Spirit Airlines is putting travel on sale ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend with fares starting as low as $54 each way.
The airline’s summer sale tickets must be booked by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 24, but are only valid on travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May 30 through July 4, according to Spirit. A 7-day advance purchase is required to take advantage of the sale.
Fares start at $54 each way, but are even lower (starting at $44 each way) for members of Spirit’s Saver$ Club.
Travelers can fly between Atlanta and Baltimore, Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach, Boston and Miami, Chicago and Orlando, and more starting at just $54 each way. Or fly between New York City and both Miami and Fort Lauderdale starting at just $69 each way.
Spirit also has amazing deals to Las Vegas with flights to Sin City starting at just $54 from Austin, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and more.
Spirit is a low-cost airline and fares are subject to limited availability and additional terms. Passengers must also pay extra for things like baggage fees on top of the fares.
In addition to a cheaper fare, travelers who join the airline’s Saver$ Club, which can be purchased for a yearly fee, receive discounts on baggage, seat selection, and more.
But even non-members can now access those perks with Spirit’s new status-matching program, which the airline introduced last month. The program allows travelers with access to dozens of other loyalty programs to receive perks like free checked bags and seat selection.
The sale comes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which is expected to be one of the busiest on record. In total, 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel and nearly 3.4 million of them are expected to fly.
The sale comes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which is expected to be one of the busiest on record. In total, 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel and nearly 3.4 million of them are expected to fly.
It also comes as the cost of international flights are up nearly 40 percent compared to last summer.
April showers bring May… flights with Southwest Airlines sale starting at just $59.
The sale, which must be booked by 11:59 p.m. PT on April 20, is valid on travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and beyond during the summer and fall, according to the airline. To fly, travelers must book at least 21 days before their scheduled departure.
In the U.S., including to Hawaii, the sale is valid on travel from May 2 through May 24 and then again from Aug. 8 through Nov. 1. International flights, travel to and from Puerto Rico, and travel from Hawaii are valid from May 2 through May 24 and then again from Aug. 15 through Nov. 1.
Fly between Atlanta and Nashville, Austin and New Orleans, Chicago and Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and more starting at just $59 each way. Travelers looking to fly cross country can also snag a deal with flights between New York and Los Angeles starting at $191 each way, or between Boston and Long Beach also starting at $191 each way.
Travelers can save even more on inter-island flights in Hawaii, flying between Honolulu, Maui, and more for just $39 each way. That is reflective of Southwest’s efforts last year to introduce cheaper island hopping.
Southwest recently expanded its network, adding four new routes to its fall schedule in Kansas City, MO, and Long Beach, CA, and adding more flights in Denver.
Southwest is upgrading the onboard experience with better Wi-Fi and cool new beverages like Community Coffee’s Espresso + Cream iced coffee. The airline is also working to install modern amenities on its fleet like USB A and USB C power ports at every seat along with larger overhead bins on its aircraft.
If pumpkin spice lattes and fall foliage are already on your mind, Southwest Airlines is ready for you with deals on autumn travel.
The airline has launched the “Fall Fares Are Falling” promotion, where one-way fares are offered as low as $39 for one-way travel. The discounted prices are valid for travel between August 10 and December 14 with several blackout dates, including the Thanksgiving holiday period where the fares will be regularly priced.
Travelers will need to book by July 20 to take advantage of the sale.
A selection of the top flight deals for under $100 include:
Dallas, Texas to Denver, Colorado for $82 Dallas, Texas to Memphis, Tennessee for $79 Los Angeles, California to Salt Lake City, Utah for $92 Los Angeles, California to Tucson, Arizona for $59 Miami, Florida to Orlando, Florida for $59 New York (LGA) to Baltimore, Maryland for $89 Palm Springs, California to San Jose, California for $59
The fare sale extends to many of the markets that Southwest services, although the discounts varies across markets.
