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Travel to dozens of U.S. cities and Caribbean destinations this summer with JetBlue’s two-day summer sale. With fares* as low as $46, you can unwind on the beach with direct flights to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, Aruba and Bermuda, Montego Bay and St. Croix. Or, visit major domestic cities like New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and so many more. These low fares can only be booked directly through JetBlue, and are not available on other sites. Read more

Nothing can help you relax and take your mind off the stresses of everyday life quite like a vacation. Throw a spa into the mix, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate relaxing getaway. Whether you’re heading out to the deserts of the Southwest or the beaches of Cancun, these spa vacation deals will clear your mind and recharge your batteries – without putting a dent in your wallet. Read more

With spring breaks and warmer temperatures ahead (we hope), April and May make perfect months for quick weekend jaunts. Whether you live on the East Coast, the West Coast, or somewhere in between, we’ve rounded up a number of great hotel deals – from New England to California – that make it easy for you to escape and relax, even for just a few days. Read more

If you’re reading this post in a part of the world where winter has not yet gracefully given way to spring, you’re no doubt longing to escape to a place with the precise weather you want. But what if you haven’t planned a spring getaway and don’t exactly have a lot of money to spend on one? Don’t fret, we’re here to help! Read more

Las Vegas never sleeps, and one could argue that its convention centers are never closed, either. Sitting at the top of the heap in terms of available hotel rooms for conference goers, Sin City remains a top destination for business (and leisure, for that matter) travel. You already knew that the city offered plenty beyond meeting rooms, but I’m here to give you a few options that the folks around the water cooler may be unaware of. In an effort to get you outside of the boardroom and into the wilds of southern Nevada, we’re offering up two restaurants, two attractions, and one bar that you can hit with just a few extra hours between meetings. Read more

Las Vegas isn’t exactly known for its museums, but one open-air offering that may just change that is the über-awesome Neon Museum, which is set to open to the public this weekend with a new visitors center and an expanded tour schedule.

The museum, which is the result of the hardworking efforts of a local nonprofit that rescues and restores old signs, will soon offer 12 daily guided tours of the neon relics that represent Sin City’s bygone eras. The collection is full of colorful marquees and characters that once adorned casinos, hotels, and nightclubs but were eventually removed for renovations and upgrades.

Dozens of these iconic signs, including one from the Stardust Lounge, now reside in the museum’s outdoor Neon Boneyard, helping keep the rich history of this iconic city alive. Previously, tickets to this offbeat attraction were quite tricky to come by, and the new tour itinerary is a welcome way to open this treasure trove of neon delights to a bigger audience. Read more

This season, take advantage of incredibly low fares to and from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. Experience perfect fall weather in San Fran, see the Hollywood Hills and famous piers and beaches in LA, or try your luck in the Sin City for as little as $59 each way. Or, depart from any of these cities to many more gateways throughout the country, like New York, Orlando, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. These fares from Virgin America include all applicable taxes.

Sample one-way fares include:

• San Francisco — Los Angeles: $59
• Las Vegas — San Francisco: $59
• San Francisco — Portland: $79
• Dallas — Los Angeles: $129
• Los Angeles — Chicago: $129
• Philadelphia — Los Angeles: $139
• Los Angeles — Orlando: $139
• San Francisco — Fort Lauderdale: $149
• Washington, D.C. — Los Angeles: $149
• New York City — Los Angeles: $149
• Las Vegas — New York City: $159

To see even more available fares, visit Virgin America’s website. Travel is valid Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays from September 17 – December 12. Blackout dates are November 12 and November 15-26.

Book fast — this sale ends Friday, September 14.

Experience a different side of Las Vegas and save over 40 percent at a 4-star property just outside of Sin City. Stay at the upscale JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa from just $103 a night and save big on rates later in the season. Choose this grand resort and you’ll be close enough for a quick trip to Vegas’ famous Strip while staying in the calming surroundings of an 11-acre oasis of gardens, coursing streams, waterfalls, and palm trees.

But don’t worry; you won’t miss out on any of the amenities Vegas hotels are known for: The JW Marriott Las Vegas features a 50,000-square-foot casino with 1,200 slot machines and 40 gaming tables, 24-hour room service, a wide variety of dining and entertainment experiences (from casual to formal), three pools, a  full-service spa, and more. Located near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the resort is just 20 minutes northwest of the Las Vegas Strip and 25 minutes from McCarran International Airport. You’ll stay in an oversized guest room with views of the interior garden, city, or surrounding mountains.

Book by June 25 for travel on select dates July 1 – September 25. Visit the JW Marriott website or call 800-721-6996. Use promo code D59.

See our Las Vegas destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Take a luxe escape to Sin City this season. From just $109 a night, stay at the 5-star ARIA Resort & Casino and receive $110 resort credit, plus two VIP passes to HAZE, the property’s nightclub. This great rate is valid when you stay two nights or more on select dates through December 27 – but hurry, you need to book by May 31.

One of the most elegant property’s in Las Vegas, ARIA is located right on the Strip, at the heart of all the action. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of the city and desert beyond (see picture to the right) and enhance the spacious guestrooms that also feature a touch-screen that controls the room’s temperature, lighting, television, and video systems. Use your credit at one of the resort’s many casual and specialty dining venues or the rejuvenating spa and salon.

This deal is available through SmarterVegas.com. Click here or call 866-359-7757 to book and use promo code ARLT0FB2.

See our Las Vegas destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

While flights to most popular destinations are more expensive over Memorial Day weekend this year than last year, there are two hotspots that have seen a big drop in prices: Las Vegas and Chicago. According to online travel agency CheapOair, the average airfare cost to Sin City fell 12 percent to $365 round-trip, while flights to the Windy City are down 14 percent to $296.

And those are just average prices; our Travel Search price comparison tool turned up round-trip flights starting from $68 in May. Unfortunately, weekends are one of the worst times to find hotel deals in Vegas, particularly during a holiday period. However, with a little careful planning and some flexibility – avoid a Saturday night stay if at all possible – you can still find rates that aren’t through the roof.

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