Standing Room Only Flights? Spring Airlines Packs 'Em In

Think the legroom provided in coach class is too cramped? Fine, then. You can stand during the remainder of your flight.

Travelers on China's Spring Airlines will have that option, maybe: the private airline is considering selling standing-room only airline tickets.

We're pretty sure this conflicts with FAA safety regulations, but Spring Airlines says this idea is 'revolutionary' and hopes to submit the idea for approval within the year, according to CCTV.com.

Radisson Aruba Resort: Save $100/Night; Discounts on Spa, Restaurants

Miles of private beaches? Check. Savings of up to $100/night at one of Aruba's top resorts? Check. Getting $50 off spa services and 50 percent off your bar bill? You got it. All you have to do is book a flight to Aruba and you're halfway there.

The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is currently promoting their “Aruba Five-O” Sale, which features nightly room rates starting at $175.

In addition to the discounted hotel room you also get:

• $50 per person prix fixe menu at the resort's restaurant
• 50 percent discount at the resort’s beach bar
• $50 discount on 50-minute spa massage
• Kids stay and eat free (age restrictions apply)

Washington DC Hotels from 30% Off 3-Night Stays

Finding an affordable hotel in Washington, D.C. doesn’t require an act of Congress. It’s really as simple as  checking out the Web site of the Official Tourism Site of Washington, D.C.

Right now, the tourism board is promoting 30 percent off 3-night hotel stays in our nation’s capital.

Dozens of hotels are included in the deal, such as Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Hotel Palomar and Marriott Washington Metro Center. Nightly room rates start at $69 and to get 30 percent off you must book a Thursday or Sunday night stay.

Kimpton Hotels: $1 Breakfast, Cocktails with Hotel Rooms

We spend a lot of time digging up outrageously cheap travel deals, but even we can’t believe our latest find. How about $1 martinis? Or breakfast for just a buck?

Even in a down economy, it can be hard to find something for just $1. Enter: Kimpton Hotels.

Book a hotel room at a participating Kimpton Hotel in Boston, Chicago and other cities and for $1 more, enjoy a continental breakfast or cocktail for each registered guest.

Cape Cod, Nantucket Hostel Rates from $32/Night

Looking for a Cape Cod getaway but don't want to pay summer prices? Hostelling International’s Eastern New England Council announced the summer rates for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, starting at $32/night.

The Cape and Islands hostel includes free continental breakfasts, bed linens, the use of a full kitchen, as well as the unique opportunity to meet other travelers from all over the world.

The Nantucket hostel, located at Surfside Beach, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On Martha’s Vineyard, the hostel is located between Edgartown and West Tisbury, and plays hosts lobster bakes and barbeques for guests. The hostels in Cape Cod - located in Eastham and Truro - offer guests the opportunity to go surfing, biking, kayaking and hiking and easy access to hiking and nature trails.  

Discount Airfare: Cheap Flights on Southwest Airlines for August Travel

There are a few important things to remember about August: 1) it's usually hot, no matter what part of the country you're in; 2) it's always busy as parents, kids and co-workers prepare for the end of summer by cramming in extra beach time or outdoors events; and 3) it's when you can get some great last-minute travel deals.

Southwest is jumping the gun and offering travelers the option to buy cheap flights for August, right now.

As part of the low-cost airline's DING program, flights to some of the nation's most popular cities are on sale. The program is available for download directly to your desktop and once a day, you'll get 'dinged' with a new sale to consider.

Orbitz Hotel Sale for July 4 Weekend: Top Hotels for Low Costs

Some hotel deals make you ponder a quick getaway, others make you leap from your seat and pack your bags. No question: we're packed, thanks to July 4 weekend hotel deals.

Orbitz is offering 10 percent off select hotels for July 4 weekend. On a whim, we checked to see what kind of rates New York City is offering this weekend and the prices were staggering.

Luxury hotels including The W, The Hilton, The Waldorf-Astoria, The Mayfair and the Helmsley Park Lane are all sporting sales on July 4 weekend rates. Stay at the W New York- The Court for $179/night (usually around $250/night) or the W New York - Tuscany for $189/night (usually around $289/night).

Cheap Flights, Friendly Hotels Make Ireland Travel Easy

It started as a girlfriend getaway, but my trip to Ireland quickly became a family affair. Within minutes of arriving in Ireland, I was met with friendly faces and warm welcomes, usually reserved for long-lost relatives. But in Ireland, everyone is family.

We boarded our Aer Lingus non-stop flight to Shannon from Boston on a Friday night and by breakfast time we had arrived at our bed and breakfast in Galway. The Amber Lodge wasn't quite ready for our early arrival (guests aren't required to check out until 11am), but the management was more than happy to make two weary travelers a plate of eggs, ham and toast and find us a seat in their quaint kitchen area. A few cups of tea later and our room was ready.

The Amber Lodge isn't fancy, but what it lacks in luxury it more than makes up for in comfort. Located only a short walk from Eyre Square - Galway's 'downtown' area - the Amber Lodge is an easy B&B for travelers who are simply looking for a place to rest their head at the end of the night. Starting at only $75/night for summer rates, the Amber Lodge was a pleasant stay complete with friendly staff, clean rooms and a prime location.

Airlines Consider Fees for Larger Passengers

As more airlines try to boost revenue without increasing the price of an airline ticket, additional fees for flyers continue to surface.

We already pay to check our bags, now comes word that some airlines are adding fees to those flyers who don't check in their bags online. Ryanair, famous for some of the most outrageous fees, is promoting the concept of fee-based in-flight lavatory use and asking flyers to carry their own luggage to the cargo hold. In recent months, we've witnessed airlines add fees from everything to unaccompanied minors to unaccompanied pets, and the fees keep coming, only now they're getting personal.

Airlines are debating asking larger, overeweight passengers to pay extra for another seat when flying.

Affordable Package Deal to Thailand: Airfare, Hotel from $1199

Once in a lifetime trips happen, well, once-in-a-lifetime, so when a deal hits it's hard to pass up. Case in point: this ultra-affordable travel package to Thailand, which starts at $1,199.

If you’re in the mood for beautiful sunny shores, historic architecture and intriguing culture, then consider this Thailand travel deal for all of the above, at a down-to-here price.

Normally, round-trip flights to Thailand cost between $1,000-$1,500. But, smartours.com is running a special promotion that gets you round-trip airfare, two weeks in first-class hotels, all transfer flights, daily breakfasts, and all tours with an English speaking tour guide for just $1,199.