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Travel

Save On Tickets To Denver Travel & Adventure Show

If you have a case of wanderlust, good news…Denver’s largest consumer travel event, the Denver Travel & Adventure Show, returns to the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2023. The show offers thousands of vacation options from more than 250 destinations worldwide, as well as travel experts, educational seminars and cultural performances. [Read more…] about Save On Tickets To Denver Travel & Adventure Show

Posted by Laura on February 3, 2023 | Updated January 30, 2023 Filed Under: Things To Do · Travel

Frontier Airlines Offers GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass — Discounted Price for Limited Time!

Pack your bags and take-off with lots of savings! Traveling is expensive for so many reasons. And the cost of the airline ticket is at the top of the list. (Okay, maybe after hotel expenses!) In any (suit)case, if you love to travel, Frontier Airlines has the ticket for you and your budget — whether you have summer travel plans or love taking trips all year long. [Read more…] about Frontier Airlines Offers GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass — Discounted Price for Limited Time!

Posted by Bryan on February 1, 2023 | Updated February 1, 2023 Filed Under: Travel

Enjoy Free Treat at Hammond’s Candies’ Costume Week + Discount on Halloween Candy

If you’re looking for sweet treats for Halloween, whether for trick-or-treaters or for your own spooky candy dish at home, there’s no better place to shop in Denver than Hammond’s Candies.  Known for its holiday candy canes by many, the local candy company has been making Denver a sweet place since 1920. That’s more than 100 years of producing sweet treats of all kinds! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Treat at Hammond’s Candies’ Costume Week + Discount on Halloween Candy

Posted by Bryan on October 20, 2022 | Updated November 13, 2022 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes · Bryan Blathers · Classes & Workshops · Coupon · Discount Tickets · Entertainment · Expired · Extra Stuff · Family Activities · Fast Food · Food & Drink · Food Deals · Groceries · Grocery Deals · Hair & Beauty · Health & Fitness · Home & Garden · Kids Fun · Mountain Resorts & Towns · Pets · Services · Shopping · Sponsored · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do · Travel

MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours in Colorado Springs: Olympic City, USA

Story by Linda DuVal. Sprawling at the foot of America’s Mountain — Pikes Peak — Colorado Springs celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2021 with many of its original values intact. Founded by a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, it was once known as “Little London” for its culture and lofty ambitions. Railroad magnate Gen. William Jackson Palmer helped transform it from a barren train stop on the prairie to a tree-laden town with wide streets and beautiful buildings. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours in Colorado Springs: Olympic City, USA

Posted by Guest Contributor on August 21, 2022 | Updated August 23, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

Glamping On A Budget? It’s Easy By Renting An RV

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For those of us who define “roughing it” as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. “Glamping” in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, electricity and indoor toilets. [Read more…] about Glamping On A Budget? It’s Easy By Renting An RV

Posted by Guest Contributor on August 19, 2022 | Updated August 18, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours in Pueblo: The Steel City

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Story by Linda DuVal. When you think of Pueblo, perhaps you might think: blue-collar bars, great Mexican food and the Colorado State Fair. Well, you’d be right. But only partly right. Pueblo has evolved in recent years from an industrial burg into a pretty sophisticated city. We’re talking a lively arts scene, fine museums, a blooming Riverwalk and even a great upscale restaurant or two.

Today’s Pueblo has abundant theater, dance and public art, one of the best children’s museums in the nation, a symphony, a thriving local history museum and much more. And it’s eminently affordable. Isn’t it time you paid it another visit? [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours in Pueblo: The Steel City

Posted by Guest Contributor on August 7, 2022 | Updated August 19, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Breckenridge: Vintage Victorian

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Story by Linda DuVal. It took 150-some years, but the little old mining town of Breckenridge, high in the Colorado Rockies, has evolved from a wild and woolly gold camp of the mid-1800s to one of the most charming resort towns of the 21st century. But it hasn’t forgotten its roots. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Breckenridge: Vintage Victorian

Posted by Guest Contributor on July 12, 2022 | Updated July 12, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Leadville: A Mining Mecca

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Story by Linda DuVal. Leadville is feeling like it’s on top of the world. Because, at 10,152 feet in altitude, it is the highest incorporated city in the United States. And it’s a fun place for an affordable, laid-back kind of weekend getaway with a perfect mix of outdoor activities and insight to some essential Colorado history. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Leadville: A Mining Mecca

Posted by Guest Contributor on June 29, 2022 | Updated July 6, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Greeley: Hub of the Plains

