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Tips For Planning A Florida Theme Parks Trip March 6, 2008

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When it comes to theme parks, you don’t want to spend your vacation standing in line with half the world. If possible, try to plan your Florida theme parks trip away from holidays, school vacations and the summer.

Good bets include January to mid-February and the end of August through mid-December. You’ll find smaller crowds, better deals and generally more hospitable weather. The downside is that the parks close earlier, schedule fewer shows and events and sometimes close attractions to perform routine maintenance.

There are now just too many theme park options in Florida to reasonably cram them all into one trip. So, take your time and enjoy the parks, whether it’s for one day or ten days. Don’t try to experience everything; you can always come back, right?

Even if you have a five- or six-day trip, don’t plan to spend every waking moment in a theme park. Pace yourself and spend some down time by the pool or indulging in other slower-paced activities. Your time on the attractions will be the better for it.

There are many deals, offers, packages and promotions for Florida Last Minute Holidays or All Inclusive Holidays online. Just beware of offers that sound too good to be true: “Free trip to Orlando! Airfare included!” Many so-called great deals come with a high-pressure time-sharing-presentation string attached.

Money Saving Weekend Escapes To The Chicago Water Works Visitor Center December 15, 2007

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One of the money saving weekend escapes is the Chicago Water Works. The Chicago Water Works is a visitor welcome center that offers many attractions.

1. The center is fully staffed during the day with knowledgeable, friendly guides.

2. The adjacent restaurant offers good Italian sandwiches for a tad more than you’d pay at a fast-food chain.

3. Ask about free discount books that contain buy-one-get-one-free coupons.

4. Check on discount tickets for Broadway productions. We paid $25 USD/person to see Michael Nouri in South Pacific. There were plenty of seats available on a Sunday night. (more…)

Planning Your Vacation Carefully Can Save Money December 2, 2007

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Just because you are planning to go on vacation does not mean you have to take a vacation from saving money. The good news is you don’t have to. There are so many vacation bargains and deals out there, it’s difficult not to save money with a little planning.

Here are some of the opportunities to save significantly while planning a vacation getaway:

The scoop on frequent flyer programs. Airline frequent flyer programs can provide free tickets, free upgrades and many other perks. Before you join specific programs, compare them carefully to make sure you get the maximum benefits for your favorite destinations. They can vary widely from program to program. (more…)