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Featured Pick: Smart Fall Trips to Europe
We love the idea of Europe in fall, but shudder at the thought of going into debt as a result. Fortunately, as summer wanes, so do the prices – not to mention the crowds – making autumn an all-around smart time to visit the continent. We searched for euro-saving travel options between September and November and found discounts of up to $900 off cruises, at least $500 off air/hotel packages, and up to 25% off hotel rates, when compared to high season. So pack that valise, and dust off your passport, because trips now start at just $699! Full Deal Review

Premium Deals
Over 1/2 off: End-of-summer domestic fares from $105 (round-trip). Jet off to to Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Austin, and more US cities. Source: Travelocity

Under $100+: Last-minute American roadtrips with car rental & hotel in Arizona, Virginia, Florida & more (valid for Labor Day weekend). Source: Major Providers

1-Week Sale: Celebrity Labor Day cruise sale with up to $150 ship credit to Hawaii, Panama Canal & more. Ends Sept 1. Source: Celebrity

More Top Deals
Two Days Only: Up to $200 off Royal Caribbean cruises with select oceanview & balcony bookings. Ends Aug 28.

$75* & up: US weekend e-fares from 50+ cities (each way). Ends Friday! Source: United

$79–$129/nt: Affordable weekend hotel rates at select Courtyard® Marriott hotels in the US & Canada.

$699: Italy & Greek Islands 7-nt cruise sailing Nov 8 (oceanview from $899) Source: Royal Caribbean

$70/nt+: Special rates at Melia all-inclusive beach hotels in Punta Cana, Cabo, Cozumel & more. Book by Aug 31.

35% off: Hawaii 4-nt trip w/flight, 4-star Waikiki Beach Marriott from $868 Source: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Ends Tomorrow: Caribbean 7-nt cruises from $399 with free upgrades & onboard savings booklet. Book by Aug 28.

$399+: New England 6-nt cruises with Martha's Vineyard – great fall prices! Source: Norwegian

$199/nt+: Last-minute rates at luxury Scottsdale resort (reg. $279+) with $50 daily resort credit through Sept 14.

$56/nt+: Affordable Munich hotel rates this autumn. Stay for Oktoberfest! Source: Travelocity

$499+: Dominican Republic 5-nt vacation – 30% off. Deal includes flight, beach resort & $200 air credit. Ends Sept 3.

$169+: Bahamas 4-nt cruise w/Nassau, Key West – up to 75% off in Sept Source: Orbitz

$1798+: Tahiti & Moorea 6-day luxury vacations w/flight, 5-star InterContinental resorts, daily breakfast & transfers.

Under $250+: Quick Florida beach flings in Miami, and more this weekend Source: Travelocity

$534* & up: Dubai fall fares from 20 cities (each way) like DC, NY, Chicago & LA through Dec. Book by Sept 15.

40% off: Los Cabos 5-day all-inclusive vacation w/flight, resort from $661 Source: Royal Solaris Cabos

$89/nt+: Last-minute rates at Downtown Disney resort w/free 3rd night, upgrade & park shuttle through Sept 7.

$79/nt+: Prime New Orleans hotels w/suite upgrades, free parking & more Source: Travelocity

Free Night: Las Vegas 4-nt vacations w/flight from $219! Pick from prime Strip resorts like Harrah's and Caesars.

$363+: Last-minute Puerto Rico 3-nt vacation with flight, car rental & taxes Source: Major Provider