FareFinder: Thursday, April 2

Time sensitive special from JetBlue: $14 flights from San Fran to JFK or Long Beach. Today only, so act quick. If you miss that deal, then check out their Spring Sale, which also ends today.

InterContinental Chicago offering a baseball lover's special that includes accommodations, rooftop seating across from Wrigley Field and an open bar for $249 per night, per couple. That and other specials available online.

Southwest Airlines redesigns its Special Offers page. And by the way, it has really good specials through Monday.

Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard in L.A. offering a "Doggy & Me" package that includes accommodations in a Junior Executive Suite on the Spa Level, in-room massage for guest and their four-legged loved one, dog treats specially created by OnSunset restaurant’s Executive Chef and more for $575 a night.

FareFinder: Thursday, March 5

Sceptre Tours offering 6-night Ireland getaway at Blarney Golf Resort for as little as $599, including airfare.

Ridiculous Hawaii travel deals from Blue Sky Tours include four nights for two at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for under $1,200.

Did you miss JetBlue's one-day sale? Here are some alternatives from Continental and Delta.

Speaking of JetBlue, they've just discounted some of their vacation packages with the new "Beachy Keen" promotion.

And while it's not a FareFinder, I pass along this contest: If you're looking for a vacation home on the cheap while helping the non-profit Veterans Retreat, check out this raffle for a 850-sq-ft Miami condo overlooking Star Island.

FareFinder Extra: JetBlue one-day sale is crazy good

JetBlue is always trying to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's additional legroom, free Dunkin' Donuts coffee or the ability to check out ESPN on the TV at your seat, they're always looking to one-up the competition.

Now, for one day, they're doing it on price. And you better hurry, because that one day is to-day. Flights for March 10-April 1 (flying out Tuesdays or Wednesdays) are going for $29-$99 each way.

In all, 21 destinations -- including the New York City-area airports, Washington, D.C., Cancun, Las Vegas and San Diego -- with cheap-o airfare. For example, here are the flights from JFK that are one sale:

• $29* to Pittsburgh, PA (PIT), Portland, ME (PWM), Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU), Richmond, VA (RIC), Rochester, NY (ROC) and Syracuse, NY (SYR);
  
  
• $59* to Fort Myers, FL (RSW), Orlando, FL (MCO), New Orleans, LA (MSY), Tampa Bay, FL (TPA), West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) and Long Beach, CA (LGB);
  
  
• $69* to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS), San Francisco, CA (SFO) and St. Maarten (SXM);
  
• $79* to Oakland, CA (OAK), Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE), San Jose, CA (SJC) and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU);
  
  
• $89* to Chicago, IL (ORD), Las Vegas, NV (LAS), San Diego, CA (SAN), Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) and Seattle, WA (SEA);
  
  
• and $99* to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) and Puerto Plata, DR (POP).

So hurry -- you have until 11:59 p.m. MST today to book these deals.

FareFinder Extra: Summer price wars beginning early

It's no secret that the airline industry is hurting for business. More and more airlines are slashing prices and offering weekly specials and Web fares.

Now, according to the Associated Press, Atlanta-based AirTran Airways is about to jump-start a price war that will give consumers even more of a reason to fly:

In a sign of great uncertainty about demand for air travel this year amid the deep U.S. recession, discount carrier AirTran Airways launched a fare sale to all its destinations Tuesday for flights through the middle of the fall. ... AirTran, a unit of Orlando, Fla.-based AirTran Holdings Inc., said its sale fares, starting as low as $39 one-way, are available for purchase through March 5 for travel through Nov. 4. The biggest discounts are for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

According to the story, American, Continental, United, US Airways and Delta "quickly matched on routes where they compete with AirTran, and JetBlue said it would do the same."

Coupled with deep discounts from hoteliers, cruise lines and other industry services, there might not be a better time to travel.

FareFinder: Thursday, February 19

JetBlue celebrates 400 years of Bermuda with $99 fares from JFK

Spring Training special for Minnesota Twins fans on Captiva Island

Mohegan Sun offers its own stimulus package in the form of $5 blackjack 24/7

Delta.com's weekly web fares as low as $59 each way

Continental.com continues to discount roundtrips from Cleveland, Houston and Newark Liberty

Young and Jewish? Free trips to Israel offered through Taglit-Birthright Israel

Lemme, Lemme Upgrade: 'Premium Economy' Is the New 'First Class'

You know that Seinfeld episode where Jerry tells Elaine, "I've flown first class, Elaine - I can't go back to coach. I can't... I won't"? It's funny, because it's true.

However, in this wonderful economic climate, sometimes first class just isn't an option. Which is why airlines are creating the wonder that is 'premium economy'.

Several airlines, mostly foreign, have reconfigured their long-haul aircraft in recent months to offer seats that are 5 inches to 8 inches longer in pitch — the distance between the seat back to the seat behind — and about 1 inch to 4 inches wider than coach seats. Some airlines also provide better food, wine, noise-canceling headphones and priority boarding. The fee to upgrade to premium economy can range from $30 to $2,000 round trip, depending on the distance and services. But seats are also hundreds or thousands of dollars cheaper than flying in business or first class.

The profit margin for the airlines -- Virgin, United, British and JetBlue are among the carriers joining this trend -- is pretty insane too; JetBlue portends to bring in an extra $40 million by simply adding five inches of legroom for a few rows of passengers.

As for the cost itself, oftentimes it depends on the flight. JetBlue's NYC to Tokyo flight can run an extra $1,200 for the upgrade (although perks such as a personal television, dank headphones and lounge access are included) while United's only asking $15 for the bonus from Chicago to Denver.

In other words, just don't bring any luggage, and it'll seem like it's free.

FareFinder: Wednesday, January 7

We love celebrities almost as much as we love travel deals. Just imagine our joy when found a combination of the two:

Concert at Sea: Carnival Cruise Lines's March 27 sojourn to Cabo is gonna be rocking. Literally. John Mayer (okay, "rock" is a stretch), as well as a host of other musicians will perform on board the Carnival Splendor when it docks in Cabo. No word on whether Jennifer Aniston will make an appearance. Cabins available through January 31.

Canadian wilderness tour: The luxury tour group Horizon & Co. is offering discounted rates and free airfare for booking its 8-day Great River Journey by January 15. The only catch is that you must take the tour in June.

Jet-set with JetBlue: Weekly airfare deals for the unencumbered (i.e. Can get away from the kids, job, wife, etc.) are all over the place. JetBlue's weekly specials include flights between Long Beach and Vegas for $39 each way, West Palm and Newark Liberty for $84 each way and JFK and Phoenix for $129 each way. Book by January 14.

Aruba resort deal: A PTG Editor's Pick, the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is offering the Larimar Spa Package, which includes accommodations for two guests for four, five or seven nights and choice of spa treatments or rounds of golf based on number of nights. Rates starting at $2,375 and available through April 18.

Photo cred: E! Online