Great Priceline hotel bidding bargains found on New York 4* hotels.
You can sometimes find great prices on hotel rooms in New York by bidding through Priceline if you do your research before you bid. Bargain Hunter Hotline has done some of that research for you. Here is the latest information about accepted Priceline New York hotel bids that people have shared on Bidding For Travel. Knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price.
Several people have recently reported getting the 4* Millenium Broadway Hotel in the Times Square district in New York for winning bids ranging from $120 - $130 a night. A number of people have reported this hotel in a short amount of time. This amount of activity usually increases your odds of getting that hotel but Bargain Hunter Hotline always reminds you that there is no guarantee that you will get the same hotel so don't bid if you have your heart set on one specific hotel.
Here is what people have reported on bidding For Travel about their successful bids for this hotel.
4* Times Square Millennium Broadway Hotel 2/14 $120
4* Times Square: Millennium Broadway Hotel 2/14 $120
4* Times Square Millennium Broadway 2/21-2/25 $130
Several people have recently reported getting the 4* Grand Hyatt Hotel in midtown east area area of New York for winning bids ranging from $129 - $150 a night. Here is what people have said on bidding For Travel about their successful bids for this hotel.
4* Grand Hyatt 2/15-2/19 $150
4* MTE Grand Hyatt (2/3 - 2/5) $140
*4 MTE -Grand Hyatt $127 2/1 - 2/3
4* MTE Grand Hyatt 1/31-2/03 $129
First Time User: Grand Hyatt 4* 2/2-2/3 $150
Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in New York as well as articles about other destinations.
Happy Priceline bargain hunting
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Las Vegas Hotel Deal - $99 Luxury All Suite Hotel
Bargain Hunter Hotline found a great deal on a hotel suite in Las Vegas at the Meridian Hotel starting at $99 a night through May 31. Here is what the hotel says about the sale.
Stay at our luxurious suites at these special rates!
Studio Suites - $99.00
One Bedroom Suites - $129.00
Two Bedroom with 2 Bath Suites - $189.00
Designer 2 Bedroom with 2 Bath Suites - $249.00
Rates Valid thru May 31, 2008.
Meridian Luxury Suites is an all-suite hotel located one block from center strip - offering guests a deluxe sanctuary in the midst of Las Vegas excitement.
Your stay with us includes:
- Deluxe accommodations in a Studio Suite
- Flat screen TV / entertainment system
- Two lagoon shaped pools
- Fitness and racquet ball facilities
- Gourmet kitchen
- Easy 3-minute walking access to The Strip
- One block from monorail transportation
- Covered free parking
Free Things to Do on Vacation in Miami
You can get more for LE$$ on vacation by finding free things to do at your vacation destination. Here is a list of free things to do on vacation in Miami. To find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world, visit Free or Less.
This list of free things to do in Miami is excerpted from National Geographic
Art
Calle Ocho
On Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), Little Havana's Calle Ocho transforms into an open-air gallery with 100+ artists, sculptors, and musicians filling the sidewalks with their creations and concerts. The event, held the last Friday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., is free of charge and includes walking tours of Little Havana.
Miami Art Museum
The Miami Art Museum offers free admission every Sunday and second Saturday of the month to view its collection of contemporary art.
Gables Art Walk
Go for a Gables Art Walk along Ponce de Leon Boulevard on Coral Gables Gallery Night. On the first Friday of every month galleries keep their doors open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and give gratis art advice, provide transportation between galleries, and offer wine and cheese.
Wolfsonian-FIU Art Museum
The Wolfsonian-FIU art museum, located in a 1926 Mediterranean revival-style warehouse, features paintings, ceramics, posters, books, furniture, and architectural creations from the modern era. Free on Fridays after 6 p.m.
Centre Gallery
There's no fee to visit the Centre Gallery (+1 305 237 7186), at Miami Dade College's downtown campus, for exhibitions of contemporary art by international and local artists and performers.
Attractions
Biltmore Hotel
The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables offers free tours of its historic grounds on Sunday afternoons at 1:30, 2:20, and 3:30 p.m with storytellers recounting its celebrity-filled past.
Art Deco Architecture
Explore the city's historic art deco architecture on a self-guided walking tour through South Beach. Follow 5th Street north to Dade Boulevard, and Alton Road east to the Atlantic Ocean—an area filled with more than 800 buildings exemplifying the pre-war modernism of the 1930s amidst the Deco District. Each January, the Miami Design Preservation League hosts the three-day Art Deco Weekend with free lectures and films.
JFK Torch of Friendship
Visit this free memorial on Biscayne Boulevard.
Little Havana
Little Havana is home to Hispanic culture, and honors its Cuban roots along Memorial Boulevard, located on 13th Avenue off Calle Ocho. Wander the handful of monuments, including the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, the Hispanic equivalent of Hollywood's star-covered sidewalk; the eternal flame at the Brigade 2506 Memorial remembering the heroes of the Bay of Pigs; and more—all free.
Culture
Holocaust Memorial
Admission is always free at Miami's Holocaust Memorial, open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The memorial site features a photographic mural and a Memorial Wall with the names of concentration camp victims.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Located on the 50-acre Vizcaya estate, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens invites visitors to participate in programs that include performing arts, lectures, demonstrations, and tours of the National Historic Landmark on Free Sundays (the last Sundays of July, August, and September).
Jewish Museum of Florida
The exhibits at the Jewish Museum of Florida trace Jewish life in Florida since 1763. The museum waives admission fees on Saturdays.
Bacardi Museum
Visit the Bacardi Museum to discover the corporate and family history of this world-famous brand of rum, which began in 1862 and continues today. Tours are free but an appointment is required.
Children
Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum's Second Saturdays (second Saturday of every month) are free for families, 1-4 p.m. Kids and their parents can enjoy live music, storytelling, guided tours, gallery games, and dance performances.
Weintraub Observatory Star Show
Children will marvel at the Milky Way and gaze at far-off galaxies at the Miami Science Museum's free Weintraub Observatory Star Show, held on the first Friday of each month from 8 to 10 p.m. (the planetarium show starts at 8 p.m., and the observatory session is open from 8:30 to 10 p.m.—call ahead, as starting time varies based on the season).
Miami Children's Museum
Each month Target Free Third Friday at the Miami Children's Museum allows youngsters to explore hundreds of hands-on exhibits that teach art, culture, and communication at no cost to their parents. For this free interactive experience, come on the third Friday of the month from 3 to 9 p.m.
Miami Beach
The family-oriented stretch of Miami Beach from 53rd to 63rd Street offers a playground and piles of sand for castle building, picnics, and searching for buried treasure.
Family Fun Fest
Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest is held on the second Sunday of every month from January to May. This free public program promotes interaction with nature and hands-on activities for children and their parents.
Outdoor
Yoga
Get centered as you stretch along the shore with Yoga in the Park. The serene and scenic Bayfront Park offers free yoga classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for advanced yoga enthusiasts or curious novices.
Environmental and Educational Tours
Venture to Virginia Key Beach Hammock or stroll Simpson Park for free environmental and educational tours. Between the two parks there are more than 30 acres (12 hectares) of coastline, dunes, and varied vegetation. Learn about four different ecosystems, endangered plants, and Miami history.
Snorkel
Snorkel among the colorful coral reef at Biscayne National Park.
Look for Manatees and Dolphins
Rangers at Biscayne National Park offer advice for spotting the manatees and dolphins that swim along the shore. Family Fun Fest is a free program held on the second Sunday of each month, January through May that highlights the park's diverse resources.
Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden
Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden offers a quiet place to stroll with its carefully manicured landscape, peaceful rock garden, and stone pagoda.
Beaches
Miles of free-access beaches dot the southern coast of Florida. Miami Beach has South Pointe Park (with a pier), South Beach, Surfside, and Haulover Park (a clothing-optional beach). South Miami boasts Matheson Hammock Park Beach, while Key Biscayne and Virginia Key have three beaches.
Free Concerts
Listen to the University of Miami's orchestra and a variety of guest instrumentalists at a Gusman Concert Hall performance. Admission is free for most concerts (call ahead to check).
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
This list of free things to do in Miami is excerpted from National Geographic
Art
Calle Ocho
On Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), Little Havana's Calle Ocho transforms into an open-air gallery with 100+ artists, sculptors, and musicians filling the sidewalks with their creations and concerts. The event, held the last Friday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., is free of charge and includes walking tours of Little Havana.
