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Ryanair cheap flights: Europe

admin — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:52:56 +0000

We just booked to fly with Ryanair (has cheap flights) from Paris to Rome (one way), and Rome to Eindhoven (near Amsterdam). We are paying 40 europs per person on each leg of the trip. The only problem is that the airports are out of the way, so do check before you finalize (Eindhoven is one hour away from Amsterdam, and the Paris airport is 1.25 hours away).

There are also lots of handling fees (bags euros 20 per bag), child insurance, etc. etc. So you have to take the total price into account and the lost time due to farther airports.

Here is an interesting post about Ryanair’s cheap flights to America. How can Ryanair make a profit by charging only £7 for one-way flights to America? It’s ridiculously cheap.

Andalucia Travel Guide There are several low-cost airlines that fly to Almeria from the UK, one being Ryanair.

Looking for cheap travel in Europe in general? Top Tips for a Cheap European Travel has great advice for cheap travels in Europe.

All-inclusive Resorts, Mexico

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:25:39 +0000

I am really not for all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Why? because I like my own food, and cannot stand eating restaurant food day in and day out. Having said that, it is great to just be served and spend all the time playing (and not going out in the heat for shopping).

Based on my experience, if you can stand having the restaurant food everyday, then all-inclusives are really cheap. The reason is that they get deals from airlines, so the package is not a lot more expensive than you getting a flight, renting taxies, eating out, etc. etc.

Do I recommend it? Yes, to some people.

Here is a good tutorial on all-inclusive traveling.

Cheap car rental: Europe

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:15:00 +0000

I am currently in the market for a cheap car rental deal in Europe. I am planning to visit Europe with family this summer (peak season, yikes). I was just talking with a good friend of mine about cheap car rentals in Europe and he recommended Renault’s Eurodrive.

Sounds great so far. Brand new zero mileage cars picked up at major Euro airports, fully insured at $40+ a day!! Wow. The only hitch is that you have to keep the car for 21 days.. I am only going for less than 2 weeks, so maybe I just return it early and pay for 21 days. It is still cheaper than other options which I hear about which are $100 per day (I have been told).

Another good thing about this program is that you can pick up at any of the covered airports and return at any other airport. Sweet.

Before you start your vaction, make sure to pick up some travel secrets which will help you save a lot of money. (Travel) knowledge is power.

Check out these links for more info:

http://www.mmmonline.org/ski-car-hire/ provides info on car rental for ski trips in Europe. Check out some of the Alps’ stunning scenary, ski resorts and extreme sports.

Another great way to travel in Europe is via flights (I am discovering this), and then you have to really look at finding bargains (which are out there). Discount Air Travel provides info and tips on finding cheap airline deals. There is even a refrence to flight auctions that I need to check out.

If you rather travel by train, consider Eurail Pass. Rail Europe has been your European rail expert for over 60 years.