Some of the best deals are for travel between the Hawaiian Islands. Flights from Kona, HI to Honolulu, HI are discounted to one-way at $39. Flights from Maui to Kauai are also $39. Southwest began flying between the Hawaiian islands in 2019, and it provides a convenient and cost-effective flight option for travelers looking to explore Hawaii.
Travel + Leisure has previously curated some of the best fall destinations, some of which are included in today’s fare sale.
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The airline has launched the “Fall Fares Are Falling” promotion, where one-way fares are offered as low as $39 for one-way travel. The discounted prices are valid for travel between August 10 and December 14 with several blackout dates, including the Thanksgiving holiday period where the fares will be regularly priced.
Travelers will need to book by July 20 to take advantage of the sale.
A selection of the top flight deals for under $100 include:
Dallas, Texas to Denver, Colorado for $82 Dallas, Texas to Memphis, Tennessee for $79 Los Angeles, California to Salt Lake City, Utah for $92 Los Angeles, California to Tucson, Arizona for $59 Miami, Florida to Orlando, Florida for $59 New York (LGA) to Baltimore, Maryland for $89 Palm Springs, California to San Jose, California for $59
The fare sale extends to many of the markets that Southwest services, although the discounts varies across markets.
Some of the best deals are for travel between the Hawaiian Islands. Flights from Kona, HI to Honolulu, HI are discounted to one-way at $39. Flights from Maui to Kauai are also $39. Southwest began flying between the Hawaiian islands in 2019, and it provides a convenient and cost-effective flight option for travelers looking to explore Hawaii.
Explore Journey has previously curated some of the best fall destinations, some of which are included in today’s fare sale.
For example, Columbia River Gorge near Portland, OR has discounted fares on the Burbank, CA to Portland route for $94 one-way. The majestic fall foliage of Franklin, TN can also be accessed on a flight into Nashville, where Southwest operates from multiple origin points.
While not valid in this promotion, for travelers looking to book beyond the fall season, Southwest Airlines recently extended their flight schedule through March 6, 2024. The announcement also included new flight routes for 2024 including Cleveland to Tampa, Detroit to Orlando, and Louisville, to Fort Myers.
Southwest Airlines is helping travelers take two vacations almost for the price of one with the company’s first-ever buy one, get one 50 percent off sale.
To take advantage of the promotion, travelers must book either a round trip flight or two one-way flights by 11:59 p.m. CT on Aug. 3 and travel by Sept. 30, Southwest shared with Travel + Leisure. Customers will then earn a 50 percent off promotion code, which they can use to book a flight between Oct. 17 and Nov. 23 for travel from Jan. 8, 2024, through March 6, 2024.
“We’re so grateful for the loyalty our Customers share with Southwest every day and we know they’re ready to make some travel plans in 2024,” Jonathan Clarkson, the vice president of marketing at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement provided to T+L. “This extra discount on our already low fares enhances the value of our frequent flights, flexible policies, and the unmatched friendliness of our People. We hope it underscores our gratitude for the relationship between Southwest and those who choose to fly with us.”
To receive the half-off promotional code, travelers must first register online before booking their qualifying first flights.
Several blackout dates are also applicable for the 50 percent off code: from Feb. 15, 2024, through Feb. 19, 2024, from Feb. 23, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024, and on March 3, 2024.
The promotion is also only valid on new reservations, and not on flights booked with a vacation package or with the company’s Companion Pass.
The promotion is also only valid on new reservations, and not on flights booked with a vacation package or with the company’s Companion Pass.
The deal comes on the heels of Southwest’s decision to significantly reduce midweek flying capacity next year due to a shift in the type of traveler flying post-pandemic. The airline also plans to launch new flights from California to both Boise, ID, and Portland, OR, in October, and recently launched flights between Long Beach and Kansas City.
Southwest is in the process of upgrading its onboard experience, including installing USB A and USB C power ports at every seat, offering better Wi-Fi, and adding new beverages like Community Coffee’s Espresso + Cream iced coffee.