Miami Art Museum
The Miami Art Museum offers free admission every Sunday and second Saturday of the month to view its collection of contemporary art.
Gables Art Walk
Go for a Gables Art Walk along Ponce de Leon Boulevard on Coral Gables Gallery Night. On the first Friday of every month galleries keep their doors open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and give gratis art advice, provide transportation between galleries, and offer wine and cheese.
Wolfsonian-FIU Art Museum
The Wolfsonian-FIU art museum, located in a 1926 Mediterranean revival-style warehouse, features paintings, ceramics, posters, books, furniture, and architectural creations from the modern era. Free on Fridays after 6 p.m.
Centre Gallery
There's no fee to visit the Centre Gallery (+1 305 237 7186), at Miami Dade College's downtown campus, for exhibitions of contemporary art by international and local artists and performers.
Attractions
Biltmore Hotel
The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables offers free tours of its historic grounds on Sunday afternoons at 1:30, 2:20, and 3:30 p.m with storytellers recounting its celebrity-filled past.
Art Deco Architecture
Explore the city's historic art deco architecture on a self-guided walking tour through South Beach. Follow 5th Street north to Dade Boulevard, and Alton Road east to the Atlantic Ocean—an area filled with more than 800 buildings exemplifying the pre-war modernism of the 1930s amidst the Deco District. Each January, the Miami Design Preservation League hosts the three-day Art Deco Weekend with free lectures and films.
JFK Torch of Friendship
Visit this free memorial on Biscayne Boulevard.
Little Havana
Little Havana is home to Hispanic culture, and honors its Cuban roots along Memorial Boulevard, located on 13th Avenue off Calle Ocho. Wander the handful of monuments, including the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, the Hispanic equivalent of Hollywood's star-covered sidewalk; the eternal flame at the Brigade 2506 Memorial remembering the heroes of the Bay of Pigs; and more—all free.
Culture
Holocaust Memorial
Admission is always free at Miami's Holocaust Memorial, open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The memorial site features a photographic mural and a Memorial Wall with the names of concentration camp victims.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Located on the 50-acre Vizcaya estate, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens invites visitors to participate in programs that include performing arts, lectures, demonstrations, and tours of the National Historic Landmark on Free Sundays (the last Sundays of July, August, and September).
Jewish Museum of Florida
The exhibits at the Jewish Museum of Florida trace Jewish life in Florida since 1763. The museum waives admission fees on Saturdays.
Bacardi Museum
Visit the Bacardi Museum to discover the corporate and family history of this world-famous brand of rum, which began in 1862 and continues today. Tours are free but an appointment is required.
Children
Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum's Second Saturdays (second Saturday of every month) are free for families, 1-4 p.m. Kids and their parents can enjoy live music, storytelling, guided tours, gallery games, and dance performances.
Weintraub Observatory Star Show
Children will marvel at the Milky Way and gaze at far-off galaxies at the Miami Science Museum's free Weintraub Observatory Star Show, held on the first Friday of each month from 8 to 10 p.m. (the planetarium show starts at 8 p.m., and the observatory session is open from 8:30 to 10 p.m.—call ahead, as starting time varies based on the season).
Miami Children's Museum
Each month Target Free Third Friday at the Miami Children's Museum allows youngsters to explore hundreds of hands-on exhibits that teach art, culture, and communication at no cost to their parents. For this free interactive experience, come on the third Friday of the month from 3 to 9 p.m.
Miami Beach
The family-oriented stretch of Miami Beach from 53rd to 63rd Street offers a playground and piles of sand for castle building, picnics, and searching for buried treasure.
Family Fun Fest
Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest is held on the second Sunday of every month from January to May. This free public program promotes interaction with nature and hands-on activities for children and their parents.
Outdoor
Yoga
Get centered as you stretch along the shore with Yoga in the Park. The serene and scenic Bayfront Park offers free yoga classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for advanced yoga enthusiasts or curious novices.
Environmental and Educational Tours
Venture to Virginia Key Beach Hammock or stroll Simpson Park for free environmental and educational tours. Between the two parks there are more than 30 acres (12 hectares) of coastline, dunes, and varied vegetation. Learn about four different ecosystems, endangered plants, and Miami history.
Snorkel
Snorkel among the colorful coral reef at Biscayne National Park.
Look for Manatees and Dolphins
Rangers at Biscayne National Park offer advice for spotting the manatees and dolphins that swim along the shore. Family Fun Fest is a free program held on the second Sunday of each month, January through May that highlights the park's diverse resources.
Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden
Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden offers a quiet place to stroll with its carefully manicured landscape, peaceful rock garden, and stone pagoda.
Beaches
Miles of free-access beaches dot the southern coast of Florida. Miami Beach has South Pointe Park (with a pier), South Beach, Surfside, and Haulover Park (a clothing-optional beach). South Miami boasts Matheson Hammock Park Beach, while Key Biscayne and Virginia Key have three beaches.
Free Concerts
Listen to the University of Miami's orchestra and a variety of guest instrumentalists at a Gusman Concert Hall performance. Admission is free for most concerts (call ahead to check).
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Priceline Bidding Suggestions - Good Deals on Ft. Myers 2*
You can sometimes find great prices on hotel rooms in Florida by bidding through Priceline if you do your research before you bid. Bargain Hunter Hotline has done some of that research for you. Here is the latest information about accepted Priceline Ft. Myers hotel bids that people have shared on Bidding For Travel. Knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price. Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Florida as well as articles about other destinations.
Many people have reported getting the 2* La Quinta Hotel in Ft. Myers for winning bids starting at $35 a night. A number of people have reported this hotel in a short amount of time. This amount of activity usually increases your odds of getting that hotel but Bargain Hunter Hotline always reminds you that there is no guarantee that you will get the same hotel so don't bid if you have your heart set on one specific hotel.
Here is what people have reported on Bidding For Travel.
2* Fort Myers - La Quinta Inn - 02/16-02/18 $ 35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway to the Islands 3/2-3/7 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 2/15 - 2/17 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 2/8 - 2/10 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 1/30/08 $50
2* Fort Myers Gateway - La Quinta Inn & Suites $40 1/19-
One successful bidder reported to Bargain Hunter Hotline, "I got the La Quinta for $40 --with tax it comes to $51. This is the same hotel that quoted me a senior rate of $109 --with tax $123 so it was a real savings. It even has a deluxe continental breakfast.
Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Florida as well as articles about other destinations.
Happy Priceline bargain hunting.
Many people have reported getting the 2* La Quinta Hotel in Ft. Myers for winning bids starting at $35 a night. A number of people have reported this hotel in a short amount of time. This amount of activity usually increases your odds of getting that hotel but Bargain Hunter Hotline always reminds you that there is no guarantee that you will get the same hotel so don't bid if you have your heart set on one specific hotel.
Here is what people have reported on Bidding For Travel.
2* Fort Myers - La Quinta Inn - 02/16-02/18 $ 35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway to the Islands 3/2-3/7 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 2/15 - 2/17 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 2/8 - 2/10 $35
2* La Quinta Ft. Myers-Gateway 1/30/08 $50
2* Fort Myers Gateway - La Quinta Inn & Suites $40 1/19-
One successful bidder reported to Bargain Hunter Hotline, "I got the La Quinta for $40 --with tax it comes to $51. This is the same hotel that quoted me a senior rate of $109 --with tax $123 so it was a real savings. It even has a deluxe continental breakfast.
Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Florida as well as articles about other destinations.
Happy Priceline bargain hunting.
Priceline Bidding Suggestions - Las Vegas
You can sometimes find great price on hotel rooms in Hawaii through Priceline if you do your research before you bid. Bargain Hunter Hotline has done some of that research for you. Here is the latest information about accepted Priceline Las Vegas hotel bids that people have shared on Bidding For Travel. Knowing what other people have gotten can help you make an informed bid on Priceline. This, of course, does not mean that you will be lucky enough to get the same hotel or the same price. Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Las Vegas as well as articles about other destinations.
It looks like people have been getting good deals on 4* hotel rooms in Las Vegas. Several people reported getting the 4* Planet Hollywood Hotel for successful bids ranging from $45 to $60 a night. Here is a sampling of what people said on Bidding For Travel.
4* South Strip Planet Hollywood 1/30-2/1 $60
4* Planet Hollywood 2 rooms 2/5-7 $59
4 * Planet Hollywood 2/4-2/6 $48
People have also reported getting bids accepted for 5* hotels in Las Vegas with bids as low as $140 a night. People have reported successful bids for both the Palazzo and the Venetian which are both superb hotels. Here is a sampling of what people said on Bidding For Travel.
