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Coupons, Savings and Trips for Next to Nothing

By Elizabeth Mitchell, About.com

New Mexico CulturePass

Save 50% with New Mexico's CulturePass

Courtesy: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
May 6 2008
From free travel guides and discount coupons to discount holidays, we have found the deals of the season for you. Check back often as new deals come in daily.

Tourist Pass for New Mexico

The New Mexico CulturePass opens the doors to 14 state-run museums and monuments. For $25, a New Mexico CulturePass holder can visit each of New Mexico’s state run museums and monuments once in a 12 month period. The $25 cost for the pass represents a 50 percent savings from regular admission prices.

In a single day, the pass offers the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid in the town of Lincoln and then delve into the mysteries of space exploration in Alamogordo. In Albuquerque, colorful Hispanic lifeways are celebrated just blocks from an entertaining, high-tech museum dedicated to natural history and science. In Santa Fe, the oldest, continually occupied public building in the United States welcomes history lovers just down the hill from the world’s largest collection of international folk art. Click here to order your CulturePass today.

Free in Las Vegas

You can enjoy Las Vegas for free! Free, that’s right not a single cent. Sit in front of the Bellagio Hotel and watch the fountains all day and they will not charge you a dime. Here are a few more attractions that will cost you nothing.

Last Minute Travel Deals

Site 59 (the 59th minute),owned by Travelocity, has a constant inventory of last minute travel opportunities. These deals are available two weeks to three hours before departure time. These apply even on holiday weekends. You can sign up for e-mail notification from your favorite departure city. What fun for those living on the edge!

Travelocity Last Minute Deals

Travelocity offers last minute travel at discount pricing. Save up to $75 when you book a Travelocity last minute trip. Travelocity also offers bargain car rental rates at top destinations. Looking for low fares? Time it right and Travelocity may have the airfare bargain you are looking for.

Have You Seen eBay Travel?

We are used to bidding on collectibles, tools and children's clothing, but what about travel? Come to find out that eBay has a special travel section with a chance to bid on B&B stays, flights and more. Find out where you can go on the cheap with eBay Travel.

Save by Using Scottsdale, AZ Coupons

The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau has put together a great page with money savings coupons. Now is a great time to visit Scottsdale. It's getting rather hot, the winter visitors have left, and you can be poolside at an upscale resort for less than you might think.

Colorado Vacation Deals

From free gas and extra hotel nights free to white water rafting, this Colorado tourism page, has much to offer the price-conscious traveler.

Ski Colorado - Great Deals!

Colorado has put together some great savings for you to purchase your ski passes.

Half Price Show Tickets in Las Vegas

Just like in New York, where you can buy Broadway tickets the afternoon of the show, Las Vegas has a place where folks who don't plan ahead and who want to save some bucks for the slot machines, can line up and save. More... Tix 4 Tonight.

Do an End Run Around Gas Prices

With up to date information on gasoline prices in key metro areas across the United States, and with tools such as AAA's trip fuel calculator, you can be armed with better information for vacation planning.

Las Vegas on the Cheap

Las Vegas can be an economical destination, believe it or not. We have tips on where to stay, where to eat and even on how to avoid loosing your shirt at the gambling tables.

Top Frequent Flier Programs

Frequent flier miles are the Holy Grail of air travelers. It's what makes the TSA screenings, uncomfortable seats and lost luggage worthwhile. Here is a short overview of the top frequent flier programs.

Bidding for Travel

Our Hotels Guide, Charlyn Keating Chisholm, wouldn't recommend bidding on Priceline without visiting Bidding for Travel.com. You can find out exactly what hotel rooms you're bidding for in each area and get reviews from people who have stayed there. They'll also tell you exactly how much they paid for the room. She also provides some great information on how to score the best hotel room deals.

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