Italian Accommodations at Bargain

Look for comfortable, convenient and safe guest rooms before exploring various attractions of Italy- art cities, beaches, culinary assets, thermal spas and numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stretch your dollar with the following hotel discount codes or hotel coupon codes:

Type “vouchertrack” to get 10% discount on hotels in Italy and other European countries. Click on “See HotelsClick promotional code” to retrieve the code valid until December 31, 2010.

Enter hotel discount code “dlx10j238” while booking with DluxeHotels.com to avail 5% off, but before August 31, 2010.

Type “vtracker” to avail 2% rebate on FriendlyRentals’ properties in Milan and Rome. Book by December 31, 2010. Hit “See FriendlyRentals.com promotion code” to retrieve the code.

Codicesconto, an Italian website, offers exclusive hotel coupon code “CODHOT” for EUR 10.00 off on hotel bookings made with Govolo. Click on purple button “Abilita Subito Il Buono” to display the code in a new window. The code is valid by November 30, 2010. Enter code in promo code box (Buono sconto No). It is useful for travelers fluent in Italian and / or travelers familiar with Google Language Tools because the website is in Italian.  However, minimum booking value should be EUR 150.00 for availing the discount.

While booking flight and hotel with GoVolo, use “CODVH” to avail discount of EUR 30.00, but minimum bill should amount to EUR 400.00. The offer is valid until November 30, 2010

Enter hotel discount code “ARN” to book “Explore Venice” package of Courtyard by Marriott Venice Airport expiring on December 31, 2010. The package worth EUR 161-226 offers full breakfast buffet, 24-hr local transportation pass, courtesy airport shuttle and a deluxe room for one night stay.

Enter “SPE” for “In the Swing of Sports in Italy” deal from Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo  valid through December 31, 2010. The deal rates vary between EUR 161.00 per room per night and EUR 179.00.  It covers an accommodation, breakfast for two daily and a lunch picnic box for two to savor during the sport. Minimum 2-night stay is necessary.

Use hotel coupon code “TRS” for “Your Pass to Pompeii” of Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo, costing EUR 179.00-229.00 and expiring on December 31, 2010. The package features a deluxe room for two, breakfast for two, one free transfer from central railway station or airport to hotel on the arrival day, one return free transfer from hotel to the City of Pompeii and complimentary internet.

Coupon Deals for American Car Rentals

Enter H855900 while booking Avis car rentals to get up to 25% discount on weekend, weekly and daily rentals. The deal is applicable to off airport locations within the US. Use H876000 and opt for Garmin where2 GPS to enjoy up to 30% discount on weekly and weekend rentals. This coupon deal is applicable to the US airport locations. Neither of codes is valid for specialty cars of X group. The offers, valid until June 30, 2011, require advance reservation and a Saturday overnight. The deals, requiring a minimum of 5-day rental, cannot be clubbed with other offers.

Try code BCD U305500 of Budget to get up to 25% discount on weekend, weekly and daily rentals for corporate-operated off-airport locations in the U.S.A. Book any vehicle, except specialty cars of class X, 24 hours in advance. The coupon deal is valid until June 30, 2011. Discounted rates are applicable to 5-28 day rentals on consecutive days. The deal cannot be combined with another promotion, discount, rebate, etc. Vehicle should be returned to the Budget office from where it was rented.

Use 154825 to avail discount of USD 50.00 on Hertz weekly rentals. The offer, available until June 15, 2011, is valid for its complete range of cars-Economy to Fullsize and small SUV. Participating US airport locations include UT, TX, OK, NM, CO and AZ. Enter code 155676 to get USD 50.00 off on Hertz Adrenaline Collection vehicles from May 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. This weekly rental discount is applicable to selected US locations. Advance booking is necessary for both the offers. The codes cannot be used in conjunction with Pre-pay rates and other promotions of the company.

Enter coupon ID ND3166ZDQ to avail discount of USD 25.00 on National Car Rental vehicles. The coupon deal is valid for cars ranging from Economy to Fullsize. Minimum weekly rental should be for five days. The deal is available in the USA. Enter coupon ID ND3156ZDW to receive USD 20.00 rebate on convertibles, SUVs, minivans and compact to full-size cars. The rebate is valid for 3-5 day rentals. The offer is available in Canada and the U.S.A. Both the codes are valid until May 31, 2011. However, a Saturday overnight and reservation 24 hours in advance are the prerequisites. These deals can be combined with member discounts, but not with other offers. The discount is applicable to new bookings only.