5* Palazzo 2/13 - 2/17 $160 Yipee!
5*--Venetian--North Strip--2/9-2/10--$149 (sat nite)
5* Palazzo North Strip 3/2 (Sun) - 3/5 (Wed) $140
5* Palazzo $189 2/21-24 North strip
5* Palazzo 3/28 (Fri) to 3/31 (Mon) $160 North Strip
Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Las Vegas as well as articles about other destinations. Happy Priceline bargain hunting.
To get information about free things to do while in Las Vegas, visit Free or Less
It looks like people have been getting good deals on 4* hotel rooms in Las Vegas. Several people reported getting the 4* Planet Hollywood Hotel for successful bids ranging from $45 to $60 a night. Here is a sampling of what people said on Bidding For Travel.
4* South Strip Planet Hollywood 1/30-2/1 $60
4* Planet Hollywood 2 rooms 2/5-7 $59
4 * Planet Hollywood 2/4-2/6 $48
People have also reported getting bids accepted for 5* hotels in Las Vegas with bids as low as $140 a night. People have reported successful bids for both the Palazzo and the Venetian which are both superb hotels. Here is a sampling of what people said on Bidding For Travel.
5* Palazzo 2/13 - 2/17 $160 Yipee!
5*--Venetian--North Strip--2/9-2/10--$149 (sat nite)
5* Palazzo North Strip 3/2 (Sun) - 3/5 (Wed) $140
5* Palazzo $189 2/21-24 North strip
5* Palazzo 3/28 (Fri) to 3/31 (Mon) $160 North Strip
Check Travel Bidding Bargain Hunter Hotline often for new articles on successful Priceline bids on hotel rooms in Las Vegas as well as articles about other destinations. Happy Priceline bargain hunting.
To get information about free things to do while in Las Vegas, visit Free or Less
See Barry Manilow in Columbus Concert for $9.99
Bargain Hunter Hotline has found a fantastic deal on concert tickets. If you live in or near Columbus, Ohio and would love to see Barry Manilow, here is your chance to see him in a concert at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 8 for only $9.99! According to Travelzoo, "to book, go to Live Nation and click the red "Buy Tickets" logo on LiveNation's page, which will take you to Ticketmaster. Under "Full Price Ticket," select the number of tickets you would like and change "Any Price" to $9.99. If you are looking for the best seats available, do not change "Any Price," as even better seats are still available. Note: An $8.25 convenience charge will be charged to each ticket in addition to the $9.99."
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Free Things to Do on Vacation on South Island, New Zealand
You can get more for LE$$ on vacation by finding free things to do at your vacation destination. Here is a list of free things to do on vacation on South Island, New Zealand. To find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world, visit Free or Less.This list of free things to do in New Zealand is excerpted from New Zealand's Information Network
All photos are copyrighted by C. Lee - all rights reserved. Contact bargainhunterhotline@gmail.com for permission to reproduce.Blenheim
Wine Trail
Pick up a Wine Trail Guide and tour the famous trail by coach, car or cycle
Enjoy free samplings of world-class character wines and perhaps dine amongst the vines.
Follow the Blenheim Arts and Crafts Trail
See factory shops and charming country galleries for paua (abalone), greenstone (jade), native woods, artwork, pottery, sculptures and handcrafts.
Beavertown
Stroll through the authentic colonial streets of Beavertown
This replica of early Blenheim brings its history to life.
Go bushwalking on the Northbank trails
The Richmond Forest Park has numerous signposted trails above the Wairau Valley.
Molesworth Station
Spend a day on Molesworth Station (New Zealand’s largest sheep station)
See towering peaks, barren scree slopes, vast grassy flats and native wildlife.
Cloudy Bay Coastal Route
Drive the scenic Cloudy Bay Coastal Route
This 2 hour loop road offers great seascapes and picnic opportunities.
Picton
Drive to Picton - the gateway to the South Island
Tramp part of the Queen Charlotte Walkway. Another option is the Nydia Track from Havelock (the home of green-lipped mussels).
Christchurch
Hagley Park
Get acquainted with Christchurch by strolling through Hagley Park’s leafy glades
Admire the stately old English trees, colourful themed flower beds in the Botanic Gardens and the tranquillity of the meandering Avon River (spanned by 30 bridges).
Banks Peninsula
Explore the bays and peninsulas of Banks Peninsula
Take to the coastal walking tracks and see the diverse marine life - seals, penguins and Hector’s dolphins (the world’s smallest and rarest species).
Mt Cook
Drive to Mt Cook for stunning views of the Southern Alps
Check the Visitor Centre for details of superb walks up glacial valleys and the lower slopes. Excursions by 4WD, Kayak, ski plane and helicopter are also available.
Greymouth
The town’s central location makes it an ideal base for excursions to Punakaiki, Westport and Karamea in the north and Hokitika, The Glaciers and Haast in the south. Five of New Zealand’s National Parks and a World Heritage Area are found here amongst the Coast’s towering peaks, lush rainforests, raging rivers, grinding glaciers and brooding lakes.
Beachcombing
Semi-precious gemstones and weirdly-shaped driftwood is washed up on the stony beaches.
Look for dolphins
Hector’s dolphins often swim off the Grey River mouth.
Stretch your legs on the easily accessible local walkways
The Point Elizabeth, Coal Creek and other local walks offer great bush and sea views.
Drive out to the tranquillity of Lake Brunner
Relax in this pristine area and enjoy some quiet fishing, boating, yachting or canoeing.
Drive to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole
Marvel at these weird rock stacks and then visit the wonderful limestone cave formations at the Pororari River.
Drive on to Westport for more adventures
Visit the seals at Cape Foulwind, tramp the Charming Creek Walkway, try gold panning or sea and river fishing.
Drive south to the peaceful gold town of Hokitika
This onetime goldfield’s capital had 3500 rowdy miners and 102 hotels. See artisans working the ‘new gold’ - greenstone (jade).
Take a night walk in Hokitika to see the glow-worms
On the edge of town is a charming dell with a natural archway of trees. Millions of sparkling lights make an unforgettable sight.
Continue south to the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
Road access takes you close to the terminal face of both glaciers and guided walks on the ice are available.
Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier
Rise early at Fox Glacier to view Mt Cook and Mt Tasman
Drive a short distance along the coast road for stunning views of the cloud-piercing peaks.
Visit Lake Matheson just 5 km from Fox, on a clear morning
View a picture-perfect postcard scene with the peaks reflected in the satin smooth lake surface.
Take a short walk to the Fox Glacier terminal face over the riverbed
Listen to the creaking and cracking as the giant river of ice releases glacial torrents into the rushing river.
Call in to the Fox Glacier Visitor Centre for an update on other local tracks
Easy to moderate tramping tracks are the Minnehaha Walk, Moraine Walk, River Walk, Valley Walk, Chalet Lookout Walk and the Glow-worm Grotto.
Drive out to Gillespie’s Beach on the storm-lashed coast
Experience the remoteness of a wilderness surf beach with snow-capped peaks as a backdrop. The seal colony is a 3 hour return walk along the foreshore.
Drive to Franz Josef Glacier and visit the terminal icefall
The riverbed walk is longer than Fox (around 2 km from Sentinel Rock lookout).
Call into the Franz Josef Visitor Centre
Pick up a leaflet on local self-guided walks such as Douglas Walk, Lake Wombat Walk, Callery-Waiho Walk and longer tramps to Robert’s Point and Alex Knob.
Visit the salmon farm at Paringa
View quinnat salmon in their rearing ponds, feed them and then treat yourself to some sweet delicacies.
Visit Whataroa and take a white heron tour
Paddle a kayak on the Okarito Lagoon and view these majestic birds in their natural habitat (nesting period is November-February).
Drive down to the Haast World Heritage Area Visitor Centre
Examine the excellent displays and take a local walk through wetlands, rainforest and coastal lagoons.
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Walk along the lakefront esplanade to Blue Gum Point
Enjoy the stillness and serenity of the South Island’s largest lake and the primeval ambience of the Murchison Mountains (home of the rare takahe bird).
Walk around the lakeshore to the Wildlife Park
View endangered native birds and continue on to the Lake Outlet and Dock Bay, a popular picnic and swimming spot.
