Sail the stunning Panama Canal

Every self-respecting cruise fan must sail the stunning Panama Canal at least once in their lifetime. These cruises don’t come cheap so we’ve rounded up a couple of remarkable deals that will get you sailing Panama as well as the sunny shores of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for less.

Egypt and Jordan air/hotel/cruise, $2,899

Begin in Cairo and Alexandria,

Best off-season vacation deals

Summer may be the peak travel season, but fall offers enticing deals — and fewer crowds.

Japan air/hotel packages for $1,219 and up

Have a yen to see Japan? Terrible puns aside, we came across a handful of very well-

Sail away on Holland America’s new ship

Holland America’s latest addition, the ms Eurodam, embarked on its maiden voyage in July and has since officially settled in for its schedule of fall and winter runs in the Bahamas and Caribbean.

New Year's in London, from $899

These packages combine hotel stays in California, Florida, and Vancouver with perks like gift certificates to Saks F

Fall foliage deals, from $100

B&B an

Head to the Land Down Under

To all the now-savvy travelers who’ve been curious about Vegemite

Europe air/hotel packages, from $749

How to Take Fab Fireworks Pictures

Don’t lie. Instead of doing work, you’re secretly gearing up for the long weekend ahead. Well, instead of idly day-dreaming about ‘dogs and pyrotechnics, learn something while you’re procrastinating. Here, a list of links to help you get the most out of your holiday weekend fireworks photography opportunities (hint: get a tripod): Fireworks Photography in Five [...]

Germany air/hotel, from $2,045

As autumn rustles across the Northern Hemisphere an

St. Croix air/7 nights, from $724

A discounted resort package

Southern France river cruise, from $1,399

A seven-night river cruise along the picturesque Rhone packs in guided tours of Lyon, Vienne, Arles, Avignon, and wine-producing towns like Beaune.

Couch Surfing Grows Up (Just a Little)

Remember the couch-surfing trend? Well it’s alive and well, but slightly more civilized, thanks to Airbed & Breakfast, a new company from two San Francisco design industry dudes with a dream to house budget-minded travelers, make breakfast and drum up a few extra bucks at the same time. Travelers can enter their destination to find locals [...]

Spirit Sale Fares From $36 R/T*

Flights to Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and San Juan are included in Spirit's new offer. Book tickets by Monday, August 18.

Europe fare sales from $230

If you visit the Old World during shoulder season, you can save som

$59 O/W Sale Fares From Southwest*

Southwest's latest offer features flights from September 5 through 30. Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Orlando are included.

Top College Football Towns To Visit

The college football season has officially begun. College alumni across the nation are beginning to search for their favorite alma mater t-shirts and sweatshirts in order to cheer their teams on. We have laid out 5 trip ideas for the football fanatics. These college football teams attract large crowds and know how to please. LSU (Baton [...]

Winter Caribbean cruises on sale

It’s not too soon to start planning your winter escape. Sail

No-car vacations from coast to coast

Vacations are all about leaving reality behind, if only for a while. What better way to park the day-to-day than to opt for a car-free retreat? No carpool duty, no wallet-busting gas tabs, no traffic jams — of the vehicular variety, anyway.

Free Personalized Check-in and Extras at Wyndham Properties

Joining Wyndham's By Request club will get you many little perks, such as complimentary beverages and snacks after check-in or extra towels in your bathroom.

Motor Coaching Across the Nation

Kayak.com would like to consider ourselves as experts in travel, but this blog post is dedicated to the expert of the roads… John Madden. For those of you that do not know about John Madden, he is one of the most famous football announcers of our time. He also has a fear of flying, which [...]

Sweet safari packages with air and lodging

When it comes to an exotic, thrillin

20-Hour Sale on RIU Hotels & Resorts

This is one of those deals that will likely prove impractical for most travelers (how many people are ready to randomly plan a four-day ‘09 vacation before day’s end?), but it’s a good deal. So I’m posting it here for the spontaneous few (or the lucky ones who’ve been pondering such vacations already and just [...]

Canada Passes Flyers Rights Legislation

The next time you find yourself in a good-natured banter-fest with Canada vs. USA overtones (common in any international hangout frequented by backpackers), be aware that, at least where travelers are concerned, this week brought news that is worthy of a point in Canada’s favor. And that’s a really long-winded way of saying: Canada has [...]

Fun Movie Theater Discovered!

This weekend I discovered a hidden gem in Oakland, California. My college friend and I decided to investigate an old run down Movie Theater we had heard about. I am sure all of us have seen the kind of theater I am talking about, the ones that show month old movies and have about half [...]

Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, from $697

Montréal hotels, 2 nights, from $162

Take advantage of Tourisme Montréal's discounted

Save up to 15 Percent at Holiday Inn

With Holiday Inn's WebSavers program, you can book your weekend stay now and save up to 15 percent at more than 2,000 participating hotels worldwide.

