Travel & Vacations

Though they seem to pop-up all the time, seemingly unpredictably, you can actually plan for sales on cruises to score a discounted cabin. Some of the major cruise lines typically stick to a schedule (it makes it easier for them to plan as well this way). For … [Read more...] about Book during cruise lines’ “sale days” to get the best cruise bargains

As with all types of travel, flexibility can lead to hundreds of dollars in savings. If a ship is near-to-full on a certain date, prices will be high; but sailing just a few days earlier or later might offer much lower prices. Check a range of dates to find the best prices.A LOZO … [Read more...] about A little flexibility can translate into big savings on cruise fare

Most cruise lines offer military or senior discounts, and some also offer AAA or other membership discounts. Some even offer reduced prices for residents of the state where the port is located. When booking, ask what discounts are available and find out which ones you qualify … [Read more...] about Maximize savings on cruises by asking for senior, military, resident or other discounts

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s sailings are always popular and very expensive. Spring Break cruises are cheap, but full of students. Consider holidays & the time of year when booking a cruise, and plan to travel outside of peak travel times to get the best fare and take … [Read more...] about Cruise outside of holiday times to take advantage of cheaper fares and smaller crowds

Cruises make great profits on shore excursions, which can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a cruise. In some ports, you can have just as much fun and do similar activities without paying the cruise-branded excursion price. Do online research to see if local companies offer … [Read more...] about Before setting sail on a cruise, consider locally-operated or create-your-own shore excursions for big savings over cruise-branded shore excursion prices