Consider an all day walk on the nearby Kepler Track
Drive to Rainbow Reach on the Lower Waiau River and walk 3 hours through pure pristine wilderness back to the lakeshore.
Drive down to Lake Manapouri for a walk
Walk options are Stockyard Cove and The Monument and the more challenging Cone Peak.
Drive up the Eglinton Valley
Marvel at the unspoiled wilderness and walk to viewpoints like Key Summit, Lake Marion and the Gertrude Saddle.
Continue on to Milford Sound through the Homer Tunnel
This is New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness drive.
On the return from Milford take a side trip down the Hollyford Valley
Tramp in to Hidden Falls Hut for an overnight stay or return to Hollyford Camp.
Enjoy the stillness and serenity of the South Island’s largest lake and the primeval ambience of the Murchison Mountains (home of the rare takahe bird).
Walk around the lakeshore to the Wildlife Park
View endangered native birds and continue on to the Lake Outlet and Dock Bay, a popular picnic and swimming spot.
Consider an all day walk on the nearby Kepler Track
Drive to Rainbow Reach on the Lower Waiau River and walk 3 hours through pure pristine wilderness back to the lakeshore.
Drive down to Lake Manapouri for a walk
Walk options are Stockyard Cove and The Monument and the more challenging Cone Peak.
Drive up the Eglinton Valley
Marvel at the unspoiled wilderness and walk to viewpoints like Key Summit, Lake Marion and the Gertrude Saddle.
Continue on to Milford Sound through the Homer Tunnel
This is New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness drive.
On the return from Milford take a side trip down the Hollyford Valley
Tramp in to Hidden Falls Hut for an overnight stay or return to Hollyford Camp.
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Free Things to Do on Vacation in Las Vegas
You can get more for LE$$ on vacation by finding free things to do at your vacation destination. Here is a list of free things to do on vacation in Las Vegas. To find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world, visit Free or Less.
The following information about free things to do on vacation in Las Vegas is excerpted from http://www.vegasforlocals.com
SILVERTON AZURE UNDERWATER SHOW
Brand new underwater fantasy show. Azure is a free show. Show times are Wednesday through Friday: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm; Saturday: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm; Sunday: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Dark Monday
and Tuesday.
Silverton Hotel & Casino
3333 Blue Diamond Road
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 263-7777
CBS TELEVISION CITY LAS VEGAS
Located inside the MGM Grand hotel-casino, the CBS Television City
Research Center gives visitors the chance to be part of the network's
decision-making by viewing and rating pilots (shows that haven't aired yet)
and other television programs they need input on.
There is no charge, and the hours of operation are from 10 am until
screenings wrap for the day - usually around 10 p.m. No reservations are needed since screenings are ongoing. Just go to the research center, located near the pool at the end of the Studio Walk, after picking up your tickets either in front of the center or at the entrance to MGM
Grand's parking garage.
Television City also offers incentives for helping them out, and everyone has
a chance to win a home-theater system worth over $9,000 by joining
Television City's entertainment panel, which will send items for review -- such
as commercials and pilot programs -- to participants' homes. Hours: Daily 10 am until about 10 pm
MGM Grand Hotel Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-1111
FREE CIRCUS ACTS AT CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS
Different acts perform each half hour from 11 a.m. to midnight daily.
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
FREE CLOWN SHOW AT CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS
Free clown shows are held daily at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino on the clown
stage located inside the Adventuredome Theme Park. Shows are held daily at noon, 1 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. Additional shows are held on Friday and Saturday at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm.
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
DUELING PIANOS AT HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS
Performing nightly in the "Piano Bar" at Harrah's Las Vegas. You can see the whole show for free by standing just outside of the bar. 9 pm - 2 am, and Sun-Thur 9 pm - 3 am Fri-Sat
MIRACLE MILE SHOPS ENTERTAINMENT
The Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino offers
free variety acts on the main stage in front of the V Theater.
Appropriate for all ages, magicians, acrobats, aerialists and others will
dazzle you. Show times are Friday - Monday quarter after each hour 1:
15 - 7:15pm.
HAWAIIAN MARKETPLACE LAS VEGAS FREE BIRD SHOW
The Birdman of Las Vegas Joe Krathwohl
Hours: 1 & 3 Friday - Sunday.
Hawaiian Marketplace
3743 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 795-2247
FREE FASHION SHOWS AT FASHION SHOW MALL
Showtimes: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 - 4 pm on the hour
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-0704
CAESARS PALACE FALL OF ATLANTIS SHOW
The Fall of Atlantis fountain show is located near the Race for Atlantis,
There is also a salt water aquarium where you can watch as a diver feeds the tropical puffers, flounder, sharks and the rest of the aquarium's inhabitants each day at 1:15 and 5:15 pm. In addition, tours of the aquarium's facilities are
offered Monday through Friday at 3:15 pm.
On the west end of the mall is the Festival Fountain show where visitors are
entertained by the Greek gods Bacchus, Venus, Apollo and Plutus in
animatronic form, who hold the audience spellbound throughout with a laser,
water and light show. Hours: Sun – Thr, 10 am – 11 pm; Fri – Sat, 10 am – Midnight
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7110
FLAIR BARTENDER SHOWS IN LAS VEGAS
See flair bartender shows at:
* Carnival Court at Harrah's Hotel & Casino
* Ghost Bar at The Palms Hotel & Casino
* Kahunaville at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
* Studio 54 at the MGM Hotel & Casino
* Voodoo Lounge at the Rio Hotel & Casino
BELLAGIO FOUNTAINS WATER SHOW
Showtimes:
Monday - Friday
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - show every 15 minutes
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - show every 15 minutes
*Schedule may vary.
**Shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
FREMONT STREET CONCERTS & EVENTS
Fremont Street Downtown Las Vegas
The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas typically hosts
over a dozen free concerts, parties and special events every month on the First
and Third Street stages along the pedestrian promenade. For the current concert schedule go to www.vegasexperience.com. Admission: FREE
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE LAS VEGAS
Five city blocks are covered with a canopy of over 2 million lights enhanced
by 550,000 watts of sound and special effects. Presented each night at dusk. Admission is FREE. Hours: 8:30 pm, 9, 10, 11 pm and Midnight
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE ENTERTAINMENT
Strolling entertainers perform throughout the day and evening. Admission: FREE
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
HARBOR RAINSTORM
Harbor Rainstorm Miracle Mile Shops Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Experience the feeling of being in a North African Harbor when suddenly, a
rainstorm breaks out! You won't even need to run for cover as the rain pours
and thunder booms arounds you. Storms occur every hour on the hour, Monday through - Thursday, and every half hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Miracle Mile Shops
Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 785-5555
HAWAIIAN MARKETPLACE ISLAND PERFORMERS
Free performances, which start at the top of the hour, feature Island
musicians, hula dancers, lei makers, Samoan fire-knife dancers, and
animatronic birds. Hours: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm daily.
Hawaiian Marketplace
3743 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 795-2247
BALLY'S LAS VEGAS LIGHT, WATER & SOUND SHOW
Shows are every 20 minutes nightly after dusk.
Bally's Hotel & Casino
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 739-4111
FREE LAS VEGAS MAGIC SHOWS
FREE MAGIC SHOWS at the "Houdini's Magic Shops" around town.
Locations include:
* Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
* Forum Shops At Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino
* MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
* Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
* New York New York hotel & Casino
* Venetian Hotel & Casino Grand Canal Shoppes
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS CARNAVAL COURT
Live bands take the Carnaval Court stage daily, performing a wide range of music like pop, jazz, and beach music.
Hours: Sun - Thr, 12 pm - 1 am; Fri - Sat, 12 pm - 3 am
Harrah's Casino Hotel
3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-5000
REAL ACTION STUNT STAGE FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE
Located at the 1st Street intersection near the Golden Nugget and Binion’s, the stage features live action performances nightly including the Russian Bar, cube balancing
and a flying silk act. Admission: FREE
Fremont Street Experience
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
MASQUERADE SHOW IN THE SKY AT RIO LAS VEGAS
The Show in the Sky performs seven times daily in the Rio's Masquerade
Village, featuring state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling and parade
above the casino floor. Seven FREE performances daily at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. Appropriate for all ages!
