Budget Travel deals of the week May 10, 2011
By Jeremy Branham on May 10, 2011 with Comments 7
Another week of travel and more travel deals for summer vacations! Looking at the deals this week, it’s a great time to find cheap flights for summer and Fall travel. Many of last week’s deals are still on sale this week. This week, we highlight more airfare sales, a free gift card, discounts on vacation packages and hotels, and national travel and tourism week!
And don’t miss the Memorial Day travel deals going on now!
National Travel and Tourism Week - This week the US celebrates national travel and tourism week designed to promote awareness for local cities in the US. Started in 1984 by President Reagan, typically the first full week in May celebrates travel and tourism in the US. Read more about National Travel and Tourism Week from the US Travel Assocation.
American, Southwest airfare sale for summer and Fall travel - Southwest continues their airfare sale from last week with 3 days of deals this week. Find flights as low as $39 each way to destinations all over the US. Purchase your flights by May 12 11:59 PM PST. Blackout dates apply, travel is valid for every day except Friday and Sunday, and travel is valid through October 5. Find more information at Southwest Airlines 3 days of deals.
American Airlines has similar flight deals as well so check out their Summer and early Fall airfare sale.
JetBlue Spring airfare sale as low as $32 – JetBlue has cheap flights for domestic and international travel on sale now for as low as $32 each way. Find your deals now at JetBlue.
$10 off a flight to Europe with CheapOair - Book your next flight to Europe with CheapOair and save $10 off of your flights with coupon code EUROFLY10 or FLIGHTS10 through May 31, 2011.
Save 15% on car rental in Canada through Dollar or Thrifty - For those traveling to Canada this summer or for travelers attending TBEX, you can save 15% on your car rental in Canada with Dollar or Thrifty. Rental must be charged to American Express, 5 minimum rental required, discount available at participating locations, and other restrictions apply. Use coupon code AXCN for discount. Book at Dollar or Thrify.
Save $40 on a 4 night package with flight and hotel - Find any 4 night package with hotel and flight with Orbitz and get $40 off with coupon code ORBITZVACATION. Book your vacation by June 30, 2011. Book your vacation package on Orbitz now to save!
Save $20 on 2 night hotel with Travelocity - Book 2 or more night hotel stay with Travelocity and get $20 off. Book by August 31, 2011 and use coupon code AMEXTSH20. Book now with Travelocity.
Discounts on Eurail pass with Rail Europe for summer travel – Numerous discounts are available on Eurail passes with Rail Europe.
- Get a free 2 day Eurail youth pass when you book by May 30.
- Get $50 off Eurail Global Pass or $50 on Eurail Select Pass through May 15. Use code SAVE50 for discount.
- Save 20% on British train tickets through May 12. Use code BRIT20 for discount.
- Save money on Eurail Austria-Croatia-Slovenia Pass. And if you’re ready to go, make sure you check out my essential Slovenia travel guide.
And if you’re traveling to Europe, check out the exchange rate before you go!
Free $75 gift card for guests at Holiday Inn Hotels - Stay at a Holiday Inn between May 16 and August 31 and get a free $75 gift card. To receive this offer, guests must stay for two consecutive weekend nights at the same hotel for a non-discounted rate. Guest must fill out a rebate form (available this Wednesday) and must mail in the form and their hotel receipt. Rebates must be postmarked by September 30 and $3 monthly fee will apply to any unused balance after 6 months.
Thanks for tuning in this week and stay tuned for more special travel deals next week.
What deals would you like to see? Do you like the discount codes for travel, want more airfare sales, cruise deals, or cheap vacation packages? Add a comment or send me an email! More travel deals for summer are on the way!
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I’m off to check out the JetBlue sale. Thanks for the update!
Christy @ Ordinary Traveler recently posted..I See the Light in You 4
JetBlue is a great airline but not as much of a presence where I live. Great deals but I have to stick to Southwest.
This is great! It’s nice to have all these deals in one place… definitely going to check a few of these out.

Christy @ Technosyncratic recently posted..Saying Farewell to Mayhem
There are so many deals out there it’s impossible to list them all. However, this is a great time to look for them before the busy summer season hits!
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Some great deals here and a happy travel and tourism week to you.
Traveling Ted recently posted..Travel Tuesday photos- Chicago Blizzard contrast
Thanks Ted! You’ll have to let me know what kind of deals interest you!