Paris Vacations From $1,247*

Rates start at $1,247 for six-night airfare-and-hotel packages to Paris.

Aruba Getaways With Airfare From $703

Rates for five-night vacations to Aruba start at $703 with departures from Chicago.

Malta, air/5 nights, from $1,199

Cruise the Gulf of Mexico for $229

Vacationing on a budget can be challenge, especially when it comes to international travel. But, if you can clear your calendar as far as five months ahead, you’ll be rewarded with deep discounts off cruises to Mexico.

$8 R/T sale fares on Spirit*

Spirit's latest deal ends Monday, July 7. Book quickly to take advantage of these prices. Destinations include Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Bahamas.

And End to the Laptop Shuffle?

Come fall, those of us willing to spend between $35 and $150 will be able to cease the laptop shuffle, you know, the little dance we all do while hustling through airport security, trying to get our laptops out of our bags, into their own bins, while removing our shoes, displaying our liquids in clear [...]

Summer Festival Watch: July 25-27

Summer festivals are a great way to enjoy a quick, last-minute getaway or day trip close to home - and many charge cheap admission (or none at all). Here are some (but certainly by no means all) of the many notable festivals, celebrations and wacky local events happening this weekend: Music Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley, [...]

Diving in Barbados, 7 nights, $702

Relax on this southern Caribbean island infl

$18 R/T Spirit sale fares*

Spirit's latest offer gives you until Friday, July 25, to book these rock-bottom fares. Flights to Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Freeport are included.

Close-to-home getaways from $99 a night

With a shaky economy, hefty gas prices, and mounting airline fees, the traditional sum

Book ahead and save at least five percent at Candlewood Suites

Book at least 14 days ahead of your stay and save at least five percent at participating Candlewood Suites; save even more on the weekends without the restrictions.

Save on summer mountain getaways

Hitting a ski resort in the middle of summer may smack of a “Vacation” disaster, Chevy Chase style. Of course, there’s no snow but by default these cl

Fly to Bangkok or Singapore, from $926

With this airfare-only deal, you can plan your own trip to one of these Southeas

Waterfire Weekends in Providence From $269/Night

The Hotel Providence offers a Waterfire package during festival weekends including lodging, dinner for two at Aspire restaurant, and daily valet parking. Rates start at $269.

8 fall foliage deals, from $125

B&B and hotel packages for leaf peeping i

Ireland Sale Fares on Aer Lingus From $199 O/W*

Flights to Dublin and Shannon are included in this new sale from Aer Lingus. Book tickets by Tuesday, September 9.

Europe Sale Fares on Lufthansa From $416 R/T*

Lufthansa's new Europe deal features fall and winter flights to cities including Berne, London, Paris, and Venice. Book tickets by Thursday, September 4.

$4 R/T Sale Fares on Spirit*

Spirit's $4 fares are available to members of its $9 Fare Club. The best deals may sell out before the sale's official end (Friday at 11:59 p.m. ET), so grab one before they disappear.

Holiday Inn 3 Nights, $50 Gas Card Deal

Just ran across the new Gas Card Promo from Holiday Inn. While many of the free gas promos I’ve seen are nearing their expiration dates as summer draws to a close, this one is good through Sept. 30, 2008. Just stay three consecutive nights at a U.S. Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express property while [...]

5 Tips for Booking Solo Travel

Whether it’s a weekend away or a month-long backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, booking solo travel comes with its own set of special considerations. When you’re going it alone, travel can be a lot simpler. After all, you’re not going to be stuck debating every move, schlepping your traveling companion’s overstuffed suitcases or jockeying for [...]

Milwaukee: The Fonze is Bronzed

Meet my new favorite reason to visit Milwaukee (besides beer, of course): the Bronze Fonz, a statue of Henry Winkler’s iconic character from Happy Days. Laverne, Shirley, Potsie, Joanie and other characters from the show (1974-1984) were present to celebrate yesterday’s unveiling of the statue, which features the Fonz in his classic ’50’s greaser getup [...]

Myrtle Beach air/hotel, 3 nights, from $370

A long weekend getaway to South Carolina's family-friendly coast, jam-packed with seaside amusement parks, golf courses, and water-sports outfitters.

14 nights in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras

Get a glimpse of Guatemalan history in Spanish-colonial Antigua, hike to Lake Su

Hilton offers specials at European destinations

Hilton makes it affordable to stay on international soil, with various deals at hotels around Europe.

Affordable Vegas hotels from $26 a night

With so many posh nightclubs

All Inclusive vacation ideas - Go!