Rio Suite Hotel and Casino
3700 Flamingo Road
Las vegas, NV 89103
(702) 252-7777
THE SIRENS OF TI
Experience music and dance with FREE nightly performances at 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:30 pm in Sirens' Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
Treasure Island Casino
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 894-7111
STREET PERFORMERS AT GRAND CANAL SHOPPES
Within Saint Mark's Square, at the Venetian Hotel & Casino's Grand Canal
Shoppes, a variety of performing artists (magicians, puppeteers, living statutes,
stilt walkers - and other fabulous entertainers) present free performances throughout the day.
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
TEST AMERICA PREVIEW STUDIOS
Preview a new TV show or motion picture, try out a new slot machine for free, or participate in a product taste test. Most surveys take about 45 minutes, and participants are paid for their time and honest opinions. Open daily 11am – 9 pm.
3 Locations:
Desert Passage Mall at the Aladdin, Suite H-82
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fashion Show Mall, Suite 1830
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-2657
The Venetian Grand Canale Shoppes, Suite 2500
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 732-2733
MIRAGE VOLCANO ERUPTION
See the volcano erupt every fifteen minutes from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
Spring - 7 pm to 12 am, every 15 minutes
Summer/Fall - 8 pm to 12 am, every 15 minutes
Winter - 6 PM to 12 am, every 15 minutes
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
IMPERIAL PALACE AUTO COLLECTION
Antique, classic, muscle and special interest
automobiles on display on the fifth floor of the self-parking garage.
Open daily from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
For FREE ADMISSION, go to and print out the required coupon. Otherwise: General admission is $6.95 for adults and $5.95 for seniors. Must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult to enter museum.
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-3311
MANDALAY BAY AQUARIUM
The aquarium is in the lobby of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Open 24 hours
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd., S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 632-7777
HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM
This museum is located in McCarran International Airport, was recently renamed in honor of retired U.S. The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
focuses on the history of commercial and general aviation, and is open
24 hours a day. The Museum's main exhibit is located above baggage
claim on level two, with an additional exhibit in the general and
corporate aviation terminal operated by Signature Flight Support.
Open 24 hours
Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
McCarran International Airport
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 455-7968
BELLAGIO BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is located just beyond Bellagio's lobby.
The lobby is open 24 hours
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
BELLAGIO CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN
At the Jean-Phillippe Patisserie in the Bellagio Hotel, you can see a 27-foot
tall fountain of cascading chocolate. Located inside the Spa Tower near the Bellagio conservatory. Open daily from 7 am - 11 pm
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-8788
MIRAGE LAS VEGAS CORAL REEF AQUARIUM
The 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium located behind the Front
Deskis home to angelfish, puffer fish, tangs, sharks and other exotic sea creatures.
Open 24 hours
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
The following information about free things to do on vacation in Las Vegas is excerpted from http://www.vegasforlocals.com
SILVERTON AZURE UNDERWATER SHOW
Brand new underwater fantasy show. Azure is a free show. Show times are Wednesday through Friday: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm; Saturday: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm; Sunday: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Dark Monday
and Tuesday.
Silverton Hotel & Casino
3333 Blue Diamond Road
Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 263-7777
CBS TELEVISION CITY LAS VEGAS
Located inside the MGM Grand hotel-casino, the CBS Television City
Research Center gives visitors the chance to be part of the network's
decision-making by viewing and rating pilots (shows that haven't aired yet)
and other television programs they need input on.
There is no charge, and the hours of operation are from 10 am until
screenings wrap for the day - usually around 10 p.m. No reservations are needed since screenings are ongoing. Just go to the research center, located near the pool at the end of the Studio Walk, after picking up your tickets either in front of the center or at the entrance to MGM
Grand's parking garage.
Television City also offers incentives for helping them out, and everyone has
a chance to win a home-theater system worth over $9,000 by joining
Television City's entertainment panel, which will send items for review -- such
as commercials and pilot programs -- to participants' homes. Hours: Daily 10 am until about 10 pm
MGM Grand Hotel Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-1111
FREE CIRCUS ACTS AT CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS
Different acts perform each half hour from 11 a.m. to midnight daily.
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
FREE CLOWN SHOW AT CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS
Free clown shows are held daily at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino on the clown
stage located inside the Adventuredome Theme Park. Shows are held daily at noon, 1 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. Additional shows are held on Friday and Saturday at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm.
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
DUELING PIANOS AT HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS
Performing nightly in the "Piano Bar" at Harrah's Las Vegas. You can see the whole show for free by standing just outside of the bar. 9 pm - 2 am, and Sun-Thur 9 pm - 3 am Fri-Sat
MIRACLE MILE SHOPS ENTERTAINMENT
The Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino offers
free variety acts on the main stage in front of the V Theater.
Appropriate for all ages, magicians, acrobats, aerialists and others will
dazzle you. Show times are Friday - Monday quarter after each hour 1:
15 - 7:15pm.
HAWAIIAN MARKETPLACE LAS VEGAS FREE BIRD SHOW
The Birdman of Las Vegas Joe Krathwohl
Hours: 1 & 3 Friday - Sunday.
Hawaiian Marketplace
3743 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 795-2247
FREE FASHION SHOWS AT FASHION SHOW MALL
Showtimes: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 - 4 pm on the hour
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-0704
CAESARS PALACE FALL OF ATLANTIS SHOW
The Fall of Atlantis fountain show is located near the Race for Atlantis,
There is also a salt water aquarium where you can watch as a diver feeds the tropical puffers, flounder, sharks and the rest of the aquarium's inhabitants each day at 1:15 and 5:15 pm. In addition, tours of the aquarium's facilities are
offered Monday through Friday at 3:15 pm.
On the west end of the mall is the Festival Fountain show where visitors are
entertained by the Greek gods Bacchus, Venus, Apollo and Plutus in
animatronic form, who hold the audience spellbound throughout with a laser,
water and light show. Hours: Sun – Thr, 10 am – 11 pm; Fri – Sat, 10 am – Midnight
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7110
FLAIR BARTENDER SHOWS IN LAS VEGAS
See flair bartender shows at:
* Carnival Court at Harrah's Hotel & Casino
* Ghost Bar at The Palms Hotel & Casino
* Kahunaville at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
* Studio 54 at the MGM Hotel & Casino
* Voodoo Lounge at the Rio Hotel & Casino
BELLAGIO FOUNTAINS WATER SHOW
Showtimes:
Monday - Friday
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - show every 15 minutes
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - show every 1/2 hour
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - show every 15 minutes
*Schedule may vary.
**Shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
FREMONT STREET CONCERTS & EVENTS
Fremont Street Downtown Las Vegas
The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas typically hosts
over a dozen free concerts, parties and special events every month on the First
and Third Street stages along the pedestrian promenade. For the current concert schedule go to www.vegasexperience.com. Admission: FREE
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE LAS VEGAS
Five city blocks are covered with a canopy of over 2 million lights enhanced
by 550,000 watts of sound and special effects. Presented each night at dusk. Admission is FREE. Hours: 8:30 pm, 9, 10, 11 pm and Midnight
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE ENTERTAINMENT
Strolling entertainers perform throughout the day and evening. Admission: FREE
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
HARBOR RAINSTORM
Harbor Rainstorm Miracle Mile Shops Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Experience the feeling of being in a North African Harbor when suddenly, a
rainstorm breaks out! You won't even need to run for cover as the rain pours
and thunder booms arounds you. Storms occur every hour on the hour, Monday through - Thursday, and every half hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Miracle Mile Shops
Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 785-5555
HAWAIIAN MARKETPLACE ISLAND PERFORMERS
Free performances, which start at the top of the hour, feature Island
musicians, hula dancers, lei makers, Samoan fire-knife dancers, and
animatronic birds. Hours: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm daily.
Hawaiian Marketplace
3743 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 795-2247
BALLY'S LAS VEGAS LIGHT, WATER & SOUND SHOW
Shows are every 20 minutes nightly after dusk.
Bally's Hotel & Casino
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 739-4111
FREE LAS VEGAS MAGIC SHOWS
FREE MAGIC SHOWS at the "Houdini's Magic Shops" around town.
Locations include:
* Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
* Forum Shops At Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino
* MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
* Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
* New York New York hotel & Casino
* Venetian Hotel & Casino Grand Canal Shoppes
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS CARNAVAL COURT
Live bands take the Carnaval Court stage daily, performing a wide range of music like pop, jazz, and beach music.
