I just scored the travel deal of a lifetime.
As the voice behind Cheapflights’s Twitter account (@Cheapflightscom), I monitor travel deals daily and I can say this without hesitation: with the state of the economy, travel today is cheaper than ever. Armed with this information, I scored myself a few incredible deals over the past few months, including an abnormally cheap stay at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, an extension of The Venetian Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Then swine flu arrived. Travelers went into a panic and travel to Mexico all but slowed to a stop.
Though the initial panic has calmed down, Mexico hotels are still feeling the pain, and as a result, many have dramatically slashed their rates in an effort to attract travelers. I knew I had to take advantage of this before prices climbed back up again – and before hurricane season started in late August.
I searched around found a package I couldn’t pass up: round-trip flights to Cancun from Boston on US Airways and four nights at the 4-star Intercontinental Presidente. The grand total: $433 per person for two people.
But the package deal gets better. The hotel includes free wireless internet – which usually costs $12 per day – and 20 percent off all food and beverages charged to our room. Though I booked the cheapest type of room available, I plan on asking for an ocean-front upgrade when I arrive. As we’ve mentioned in the past, hotel upgrades are available for the polite and courteous, and it’s my birthday that weekend, so my fingers are crossed.
From the reviews, I could tell that this hotel, while not the flashiest four-star in the hotel zone, is known for its wonderful staff, great pool area and being on the undisputed “best beach” in Cancun. The Discovery Channel even rated it one of the best beaches in the world.
Flights to Cancun and Cancun hotels are incredibly cheap right now, so don’t wait: now is the time to book your Mexico vacation.
© Cheapflights Ltd Kate McCulley
