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Downturn Good for Memorial Day Travelers’ Pocketbook
As airlines and hotels struggle to stay afloat in the uncertain economic environment, many are offering unprecedented incentives and price reductions for those venturing away from home this Memorial Day.
You will find deep discounts at many of the top travel booking websites. Hotels.com is offering Memorial Day reservations for up to 50 percent off and $50 back. Package deals are available at sites such as cheapflights.com, which is offering air travel and three night accommodations packages for destinations across the U.S. Expedia.com also just launched its Memorial Day travel promotion, which features flights and selected accommodations for up to 40 percent off that weekend.
Trip Ideas
New Orealns
Cheapflights.com is offering air travel and three nights accommodations at the historic Pelham Hotel, located a block from the French Quarter and public transportation, for $345.
New York City
The four-star Sofitel in New York, has reservations starting at $196 per night, down from $260. While there, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is open on Memorial Day as a part of the special Met Holiday Mondays, or check out Fleet Week with its annual parade of ships and tours.
Arizona
If Arizona is on your list of places to see, consider the legendary Biltmore Resort & Spa on Memorial Day weekend. The resort, which has served as a destination for many a celebrity, is usually priced more than $300 per night. This year, however, it is celebrating its 80th anniversary with $80 per night special stays between May 21 and June 12.
Big Bear, California
If you’re looking for more of an outdoor excursion, 22 accommodation providers in Big Bear, California are offering guests free Visa gift cards during their stay. The ski and snowboard crowds no longer swarm the area, and wildflowers, hiking and outdoor activities are plentiful.
The selection above represents just a small portion of deals that are available this Memorial Day. A quick search online for Memorial Day travel deals may well reveal that a short trip or excursion is within reach.
About the Author
Shannon Cassidy is the Founder & CEO of Pandora Trips (www.pandoratrips.com). She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in International Political Economy. After working for ten years in the corporate world as a writer, researcher and content manager, she decided to pursue her passion for travel in the form of Pandora Trips. Some of Shannon’s first words were “Hong Kong,” as she listened to, and quickly learned to love, the stories told by her international traveler father. Shannon speaks Spanish, loves to explore new places and learn about new cultures.
Can you get altitude sickness at big bear?
About two years ago, I went snowboarding there with no problems, even spent the night once. Last year I went twice, once to snowboard, once to go horseback riding and got a migraine both times. Is it possible that it is altitude sickness? I didn’t get it before, but it is possible to develop it over the years? Just wondering because my friends are planning a weekend up and I don’t want to feel miserable the whole time.
It sounds like you had altitude sickness. As our bodies age we become less tolerant to our environment, so it would be very likely to develop it when you didn’t have it before. To avoid or lessen the effects, try to stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, try not to exert yourself as much as you usually do, take deeper slower breaths, and get enough rest. Altitude sickness is directly related to the lack of oxygen in the air up there, so you just need to slow down and drink up (water, that is). I hope you still have a good weekend!
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