Hours: Sun - Thr, 12 pm - 1 am; Fri - Sat, 12 pm - 3 am
Harrah's Casino Hotel
3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-5000
REAL ACTION STUNT STAGE FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE
Located at the 1st Street intersection near the Golden Nugget and Binion’s, the stage features live action performances nightly including the Russian Bar, cube balancing
and a flying silk act. Admission: FREE
Fremont Street Experience
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
MASQUERADE SHOW IN THE SKY AT RIO LAS VEGAS
The Show in the Sky performs seven times daily in the Rio's Masquerade
Village, featuring state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling and parade
above the casino floor. Seven FREE performances daily at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. Appropriate for all ages!
Rio Suite Hotel and Casino
3700 Flamingo Road
Las vegas, NV 89103
(702) 252-7777
THE SIRENS OF TI
Experience music and dance with FREE nightly performances at 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:30 pm in Sirens' Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
Treasure Island Casino
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 894-7111
STREET PERFORMERS AT GRAND CANAL SHOPPES
Within Saint Mark's Square, at the Venetian Hotel & Casino's Grand Canal
Shoppes, a variety of performing artists (magicians, puppeteers, living statutes,
stilt walkers - and other fabulous entertainers) present free performances throughout the day.
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
TEST AMERICA PREVIEW STUDIOS
Preview a new TV show or motion picture, try out a new slot machine for free, or participate in a product taste test. Most surveys take about 45 minutes, and participants are paid for their time and honest opinions. Open daily 11am – 9 pm.
3 Locations:
Desert Passage Mall at the Aladdin, Suite H-82
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fashion Show Mall, Suite 1830
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-2657
The Venetian Grand Canale Shoppes, Suite 2500
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 732-2733
MIRAGE VOLCANO ERUPTION
See the volcano erupt every fifteen minutes from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
Spring - 7 pm to 12 am, every 15 minutes
Summer/Fall - 8 pm to 12 am, every 15 minutes
Winter - 6 PM to 12 am, every 15 minutes
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
IMPERIAL PALACE AUTO COLLECTION
Antique, classic, muscle and special interest
automobiles on display on the fifth floor of the self-parking garage.
Open daily from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
For FREE ADMISSION, go to and print out the required coupon. Otherwise: General admission is $6.95 for adults and $5.95 for seniors. Must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult to enter museum.
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-3311
MANDALAY BAY AQUARIUM
The aquarium is in the lobby of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Open 24 hours
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd., S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 632-7777
HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM
This museum is located in McCarran International Airport, was recently renamed in honor of retired U.S. The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
focuses on the history of commercial and general aviation, and is open
24 hours a day. The Museum's main exhibit is located above baggage
claim on level two, with an additional exhibit in the general and
corporate aviation terminal operated by Signature Flight Support.
Open 24 hours
Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum
McCarran International Airport
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 455-7968
BELLAGIO BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is located just beyond Bellagio's lobby.
The lobby is open 24 hours
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
BELLAGIO CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN
At the Jean-Phillippe Patisserie in the Bellagio Hotel, you can see a 27-foot
tall fountain of cascading chocolate. Located inside the Spa Tower near the Bellagio conservatory. Open daily from 7 am - 11 pm
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-8788
MIRAGE LAS VEGAS CORAL REEF AQUARIUM
The 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium located behind the Front
Deskis home to angelfish, puffer fish, tangs, sharks and other exotic sea creatures.
Open 24 hours
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
How to Bid For a Hawaii Hotel on Priceline
Save money on a hotel room by bidding for one on Priceline
You can sometimes find great price on hotel rooms in Hawaii through Priceline if you do your research before you bid. When you bid on Priceline, you don't find out what hotel you get until after your bid is accepted so find out as much information as possible before you bid by researching your desired location on Bidding For Travel. With just a little investment of time, you will be able to find out what hotels people have bidded successfully on, for what dates, and at what price. This will give you an idea of what hotels you might get if your bid is successful. When on Bidding For Travel, simply scroll down to one of the Hawaii sections and click on it. You will find information that people sent in that can be very helpful. For example, when Bargain Hunter Hotline clicked on Hawaii-Kauai/Big Island/Molokai on 01/09/08, the following information was found.
Look for patterns. For example, you can see that a number of people have written about getting the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort for $130. From my experience, your chances for getting a specific hotel is increased when you read that many people have gotten that hotel in a short period of time. This also tells you that you have a good chance of getting a bid of $130 accepted if you bid for a resort on Big Island. Having this kind of information is a great way to keep from overbidding. Once again, that does not mean that you will get the same hotel that others have gotten, so if you have your heart set on a specific hotel, this kind of bargain hunting is not for you. But if you are willing to take a risk and possibly find a great hotel for a great price, I would highly recommend it.
Bargain Hunter Hotline checks Bidding for Travel regularly to look for patterns and often finds very good deals. For example, several years ago, one bargain hunter noticed that quite a number of people were winning the Hyatt Hotel in Kaanapali for $65 a night!!! That price is almost unheard of for this fabulous hotel. It was so good, in fact, that they took a spontaneous trip to Hawaii for a fraction of what it would normally cost.
Happy bargain hunting. We hope you are lucky enough to find a great Hawaii hotel for LE$$.
Let us know about Hawaii hotel deals that you got on Priceline in the comments section below so that others may benefit from your experience. Please include the type of hotel you bid for (resort, 4 star, 3 star, etc.) as well as the price you bid and the hotel you got. Feel free to include any other tips you have for bidding for Hawaii hotels on Priceline.
You can sometimes find great price on hotel rooms in Hawaii through Priceline if you do your research before you bid. When you bid on Priceline, you don't find out what hotel you get until after your bid is accepted so find out as much information as possible before you bid by researching your desired location on Bidding For Travel. With just a little investment of time, you will be able to find out what hotels people have bidded successfully on, for what dates, and at what price. This will give you an idea of what hotels you might get if your bid is successful. When on Bidding For Travel, simply scroll down to one of the Hawaii sections and click on it. You will find information that people sent in that can be very helpful. For example, when Bargain Hunter Hotline clicked on Hawaii-Kauai/Big Island/Molokai on 01/09/08, the following information was found.
| | 3* Hilton Kauai Beach Resort -K/L/K 1/24 - 1/29/08 $97 | 0 | 1/8/08 3:39 pm | ronamc |
| | Hilo - 2* Naniloa Volcano Resort $73 2008/01/26 - 01/27 | 0 | 1/4/08 10:37 pm | kimbakiara |
| | Hilton Waikoloa Village Feb 11/12 2008 $130 | 0 | 1/3/08 8:55 am | tine |
| | Kauai Marriott Lihue $149 for 6/27/08 - 6/29/08 | 0 | 12/31/07 11:36 am | Hanaleis |
| | Resort Marriott Kauai $149 2/06/08-2/10/08 | 0 | 12/31/07 5:10 am | tine |
| | No win - Waikoloa Resort 1/22-23 one night - up to $135 | 0 | 12/28/07 1:45 am | jiji |
| | Hilton Waikoloa Village Jan 12-17 2008 $130 | 0 | 12/26/07 2:44 pm | waition |
| | Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort $130 Jan 6-7 2008 | 0 | 12/12/07 1:42 am | benjee03 |
| | Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort $130 Dec 31-7 2008 | 0 | 12/5/07 7:59 pm | cheapazz |
| | Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort $130 Jan 2-8 2008 | 0 | 12/3/07 3:19 pm | patagucci |
Look for patterns. For example, you can see that a number of people have written about getting the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort for $130. From my experience, your chances for getting a specific hotel is increased when you read that many people have gotten that hotel in a short period of time. This also tells you that you have a good chance of getting a bid of $130 accepted if you bid for a resort on Big Island. Having this kind of information is a great way to keep from overbidding. Once again, that does not mean that you will get the same hotel that others have gotten, so if you have your heart set on a specific hotel, this kind of bargain hunting is not for you. But if you are willing to take a risk and possibly find a great hotel for a great price, I would highly recommend it.
Bargain Hunter Hotline checks Bidding for Travel regularly to look for patterns and often finds very good deals. For example, several years ago, one bargain hunter noticed that quite a number of people were winning the Hyatt Hotel in Kaanapali for $65 a night!!! That price is almost unheard of for this fabulous hotel. It was so good, in fact, that they took a spontaneous trip to Hawaii for a fraction of what it would normally cost.
Happy bargain hunting. We hope you are lucky enough to find a great Hawaii hotel for LE$$.
