in the nation, with a wide array of savory seafood dishes all gracing the menu.
For a 10-hour train ride from NYC to Niagara Falls, New York, in August 2022, I booked a business-class ticket on an Amtrak train for $168. It was $100 more than a coach ticket on the same ride.
The enormously popular Palm Springs Modernism Week with its open house tours may have just passed, but no worries if you couldn’t make it. So rich is the city’s and the surrounding Coachella Valley’s architectural heritage that there’s no end to discovering more on the masters who, beginning nearly a century ago, made all of today’s cherished Desert Modernism happen.
Tuesday's Baltimore bridge collapse may marginally affect the world's largest cruise company.
On Sunday, travelers on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend ship will return home after a relaxing weeklong vacation in the Caribbean.
Carnival Corp. executives told investors Wednesday that a tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore might cost the cruise line operator up to $10 million this year.