Virgin America Card Offers Free One-Way Flight

Feel like heading off into the sunset and not looking back? Virgin America is offering a free one-way economy cabin flight when you apply for its soon-to-debut Virgin America Visa Signature rewards card by Nov. 30, 2008. This is the first airline credit card offer I’ve mentioned on this blog - ever. I almost never write [...]

Far-flung cruises start from under $1,000

Should business take you to a different continent this fall or wint

September Flight Cuts Show Midwest Means Business

Yesterday, Midwest Airlines revealed the new, reduced route map and slew of schedule changes it plans to implement on Sept. 8th as part of its larger restructuring effort brought on by high fuel prices and the company’s decision to ground its MD-80 planes. What’s changing? Gone is service to leisure-friendly cities like Ft. Lauderdale and San [...]

Hawaiian sale fares from $471 R/T*

Hawaiian's new Hawaii deal features flights to Maui and Oahu. Travel is valid through mid-August.

European Hotels Charging Dollars

You don’t need us to tell you that paying in dollars while staying in a European hotel translates into a good deal for U.S. travelers this summer. But you may need us to tell you where to find such a deal: The WordHotels Stay in Europe - Pay in Dollars promo, good through August 31, 2008, [...]

Free night at Holiday Inn Caribbean hotels and resorts

Holiday Inn is offering a free night at various properties in Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, or St. Thomas. Minimum stay requirements vary by destination.

Quirky Eastern U.S. destinations, from $139

A roundup of unusual hotel packages that celebrate attractions ranging from quirky to outright creepy—think circus memorabilia, urban ghost stories, and the real-life Exorcist House.

Spirit offers $24 off fares

Spirit has announced another $24 discount, this time for round-trip flights between July 28, 2008, and April 30, 2009. The offer expires at 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday.

More TSA-Friendly Laptop Bags

The good news: there are more TSA-friendly laptop bags in the works. The semi-bad news? They aren’t going to win any style awards. But then, there are plenty of travelers who would gladly carry a plain Jane bag as long it allows them to avoid the laptop shuffle at security checkpoints.

U.K. sale fares on bmi from $602 R/T*

Bmi's United Kingdom offer includes flights to Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. The sale fares are valid for travel in fall and winter.

$40 O/W Southwest sale fares*

Southwest's latest deal is valid through midnight CT on Thursday, July 24. Chicago, Denver, Orlando, and Seattle are featured.

Drury Hotels' e-saver and weekend rates offer discounts

Drury Hotels, with locations primarily in the south and midwest, is offering discounted prices on reservations made via the Internet.

Free night at Masters Inns in the southern U.S.

If you stay nine nights at a Masters Inn, you can earn a tenth night free.

$8 R/T Spirit sale fares*

Spirit's latest offer expires tonight at 11:59 ET. Flights to Ft. Lauderdale, Freeport, and Orlando are featured.

$20 discount from British Airways

Save up to $20 on flights worldwide with British Airways' new discount offer. The offer is valid through July 31.

Southwest summer and fall sale fares from $138 R/T*

Southwest's latest offer is around through Thursday, July 3. The sale prices are hit-or-miss, so you'll have to shop around before you book.

Salt Lake City air/hotel, from $295

A Caribbean vacation in the dog days of summer? You bet. With package deals like the ones we found, w

Golf, take a cruise, get romantic in Florida

Thanks to these Sunshine State hotel packages—in Amelia Island, H

Costa Rica seven-night vacations from $556

Find out which provider has the best prices to Costa Rica. Seven-night airfare-and-hotel vacation packages start at $556 with departures from Chicago and New York.

Save $50 on Northwest with PayPal

If you’re thinking about buying a ticket on Northwest Airlines between now and Oct. 13, you can save $50 by paying with a PayPal account instead of a credit card through this PayPal Northwest Airlines Promo. After the purchase, PayPal will credit your account with $50. In general, I prefer to use credit cards to pay [...]

Email Marketing Manager

Email Marketing Manager, in our Santa Clara office The Pitch Kayak.com provides a great consumer experience and we are extremely customer focused. Kayak.com also provides a great advertiser experience and we succeed when our advertising partners succeed. Travel is a huge part of the US economy and one of the top ecommerce categories, worth billions each year. Our executive team [...]

Honolulu vacations from $811

Hawaii is a romantic destination any time of year, and many providers have deals this summer. Seven-night vacations start at $811.

Argentina and Chile sale fares on American from $948 R/T*

Buenos Aires and Santiago are featured in American's South America offer. Flights are available in July and August.

Ireland sale fares from $299 O/W on Aer Lingus*

Aer Lingus' new Ireland offer features departures from New York to Dublin or Shannon. Travel is valid in August.