Let us know about Hawaii hotel deals that you got on Priceline in the comments section below so that others may benefit from your experience. Please include the type of hotel you bid for (resort, 4 star, 3 star, etc.) as well as the price you bid and the hotel you got. Feel free to include any other tips you have for bidding for Hawaii hotels on Priceline.
Dine For Le$$ in Hawaii
Food can be expensive in Hawaii but with a little planning, you can eat great for LE$$. Here are a few tips for saving money in restaurants and beyond.
1. Look online for printable coupons for restaurants. Check out valpak.com and
http://www.ecouponshawaii.com
You can also find coupons for activities, hotels, car rentals, etc. on these websites
2. Look for sunset specials at restaurants. You can often find great prices and the best view of a sunset by eating earlier in the evening at an ocean front restaurant. Check out the restaurants earlier in the day to find out what is offered, at what price and during what hours. For example, if you are taking a stroll on the paved walkway along Kaanapali Beach in Maui, you can look at the menus that are posted by various restaurants all along the walk. If they have a sunset special, it is usually listed along with the regular menu.
3. Stock up on tourist literature at the airport. There are usually racks and racks of information that is available very close to baggage claim. If you are traveling with someone else, save time by having one person wait for the luggage and the other person look at the literature that is offered. Many of the magazines and pamphlets will have coupons for restaurants. You can often find some of this literature at various places around town but the airport is usually the best place to find the most extensive assortment of literature all in one place. TIP: Look through them quickly to see if there are good coupons and take two of those just in case you fall in love with a restaurant and/or find a really good deal and want to go back to the same restaurant again.
4. Have a picnic at the beach. Go to a grocery store and pick up some local foods and head for your favorite spot on the beach. You will save money while dining someplace that you cannot dine when you are at home.
5. Go to Costco. If you are visiting Maui and are a member of Costco, you can get stop off there on the way to your hotel. There is a Costco very close to the airport. Get some terrific Hawaiian pineapples to eat on your lanai. You can also get some muffins to eat for breakfast along with the Kona coffee you may be lucky enough to have in your hotel room. It makes a great continental breakfast that is low cost and convenient. Costco also has Hawaiian macadamia nuts that you can eat as snacks and/or give as gifts to friends when you return from your vacation.
6. Get an entertainment book. It sometimes pays to get an entertainment book if you will be visiting several islands. It contains coupons for restaurants and fast food. It also has coupons for activities and sightseeing. If you time it right and your vacation corresponds with when the entertainment book is about to expire, you might catch one of their specials such as $10 for any entertainment book. You can even "pay it forward" at the end of your vacation by giving the rest of the entertainment book to someone at your hotel who is just starting a vacation.
1. Look online for printable coupons for restaurants. Check out valpak.com and
http://www.ecouponshawaii.com
You can also find coupons for activities, hotels, car rentals, etc. on these websites
2. Look for sunset specials at restaurants. You can often find great prices and the best view of a sunset by eating earlier in the evening at an ocean front restaurant. Check out the restaurants earlier in the day to find out what is offered, at what price and during what hours. For example, if you are taking a stroll on the paved walkway along Kaanapali Beach in Maui, you can look at the menus that are posted by various restaurants all along the walk. If they have a sunset special, it is usually listed along with the regular menu.
3. Stock up on tourist literature at the airport. There are usually racks and racks of information that is available very close to baggage claim. If you are traveling with someone else, save time by having one person wait for the luggage and the other person look at the literature that is offered. Many of the magazines and pamphlets will have coupons for restaurants. You can often find some of this literature at various places around town but the airport is usually the best place to find the most extensive assortment of literature all in one place. TIP: Look through them quickly to see if there are good coupons and take two of those just in case you fall in love with a restaurant and/or find a really good deal and want to go back to the same restaurant again.
4. Have a picnic at the beach. Go to a grocery store and pick up some local foods and head for your favorite spot on the beach. You will save money while dining someplace that you cannot dine when you are at home.
5. Go to Costco. If you are visiting Maui and are a member of Costco, you can get stop off there on the way to your hotel. There is a Costco very close to the airport. Get some terrific Hawaiian pineapples to eat on your lanai. You can also get some muffins to eat for breakfast along with the Kona coffee you may be lucky enough to have in your hotel room. It makes a great continental breakfast that is low cost and convenient. Costco also has Hawaiian macadamia nuts that you can eat as snacks and/or give as gifts to friends when you return from your vacation.
6. Get an entertainment book. It sometimes pays to get an entertainment book if you will be visiting several islands. It contains coupons for restaurants and fast food. It also has coupons for activities and sightseeing. If you time it right and your vacation corresponds with when the entertainment book is about to expire, you might catch one of their specials such as $10 for any entertainment book. You can even "pay it forward" at the end of your vacation by giving the rest of the entertainment book to someone at your hotel who is just starting a vacation.
Maui Whale Watch Cruise - Save Money While Saving Whales
Save money on a whale watching cruise and save the whales at the same time. The Pacific Whale Foundation has a wonderful whale watching cruise with narration by marine naturalists. They even have hydrophones that let you hear the sounds of the whales. They offer a special discount trip for only $22.95 per adult and $17.95 for children age 7-12, 6 and under are free.
They give a free whale poster for your party and you are guaranteed to see whales or you receive a coupon to go again at no charge. You can book your tour through Pacific Whale Foundation or call 1-800-942-5311 to book by phone.
Ten Rules For Saving Money on Car Rentals
1. Compare rates on the internet. This could vary widely depending on supply and demand so don't assume that one rental car company is more expensive than another.
2. Check for online coupons or coupon codes before reserving your car. Simply go to Google and type in words like "car rental coupon" or "car rental coupon code" and choose the best one.
3. Check for weekly rates whenever possible. They are usually much less money than a daily rate.
4. Reserve your car as soon as possible. Since most rental car companies allow you to cancel your reservation, you can always look for a better price as you get closer to your vacation. You may get lucky and be able to make a new reservation at a better price but most often the prices go up as you get closer to the date of pick up.
5. Reserve the right size car. Make sure that the car will hold all the passengers as well as all of their luggage. Too many people pick up their cars, attempt to pile in the people and the luggage and discover that the car is too small for them. The rental car company will probably charge much more for the car upgrade when you are at your destination than they would when you reserve your car.
6. Check to see if your credit card company has insurance coverage for rental cars. Know exactly what kind of coverage they offer so you can make the decision in advance if you will need the costly insurance from the car rental company. Then make sure that you pay for your rental car with that credit card so that you will be covered.
7. ALWAYS PRINT OUT A COPY OF YOUR RESERVATION AND BRING IT WITH YOU. Make sure that your printout clearly includes the dates of the reservation, the type of car, and the price. This will certainly come in handy if the rental car company says that they don't have your reservation or they have a different rate listed for you.
8. Resist the temptation to upgrade your car at the rental car counter. Customers are often told that they can upgrade their car for just a few dollars more and they will be so much more comfortable. The time to think about what kind of car you want is when you make your reservation, not when you are making a split second decision with lots of people standing behind you in line.
9. Refuse the option of "saving money on gas" by returning with an empty tank of gas. If is quite rare to predict exactly how much gas you will use up before you return your car so the odds are that you will not be able to get it down to empty.
10. Always make sure that you return your car with a full tank of gas. Fill up just before you get to the airport to avoid any gas charges from the rental car company.
2. Check for online coupons or coupon codes before reserving your car. Simply go to Google and type in words like "car rental coupon" or "car rental coupon code" and choose the best one.
3. Check for weekly rates whenever possible. They are usually much less money than a daily rate.
4. Reserve your car as soon as possible. Since most rental car companies allow you to cancel your reservation, you can always look for a better price as you get closer to your vacation. You may get lucky and be able to make a new reservation at a better price but most often the prices go up as you get closer to the date of pick up.
5. Reserve the right size car. Make sure that the car will hold all the passengers as well as all of their luggage. Too many people pick up their cars, attempt to pile in the people and the luggage and discover that the car is too small for them. The rental car company will probably charge much more for the car upgrade when you are at your destination than they would when you reserve your car.
6. Check to see if your credit card company has insurance coverage for rental cars. Know exactly what kind of coverage they offer so you can make the decision in advance if you will need the costly insurance from the car rental company. Then make sure that you pay for your rental car with that credit card so that you will be covered.
7. ALWAYS PRINT OUT A COPY OF YOUR RESERVATION AND BRING IT WITH YOU. Make sure that your printout clearly includes the dates of the reservation, the type of car, and the price. This will certainly come in handy if the rental car company says that they don't have your reservation or they have a different rate listed for you.
