When I say traveling for free I mean by air or sea, and including lodging, meals, and entertainment.

Best yet. Free travel can be just as luxurious as expensive travel and a lot more pleasurable if you normally travel on a tight budget.

Typically, cruise lines offer free passage to those that “recruit” between 10 and 15 paying passengers. If you can’t get that many people to take a cruise, work out a prorated fair reduction. Here’s a hint. Plan your next family reunion on a cruise. Airlines also do something similar to this.

Are you an expert? You can cruise for free if you are. If you’re an expert in your field in things such as nature, anthropology, history, or worldwide travel, you’re in high demand on cruise ships. It helps to at least have your Master’s Degree but your willingness and desire to share what you know through lectures on a cruise increases your opportunity as well. In exchange for free lectures, you’ll receive, in most cases, a cruise… for free.

When I became a travel consultant, I did so because of my love of travel. Coming in second (or so I thought) was the amazing income associated with it. Who’d have thought I’d give up my nine-to-five job and trade it in for something I absolutely love. Travel. If you have a love of travel, you should consider it too. It was the best decision I ever made. (Read about it here)

Quest Travel Network has created what some call a Timeshare Vacation Club. The concept is simple “Why pay for a timeshare when you only enjoy one or two weeks out of the year?” … and even then, there are “rules”

The CondoQuest Timeshare vacation club gives you access to the Quest Travel Network’s over 2 MILLION full weeks in over 150 countries.  There are no blackout dates, no per person charge, no fees, no sales pitches. You just use your CondoQuest Card with one of our 2 million available timeshare weeks and you’ll save $600 each stay. Plus, you can use the card as often as you like.

Why waste money on a timeshare when you can have all the benefits without the cost? What a great way to treat your friends to some vacation last minute deals.

The CondoQuest Membership card costs only $199. You’ll save 3 times that with your first condo stay.

Get more details here.

Or, if you travel only once a year, you may want to get our single use condo q-card for only $99, get it here.

Since cruises have become the inexpensive getaways of choice, many people go on a couple of 3 day cruises a month and have a lot more fun, and spend a lot less money than if they went to a place like Disney World for the weekend. Short cruises have become popular with couples because they can truly get away for the weekend and visit another region, learn about it and enjoy not only each others company but leave the daily grind at the dock. Cruises are a true getaway. And for those that can make vacation decisions on the fly, they can enjoy even more savings with extreme vacation last minute deals.

Here’s one of the Vacation Last Minute Deals I always recommend. It’s one of the favorites of those seeking longer inexpensive getaways.

7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Sets Sail March 28, 2009 from Miami Florida
The ports where guests enjoy a full day are Cozumel Mexico, Georgetown in the Grand Cayman Islands, and Ocho Rios Jamaica.

Tell me, where else can a person visit these great areas in just seven days except if they are on a cruise? Nowhere!

And here’s something else, where can they do all that at a price of between $684 to $1,699?

Take a look at this totally amazing cruise right here.

Set sail with us on one of the most fun inexpensive getaways for you and your family. This three day and night excursion leaves Port Canaveral, FL on October 08, 2009 and heads to Nassau Bahamas aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines “Sensation”.

Experience the Evolutions of Fun that includes Carnival Waterworks, Resort Style Pools and Serenity Retreat (adults only).

Inside cabins can be booked for only $248

Or, consider an ocean view for an inexpensive getaways price of only $278! These prices include cruise fare, port charges and government fees.

If you book your cruise by March 25, 2009 you’ll also receive:

1. An invitation to our cocktail party
2. $50 ship board credit
3. Coupon book with on board savings
4. Cruise Survival Kit which includes a beach bag, customized luggage tags, sunblock and sunglasses.

Space is very limited. Click Here and don’t miss out on this cruise!

Sometimes you can even get these last minute cruise bargains for 70% off. That’s a pretty GREAT savings for those that can do things on the spur of the moment.

Now don’t worry, vacation last minute deals doesn’t mean someone on the crew is going to call you to tell you that you’re going to set sail tomorrow. You will know at least a couple weeks prior to the cruise date.

So if you are one of those jetsetters or an on the go type guy or gal, make sure you keep your passport updated. Keep an organized list of last minute vacation clothes and you’ll be ready when the next cruise sparks your interest.

3-Night Bahama Cruise: Perfect for those who just want to get away from life’s little bothers for a couple of days or for those who really haven’t had a vacation in years and just need to relax.

This cruise will be on the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines Majesty of the Seas which has a fitness center, 9 lounges, 2 outdoor pools and much more. The Majesty of the Seas also has enough space for family events.

Cruise Dates for 3 Night Bahama Cruise is March 27, 2009 and leaves from and returns to Miami Florida. Click here for info

3 Day Mexican Baja/Riviera. This is one of the most perfect inexpensive getaways. Again short enough to not have to fight yourself to get back into the swing of things at work or home and long enough to appreciate what getaways are all about. Fun and relaxation.

This 3 day cruise is aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Paradise. The Carnival Paradise offers entertainment options and a wonderful lounging experience for all ages. This large ship is the epic in modern technology with it’s awesome six story glass-domed atrium and tiers of sun-soaked decks and pools. You can always look to Carnival for vacation last minute deals. They’re usually exceptionally priced.

Cruise Dates for 3 Day Mexican Baja/Riviera is March 27, 2009 and leaves from and returns to Los Angeles CA. Click here for info

10 Night Europe, Mediterranean Cruise: this is the perfect affordable romantic getaway. This exceptional cruise will certainly be one for you and a loved one (or the whole family) to remember.

This 10 night cruise is aboard Carnival Cruise Lines Brilliance of the Seas which offers more space per guest ratio than any other on a shop of this size. Majestic glass elevators which face the sea, a 9-story glass-enclosed Centrum and state-of-the-art technological touches make this a once in a lifetime cruise adventure.

Cruise Dates for 10 Night Europe, Mediterranean Cruise is March 20, 2009 and leaves from and returns to wonderful Barcelona. Click here for info