Friday, March 20, 2009

4. Look for deals from local tourism bureaus

Once you've decided where you're going to visit, find the local convention and visitors' bureau (CVB) online and search for deals. CVBs often partner with restaurants, hotels, museums, and other attractions to provide discounts and promotions for travelers (and sometimes residents, too).

For example, Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau has a regularly updated coupon page; current offers include discounts for Argosy Cruises, 15% off a stay at the Holiday Inn Seattle Center, and a free coupon book for Seattle Premium Outlets, among other deals. NYC & Company, the CVB for New York City, has an offers section listing current promotions, such as two-for-one tickets to Off-Broadway shows, a third night free at luxury hotels, or 15% off general admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Check your destination's CVB to see what deals are currently available.

Another source for promos is your destination's primary newspaper. Boston.com, the website for the Boston Globe, has an updated list of current restaurant deals around town; your destination's newspaper may report similar offerings. Find the local paper's website, then look under "Arts & Entertainment", "Dining", and the like to search for deals.

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