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Story by Linda DuVal. When Horace Greeley exhorted young adventurers to “Go West,” its likely he never envisioned that a town named for him would become a hub of life on the northeastern plains of Colorado. Greeley may be most famous as home to the Greeley Stampede, a nationally ranked two-week affair that celebrates its centennial in 2022, June 24 to July 4. In case you are thinking of visiting Greeley any time of year, here are some insider tips on what to see and do and how to save. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Greeley: Hub of the Plains

Posted by Guest Contributor on June 15, 2022 | Updated June 15, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

Traveling? Check Out Other ‘On The Cheap’ Sites and Some Great Hotel Deals

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Globe travel worldNot that anyone would want to escape Colorado in the summer (hey, why do you think the entire world comes here?), but if you do have out-of-state vacation plans, might we suggest you check out some of our sister On The Cheap websites? Perhaps a visit with Mickey and Minnie (and hundreds of princesses) is on the horizon? Then, look no further than Orlando On The Cheap for tons of ways to holiday without spending a fortune. Live (and save) like a local with South Florida On The Cheap if Miami’s beaches and South Beach nightlife are calling. [Read more…] about Traveling? Check Out Other ‘On The Cheap’ Sites and Some Great Hotel Deals

Posted by Laura on June 11, 2022 | Updated June 10, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

Want To Get Away For Spring Break? Rent An RV

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Story by Gigi Lehman. It’s already been a long winter, with more snow and cold temps in the forecast. But that doesn’t stop Coloradans from swapping our parkas for flip-flops and shorts. Whether you want to enjoy walking in bare feet again on a sunny beach or be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of wildflowers in bloom, travel is a great way to decompress. But it’s not just about the destination; getting there should be at least half the fun.  That’s why renting an RV from RVshare is a great alternative to hectic, crowded airports and expensive hotel rooms. [Read more…] about Want To Get Away For Spring Break? Rent An RV

Posted by Guest Contributor on February 15, 2022 | Updated February 14, 2022 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Travel

Save Up To 48% at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs – Dates Added Through May

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Colorado Springs is home to Great Wolf Lodge, known for its amazing 50,000 square foot indoor water park. We rarely find any discounts — the place is always booming, especially on weekends. However, they are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts from 37% to 48% off, with dates on and off through May.

Check out all the dates and prices.

[Read more…] about Save Up To 48% at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs – Dates Added Through May

Posted by Laura on January 20, 2022 | Updated January 20, 2022 Filed Under: Travel

Want To Get Away This Fall? Rent An RV

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Story by Carolyn Erickson. It’s time to plan our fall and winter getaways. One of the best ways to do that is to rent an RV for your holiday travel. The open road is stretched out before you, and you and your family can spend an awesome week away in just about any part of the country with a rental RV from RVshare. [Read more…] about Want To Get Away This Fall? Rent An RV

Posted by Guest Contributor on September 28, 2021 | Updated September 27, 2021 Filed Under: Things To Do · Travel

Tips For Traveling With Family & Friends On A Budget

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Story by Val McCauley. Traveling with family and friends can be expensive, but the memories are priceless. After months of staying at home, people are planning to go places again, be it in-state or across the country. Maybe you won’t go next week or even next month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look ahead to fall or winter.

Whether you are envisioning a relaxing trip to the beach, a thrilling amusement park visit or exploring one of our great National Parks, there are ways to make a vacation fit your budget. With careful planning and great resources, you can enjoy travel on the cheap. [Read more…] about Tips For Traveling With Family & Friends On A Budget

Posted by Guest Contributor on July 26, 2020 | Updated January 15, 2021 Filed Under: Travel

Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

Want the insider scoop on exploring Colorado? Check out the Colorado Field Guide, a FREE online trip planning tool that makes it super simple. The Guide helps you build a trip by length, region, city, season or activity.

Are you dreaming of a getaway, but have only a few days? Looking for art galleries or hiking trails? Trying to avoid the usual hot spots and discover something new? The Colorado Field Guide homepage has a handy search criteria, so travelers can check out different itinerary ideas based on journey time or direction of travel.

Each itinerary comes with recommended lodging and dining suggestions and is packed with daily activities. Search the full breadth of diverse activities for inspiration or pair unheard-of activities in a destination: stargazing to golf, wine tasting to hunting, mine tours to zip lining. [Read more…] about Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

Posted by Laura on May 19, 2019 | Updated May 18, 2019 Filed Under: Travel

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