June has arrived. That means it’s time to plan an awesome getaway to someplace new and brimming with adventure. But, it’s also summer and that means prices are going to be at their highest. Don’t worry. We’ve got your back on the travel front with some great cheap flights — free flights even — and awesome deals on cars, hotels, and more.
Below are some of the best early summer deals on cheap flights and travel packages right now. These are the sites and Twitter feeds that you should be following and setting up alerts for. Prices will vary. Sales will pass quickly. You’ve gotta shop hard and act fast. Good luck out there and happy travels!
FLY FREE TO THE OUTBACK
Australia is one big bucket list of a country. There are the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney and Melbourne. There are seemingly endless postcard-perfect beaches. The islands. The reef. And then there’s “The Outback” — a massive stretch of wilderness, called the Northern Territory, that reaches from the jungles of the tropical north to the sandy deserts of the interior. This region is the most “iconic version of Australia, the stuff of childhood dreams.” It’s the land of giant red kangaroos and schoolbus-length crocs — an absolute must for any vagabond.
And the best part? Now, you can fly there for free thanks to Northern Territory’s latest travel deal.
Basically, the Territory’s tourism board is offering free flights within Australia to Darwin, Alice Springs, or Uluru — the giant red rock monolith pictured in the photo above — if you book a flight to Australia from the United States via one of their partner travel groups. That means you can get around the country for absolutely free. Caveats are that you’ll need to book this summer and fly before the end of the year. Still, this deal is a spectacular opportunity that’ll allow you to see more of Australia than just Sydney and the East Coast.
SECRET FLYING DEALS
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This week Secret Flying has a great roundup of cheap flights all over the world. This really is your best bet for scoring the best deals around this summer.
Right now you can grab a ticket from Atlanta or Minneapolis to Hawaii for only $400 roundtrip. One way tickets from New York to Paris are running $99 or $300 roundtrip. And flights in Europe on Ryanair are running around $5 each way. You just can’t beat those prices.
$149 FLIGHTS WITH NORWEGIAN AIR
If you’re looking to get to Europe to take advantage of those $5 flights, then Norwegian is a safe bet for getting there very cheaply.
Currently, you can get flights for around $150 each way to killer destinations all over Europe. Flights from the West Coast are going to cost about $30 to $50 more per ticket but are still under $200 one way — which is a steal.
$129 FLIGHTS TO JAPAN WITH AIRASIA
On the other side of the globe, AirAsia is offering flights between Honolulu and Osaka, Japan for only $129 each way. That’s crazy cheap. Then, once you’re in the Far East, AirAsia has a long list of flights all over the continent for less than $10 a ticket. It’s the perfect airline for exploring Asia without breaking the bank.
$29 FRONTIER FLIGHTS
Looking to stay a little closer to home this summer? We’ve got you on that front too.
Frontier’s Online Deals are always the cheapest way to see America. Right now they’re offering flights for only $29 each way all over the country. It’s the cheapest and easiest way to see a new corner of America. Just don’t expect any frills.
KAYAK TRIP HUDDLE
This is less of a deal and more of a time saver which will translate into a money saver. Kayak just launched their new tool “Trip Huddle.” This allows you to easily make travel plans with your crew.
Basically, you open up a Trip Huddle, invite friends, and start planning travel dates, accommodation options, and activities based on a voting system with your friends. Whatever gets the most votes wins. It is democracy meets travel and it’ll make planning that dope summer holiday with your crew a lot easier.
HOTEL OF THE WEEK: HOTEL EDISON, NEW YORK
A summer trip to New York — even if only for a weekend — is a must. Hotel Edison is a stone-cold classic hotel with a sharp art deco vibe that’s literally around the corner from Time Square and within a stone’s throw of some of the best theaters in the world.
This summer they’re offering discounts on their fantastic rooms for 15 percent on all bookings and 20 percent off any booking of three nights or more. Both are great discounts for a classic hotel. Think of all the extra pizza you can buy with the money you’ll save by staying at Hotel Edison!
RENT A CAR IN EUROPE FOR $4 A DAY
Lastly this week, we have a great in-country deal if you’re planning on visiting Europe this summer. Ryanair is offering rental cars for as low as $3 to $4 per day. Even when you add in gas, that’s still mind-bogglingly cheap to rent a car. That means your summer adventure in Europe just got so much cheaper.
So, who’s up for a European road trip this summer?
