Five don"t-miss Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals
But you don"t have to drive to the mall in the middle of the night to get in on the savings.
Just head to your computer this Friday and Monday to snag an affordable trip.
Get Orlando Sentinel"s exclusive 2012 shuttle calendar Here are five deals that could send you on a much-needed getaway for less than you thought:
1. Yuupon.com
Yuupon is offering what it bills a "Not A Typo" Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale, with hourly deals going live from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both days.
The flash-deal travel site, which launched in March, promises bargains such as 90% off an airline gift card; $10 a night for a three-star hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona; and 90% off Las Vegas shows.
"Stop rolling your eyes. We"re not joking," the company pledges.
You have to register for the site"s travel deal alerts at Yuupon.com to receive the secret sale schedule on Thanksgiving and then visit Yuupon.com/BlackFridayTravelDeals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to book your deals.
2. Orbitz.com
Looking for a place to stay for your next vacation? The price may be right if you visit this booking website after Thanksgiving.
Save up to 50% for stays at popular hotels in Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego, New York, Miami and Hawaii. The company also promises similar savings at international locations, including Paris; Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, Mexico; and London.
"Discounts are likely to slip away faster than the parking spaces at the mall," Orbitz cautions.
To get the deals, visit Orbitz.com/cybersale. The site is inactive for now but goes live at 12:01 a.m. Friday and closes for business at 11:59 p.m. Monday.
3. Kimpton Hotels
This chain of boutique hotels is offering a Cyber Monday sale at its 12 properties in Washington, Maryland and Virginia.
You can snag a suite for the price of a standard room for stays from December 15 to December 30 -- a savings of up to 60%.
The company is trying to appeal to travelers who are seeking a little space and want to avoid crashing on a pull-out couch while visiting relatives this holiday season.
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