Saturday 26 March 2011

Clark Howard Travel Deals

 The best deals usually have a limited amount of seats, so act fast. If the fare isn't listed on the airline site or on search sites such as Sidestep or Kayak, it is likely that the fare expired.  See our Booking and Planning Guide for many more tips and resources.
TODAY'S HOT DEALS

The following deals do not have a ticket-by date which means that the bargains can disappear at any time. Take Clark's advice: Buy the offer immediately and then figure out why you want to go there! Airlines accept reservations 341 days in advance. The reference "no expiration of travel" on this page indicates that the last permitted day of travel is February 19, 2012 (or 341 days in advance).

GO NOW! Travel with AirTran nonstop to Cancun at $100 each way. No advance purchase required. Travel any available day. No blackouts! Complete travel by October 15, 2012. Inclusive rate: $143.46.

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NEW! Travel one-way to San Diego for $109 on any available day of the week. No expiration of travel and no blackouts. A 7-day advance purchase required. Valid on Continental via Houston. Inclusive rate: $128.90.

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NEW! Round-trip rates of $198 to Tulsa require a A 14-day advance purchase notice. Not valid on Friday, Sunday. No expiration of travel or blackouts. Stay one weekend to one month. Valid on Continental via Houston. Inclusive rate: $237.80, a $200 savings.

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WOW! Travel to Barbados for $298 round-trip on any available day of the week. A 3-day advance purchase required. Stay at least any two nights. No expiration of travel! Blackouts: December 15-24, 26-30 south; December 26-31; January 1-8 north. Valid on American via Miami. Inclusive rate: $485.10.

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GO NOW! With a 3-day advance purchase notice, travel from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Dublin, Ireland for $318. Add $15 per direction for weekend travel. Depart by May 22 and complete travel by June 15. Valid on Delta via Atlanta. Inclusive rate: $716.80; compare to $1067.80 from ATL. Note: You will be denied boarding and forfeit your ticket if you attempt to board in ATL.

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Caracas, Venezuela is sale priced at $568 round-trip on travel any available day of the week. No expiration of travel. A 10-day advance purchase required. Stay at least any three nights; no max stay limit or blackouts. Valid on Continental via Houston. Inclusive rate: $1039.20, about a $230 savings.

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