One of the most coveted perks at Travelzoo is the Travelzoo Experience, in which Deal Experts and other employees take advantage of the same travel, entertainment and local deals we publish to our subscribers and report back on the experience.
While many colleagues jump at the chance to visit popular...
(2) Comments | Posted May 6, 2012 | 9:30 AM
With spring weather comes the desire to stop wearing socks, dust off the grill and spend as much time outside as humanly possible. Cities and tourism boards across the country are poised to cure your spring fever with festivals that celebrate everything from flowers to food to film.
May and...
(0) Comments | Posted April 17, 2012 | 7:00 AM
Tax day isn't an official holiday, but with millions of Americans expecting a refund, it could inspire a vacation or two when that check arrives.
While investing, saving for retirement and redoing the bathroom are all worthy uses for a windfall, at Travelzoo, we see it as another reason to...
(0) Comments | Posted April 9, 2012 | 8:15 AM
Calling all aspiring Ansel Adamses, budding environmentalists and U.S. travel enthusiasts: National Park Week will be held April 21-29 this year. The parks service is encouraging visitors to "Picture Yourself in a National Park" by waiving entrance fees at all 397 national parks, from the mighty...
(0) Comments | Posted April 4, 2012 | 7:00 AM
Unless every vacation you take involves lying on the beach, there's a lot to be learned while traveling. Many destinations offer the chance for both an escape from the everyday -- and a history lesson.
We rounded up some of the most compelling (and popular) destinations for an edu-vacation.
...(3) Comments | Posted March 27, 2012 | 7:00 AM
Spring has sprung across the United States -- and for those with cabin fever after a long winter's nap, it's time to travel.
While some folks take their spring break in March or over Easter, we're here to tell you that the best deals in spring can actually be found...
(11) Comments | Posted March 17, 2012 | 9:38 AM
Travelzoo's Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is currently in Ireland in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, which is actually a five-day celebration running March 16-20. Parades and festivities are scheduled all over Ireland, though the parade through Downtown Dublin on March 17 is regarded as the best and biggest with 4,000...
(8) Comments | Posted March 15, 2012 | 7:00 AM
Nearly 34.7 million people, about one out of 10 Americans, claimed Irish descent in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that festive bunch has spread the spirit of the Emerald Isle across the States, with celebrations here dating back to the days when the country hadn't even elected...
(0) Comments | Posted March 6, 2012 | 6:00 AM
March and early April often offer up some stellar late-season ski deals at popular resorts, especially in light of recent snows in northern Utah and across Colorado. We've found a few great deals in popular destinations -- so think about a ski break for spring break.
Don't have any...
(0) Comments | Posted February 27, 2012 | 6:45 AM
This year's extra day in February doesn't feel all that festive. An extra 24 hours falling right in the middle of the traditional work week isn't much of a cause for celebration.
But at Travelzoo, we know the promise that Wednesday holds. It's the day our
(8) Comments | Posted February 22, 2012 | 6:00 AM
The winter months mark a very popular time for cruising, especially in the Caribbean and other warm destinations. This period is also known by industry insiders as "wave season," when cruise lines and cruise agents launch aggressive sales to capture advance bookings for the entire year.
Cruises...
(0) Comments | Posted February 13, 2012 | 7:45 AM
Regardless of the weather prognostications of groundhogs, spring is around the corner -- and with it, spring break. Woo-hoo!
Although spring break standbys -- Cancun, Jamaica, Havasu, Las Vegas and Florida -- certainly have their appeal, savvy travelers looking for an experience (and a deal or two) should look east...
(14) Comments | Posted February 6, 2012 | 6:00 AM
At Travelzoo, we come across deals to exotic spots around the globe all the time -- Kenya, the Galapagos, New Zealand, Tahiti, to name a few -- but one destination a short plane flight away has remained elusive over the years.
For years, U.S. citizens have not been...

(5) Comments | Posted May 26, 2012 | 8:30 AM