Expedia Has Football Fans' Playbook for Getting to Super Bowl XLII 1/23/2008
Official NFL Travel Sponsor Hands Off Deals and Tips for Travel to Arizona
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- With Super Bowl XLII fast approaching, the teams are fine tuning, the turf paint is drying, the uniforms are packed and fans are rushing to lock in travel plans to Arizona for the Big Game. Expedia (R), the Official Travel Sponsor of the NFL, has travel tips and insight to make the Super Bowl experience a memorable one at http://www.expedia.com/nfl.
Get ahead of the game with Super Bowl tips from Expedia:
-- Flights - Flights from Boston currently run around $495 and from New York they are approximately $450. Immediate booking will help assure preferred flight times.
-- Hotels - Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe are all a short drive from the University of Phoenix Stadium and offer a range of hotels to suit each traveler's taste and budget. Whether the weekend requires a stay in the shadow of the stadium or close to a relaxing day spa, Expedia has hotel room reservations covered.
-- Save Money - Booking flight and hotel together can often save money and travel packages to Phoenix are available on http://www.expedia.com/nfl. Traveling on Thursday and staying through Tuesday or Wednesday will cut down on airport crowds and offer the best selection of pricing options.
-- Travel Days - Most hotels require a minimum stay of three to four nights for Super Bowl weekend. Flexible travel dates save time and money. Check out the hotel's policy on minimum stays before booking.
-- Explore Arizona - Staying in Tucson or Sedona will allow easy commute to the Big Game while providing a great opportunity to experience Arizona. Winter means reasonable rates at beautiful resort hotels and spas and plenty of opportunity for exploring the outdoors.
Sample Rates
Although prices are likely to fluctuate as game day approaches, the following were available on Expedia.com as of Wednesday, Jan. 23*:
Hotels Phoenix from $325 Scottsdale from $349 Tempe from $484 Sedona from $132 Tucson from $172
Air+Hotel Packages To Phoenix -- From New York: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $900/person -- From Boston: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $995/person -- From Los Angeles: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $745/person
Rental cars Phoenix from $70 per day Based on pick-up/drop-off at airport, dates Feb. 1-5, 2008, Midsize Car
*For travel Feb. 1-5, 2008; package prices are per person based on double occupancy
Terms and conditions
Sample air+hotel packages above include 4 nights' accommodations plus roundtrip air for travel February 1 through February 5, 2008. Sample air+hotel package prices are per person, based on double occupancy with departure from New York, Boston or Los Angeles; however, package prices vary by date and departure city. Prices include taxes and fees for air travel. Prices are subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice. Sample hotel-only prices above are per night, per room and do not include taxes and fees. Based on travel from February 1 through February 5, 2008, and may vary based on availability.
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