Metafares' Deal Hunting Blog

There are plenty of reason to visit Atlantic City at any time of the year: sandy beaches, casinos, shopping districts and the famous boardwalk. Atlantic City is exciting on so many levels, and it’s not surprising that it was actually the inspiration for Monopoly, the famous board game. Whether you are going to Atlantic City on business, or simply on a relaxing holiday, you have to choose your accommodation carefully. Sure, as a tourist you are not bound to spend too much time in your hotel room, but that doesn’t mean that after a full day of sightseeing and fun you shouldn’t choose the best hotel to spend a night of restful sleep. So if you’re looking for the perfect hotel which suits all your needs, here’s a list of great deals from Travelocity. You can choose a hotel that is as glitzy, quiet, bohemian or offbeat as you like, with rates starting from $22 per night. Some hotels include spas, fitness facilities, and several restaurants and bars, for those who want to splurge, and there are plenty of comfortable, low cost hotels for backpackers as well. In the city center or in the quiet suburbs, large, small or medium, you will definitely find the perfect accommodation for your trip to Atlantic City.

September is the perfect time for a trip to a Caribbean island. St. Thomas is a good choice if you want a relaxing, laid-back holiday. Bolongo beach, located in the capital, Charlotte Amalie.  The harbour of Charlotte Amalie is one of the most beautiful harbours you can find anywhere, and it is a great spot because you’ll be able to enjoy both the sun, beach and water, but you’ll also have shopping districts, restaurants and nightclubs just behind the corner. Balongo Bay Beach Resort  is located right on a 1000 ft long beach, and it is perfect for a casual holiday.

The hotel offers room-only and all-inclusive services for rates starting from $116. Room-only doesn’t mean that you only get a room and that’s it. In addition to a comfy room, you also get to use the sunfish sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, aqua tricycles, swim mats, snorkel gear as much and as often as you want. You can also get an introductory scuba lesson in the pool, and play tennis, beach volleyball and basketball on the hotel’s courts. In addition to all this, the hotel has two excellent restaurants, a karaoke lounge and a sports bar, and all the rooms have balconies overlooking the beach.

For regular people, the creme de la creme of Manhattan society, living in the Upper East Side, may seem a bit unreachable, but would you say no to spending a few nights living the high life? Travel Zoo has the solution for you. No, they won’t give you money for outrageous shopping expeditions in Manhattan, but what they do have is amazing hotel deals, right in the heart of Upper East Side. Besides its fame for being a shopping Mecca, as well as a hub for America’s socialites, Manhattan has some genuine touristic and cultural value. The sheer number of museums, parks and other landmarks make Manhattan a a perfect place to spend a weekend sightseeing.

Now for the deal: $169 per night at Affinia GArdens, a quiet and quite upscale hotel in Upper East Side. The offer is available from August 20 to September 7, and the rates are $130 lower than usually. The suites have kitchens and huge living rooms and lots of luxury facilities. And in true Upper East Side style, there’s a tea bar at the hotel instead of a regular bar, for your inner peace of mind.  You can also customize your room with the so-called experience kit, meaning that the hotel offers you free tours and all the workout equipment you need and a wine kit. All you have to do to get all of this is to book by July 30.

Thinking about going to Hawaii, but you don’t know where to stay yet? Travelzoo has some amazing Hawaii hotel deals, but this one is the best I’ve seen in a long time. Believe it or not, Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki in Honolulu offers accommodation for half the regular price if you book your room today until midnight. And if the amazingly low prices (starting from $62) didn’t convince you, here’s an extra: your kids can stay at the hotel for free!

Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki is just a few blocks away from Waikiki beach, so it’s within walking distance from the beach, and a ton of shops, restaurants and cafes. The hotel is a towering building with over 450 rooms, so no matter your tastes in accommodation, you will find the perfect room for you. City view rooms start from $62, and you can also take your pick from the slightly more expensive city view studios, ocean view studios and penthouse apartments complete with kitchenettes, perfect for families on holiday.

So if you want a great holiday in one of the most beautiful places on the earth, grab your friends, loved ones and/or kids (or teenagers – everyone under 17 stays for free at the Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki), and spend a few weeks roasting on the beach and dipping into the blue waters of the Pacific. Just don’t forget to book until midnight!

