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How to Save on Spring Break Travel

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SOURCE Travelzoo

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today shared its top 10 tips to help spring breakers save money during this year's popular vacation period. Whether travelers are looking for a beach break, city escape, family-friendly destination or night out near home, Travelzoo deal experts have identified savings opportunities as high as 60% off regular rates.

"Hotels, airlines, cruise lines and even local establishments are pushing last-minute spring break deals," said Gabe Saglie, senior editor for Travelzoo. "You just have to know where to look for the deals. Based on our deal experts' extensive research, we have identified 10 strategic ways travelers can save money this spring break."

Below is Travelzoo's quick guide for saving money on spring break travel:


Travelzoo Tip

Average Savings

Sample Deal

1.

Travel to a big city such as New York or Chicago

40%-50% savings

$199 -- NYC: Times Square Hotel, 40% Off

2.

Fly on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday

40% savings

$193 -- Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (R/T)

3.

Travel to Europe since spring is shoulder season

30% savings

$1299 -- Paris in Spring or Fall: 6 Nights incl. Airfare, Save $350

4.

Shop for end-of-season deals at ski destinations

50% savings

$99 -- Vermont Hotel near Skiing w/$50 in Credits, 55% Off

5.

Travel the week after Easter

Additional 15% savings on top of 30%-50% discounts

$139 -- Curaçao 4-Star Beach & Golf Resort in April, Reg. $279. Travel through March +$30.

6.

Book a resort with a "Kids Eat Free" program

$100 per day

$699 & up -- Jamaica 6-Night Vacation w/Air; Kids Stay Free

7.

Ask the hotel about extended stay discounts or resort credits

Additional 10% savings on top of discounted rates

$99 -- Sonoma 1-Night Getaway w/Breakfast & Wine or 2-Night Getaway for $179

8.

Pamper yourself in your hometown with a daycation

30%-40% savings

$129 -- $200 Credit to High-End Bliss Spas Nationwide

9.

Take a cruise

50% savings

$499 -- 7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise on Princess

10.

Book a condo or villa

40%-60% savings

$59 -- Orlando: 1-Bedroom Condo near Disney World, Reg. $127

 

For more information and deals for spring break travel, visit www.travelzoo.com/springbreak.

All deals published by Travelzoo have been researched and evaluated by Travelzoo Deal Experts and tested by the Travelzoo Test Booking Center®.

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 26 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.

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Media Contact:
Lisa Moore
Travelzoo, North America
(212) 484-4963
lmoore@travelzoo.com

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