8. Resist the temptation to upgrade your car at the rental car counter. Customers are often told that they can upgrade their car for just a few dollars more and they will be so much more comfortable. The time to think about what kind of car you want is when you make your reservation, not when you are making a split second decision with lots of people standing behind you in line.
9. Refuse the option of "saving money on gas" by returning with an empty tank of gas. If is quite rare to predict exactly how much gas you will use up before you return your car so the odds are that you will not be able to get it down to empty.
10. Always make sure that you return your car with a full tank of gas. Fill up just before you get to the airport to avoid any gas charges from the rental car company.
Free Things to Do on Vacation in Paris
You can get more for LE$$ on vacation by finding free things to do at your vacation destination. Here is a list of free things to do on vacation in Paris. To find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world, visit Free or Less.
This list of free things to do in Paris is excerpted from http://www.parislogue.com
Churches
Most churches in Paris are free, except Sainte Chapelle which is not an operating church. The majority of churches in France are open to the public during daylight hours. Certain churches will charge admission to certain parts of the building which either have relics or allow access to the bell tower (i.e. Notre Dame Tower is accessed by the outside steps to the left of the building).
Free Museums
Musee Carnavalet
23 rue de Sevigne
Le Marais District
Metro: St. Paul
Closed Mondays.
If you want to learn about the history of the City of Paris, this is a great place to begin. The permanent exhibit is free.
Musee Cognacq Jay
8 rue Elzevir
Marais District
Metro: St. Paul
Closed Mondays
Ernest Cognacq was the founder of the department store La Samaritaine. This private townhouse built in th e rococo style houses paintings and furniture from the 18th century. Like the Marmottan and Musee Jacquemart Andre, unlike the vast grandeur of Chateau Versailles, these elegant private ‘hotels particuliers’ have managed to retain a sense of intimacy - as if the former owner might be hovering in an alcove.
A number of museums offer free admission on the first Sunday of each month, during the Journee du Patrimoine, or Heritage Day (usually in late September or early November) and White Night, Nuit Blanche, in early October.
Free Louvre
With a little advanced planning, you can visit the Louvre Museum for free.
The Louvre offers FREE admission to all visitors on the first Sunday of each month, July 14th (Bastille Day), and free admission is offered to art students studying in France if you have the right documentation. Check their site regarding free admission for art, art history, or applied arts teachers with right documentation. The Louvre offers FREE admission to children and teenagers under 18 years. Friday nights are FREE if you are under 26 years. The Louvre offers FREE admission to disabled people and their attendants. See the Louvre for Free details on the official Louvre site.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in many of Paris’s parks and libraries.
Summer Concerts
Free summer concerts at the Luxembourg Gardens (and many other gardens).
Ice Skating
Free Ice Skating during part of the winter (Skate Rentals cost 5 Euros, but are free for kids with small feet).
Hotel de Ville 4th
Metro: Hotel de Ville
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
This list of free things to do in Paris is excerpted from http://www.parislogue.com
Churches
Most churches in Paris are free, except Sainte Chapelle which is not an operating church. The majority of churches in France are open to the public during daylight hours. Certain churches will charge admission to certain parts of the building which either have relics or allow access to the bell tower (i.e. Notre Dame Tower is accessed by the outside steps to the left of the building).
Free Museums
Musee Carnavalet
23 rue de Sevigne
Le Marais District
Metro: St. Paul
Closed Mondays.
If you want to learn about the history of the City of Paris, this is a great place to begin. The permanent exhibit is free.
Musee Cognacq Jay
8 rue Elzevir
Marais District
Metro: St. Paul
Closed Mondays
Ernest Cognacq was the founder of the department store La Samaritaine. This private townhouse built in th e rococo style houses paintings and furniture from the 18th century. Like the Marmottan and Musee Jacquemart Andre, unlike the vast grandeur of Chateau Versailles, these elegant private ‘hotels particuliers’ have managed to retain a sense of intimacy - as if the former owner might be hovering in an alcove.
A number of museums offer free admission on the first Sunday of each month, during the Journee du Patrimoine, or Heritage Day (usually in late September or early November) and White Night, Nuit Blanche, in early October.
Free Louvre
With a little advanced planning, you can visit the Louvre Museum for free.
The Louvre offers FREE admission to all visitors on the first Sunday of each month, July 14th (Bastille Day), and free admission is offered to art students studying in France if you have the right documentation. Check their site regarding free admission for art, art history, or applied arts teachers with right documentation. The Louvre offers FREE admission to children and teenagers under 18 years. Friday nights are FREE if you are under 26 years. The Louvre offers FREE admission to disabled people and their attendants. See the Louvre for Free details on the official Louvre site.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in many of Paris’s parks and libraries.
Summer Concerts
Free summer concerts at the Luxembourg Gardens (and many other gardens).
Ice Skating
Free Ice Skating during part of the winter (Skate Rentals cost 5 Euros, but are free for kids with small feet).
Hotel de Ville 4th
Metro: Hotel de Ville
Find free things to do at other vacation destinations around the world by visiting Free or Less. The entire site is devoted to finding free things to do on vacation. You will find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. You will be able to search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Hawaii Vacation Bargain Hunter
If you are planning a trip to Hawaii and want to find the best deals, check out Hawaii Vacation Bargain Hunter Hotline. It tells you about the latest deals in airfare, hotels, vacation packages, etc. Even if you are not planning an immediate trip to Hawaii, check out Hawaii Vacation Photos of the Day. These amazing photos will make you want to plan a trip to Hawaii.
All photos are copyrighted by C. Lee - all rights reserved. Contact bargainhunterhotline@gmail.com for permission to reproduce.
Check out Free Things to Do on Vacation on Maui
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Get flights for $10 one way
Does it sound too good to be true to get a flight for $10 each way? Well, it is true. Skybus offers the first 10 seats on every flight for $10 each way. Whenever they add a new flight to a new destination or add dates to their schedule, these $10 fares become available. Needless to say, tickets at this price usually go fast. The best way to take advantage of this is to get email updates from Skybus so you can be one of the first to get this information when they add new flights. Simply go to skybus.com and click on the box where it says, "$10 fares. Be first in line. Click here for email updates." Happy hunting.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Shopping Online? Always Check for Coupon or Promotional Code
Whenever you shop online, get in the habit of checking for coupon codes or promotional codes before you send in your order. If you shop online, you have probably noticed that there is often a box on the order page where you can fill in a promotional code or coupon code. Whenever you see that box, you can easily look for codes that will either give you a discount and/or free or reduced shipping. Here is what you should do. Go to Google and type in the name of the store and the word "code" or "coupon code" or "promotional code" For example, if you are shopping for a rental car at Alamo, type in any or all of the following and see what Google finds for you.
alamo code
alamo promotional code
alamo coupon code
Or you can go directly to one of the websites such as couponcabin and couponcode that list codes to see what offers are out there for various online stores.
alamo code
alamo promotional code
alamo coupon code
Or you can go directly to one of the websites such as couponcabin and couponcode that list codes to see what offers are out there for various online stores.
Find Free Things to Do on Vacation
Search Free or LESS at http://www.freeorless.blogspot.com
to find free things to do at vacation destinations around the world. Find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. You spend so much on airfare, accommodations, restaurants, etc when you vacation. Here is a way to save money and find some unique tourist opportunities. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. Search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free. Find information on places like Chicago, New York, Hawaii, Las Vegas and many more. Check back often because new destinations are added all the time.
to find free things to do at vacation destinations around the world. Find information on free entertainment, attractions, sightseeing, shows, concerts, performances, museums, tours, gardens, theater and more. You spend so much on airfare, accommodations, restaurants, etc when you vacation. Here is a way to save money and find some unique tourist opportunities. Finding free things to do on vacation = LE$$ spent on vacation. Search specific destinations to find unique things to do for free. Find information on places like Chicago, New York, Hawaii, Las Vegas and many more. Check back often because new destinations are added all the time.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Find the best deals on hotels
Check out the following websites to find the best deals on hotel rooms.
priceline.com
travelzoo.com
sidestep.com
hotwire.com
biddingfortravel.com
Share your hotel bargain hunting successes in the comments section below so that others may learn from your experience.
priceline.com
travelzoo.com
sidestep.com
hotwire.com
biddingfortravel.com
Share your hotel bargain hunting successes in the comments section below so that others may learn from your experience.
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