Summer is only starting, so if you haven’t taken a break from your day-to-day life, you still have time to plan for your dream holiday. Like always, Mexico is one of the most popular summer destinations this year, and why should it not be? Those lovely beaches, luxury resorts and almost permanently sunny weather are all anyone could dream of. If you are planning to pamper yourself this summer, there’s no better place for it. And Travelocity will help you with their amazing deals. Book your hotel now and you will receive a bonus of $750 vacation dollars for a three or four nights stay, and $1500 vacation dollars if you book for at least five days.  You can use your vacation dollars to make your stay even more pleasant. You can book tours at your chosen holiday resort, upgrade your room, buy a romantic dinner or use the resort’s spa and beauty salon, dance the night away at a fashionable nightclub or try your luck at a casino.

This deal covers several exciting Mexican holiday resorts: the ever popular Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres or Riviera Nayarit. Whether you want a bustling hotel full of fellow holiday-makers or a quiet, relaxing hideaway, you will definitely find you dream location.

With one month of summer already gone, the ugly truth is that you haven’t got so much time to decide where to spend the much-expected holiday. But sometimes the fastest decisions will prove to be the best. This is why Expedia.com has prepared a list of selected hotel deals that cover some various destinations like Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles or Chicago.

Thus, the price of one room per night can go as low as $18 (an we’re talking Las Vegas here). For more family friendly locations, you can as well try the eventful Orlando, where hotel room prices start somewhere around $35 (for those of you that are a little more demanding, Wyndham Orlando Resort is available from $69 during the first two weeks of July). In case you prefer some hip San Francisco Hotel, you might as well try Hotel Diva – A Personality Hotel, whose rates start around $118.

The white-washed Mediterranean houses with their blue roofs and amphitheater display are a common sight on the Greek island of Santorini. Due to its particular charm and hospitable inhabitants, Santorini is one of the top destinations in Greece and also considered as one of the most romantic places on Earth. No matter what are your reasons to visit Santorini (make it a weekend of romance, a honeymoon or pure curiosity), it worths taking a glance at hotels.com’s selection of Santorini hotels.
Taking advantage of this exclusive summer offer can help you save as much as 30% of the initial price for your accommodation. The hotels on Santorini island are ranging form budget hotels (here prices start around $34 per night) to luxury hotels, that can cost you as much $238 per night. For more detailed offers, just go on line at hotels.com and enter the dates of your trip (remember to hurry up, though, as most of these deals will expire by the end of June).

With thousands of kilometers of beach, vibrant cities and quaint medieval villages, Spain makes a perfect destination for the summer of 2010. For all those travelers who want a taste of Spain’s famous nightlife and unique landscapes, Best Western has prepared some special summer deals.
Best Western Hotels all over Spain can now be booked at special rates, that add up to 50% off from the initial price. Depending on the location and the length of their staying, guests can choose between several different packages (like the 2×1, 3×2 or 4×3). These numbers usually indicate that booking a hotel room for two or more consecutive nights will let you spend other additional nights for free. Many of these offers will be valid till the end of 2010, allowing you to enjoy tourist destinations like Barcelona, Madrid or Gran Canaria for comfortable rates. Just to give you an idea of the costs, the weekend special offer for Hotel Neptuno on the coast of Murcia consists in a fixed rate of 81.92 euros per night, per double room.

With the 2010 summer officially starting, it seems that the whole population is united by a single thought: getting as much sun and fun time as possible. The beginning of June also represents the critical period when it starts raining with last minute deals – Orbitz.com‘s summer sale is a living proof that I am not talking gibberish here.
For all the undecided travelers up there, Orbitz is now offering irresistible rates on world wide hotels.  Booking your accommodation on line can help you save you as much as 40% of the initial price. In case you want to take advantage of the offer, the easiest thing to do is to pick up a favorite destination and just look for the “I love summer hotel sale” sign. And this is not all: booking one of the participating locations will instantly result in a $300 credit, that you can use in any of your future travels. Fell free the check the offer’s terms&condition as well as the possible blackouts on the site’s hotel deals page.

In the eventuality that the call of Old Europe will prove to be irresistible this summer (after all, backpacking Europe or visiting its museums and castles is close to mandatory for a respectable ‘citizen of the world’) then you might use some piece of advice on where to stay for little money. Actually, in a time when many hotels are willing to bargain (at least on line!), you might just forget your tent at home, and feel free to enjoy the comfort of a 3-star hotel at almost hostel prices.
Just let me make myself clear: if your traveling dates are somewhere between the beginning of June and mid July, booking your hotel through expedia.com might help you save considerable amounts of money. Big cities like London, Rome pr Barcelona are available at incredible rates: only $40 per night at Travelodge Dublin or $60 for a 3-star hotel near London. And considering that we are talking peak season here, I suggest you take a better look at Expedia’s Summer Vacation Sale Europe.