Summer is a great time to travel. Not only are most kids out of school, you don’t have to worry as much about bad weather getting in the way of your carefully laid plans. Smart travelers know to follow their favorite airlines, hotel chains and vacation spots on Facebook and Twitter, where spur-of-the-moment deals may […]
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How to Land Some Cheap Airfares
Finding inexpensive flights often means scouring dozens of websites to find the best prices. The process can be so time-consuming that you may feel travel-weary before you even take off. Fortunately, there are some easier ways to fly on the cheap that don’t require you to sacrifice hours of your precious time. Luckily, we have […]
Get Your Free B&B Guide
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has released the association’s full-color 2017 State Guide which includes B&B member inns throughout Colorado, information on each property including photographs, direct contact information and website addresses. The new updated State Guide includes a full Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado member inn directory and award-winning recipe. Fill out […]
Ride-sharing Saves Money, Stress
A new interactive tool helps travelers find someone to share a ride with to an event, for a one-time trip, or for the daily commute. RidePro matches persons interested in sharing the ride with many kinds of transportation possibilities, including carpools, vanpools, bike partners, park and rides, and public transit. The tool is free and […]
Manitou Shuttle Increases Hours
Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) has increased service hours on the Incline/Cog shuttle, Route 33. The popular shuttle, which is experiencing continued record ridership, will run until 8 p.m. seven days a week during the off-season months of October through April. Previously the off-season shuttle service ended at 6 p.m. Mountain Metropolitan Transit provides local fixed-route […]
Five Tricks for Getting an Airline Upgrade
Premium airline seats are usually unattainably expensive, so scoring a travel upgrade is a dream for many passengers – and a free upgrade can provide a chance to indulge with some of the most luxurious airlines around. Rewards points experts Upgraded Points are on a mission to connect travellers with the most effective ways of […]
Fly Through Airport Security Lines
With headlines screaming about long airport security lines, odds are you may have thought twice about taking that last-minute getaway or considered a road trip instead of a trip to Rome. Or maybe you have just landed after a long flight from an exotic destination and then cool your heels for hours trying to clear […]
Take a Free Brewery, Winery Tour
Planning a weekend trip close to home? That’s the spirit! With more than 300 breweries, 100 wineries and 54 distilleries, Colorado’s home to a wide variety of locally produced libations. Tours and tastings at Colorado breweries, wineries and distilleries across the state are generally FREE. For details on tours, visit http://www.colorado.com/articles/see-free-colorado-brewery-winery-distillery-tours.
Students Get College Pass Bus Program
Beginning fall semester 2017 all Colorado College and University of Colorado Colorado Springs students can ride any Mountain Metro bus by simply swiping their student ID card. Through a new program offered by Mountain Metro, college students have unlimited access to the fixed route bus system for $5 per student, per semester. The College […]
Are Economy Air Fares Worth It?
All three of the legacy airlines (American, Delta and United) are now selling Basic Economy fares. As a fairly frequent traveler I decided I needed to understand these fares. One of our “on the Cheap” editors explored the subject and leaned a lot about what’s a bargain and what isn’t. For her insights, read the […]