Me No Speak Guides

We all know a picture’s worth a thousand words, but in the case of Me No Speak pocket guidebooks, pictures may just be worth a whole lot more. After all, who needs a thousand words when the person on the other end of the conversation can’t understand them? The guidebooks - available for China, Japan and [...]

Add Some Weird to Your Summer

If you agree with the sentiment normal is boring, then Discover Weird U.S. may inspire your next travel epiphany. Based on the book Weird U.S: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets, these summer vacation offerings roll overnight accommodations at a participating hotel (mostly Sheratons and Marriotts), a copy of the [...]

$40 O/W Southwest sale fares*

Southwest's latest offer is available through midnight CT on Thursday, July 10. Destinations include Chicago, Orlando, and San Francisco.

Happy Fourth of July 2008!

Wherever your are in the world, whether you’re traveling or grilling or sleeping or working, here’s wishing you a happy, healthy Independence Day from those of us at the Kayak.com blog and Kayak.com. We’ll be arguing (constructively, of course) with family members over charcoal grilling techniques and the questionable benefits of using an SPF over 30 [...]

Hawaii summer sale fares on Hawaiian from $496 R/T*

Hawaiian's new offer includes flights from the western U.S. to Maui or Oahu. Book tickets by Friday, July 11.

Spirit offers $48 off flights

Spirit is offering $48 off round-trip flights from early September through mid-November. The discount expires Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

See London, Paris and Dublin this fall

feedmashr.com

Sail the stunning Panama Canal

Egypt and Jordan air/hotel/cruise, $2,899

Best off-season vacation deals

Japan air/hotel packages for $1,219 and up

Sail away on Holland America’s new ship

New Year's in London, from $899

Fall foliage deals, from $100

Head to the Land Down Under

Europe air/hotel packages, from $749

How to Take Fab Fireworks Pictures

Germany air/hotel, from $2,045

St. Croix air/7 nights, from $724

Southern France river cruise, from $1,399

Couch Surfing Grows Up (Just a Little)

Spirit Sale Fares From $36 R/T*

Europe fare sales from $230

$59 O/W Sale Fares From Southwest*

Top College Football Towns To Visit

Winter Caribbean cruises on sale

No-car vacations from coast to coast

Free Personalized Check-in and Extras at Wyndham Properties

Motor Coaching Across the Nation

Sweet safari packages with air and lodging

20-Hour Sale on RIU Hotels & Resorts

Canada Passes Flyers Rights Legislation

Fun Movie Theater Discovered!

Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, from $697

Montréal hotels, 2 nights, from $162

Save up to 15 Percent at Holiday Inn

Paris Vacations From $1,247*

Aruba Getaways With Airfare From $703

Malta, air/5 nights, from $1,199

Cruise the Gulf of Mexico for $229

$8 R/T sale fares on Spirit*

And End to the Laptop Shuffle?

Summer Festival Watch: July 25-27

Diving in Barbados, 7 nights, $702

$18 R/T Spirit sale fares*

Close-to-home getaways from $99 a night

Book ahead and save at least five percent at Candlewood Suites

Save on summer mountain getaways

Fly to Bangkok or Singapore, from $926

Waterfire Weekends in Providence From $269/Night

8 fall foliage deals, from $125

Ireland Sale Fares on Aer Lingus From $199 O/W*

Europe Sale Fares on Lufthansa From $416 R/T*

$4 R/T Sale Fares on Spirit*

Holiday Inn 3 Nights, $50 Gas Card Deal

5 Tips for Booking Solo Travel

Milwaukee: The Fonze is Bronzed

Myrtle Beach air/hotel, 3 nights, from $370

14 nights in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras

Hilton offers specials at European destinations

Affordable Vegas hotels from $26 a night

All Inclusive vacation ideas - Go!

Virgin America Card Offers Free One-Way Flight

Far-flung cruises start from under $1,000

September Flight Cuts Show Midwest Means Business

Hawaiian sale fares from $471 R/T*

European Hotels Charging Dollars

Free night at Holiday Inn Caribbean hotels and resorts

Quirky Eastern U.S. destinations, from $139

Spirit offers $24 off fares

More TSA-Friendly Laptop Bags

U.K. sale fares on bmi from $602 R/T*

$40 O/W Southwest sale fares*

Drury Hotels' e-saver and weekend rates offer discounts

Free night at Masters Inns in the southern U.S.

$8 R/T Spirit sale fares*

$20 discount from British Airways

Southwest summer and fall sale fares from $138 R/T*

Salt Lake City air/hotel, from $295

Golf, take a cruise, get romantic in Florida

Costa Rica seven-night vacations from $556

Save $50 on Northwest with PayPal

Email Marketing Manager

Honolulu vacations from $811

Argentina and Chile sale fares on American from $948 R/T*

Ireland sale fares from $299 O/W on Aer Lingus*