Great opportunities only come around every so often and many times we wait around too long, only to see the opportunity pass us by. If you plan on taking a vacation this year, your opportunity to save a lot of money is here. The recent economic downturn has forced many people into staying closer to home and spending less on travel. This presents an opportunity for people who still plan on taking a vacation this year with incredible deals and offers on airline travel, hotel stays, car rentals and much more.
With expectations of fewer travelers this year, companies are offering deeply discounted fares and special promotions to entice those people who still have plans to vacation this year. Airlines are slashing fares, hotels are offering discounted or free nights and car rental companies are offering rentals for as low as $10 per day or less. Don’t forget to check out amusement parks, cruises and destination vacation packages too. These companies all want you to spend your vacation with them and are offering some incredible deals to get you there.
Just because a destination may have been too expensive in the past, don’t count it out. Companies that provide travel-related services around the globe are feeling pinched and want your business too. Be sure to consider foreign travel too as part of your vacation planning. If you didn’t plan on taking a vacation this year, you should check out some of the deals being offered and reconsider. Either way, don’t let this opportunity to save money on vacation expenses pass you by – book your vacation now!
In it’s December issue, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine chose the best credit card offers of 2008. Kiplinger’s chose four different credit cards to best suit almost any spending style in the most popular credit card categories: cash back, gas reward, travel and low rate. Using one of these credit cards can add up to huge savings every year. Review the list below to see the results.
- Cash Back – Blue Cash from American Express
- Gas – Chase BP Visa
- Travel Rewards – Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel Rewards
- Low Rate – Wells Fargo Prime Rate
If you pay your balance in full each month, be sure to check out these cards from American Express, Chase and Simmons First. For those that carry a balance, check out the low rate card from Wells Fargo.
To review the terms and conditons for each card, see the credit card issuer’s website for full details.
Now Capital One and Orbitz have more in common than just silly commercials. The two companies have partnered up to offer credit card holders the opportunity to earn incentives towards free flights, merchandise and cash rewards. The Capital One Orbitz credit cards let cardholders earn points on every purchase they make with additional points available on all eligible Orbitz.com travel, hotel and vacation purchases. Capital One has a credit card available for those with an excellent, good or average credit history. See below for details and to apply online.
Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® Signature
- Earn Rewards Fast with The Orbitz Visa® Card Powered By Capital One®
- There’s No Limit to the Points You Can Earn and Your Points Won®t Expire
- Earn More Than Other Travel Cards With 3 Times the Rewards on Eligible Orbitz.com Bookings
- Earn Points for Everyday Purchases
- Redeem for Travel, Cash Back, and Gift Cards
Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® Platinum – Good Credit
- Earn Rewards Fast with The Orbitz Visa® Card Powered By Capital One®
- There’s No Limit to the Points You Can Earn and Your Points Won’t Expire
- Earn Points For Everyday Purchases
- Redeem for Travel, Cash Back, and Gift Cards
Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® Platinum
- Earn Rewards Fast With The Orbitz Visa® Card Powered By Capital One®
- There’s No Limit to the Points You Can Earn and Your Points Won’t Expire
- Earn Points For Everyday Purchases
- Redeem for Travel, Cash Back, and Gift Cards
There is a Capital One Orbitz credit card for just about everyone. Earn points with no restrictions or limits on the amount you can earn. Get ready for more with Capital One and Orbitz.
