Tag: Travel

Get $10 Credit to Try Uber, Cabs 2.0 – Everyones Private Driver

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Uber is offering everyone a $10 credit to try thier new innovative car service for a limited time.

Uber is cars service platform that matches customers with pre-approved drivers via their iPhone app, Android app, or through text message. Uber is currently only available in San Francisco and New York City.

Here’s how Uber works:

  • Request a car: text message your address or use the app to set your pickup location on the map
  • Uber will send the nearest driver to pick you up and will text you an estimated arrival time
  • Watch the car approaching you on the app. Cars will usually arrive within 5-10 minutes
  • Your licensed professional driver will park curbside in a sleek black car. Uber will text you again when the car arrives
  • Hop in the car, tell the driver your destination and you’ll be on your way
  • When the ride is over Uber will automatically charge your credit card. No cash or tip is necessary. Please thank your driver but remember that tip is already included in your fare

Time Out Travel Guides on the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE – EXP 5/2/2011

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Time Out Digital Ltd has their Travel Guides (iTunes Link) in the iTunes App Store for FREE (regularly $4.99) for a limited time. Deal expires May 2, 2011.

Time Out’s city guides, widely recognised as the best in the business, are now available for the iPhone. Time Out is the international specialist on all things urban, with 25 offices worldwide seeking out the best venues and events to share online at http://www.timeout.com. Written by local experts, Time Out tells it like it is, pays its way and never treats you like a tourist.

Lonely Planet Austin Guide on the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE

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Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd is gearing up for SXSW with their Austin Guide (iTunes Link) in the iTunes App Store for FREE for a limited time.

All Lonely Planet iPhone City Guide apps give you our tried and true guide information, enhanced with iPhone-smartness, all in the palm of your hand. Read up on the city, see the sights and things to do right around you, and look at our handy offline maps without worrying about data roaming fees. Finally, a guide you can carry along in your pocket!

Today Only: Fares as low as $39 on JetBlue – EXP 2/22/2011

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Today only, February 22, 2011: JetBlue is offering fares as low as $39 when you book today for travel between March 1 to May 25, 2011. Blackout dates and some restrictions may apply.

Notable deals include:

  • $39* to Boston, MA (BOS) from New York City (JFK)
  • $39* to Long Beach, CA (LGB) from San Francisco, CA (SFO)
  • $39* to Las Vegas, NV (LAS) from Burbank, CA (BUR)
  • $39* to Baltimore, MD (BWI) from Boston, MA (BOS)
  • $64* to Charlotte, NC (CLT) from New York City (JFK)

FREE Lonely Planet City Guides on the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE – EXP 2/4/2011

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Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd is offering downloads of select Lonely Planet City Guides for iPhone / iPad / iPod touch for FREE for a limited time. These guides features offline maps, location-based navigation, points of interest, image galleries, and editorial content. Deal expires February 4, 2011 at 9 pm ET.

The Guides:

FREE Inbound and Outbound to and from Washington D.C. on Megabus

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Megabus.com is celebrating its expanded service by offers 10,000 one-way bus rides between select cities and Washington D.C. for FREE for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code: ILUVDC at checkout. Tickets are available for reservation now for travel starting December 15 through January 15, 2010. Seat availability at this discounted price is limited and varies by date. Megabus.com is also offering many seats at a special introductory rate of $1 without a coupon.

FREE 1-Year Platinum Elite Upgrade For New Priority Club Rewards Members

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The InterContinental Group is offering a Free Elite upgrade for Priority Club Rewards for new accounts for a limited time. Priority Club Rewards can be used at any of the InterContinental Group properties, which includes InterContinental Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites hotels worldwide. Platinum Elite membership gives access to Free room upgrades, guaranteed room availability, priority check-in, 50% bonus points, and much more. Plus, you’ll also receive a $25 Reward Card after staying five nights at any eligible hotel.