The SB Post

Spur of the Moment Summer Travel Savings

News flash for you last minute planners and deal seekers out there! Today, we introduced our new "Spur of the Moment" travel planning tool, which makes a spontaneous visit to Santa Barbara super simple and easy to plan all summer long. We know that your travel budget and vacation time are sacred, and we want you to find that amazing deal. So when you have the urge to take a midweek breather on the coast, or crave a quick weekend escape, take a look at "Spur of the Moment" to see what's available on short notice. Visit SantaBarbaraWeeklyDeals.com to find a cheat sheet listing the best available hotel rates for the given week, two-for-one attraction offers and upcoming special events. If you live close by and visit often, sign-up to receive the "Spur of the Moment" travel deals email, which will land in your inbox every Monday through Labor Day.

Here's another savings tip: If you're on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner or San Joaquin routes, visit the Santa Barbara Car Free Project website to get access to a 20% discount on Amtrak tickets to Santa Barbara. Once you're in town, show your Amtrak ticket to receive more discounts through the Car Free Project's "Take the CAR out of your CARBON Footprint" program. The 20+ attractions, tour companies and restaurants offering the Car Free discounts are listed here.

Check that out. We've given you ways to save on accommodations, transportation and things to do. Wow, that could add up to an entire extra day/night of fun-or just more money in the bank!