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  • Top 10 Tips to Get the Best Airfare—Even During Summer!

    Thursday, June 17, 2010
    Summertime is a busy travel time and the airlines will be capitalizing on it. As a former airline employee, I've noticed that there are specific trends in the industry that allow for better fares. Below are my top ten ways to save money on your airline travel this summer and throughout the year. 1. Be Flexible: Flexibility is the ultimate money saver when it comes to airline travel. Being flexible can save you hundreds of dollars. Always check the day before or...
  • Swing Into Southern California Baseball Season

    Friday, June 04, 2010
    Step up to the plate for something new and different on your next Southern California vacation. In addition to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Universal Studios, surprise your family with tickets to a Major League Baseball game. Southern California is a baseball fan's dream with three MLB ...
  • Experience A Whole New World with Adventures by Disney

    Thursday, May 27, 2010
    When you hear the words “Disney vacation,” you probably first think of the Disneyland ® Resort in California or the Walt Disney World ® Resort in Florida. You may even think of a Disney Cruise.  While Disney's theme parks and cruises are definitely the most popular ...
  • San Diego--the Gateway to Mexico, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal!

    Wednesday, November 25, 2009
    San Diego is the perfect place for you to plan your next cruise vacation.  San Diego has consistently been voted one of the top vacation destinations and it is incredibly accessible and affordable to travel to from anywhere in the Western U.S.  Not only is San Diego a beautiful port city with so much to explore, it's also the gateway to Mexico, the Panama Canal, and even the Hawaiian...
  • New York Minute

    Tuesday, October 20, 2009
    Many of you think of the Disneyland® Resort when you think Get Away Today Vacations. You should since it’s one of our very favorite places on the planet, but we can also take you to other exciting destinations and love giving helpful travel tips wherever you go. Today, we’re focusing on the amazing city of ...
  • New Exclusive Discounts on Southern California Tours

    Thursday, October 08, 2009
    Get Away Today invites you to see more for less during your Southern California vacation!  From now to December 31, 2009 we are offering reduced rates on three of our most popular transportation and tour options operated by Southern California Grayline. For those visiting The Happiest Place on Earth, the ...
  • Pirate's Dinner Adventure: 15% Off + Kids Free in October

    Monday, October 05, 2009
    Located in Buena Park, California, just a 15 minute drive from the Disneyland® Resort and about a mile from Knott's Berry Farm™, is the Pirate's Dinner Adventure.  Here your adventure begins as you're seated around a replica of an 18th Century Spanish Galleon, anchored in a 250,000-gallon lagoon. In this arena you'll be treated to an exciting show featuring astonishing special...
  • Visit the Golf Capital of the World: Phoenix, Arizona

    Tuesday, September 01, 2009
    If you like golf Phoenix is the place for you! Recently I got back from a “guys” golf trip to Phoenix, Arizona. It was a blast! The food was great, the resort was great, and the golf was… golf! With over 200 golf courses to choose from, the greater Phoenix area offers a...
  • Come See What Makes Utah's Zion National Park #1

    Thursday, August 27, 2009
    Utah's Zion National Park was recently ranked the #1 National Park in the entire country.  Stunning layers of red rock, dramatic cliffs, and remarkable freestanding arches are just the beginning of the wonders you'll find at Zion National Park.  Visitors from all over the world flock to this desert oasis, and I was one of them this last weekend.  Zion National...
  • Affordable Labor Day Get Aways

    Thursday, August 06, 2009
    You deserve a break, and luckily Labor Day is around the corner!  Celebrate this Labor Day weekend (September 4-7) with a 3 night or longer get away. Our 3rd Night Free specials guarantee that you’ll save the most on your Labor Day vacation package. Here is just a sampling of some of our very best specials: San Diego: ...
  • Happy Canada Day from Get Away Today

    Wednesday, July 01, 2009
    Hey Everyone, it's Canada Day!  In celebration of our neighbor to the North we're offering the best deals on your Canadian vacation!  Here are just some of our vacation recommendations found in this great country: Toronto:  As the cultural and entertainment capital of Canada, Toronto gives visitors a million (well almost) things to see and do.  With numerous ballet and opera...
  • Destination Spotlight: Park City, Utah

    Wednesday, June 24, 2009
    Just an hour away from Get Away Today’s South Ogden office, is Park City, Utah, destination to skiers, shoppers and stars alike. Known by “outsiders” for its incredible ski resorts and the Sundance Film Festival, Park City is also a popular summer...
  • Destination Spotlight: Royal Plantation Ochos Rios

    Thursday, June 04, 2009
    Situated on the sunny shores of Ochos Rios, Jamaica, lies the Royal Plantation in resplendent British Colonial charm. This adults-only boutique resort gives you the unique taste of an intimate tropical setting with luxurious accommodations, yet is still...
  • Spring is in the Air... and the Trees in Washington D.C.

    Wednesday, April 01, 2009
    Nothing says "spring is here" in Washington, DC than the annual return of the world famous cherry blossoms!  Once a year the National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in our nation's capital to celebrate the blooming of...
  • Happy President's Day from Get Away Today!

    Monday, February 16, 2009
    In honor of Presidents' Day we thought we'd highlight one of our newest destinations that has been home to our Presidents... Washington D.C.  Our nation's capital has become an increasingly popular vacation...