For any traveler who’s a bit too early for their Amtrak train, or wants a spot to figure out the first thing to do upon arriving in New York City, will soon have a place to go.
Right in the beautifully redone Moynihan Train Hall will be a new outpost for travelers looking for a post or pre-train beverage, known as The Irish Exit. Created by the team behind the world-known Dead Rabbit — complete with T+L approved espresso martinis — in Manhattan’s Financial District, the new location will open its doors this fall.
This quick service venue with QR code menus will cater to busy travelers — traveling via Amtrak or through Penn Station — but it will still hold the principles of The Dead Rabbit with their food and cocktail menu.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our company to create a well executed concept in transactional environments,” managing partner Jack McGarry told Travel + Leisure. “Our goal is to provide our customers with an excellent and playful exit to Ireland, inspiring the name, while they are on the go.”
Travelers will be able to pick up a pint of Guinness as well as a robust selection of aged and unaged Irish spirts and whiskey, domestic beers, frozen drinks and much more. And keeping on theme with train travel, we’re told the interior will be a nod to retro rail decor.
Dead Rabbit music director Liam Craig will also be curating sounds to provide an elevated experience even for the diner in the biggest rush.
Of the bar, McGarry said it will “challenge paddywhackery and subpar Irish and Irish Pub experiences in America, providing our customers with something relevant, contemporary, and engaging.”
The 216-seat bar at Moynihan will also serve as a blueprint for a scaled travel concept for airports, service areas and other train stations starting in 2024.
And let’s not forget, a pint of Guinness is still delicious even if you order it off a QR code.
Avelo Airlines is launching a flight to Puerto Rico — its first route outside the U.S. — and is celebrating with a $99 flight sale from now until August 6.
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines will launch flights to Puerto Rico this fall, marking the airline’s first-ever Caribbean destination and its latest expansion plans.
The airline, which first launched in 2021 out of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Los Angeles, will start flying between southern Connecticut and San Juan on Nov. 15, according to Avelo. The new flights will operate twice each week from the Tweed-New Haven Airport to Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, flying on a Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737 aircraft.
“With a large and increasing number of Puerto Ricans calling Connecticut home, this service will make reconnecting with friends and family easier and more affordable than ever,” Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement. “And with winter right around the corner, this Caribbean island treasure is the latest example of how Avelo is inspiring travel in new and exciting ways for Southern Connecticut.”
Levy added: “At the same time, we expect the affordability and convenience of this new route will inspire a meaningful number of travelers to visit Connecticut from Puerto Rico. This is a win-win opportunity for Connecticut and Puerto Rico.”
To celebrate the new route, Avelo is launching one-way fares starting at just $99. To take advantage, travelers must book by Aug. 5 and travel by Feb. 14, 2024. However, travelers must still pay additional fees for things like baggage and seat assignments.
The new route will bring Avelo’s reach to 47 different destinations across 25 states and one U.S. territory. From its base in Connecticut alone, the airline will now serve 18 different destinations.
Since launching in 2021, Avelo has continued to expand, adding East Coast flights in 2022, bringing commercial flights back to Delaware, and announcing a Las Vegas base earlier this summer. The carrier operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, including the Next-Generation 737-700s and 737-800s.
To participate, travelers must either be an existing member of the site or create a free account.
Going.com is giving away free flights every weekday in August to celebrate its eighth year anniversary.
The company, formerly known Scott’s Cheap Flights, will give away one free flight each weekday this month on Instagram, Going.com shared with Travel + Leisure. To participate, travelers must either be an existing member of the site or create a free account.
“If there’s one thing I love more than cheap flights, it’s free flights,” Founder Scott Keyes said in a statement provided to T+L. “Helping others be able to travel more than they thought possible is why I started Going in the first place, and that’s why I’m excited to be giving away dozens of free flights to celebrate our 8th birthday.”
To score a free flight, travelers must log in to their account and find a deal they want to book. They must then head to Going.com’s Instagram page, “like” that day’s post, and leave a comment with which deal they want to book. New giveaways are posted each weekday at 6 a.m. ET.
