Top Memorial Day Weekend Travel Deals

Find a cheap 2009 vacation packages

All of our travel affiliates have special discounts for Memorial Day travel to start the summer 2009 vacation season. This year, the Memorial Day weekend holiday starts on Saturday, May 23 and ends on Monday, May 25, 2009.

A steep drop in travel, though, has airlines, hotels, car rentals and attractions giving deep discounts to fill empty seat, rooms and rides.

Find the latest, and last minute travel deals from our affiliates with Expedia, Hotwire, Orbitz, Priceline, Travelocity and Southwest Air Vacations.

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Memorial Weekend Deals Everywhere

This year, bargain hunters can find some great, one-time, deals online. Because of the economy, new unadvertised deals pop up all of the time.

To find links to the latest, and last minute, Memorial Day weekend travel deals, click on a travel company to the right.

Drop in tourism means more incentives

A recent survey by a AP-Gfk Poll found that only 42% of Americans plan to take a vacation trip this summer. In 2005, 40% planned summer vacations.

Travel could shrink even more if the recession continues through the holidays or into 2010.

The Poll, conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media during April 16-20, 2009, asked 1,000 random adults their summer travel plans.

The survey also found that 7% of Americans surveyed plan a more elaborate trip to take advantage of lower prices.

Memorial Day airfare at its lowest

Travelocity’s Memorial Day data report shows that the overall average airfare for travel on Memorial Day weekend, including both domestic and international bookings, is as low as airfare from 2006, despite an inflation rate of approximately 5 percent since then.

According to Travelocity’s data, the overall average airfare for Memorial Day is $357, down 12 percent from last year, with international fares taking the steepest decline.

“International fares had been slower to decline than domestic fares but have taken a plunge for the holiday,” Amy Ziff, Travelocity’s editor-at-large, said, adding that international fares are 13 percent lower than last year. “With international capacity cuts planned for the fall, fares will likely increase. Travelers who have the discretionary income to do so should take advantage of these low fares while they last.”

See current and last minute deals for Travelocity's Top 10 Vacation Destinations.

International Air Fares for Memorial Weekend

“Even though Memorial Day is largely a domestic holiday, and domestic fares are good, international travel is an even better value right now,” says Ziff. International airfares average $610 for Memorial Day, which is $50 lower than fares from back in 2005. When compared to last year, buyers save more than $100 on average.

International Deal Destinations for Memorial Day

Cancun ($414, down 14 percent)
Vancouver ($449, down 15 percent)
Dublin ($580, down 30 percent)
London ($713, down 20 percent)

The international fares above are based on averages for roundtrip flights for Memorial Day weekend as of the week of April 5, 2009. Savings may vary depending upon origination airport, travel dates, and other factors.

Domestic Air Fares for the long weekend holiday

This Memorial Day marks the first in two years where the average cost of a domestic ticket is below $300. At $295 on average, domestic fares for Memorial Day weekend follow the pricing trend for 2009, declining approximately 10 percent over last year.

Domestic Deal Destinations for Memorial Day 2009

Washington DC ($245, down 18 percent)
Denver ($247, down 15 percent)
New Orleans ($252, down 12 percent)
Boston ($265, down 21 percent)
San Francisco ($280, down 10 percent)

*The domestic fares above are based on averages for roundtrip flights for Memorial Day weekend as of the week of April 5, 2009. Savings may vary depending upon origination airport, travel dates, and other factors.

Source: Travelocity 4/13/09

Free Disney on your birthday!

If you happen to have a birthday during Memorial Day weekend, you're in luck.

Disney Parks' big deal of the year is free admission to any of its parks on your birthday throughout 2009.

In addition, vacation packages are bundled by the major online travel agencies. At one price, get air, DIsney Resort and attractions in one package. No need to even rent a car- DIsney has free transportation for guests! Check the top Disney vacation packages you can choose with your free admission.

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Memorial Day Weekend Travel and Vaction Deals

Links to the most popular travel sites
with great discount bargains for the Memorial Day Weekend

	Travelocity: online Memorial Day deals, promotional coupon codes LAS VEGAS: $25 Off Las Vegas Hotel 3+ Nights! Use Travelocity promotional code: LASVEG25. Expires July 31, 2009. Memorial Day Family Vacations from Travelocity: Save up to 50% on Hotels & More! More Travelocity deals and promo codes
	Expedia: top weekend vacation deals, family packages and promotions for Memorial Weekend travel
	Priceline: Bring-a-Friend and get $100 Hotel Bonus Cash The Negotiator loves to travel with his sidekicks. That's why he's ready to give you and your users $100 in Name Your Own Price® Hotel Bonus Cash when you book a room for yourself and one for your friends or family. Just book 2 or more rooms at the same time at any hotel (excludes Marriott branded hotels for published price purchases) by June 15th. Cancelled reservations will not be eligible. Visit priceline for more details: Bring-a-Friend & get $100 Hotel Bonus Cash (ends 6/15) More Priceline travel deals
	Orbitz: hotel fees are cut, no airline booking fees and Orbitz low price guarantee for the Memorial Day Weekend. Disney World Hotels and Packages from Orbitz
	Hotwire: last minute flights and hotels at Hotwire discount rates
	Southwest Air Vacations: bundle air and hotel and save big! Last Minute Get Aways. Save BIG when you book a last-minute deal for Memorial Day vacations at SW Vacations. Check back often as they change frequently. Ready, set, go!
	Car Rentals: online only discounts from major rental car agencies such as Avis, Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty and more.
	Promotion Codes: find our selection of coupon codes for online promotional offers in dining, travel, clothing and more. Shop from Macy's, Target, Restaurant.com, the Entertainment Book and others.

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