Travelocity Travel Deals of the Week — FOX & Friends

With airfares on the rise — up 4.5% over last year — is there any way to take a vacation for less this year?

Yes! Even if flights are more expensive, you can still get a deal by bundling your hotel and flight booking into a vacation package. Both airlines and hotels discount their rates for inclusion into vacation packages. You can save up to $525 per person.

The other way to find a deal right now? Book a cruise! It’s the middle of wave season when most of the major cruise lines offer an average of 65% off brochure rates and Travelocity is giving you up to $500 back in cruise cash!

Here are four travel deals* to jump on right now. Read more

Cruising’s Top 10 Best Shore Excursions of 2013

Shore excursions are a big draw for many cruisers who love to experience unique travel experiences in exotic ports around the world. So what makes a great shore excursion? I love an adventure that gives you a chance to see a place from a unique perspective. Docking in Sweden? Why not scale the rooftops and take a walking tour from above? A day in Bangkok? Bring the family to a non-profit elephant reserve to interact with the animals. In 2013, cruise lines are offering all sorts of inventive excursions for thrill-seeking cruisers. Check out the full Top 10 list in Travelocity’s latest Huffington Post article after the jump. Did I mention cruises are 65% off right now?

Huffington Post: Cruising’s Top 10 Best Shore Excursions of 2013

Four Ski Deals to Jump On

If you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution to be more active in 2013, then a ski vacation should be in your future! I tracked down four fantastic February ski deals at some of North America’s most popular mountains including Park City, Utah, Lake Tahoe, Telluride, and Banff National Park. I went on Fox & Friends First this morning to share these white hot packages as well as tips on how to lock in the cheapest ski vacation deals. Read more