Travel Deals

by Cait McVey

Snow, freezing rain, and temperatures well below zero. We've already seen it all this winter and we still have at least another month to go. For those living in the northeast, it's the perfect time of year to get away.

"Between January and April is traditionally our busiest time. That's because people that live around here want to get someplace warm," says Ed Plog, owner of Empress Travel in Schenectady.

This year is a little different. The economy is taking it's toll on the travel industry. Plog tells us business is much slower this year. Not just for him, but for everybody. Airlines, hotels...They're all feeling the squeeze. So, to coax people back into vacation mode, many are offering deals.

"Pricing wise, it's probably the best year we've seen in maybe ten years," says Plog. "I mean literally, they're giving airline seats away."

For example, in years past, if you're looking to fly roundtrip to say Orlando, Florida, you would've paid about five-hundred dollars. But now, using an online search engine, you can find tickets for half that price.

"You can go to California for 250 dollars, you can go to Phoenix for 250 dollars," Plog says.

And there are plenty of other deals. Plog tells us you can go to Disney World, pay for four nights and get three for free. Or, you can go to Cancun for five nights all inclusive for under 1,000 dollars per person.

"That's air, hotel, all your food, all your drinks and activities at your hotel," says Plog. "You couldn't do that last year."

As for how long these deals will be out there? Plog says probably until the economy turns around. So book your getaway now.

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