To get the most out of your summer vacation, follow these bits of advice: Do your homework. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Not only will they have lists of activities you may not have realized they offer, […]
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Loyalty Pays Off with Cruise Lines
Cruise line loyalty programs are a rewards system that earn repeat cruise travelers devoted to specific cruise lines a variety of perks such as: Special loyalty pricing, which can provide significant savings over time. Member-only activities Complimentary Wi-Fi and internet Complimentary drinks Complimentary specialty dining Concierge service and other valuable amenities Discounted room upgrades, priority […]
Save Money on Food When Traveling
Food can constitute a large part of your summer travel budget. Here are some tips to help save money on that expense. Get a free breakfast. If prices are similar, choose a hotel that offers a good breakfast, and eat up. If the meal is substantial, call it brunch and skip lunch. Eating a big (free) […]
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Bus System Offers Summer Haul Pass to Teens
Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) is offering the Summer Haul Pass exclusively for youth 18 and under. For just $25, kids and teens can take advantage of unlimited rides on fixed-route City buses from June 1 through August 31. MMT’s Summer Haul Pass program has helped many kids in the Pikes Peak region get to events, […]
These Tips Take the Sting Out of Summer Travel
Book your airfare mid-week. The best day to book your airline tickets is on Tuesday. The reason? Many airlines release their sales for the week on Monday nights. By Tuesday, the other airlines have had a chance to look at their competitors’ sales and price match. The most expensive time to book your flight is […]
Company Coming? Hook ’em Up with a Free Travel App
It’s inevitable. If you live in Colorado Springs, you WILL get company! So when your next batch arrives, instead of looking for the current visitors’ guide, hook them up with a FREE mobile travel App that features our fair city. The Colorado Springs mobile App, Colorado Springs Travel Info., is an official guide to Colorado […]
Garden of the Gods Shuttle Resumes Summer Service
The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is once again partnering with the Garden of the Gods Foundation to implement a free public shuttle in Garden of the Gods Park during the park’s most visited months. The optional shuttle will begin Saturday (May 25) and operate daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. […]
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Use a CityPass to Save Money on Vacation
Going on vacation somewhere fun on spring break or this summer? Want to do it at a discount? Try using a CityPass. CityPASS booklets include actual admission tickets to each attraction and include detailed attraction information. Present your booklet at each attraction. See each ticket front for entry instructions. Admission tickets are good for one-time admission […]