The winner will then be announced in Going’s Instagram stories the next day.
Travelers can enter as many days throughout the month as they want, but they must ensure they are entering on the correct post for that day. Travelers can also request to book the same flight deal multiple times as long as that deal is still live on Going.com’s website.
In addition to the giveaway, the company is offering up to 50 percent off annual and multi-year memberships, which typically start at $49 per year for a premium membership. The company also offers an elite membership tier for $199 per year, which includes more options like deal alerts for economy, premium economy, business class, and first class tickets for both international and domestic flights.
Going.com also offers free flight international deal alerts, but they tend to be sent out a day or two after the deal was initially listed.
Gwyneth Paltrow is inviting you to her house for a sleepover. Yes, you.
Paltrow officially listed her guest house in Montecito, California on Airbnb for a very special one-night stay for two guests on Sept. 9. And she promises it’s an escape that will leave you more relaxed than when you came.
“My Montecito home is my sanctuary for respite and mental clarity,” Paltrow writes on the Airbnb listing. “Whether you’re seeking a place for unexpected connection or for well-deserved solitude and reflection, when you come to stay, I hope you’ll get as much joy out of the home as I do.”
Paltrow adds that every aspect of the home is “carefully curated by yours truly,” including its calming, neutral-toned decor, all-marble bathroom with gleaming gold fixtures, the inviting living room with plush couches, the fully stocked kitchen, its outdoor dining space, and the cozy chaise lounge chairs lining the gorgeous pool.
The stay includes a few extras that one would expect from a host like Paltrow, like a guided transcendental meditation session and a spa day with all her favorite beauty essentials. (Specifically, she called out her brand’s award-winning Exfoliating Instant Facial along with its new “delicious-smelling shampoo and conditioner to revive you from literal head to toe.) There are also kitchen-inspired meals — Paltrow just notes to please let her know of any allergies! — and a goodie bag filled with presents you can take home.
Travelers looking to extend their summer can now treat themselves to a trip to Hawaii this fall thanks to these major discounts.
Hawaiian Airlines’ “Switch Up Your Surroundings” fare sale, is offering discounted one-way airfares to and from many popular destinations in Hawaii — with fares starting at $119
Some of the biggest deals on the one-way fares include:
1.San Francisco to Kona for $119
2.Los Angeles to Kahului for $119
3.Seattle to Honolulu for $150
4.Austin to Honolulu for $220
5.Boston to Kona for $246
The current promotional offer’s terms and conditions reveal that many of the deals are for the fall, with the range starting in mid-September, and ending in mid-October, and there is not a specific duration for the sale overall, and the discount ticket prices are limited in quantity. For example, the flights from San Francisco to Kona have travel dates between September 5 and October 4, whereas the Seattle to Kona has travel dates between August 29 through October 5.
The options listed are available in Hawaiian Airlines Main Cabin Basic fare class, which includes one free carry-on bag, and a personal item, but does not include advance seat selection, priority boarding, or the ability to earn bonus miles. The basic fare is also restrictive in changes or cancellations, so travelers should carefully review the full terms and conditions before booking.
The monsoon transforms the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats into a lush wonderland that orders us to go see its beauty.
The magical landscape of the Sahyadris is rich in verdant forests, misty mountains, spouting cascades, forts, dams, lakes, full-spate rivers and spectacular views that have to be experienced.
Hitting the hills is the best way to rejuvenate during the peak of the rainy season.
We have curated a few relatively safe spots for weekend getaways, where you can enjoy this to the maxiumum.
Remember: It is advisable to check the weather forecast before venturing out. And always, always be safe!
1.Sondai Fort
Tucked inside the Matheran hill range of the mighty Sahyadris, Sondai Fort is an easy, one-day, hike in Raigad district.
Even though it’s called a ‘fort’, in reality, it is a watch tower that was used during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s reign. The name is derived from goddess Sondai, whose sacred temple is the pinnacle of this 2 km-long trek.
