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Found a great deal on a cruise bargain? Went to the online checkout and suddenly the price is totally changed from what the advertisement said? Here are the nasty little secrets your travel agent isn't telling you about that cruise bargain.

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Select military personnel can now snag the ultimate cruise bargain - a no charge cruise as a thank you for their service in the middle east. Any US military who has been in Iraq or Afghanistan currently or in the last year is eligible for a rare freebie.

This one day cruise from Ft Lauderdale, FL to the Grand Bahama island offers soldiers a chance to relax with their family and forget about work for a day. The cruise, run by Discovery Cruise Lines boasts all the amenities of a standard voyage including buffet meals, Vegas-style entertainment, onboard activities like spa and salon services, pools, exercise facilities, and casino.

Voyagers will not pay one red cent for the day which starts at 7:45 am and returns to port in Florida at 10:00 pm. In addition, since many are still overseas or not able to take leave in the short term, the offer will be available through December 2010.

Contact Discovery Cruise Lines directly to make a reservation online at or 1-800-93-SHIPS. You will need your reservation receipt, military ID, and a letter from your unit commander confirming dates of service in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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Economy got you down? Not sure you'll ever be able to afford another vacation? Travel for Tightwads has a little cure for your budget blues. Check out the video below for some travel good deals.

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Just wanted to give folks a heads up on a couple of good travel discounts for those that do have some money to spend or need to travel home for the holidays.

7 Day Caribbean Cruise - $234
This Norwegian itinerary departs Charleston, SC on December 6 or 13 and hits Great Stirrup Cay (private island of the cruise line), Grand Bahama Island, and Port Canaveral. Outside staterooms are just a bit more at $279 per person. Expect to add in taxes and your airfare, but still, this is a ridiculous cruise travel deal! Check it out and book your cruise here.

4 Day Caribbean Cruise - $139
This Royal Caribbean itinerary departs Port Canaveral on either December 1 or 8 and visits Cococay & Nassau, Bahamas for a quick fix of sun. Ocean view rooms are a bit more at $189 per person. This one also will run more like $240 once you add in the taxes, and of course if you are not within driving distance, there will be airfare too. Click here for more info on this fantastic cruise travel deal on a quality cruise line.

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - $59 per night
No explanation necessary here, except that this is the lowest price I've ever seen on a great 4 star hotel in the heart of the Vegas Strip. Special pricing is available M-Th and even a few Friday and Saturday nights. They also throw in a $300 flyback certificate for your next trip. Click here to book it.

United Flights from the West - $53 and up each way
This one runs November 20 through December 5, and must be booked by the 13th. Book direct through United Airlines here.

American Holiday Flights - $49 and up each way
This special runs November 20 through January 5. Book direct through American Airlines here.

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