Unless you have not turned on a TV in the past 2 months or so, then you know that our country is having some financial trouble. I will not go into what I think is the cause or the solution.

But I do want to first say that if you have been one of the ones layed off I am sorry and know what your going through. I have been there and done that and bought the T-shirt. It will get better, it always does.

But what does all of this mean to travelers. One word DEALS.

There are deal a plenty going on right now. Hotels, theme parks, cruise ships they all are feeling the credit crunch and need to put heads in beds (or through turn styles).

Cruises: January though March is usually cold every where but in the Caribbean, so if you live somewhere near the Gulf of Mexico or Southern Atlantic, get to one of the many departure ports and hop on a 3-5 days sort relaxation cruise. Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Port Canaveral of course, but did you know about Tampa, or Jacksonville or Galviston or New Orleans. Yes Carnival runs ship out of all of these ports. And there are plenty of deals to be had. Plus if you limit the days on the ship to under a week you keep your cost down.

Hotels: Many hotels in many places are offereing deals. come on over to my Website www.BonBonTravel.com, I have many hotels offereing a ton of extras and deals this time of the year. For instance Disney is offering buy 4 get 3 free deals on stays a their parks. Las Vegas hotels are feeling the crunch and are giving the hotels night stays away or real good deals.

Airlines and Rental Car Companies: These guys are feeling it the most and you can usually not find to many WOW deals. But still lok, and you will find them. Here is a tip, apply for the Credit Cards where you gain airmiles for shopping. Buy some Christmas gifts and some groceries for a month and you could have enough to get a free plane ticket. Plus most of these cards come with enugh points for free tickets initially.

A recession does not mean you have to stop Traveling. Itt just means you need to think more about what your going to do now a days.


If you need any help planning that special trip, just drop me a note at bonbontravel@bellsouth.net