At the summit point, you are offered breathtaking vistas of the almost fluorescent green surroundings and the backwaters of Morbe Dam. There are some water cisterns here as well, but the water is not potable anymore.
After finishing the hike, one can relish the rustic culinary flavours of Maharashtra in the base village, Sondewadi — piping hot vada-pav, misal-pav, and zunka-bhakri are a must try!
Nearest town: About 12 km from Karjat; Karjat is located 85 km from Mumbai.
What else to explore: Matheran, Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Kothaligad.
2.Mangi-Tungi
Located near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border in Nashik district, Mangi-Tungi is a Jain pilgrimage site that consists of two hills — Mangi and Tungi, connected by a whopping 4,500 stairs!
The biggest draw of this trek is the Statue of Ahimsa, which is a recently constructed 108 feet-tall idol of Lord Rishabhdev. This statue is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the tallest Jain idol in the world.
Nearest town: About 11 km from Taharabad; Taharabad is located 113 km from Nashik on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway.
What else to explore: Trimbakeshwar temple, the Salher-Salota fort, which is the highest fort in Maharashtra.
3.Kondane Caves
Cosily nestled inside the Rajmachi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is well-known for its mammoth squirrels, the Kondane caves is a place to experience the stunning richness of Buddhist architecture.
During the monsoon, the charm of this spot is multiplied by a number of waterfalls flowing from above the caves.
An easy, short, hike takes you through dense forests and past pretty waterfalls, all of which will compel you to take photos.
Kondane is also another route to the Rajmachi Fort, which involves moderate grade trekking.
Nearest town: About 12 km from Karjat; Karjat is located 85 km away from Mumbai.
What else to explore: River and temples in the base village of Kondivade, waterfalls, Rajmachi Fort.
4.Karnala Fort
Situated within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Karnala Fort is a rock-cut pillar that served as a watchtower during the old days.
One has to walk through a deep forest with easy ascents in order to reach the top. The monsoon showers change the face of this entire region giving it extra sparkle.
Remember vehicles are strictly not allowed inside the park and one must explore the sanctuary only on foot.
Nearest town: About 17 km from Panvel; Panvel is located 35 km from Mumbai.
What else to explore: Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Prabalgad Fort, Gadeshwar Dam.
5.Pandavkada Waterfall
Pandavkada is a 107 metre-steep plunge-type waterfall, which is right in the heart of Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar town. It has a sister waterfall named Nangrya waterfall that flows some distance away.
This gorgeous waterfall has an association with the Mahabharat, and hence the name. It is said that the Pandavas bathed in this waterfall during their exile.
Today, tourists flock here to enjoy its magnificence during the rainy season when the waterfall cascades down in full glory.
Nearest town: About 4 km from Kharghar; Kharghar is located 28 km from Mumbai.
What else to explore: Kharghar hills, gurdwara, ISKCON temple, the golf course at Kharghar.
6.Karla Caves
Karla caves or Karli caves is one of the three group caves along with the Bhaje caves and Kondane caves located near Lonavala.
A fine specimen of rock-cut architecture, this ancient Buddhist shrine is a must see for its grand chaityagriha or prayer hall. Interestingly, the entrance of the cave has a temple dedicated to the goddess Ekvira.
Nearest town: About 11 km from Lonavala; Lonavala is located 67 km from Pune.
What else to explore: Ekvira Devi temple, Visapur Fort, Pavana lake, Lohagad.
7.Kundalika River
White water rafting near Mumbai? Oh yes, the gushing waters of the Kundalika river is most suitable for this adventure sport at scenic Kolad in Raigad district.
Dubbed as the Rishikesh of Maharashtra, the hamlet has become a go-to place for those who enjoy rafting and kayaking or trekking, camping, and nature walks.
From luxurious resorts to cottages and tents, there’s an array of options for accommodation and one can spend a fun weekend at the riverside
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