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$1 Ferry Rides in SF: "Dollar Days on The Bay"$1 Ferry Rides in SF: “Dollar Days on The Bay”
By - posted 11/13/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Cheap Tips, Deals, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry wants to thank essential workers and welcome new riders on board with $1 fares through the months of November and December. UPDATE: The $1 ferry ride promotion unfortunately ended early on November 30th Current Destinations / Schedules They are currently running only weekday ferry service. Vallejo to SF Ferry Bldg.  more...

SFO is the 1st US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID TestingSFO is the 1st US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID Testing
By - posted 9/24/2020
Brand New, COVID Testing, Travel

Attention travelers; it just got easier to fly to Hawaii. SFO will be home to the first COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers. Travelers can have a 15-minute rapid test done onsite if they’re traveling on United Airlines. The first route that will the program will be from SFO to more...

Rare Southwest Flight Deal: Free Companion Pass After 1 FlightRare Southwest Flight Deal: Free Companion Pass After 1 Flight
By - posted 9/22/2020
Deals, Freebies, Travel

Southwest Airlines has an incredible deal on right now, for those that are ready to travel. If you book a flight before September 24, you’ll earn a free companion pass valid for two months. If you fly between September 22 and November 15, and you’ll earn a free promotional companion pass, more...

Rare Alaska Airlines 2-for-1 Flight Sale | One Day OnlyRare Alaska Airlines 2-for-1 Flight Sale | One Day Only
By - posted 9/15/2020
Deals, Travel

Today only, September 15, 2020, when you book a flight, you can get a second ticket on the same flight for just the taxes and fees.* It’s simple – buy one coach class ticket for travel through October 31, 2020, anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, and get one ticket on the same more...

Free National Park Pass for 4th GradersFree National Park Pass for 4th Graders
By - posted 9/12/2020
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, Travel

Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free. You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year. Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid Outdoors pass at www.everykidoutdoors.gov. This more...

JetBlue Expands at SFO w/ 4 New RoutesJetBlue Expands at SFO w/ 4 New Routes
By - posted 9/10/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Travel

JetBlue, known for their spacious legroom and free wifi, just announced their expansion at SFO with 4 new routes. In summer 2019, JetBlue relocated their operations at San Francisco Airport to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and started using their own gates, prime for expansion. Previously, Jetblue only flew to San Francisco more...

SFO's New Longest Flight: 17.5 Hours to IndiaSFO’s New Longest Flight: 17.5 Hours to India
By - posted 9/9/2020
Bay Area Updates, Travel

SFO has a new longest flight. SFGate reported that United Airlines announced a brand new nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bangalore, India that’s 8,701 miles. The flight time clocks in at 17.5 hours. It beats the current longest flight from San Francisco to Singapore by 250 miles. It’s the first more...

Southwest Airlines $39 Flight SaleSouthwest Airlines $39 Flight Sale
By - posted 9/9/2020
Deals, Travel

Southwest Airlines is giving two days of California love. Book a flight for as low as $39, starting September 8 until September 9, by 9:59 pm Pacific Time. Schedule of Flights From Burbank, CA  (Only Available on NonStop) to: Oakland, CA Sacramento, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA From Long Beach, CA  (Only Available on NonStop) more...

$25 Flights from SFO: Alaska Airlines's BOGO Deal$25 Flights from SFO: Alaska Airlines’s BOGO Deal
By - posted 8/26/2020
Deals, Travel

Alaska Airlines is offering a deal for San Francisco Giants fans (well, really anyone) with BOGO fares on many routes if you purchase by August 26th at 11:59pm. We checked and found plenty of fares that end up being $25-$35 after you apply the deal. Discount code is valid between Fresno more...

Goodbye Lyft? Not So FastGoodbye Lyft? Not So Fast
By - posted 8/20/2020
Travel

At 9am on Thursday, August 20, Lyft announced via blog post that it is suspending operations in California effective 11:59PM PT today. However, Lyft updated its blog post this afternoon and announced that Lyft is back on. “UPDATE: Rideshare is ON. The California court has granted our request for a further stay, more...

Tahoe Locals Protest Against Tourism This WeekendTahoe Locals Protest Against Tourism This Weekend
By - posted 8/14/2020
Have Your Voice Heard, Travel

While the pandemic continues on, many people are looking for a mini vacay and heading to Tahoe for an escape. Although, the governor’s Stay-at-Home order is still in effect, Tahoe has seen visitors coming in droves. Tahoe Daily Tribune reported that Tahoe residents are fed up and feel the area has more...

Sorry, Japan Won't Pay for Half Your Next Trip. Only for Domestic TravelersSorry, Japan Won’t Pay for Half Your Next Trip. Only for Domestic Travelers
By - posted 5/23/2020
Deals, Travel

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the news was too good to be true. Japan’s leading English news, The Japan Times, initially reported that ““the government is planning to lure back foreign visitors by covering half of their travel expenses”. However, Japan Tourism Agency has since clarified that this promotion is strictly for domestic more...

Free Las Vegas Hotel Stays at "The Venetian" for Hospital WorkersFree Las Vegas Hotel Stays at “The Venetian” for Hospital Workers
By - posted 5/22/2020
Freebies, Travel

When it’s safe and you’re ready to travel, The Venetian is giving away free hotel stays to our country’s essential workers and first responders. Many professions qualify; check their list. There’s a limited number of free rooms available, so be sure to call soon to book. The Venetian says…. We’re honoring our essential more...

Rare 2-for-1 Alaska Airlines SaleRare 2-for-1 Alaska Airlines Sale
By - posted 2/11/2020
Travel

Today only, February 11, 2020, buy one Leap Day flight, and get one for just the taxes and fees. Take a leap. An extra day in 2020 means an extra day of travel––so we’re sharing this buy one, get one discount offer to help you and a friend save on an more...

29 Best Cheap Things to Do in Maui29 Best Cheap Things to Do in Maui
By - posted 7/30/2019
Travel

With the recent launch of Southwest flights to Hawaii from the Bay Area in 2019, maybe you’re considering a trip! Our Editor-in-Chief booked on the first day the flights went on sale and scored a deal for $200 roundtrip! If you’re looking to score a cheap deal, according to Scott’s more...