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New Low-Cost Airline Links NYC-Paris

French bee is a new low-cost airline between NYC and Paris, linking the two global centers of art, fashion, food and culture with low-fares. Since we all have the travel itch after 15 months of lockdown, scratch that itch on the cheap with French bee. It's flying three round-trip non-stops a week between Newark Liberty International and Paris-Orly, expanding in August … [Read more...] about New Low-Cost Airline Links NYC-Paris

Amtrak Half-Price Tickets on All Routes

Amtrak is celebrating 50 years of service with a 50% off sale on all routes nationwide. Travel between NYC and Philadelphia for as little as $19, NYC and Miami for $50, Boston and Portland, Maine for $15. The Amtrak 50th Anniversary Sale offers tickets for a maximum of $50 per segment. So plan your summer vacation, family visit, and fall foliage tour now, and travel on … [Read more...] about Amtrak Half-Price Tickets on All Routes

Rent an RV or Camper for Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel

As you already know, road trips are the big thing this summer, as many of us seek to avoid airplanes and hotels.  Satisfy your wanderlust by renting an RV or camper, and enjoy the comforts of home on the road. My husband and I started camping before our kids were born, and started taking them camping before they could walk.  I have fond memories of years of … [Read more...] about Rent an RV or Camper for Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel

Spirit Airlines Adds New Destinations From LaGuardia

Spirit Airlines is adding new destinations, including San Juan and Los Angeles, and additional flights to existing destinations, including Fort Lauderdale.  The changes mean the low-cost airline will be operating out of two LaGuardia terminals, Terminal C and Terminal A, which also is known as the Marine Air Terminal, and is the airport's wonderful Art Deco original … [Read more...] about Spirit Airlines Adds New Destinations From LaGuardia

New Non-Stops Between JFK and Guadeloupe

Got the winter blues? Escape to the islands of the Caribbean with new non-stop service between JFK and The Guadeloupe Islands. JetBlue begins new seasonal service on Feb. 1, 2020, with three weekly round-trips, on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. The flights are through the end of April and resume again in November 2020. What's to see and do in … [Read more...] about New Non-Stops Between JFK and Guadeloupe

NYC Travel Deals & Discounts

The end of summer is a great time to visit NYC, with hotel deals for Labor Day Weekend and beyond, two-for-one theater tickets, discounts on airline fares and more. Late summer and fall also offers great weather and smaller crowds, and the travel deals and discounts make it a great time to visit NYC on the cheap. Theater discounts Broadway Week is your annual opportunity … [Read more...] about NYC Travel Deals & Discounts

Airfare Sales to Europe

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if your thoughts are to get away after the holidays, take advantage of these two airfare sales to Europe for travel as soon as next week, and an airline contest with prizes including a week of skiing. WOW Airlines, the discounter based in Iceland, is offering half-priced flights to and from its 38 destinations if you … [Read more...] about Airfare Sales to Europe

NYC on the Cheap smartphone app: updates for Android, Apple devices

The latest update of the New York City on the Cheap smartphone app for Apple and Android devices has just been released, with more cheap eats restaurants and free and frugal events and attractions. The NYCOTC app is a great resource whether you are a NYC resident or visitor. For just $2.99 for either version, you get NYC in the palm of your hand, with FREE updates. … [Read more...] about NYC on the Cheap smartphone app: updates for Android, Apple devices

Free app to find cleanest beaches

Waterkeeper Alliance, a network of 200 water protection groups worldwide, has issued a smart Swim Guide smart phone app for New York, Connecticut, Massachussetts and the Chesapeake Region. It's FREE, and available for both iPhone and Android phones, to download from the iTunes store and Google Play. It's also available via The Swim Guide website, but without the GPS … [Read more...] about Free app to find cleanest beaches

Ski, snowboard for less in January

January is the fifth annual Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month when resorts and areas throughout the United States offer special discount deals to get you to love playing in the snow. the program is for beginners to learn, and others to improve. Last winter nearly 100,000 beginners took advantage of the initiative, which can include equipment, lift tickets and a lesson for less … [Read more...] about Ski, snowboard for less in January