Pros and Cons of Promo Codes

Promo codes ensure savings. The codes are available for a spectrum of goods and services, including flights, hotels, restaurants and travel packages. That is why we love and look for the codes. However, the codes also have limitations. Read on to learn about pros and cons of these codes.

Pros

1. The codes are easy to use. For instance, most of the hotel websites’ booking page features a text box for hotel promo codes. Customers can just paste the code into the box to avail discount. The codes can be copied from the hotel websites, discount code aggregators’ sites and other associated sites. Customers can subscribe to free online newsletters of the sites to receive the latest promo codes.

2. The codes are easily available as launching promo codes is an ongoing process. Hoteliers, for example, spend thousands of dollars on the codes every year to stimulate sales.

3. Some times promo codes even bring down sales taxes.

4. By using different promo codes for various elements of a travel package, you can save huge money. Some times, you can even club promo codes of one company to get more discounts.

5. Hotel promo codes are complimentary.

6. With promo codes, you can buy more in less.

7. The codes are useful for both customers and companies. The codes reduce cost of purchasing a product / service. Promo codes generate interest in company’s products and increase sales.

Cons

1. Generally, promo codes have an expiry date.

2. All promo codes have strict terms and conditions. For instance, most of the companies offer hotel promo codes on the following terms and conditions:

• Stay for a minimum number of nights


• A minimum number of guests is required to use the code.


• Promotional facilities are subject to availability.


• Blackout dates may apply.


• Bookings done with the codes are usually non-transferable, non-cancelable, non-changeable and non-refundable.


• Promo code schemes cannot be clubbed with other offers.


• Booking in advance is the perquisite in many cases.


• Full prepayment is necessary at the time of reservation.


• Several codes are valid for online bookings only.


• Rates are based on single / double occupancy.


• Promo codes may not be valid for all types of rooms and all properties of the hotel chain.

3. Some times hotel rooms sold at the discounted prices do not live up to the expectations of customers, causing disappointment.

Free Coupon Codes for Spanish Vacations

There is no dearth of tourist guides and magazines focusing on the top Spanish attractions, but planning a Spanish holiday on a budget could be a demanding task. With free coupon codes of well-known European hotel chains, you can reduce your hotel expenses. A short compilation of the latest free coupon codes and special offers follows:

Use code C8597571ABEB to avail 5% discount on Barceló hotels. The code, valid until December 31, 2011, can also be used with other special offers. For instance, book under  Barceló la Bobadilla offer, enter the code in Discount Code box while checkout to get 5% more discount. Reserve Hotel Barceló Illetas Albatros, Majorca before and / or on April 30, 2011 and paste code 08A72B6C6F98 in the box to enjoy 20% off. Barceló Hotels & Resorts, a part of the Barceló Group- a leading Spanish tourist company, has hotels in Spain, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

NH Hoteles is offering 15% discount on the European hotels, including lodgings in Spain, booked seven days in advance. Discount is applicable on prepaid reservations. The booking can neither be canceled nor changed. NH World Credits cannot be used with this offer.

Vincci Hotels boasts well-appointed 4- and 5-star properties in Barcelona, Granda, Madrid, Malaga, Sevilla, Tenerife, Valencia, Valladolid and many other Spanish destinations. Try free coupon codes of Vincci to receive rebate on its Spanish hotels. Use NR8 with validity until December 31, 2011 to get 8% off on Vincci Selection Canela Golf in Huelva. Redeem code summer to receive 15% early booking discount on Vincci Tenerife Golf in Tenerife.

VIK Hotels is offering 15% discount on Lanzarote villa rooms (all-inclusive) until June 15th, 2011. Minimum stay of two nights should be completed between May 1, 2011 and June 15th, 2011. The company has another offer for Lanzarote. This gives you 42% discount, which is valid until April 24, 2011. The offer includes breakfast and a welcome package.  Neither of these offers requires coupon codes.

Viva Hotels and Resorts provides accommodations on lovely beaches of Menorca and Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. The hotel chain with more than three thousand rooms has two brands: Vanity Hotels- exclusively aimed at adults, and Viva Hotels. Use code cuponvivaspring to receive 22% discount on room booked until April 14, 2011. Try code cuponvivaeaster, valid until May 1, 2011, to get 18% rebate on Viva rooms.