Frugal Travel

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay welcomes travelers to the Coral Coast with spectacular accommodations, five-star amenities and warm genuine service. Located near Nadi, Fiji and perched on the azure waters of Momi Bay, the hotel is the ultimate island retreat. Discover an unparalleled resort experience and immerse yourself in modern Fijian culture. Once you've settled in, spend your days enjoying unique restaurants, cocktail bars, sunset infinity pool, full-service spa and a fitness center. Journey with Captain Cook Cruises, taking a 3-night Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Cruise on the MV Reef Endeavor. The pristine islands of the Mamanuca, Sacred Islands and Waya boast some of Fiji's most beautiful beaches, sand cays and coral reefs. Experience a traditional village sevusevu ceremony and meet the children of an island school. Music and song is an integral part of Fijian life, and the special church service on Sunday is unforgettable. Swimming, snorkeling, beach combing and glass-bottom boat tours complete your daily list of activities, giving you freedom to do as much or as little as you like. Starting at $4480 per person based on double occupancy, including airfare from Los Angeles.

Take an eight hour flight from Los Angeles and transfer to the Intercontinental Tahiti to unwind for one night. Next day fly to Raitea and board the cozy Haumana cruise in a Nimanu Cabin. Sail away the turquoise waters from Raiatea to Bora Bora. Visit a Vanilla plantation, a Pearl farm, pick up some souvenirs. Go snorkeling or diving and enjoy the magnificent South Seas. After three days on the cruise stop at the intimate and romantic Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora and spend three nights in a lagoon view overwater bungalow. Book min 130 days in advance and travel from April to October.

Take a 11-day romantic vacation to the tropical paradise of Bali via world class Singapore Airlines through 4 of its US gateway cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and New York. For 5 nights stay at Rama Candi Dasa Resort & Spa, a 4-star first class hotel. Enjoy the beaches of Bali. Explore the artsy village of Ubud. Lounge by the resort's pool and relax your mind, body and soul with an array of spa treatments. Spend 3 more nights in the in the vibrant city/state Singapore. Walk near the Marina Bay Sands, stroll in the famous Botanical Garden, and shop for souvenirs. This romantic getaway featured on Groupon multiple times starts from $1499 including airfare from the US. There is an upgrade version of the same tour, in which three more nights are added in Bali for $100 per person double more.

Indulge in your own Italy fantasy on this escorted coach tour including the vibrant cities of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice and more. Some of the highlights of this trip will be a day in Florence, "the cradle of the Renaissance, where Italian art reached its pinnacle; the elegant city center of Bologna; the St. Mark's Basilica in Venice; the medieval town of Montepulciano in Tuscany; and a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Starting at $1,170 per person Land Only, Escorted Coach Tour, Guaranteed Departures.

Spend 8 days visiting the main attractions of Spain. First you will fly to Madrid, the capital of Spain, where you will stay three nights. Then you will take a bus to Granada, located in the south of Spain, a Moorish city with grand fortresses and so much beauty to explore. Spend three more nights before you return flight to the US. Starting at $1,199 per person based on double occupancy.