Five-Star Travel Secrets on a Three-Star Budget from Cheapflights.com

Travel Search Engine Offers Tips on Luxurious Travel for Less
BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
Have you always wanted to travel like a celebrity but couldn`t afford the
top-dollar prices? Now`s the time; flights, hotels and attractions in some of
America`s most popular destinations have never been more affordable. Travel
deals search engine Cheapflights.com lets everyday travelers behind the velvet
rope with these tips for five-star travel on a three-star budget.

"2009 is shaping up to be the year frugal fliers can take advantage of all the
perks that used to be beyond their reach," said Carl Schwartz, chief traveler
officer for Cheapflights.com. "Our deal specialists are seeing more amazing
deals on flights, transportation, hotels and entertainment for the savvy
traveler."

Now is the best time to pamper one`s self with creature comforts. With a little
advance preparation, everyone can vacation like a rock star with these tips:

* Limo ride to/from the airport - Visitors to (or residents living in) Manhattan
or the San Francisco Bay Area should check out Hitchsters.com, which connects
travelers going to and from their local airport so they can share a ride (and
thus split the fare). Treat yourself to a semi-private car service instead of
taking public transportation, a taxi or asking family or friends for a lift. Fly
fromNew York`s LaGuardia airport to Miami for $144. If you are in the Bay Area,
catch a flight to Cabo San Lucas for $285.
* Day pass to an airline lounge - While entrance is typically limited to first-
and business-class travelers, anyone can purchase a day pass to a lounge which
lets you sit back and relax like a VIP before your next flight. The newly
remodeled 32,000-square-foot, 504-seat American Airlines Admirals Club inside
Chicago`s O`Hare Airport, for example, offers a range of amenities including a
walk-up cyber café, free Wi-Fi, spa-like shower facilities, and complimentary
coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices and light snacks-all for just $50.
* First class upgrade - Some carriers offer last-minute upgrades to the first
class cabin for as low as $25 on some flights, so it`s worth finding out if the
option is available when checking in. In addition, you may also be able to get
yourself to the front of the plane by redeeming frequent flier miles.
* Luxury hotel - The down economy has forced many five-star hotels to offer
rooms at three-star prices. Sign up for newsletters from your favorite luxury
properties to receive the scoop on exclusive deals. Cities like Las Vegas,
Washington, D.C. and New York have never been more affordable. Flights to these
destinations are also at their most affordable. Boston to Las Vegas $239,
Atlanta to New York (JFK) $169, and Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. $210.
* Broadway shows and fancy meals - Take advantage of discount theater tickets on
sites such as TheaterMania.com, where two-for-one deals to the hottest shows in
Los Angeles can be found, or BroadwayBox.com, which offers show tickets in New
York and Las Vegas, as well as concerts and sporting events across the U.S.
Before the show, dine out at a restaurant which serves gourmet meals for less.
The Michelin Guide`s "Where to Eat for Less Than $25" section serves up dozens
of inexpensive-but quality- dining suggestions in New York, San Francisco, Los
Angeles and Las Vegas. Seattle to Las Vegas for $153, Denver to San Francisco
$159.
* BONUS: Helicopter transfer - Those visiting The Big Apple can arrive in style
with the help of companies such as Flyush.com, which offers helicopter rides
every hour to central Manhattan from JFK and Newark airports. Though the cost of
the eight-minute service is around $170, consider this a unique opportunity to
not only get from the airport in minutes, but also to experience an
unforgettable mini-tour of the city. (With a similar helicopter tour running
about $135 and a cab from the airport about $50, treating yourself to this
luxury is a comparable value.)

About Cheapflights.com

Cheapflights.com is the best place to find cheap flight deals and up-to-date
travel information. As a leading U.S. travel search engine, the site publishes
one of the largest selections of airfare deals available online from a huge
range of flight providers. Every day, travelers can search more than one million
flight deals from traditional and low-cost airlines, as well as smaller
specialty-travel providers, plus handpicked deals and flight offers exclusive to
Cheapflights.com.

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