YMMV Travel Deals: Fri., July 13, 2018

by SharonKurheg

When we see travel deals, we always want to spread the word. So as we see them, we make sure to let you know. They run the gamut from hotels to flights to points to miles to car rentals and even stuff you need while you’ll traveling, like equipment, Uber discounts, theme park tickets, food for when you’re on the road, etc.

Heads up that some of these deals might be really limited in time or amount, or some could go on for days or longer. Some deals might be good for some people and not so much for others. There may be better deals out there and we just don’t know about them. We take no responsibility for any transaction you may or may not do; we’re just telling you what’s we’ve seen that’s out there at that very moment and it’s up to you to decide if it’s something useful, beneficial and worth it for you, and if you can take advantage of it before it’s too late.

Here’s what’s out there today:

  • Ebates: If you make a new subscription to Ebates using this link, and make qualifying purchases totally $25 or more that earn Cash Back within 1 year of signing up, you will receive a $10 Cash Back bonus.
  • Groupon: If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks.
  • Silvercar: Get a $25 Visa credit upon completion of renting your first Silvercar and using the Refer A Friend code JHEGEDUS (deal is ongoing)
  • Uber: Get a free ride (up to $15) as a new Uber customer, using the code q47f4 (deal is ongoing)
  • UberEats: Get $5 off your first order as a new Uber Eats customer, using the code eats-q47f4 (deal is ongoing)
  • DoorDash: Get $7 off your first order of $10 or more as a new Door Dash customer if you use this link (deal is ongoing)
  • AwardWallet: Use the code free-xvrlza and you’ll get a free upgrade to your AwardWallet account if you’re a new user (CLICK HERE to learn what AwardWallet is). Once you make an account, click on your profile and there should be an option for “Upgrade Using A Coupon” – that’s when you use the code free-xvrlza (free upgrade lasts a number of months) (deal is ongoing)
  • Google Express: Need something in a hurry for your travels? Start your shopping on this page and save an additional $10 off your first Google Express order.
  • TunnelBear VPN: Save 50% off TunnelBear VPN with a 1-year subscription, using this link. (deal is ongoing)
  • Hilton: Join Hilton Honors (Hilton’s loyalty program) using this link, and if you’re a new member, earn 2,500 extra points after your first stay (sign up and stay must occur on or before December 15, 2018).

Full disclosure for the deals above, and for deals marked “Groupon” below: If you use our referral codes or links, we may get a small kickback, which helps pay the bills here at Your Mileage May Vary.

Sunday, July 15 is NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY! To celebrate, lots of ice cream places are offering specials on that day – and a few are celebrating even longer! The top dozen or so entries are all deals on ice cream goodness 😉

  • Baskin-Robbins: Download the Baskin-Robbins app on National Ice Cream Day to get offers such as a buy one, get one free cone, .99 cent sundaes and $2 off a medium milkshake.
  • Bruster’s: Join the new Sweet Rewards loyalty program and get a $3 reward toward your ice cream purchase.
  • Carvel: Buy One, Get One Free (cup or cone) as Carvel celebrates National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
  • Cold Stone Creamery: Buy One, Get One Free as Cold Stone Creamery celebrates National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
  • Cumberland Farms: Starting at 8 am on July 15, customers at any Cumberland Farms location can text the word “SCOOPS” to 64827 to receive $1 off a pint of the retail chain’s in-house ice cream brand Ultimate Scoops (making it $4 versus $5).
  • Dippin’ Dots: Celebrate National Ice Cream day with a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots at participating stores and shopping center locations on July 15. Giveaway times will vary by location.
  • Maggie Moo’s/Marble Slab: Buy One, Get One Free as Cold Stone Creamery celebrates National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
  • Monkey Joe’s: Monkey Joe’s is hosting a special customer appreciation event on Sunday with free ice cream cups for each guest while supplies last.
  • Pet Smart – Your dog can get a doggie ice cream at Pet Smart locations that have a Pets Hotel on Saturday and Sunday.
  • 16 Handles: You can get the first 3 ounces of yogurt/toppings free from open-5 p.m. Sunday if you download the app. Check out the details of the deal here.
  • Snow Monkey: The vegan ice cream brand is offering 25 percent off site-wide on July 15 when you use the code “ISCREAM25” at checkout.
  • Yogurtland: Enjoy a buy one get one free offer at this fro-yo chain from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 15.
  • Your Pie: Your Pie is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving customers free gelato on Sunday, July 15.
  • Six Flags Theme Parks: Save 40% when you purchase your tickets online. Offer good for Six Flags America, Discovery Kingdom, Fiesta Texas, Great Adventure, Great America, Hurricane Harbor (all locations), Magic Mountain, New England, Over Georgia, Over Texas, St. Louis, White Water and Great Escape. Offer ends July 15, 2018.
  • Domino’s Pizza: Get 50% off on Domino’s pizza. Offer is available on menu-priced pizzas ordered through any of Domino’s online ordering channels – the Domino’s website (dominos.com), and ordering apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 and Kindle Fire.  Customers who are ordering delivery to a Domino’s Hotspot may also take advantage of the 50 percent off menu-priced pizza deal. Offer ends July 15, 2018.
  • Leicester, NC Log Cabin: Save up to 53% off Randall Glen, a small, rustic resort nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. Offer ends July 15, 2018 (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks).
  • Sub Zero Ice Cream: Because some Sub Zero Ice Cream locations are closed on Sundays and National Ice Cream Day always falls on a Sunday, Sub Zero is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Monday, July 16. It’s offering $1 off regular ice creams from 5 to 8 p.m. that day at all locations.
  • American Tourister: 30-70% of American Tourister backpacks, underseat, carry-on & huge variety of other bags. Sale ends July 16, 2018.
  • Ben & Jerry’s AND Talenti (via Whole Foods): To celebrate National ice Cream Day, on July 15, all Whole Foods stores will kick off a three-day sale on Ben & Jerry’s and Talenti pints: two for $6, plus a 10 percent discount for Amazon Prime members. Offer ends July 17, 2018.
  • Samsonite: Weekly Steal! Great deals on select Samsonite bags! Offer ends July 17, 2018.
  • AmazonBasics 26″ Ripstop Wheeled Duffel: Usually $69.99, now $43.77. Offer ends July 17, 2018.
  • iHop: 60 cent short stacks from 7am to 7pm to celebrate iHop’s 60th anniversary. Dine in only. Limit one per person. Offer only good from 7am to 7pm on July 17, 2018.
  • Kroger: Kroger & Affiliates shoppers can sign into their accounts to load an eCoupon to your loyalty card valid for 4x FUEL Points when they buy select vacation gift cards. Participating gift cards include Disney Gift, Southwest, Delta, Carnival, Uber, Airbnb, Hyatt and more! Offer ends July 17, 2018.
  • Zebella Waterproof Laptop Backpack: Use coupon code XPPOA23H and price goes from $27.99 to $13.99. Offer ends July 20, 2018.
  • Southwest: Flights available for as low as $47 one way. Offer ends July 20, 2018.
  • TripDock Packing Cubes: Use coupon code 66V44TBP and get 40% off listed prices. Deal ends July 20, 2018.
  • Golden Corral: Kids meals for 99c. Offer ends July 22, 2018.
  • Au Bon Pain: Use promo code BASTILLE with your online or app order and get $3 off an order of $10 or more.  Good for pickup orders only. Not available at Duke University and some other stores. Offer ends July 23, 2018.
  • Hampton Inn: Save up to 15% off with early booking. Offer ends July 30, 2018.
  • Sixt: Same up to 55% on long term rentals. Offer ends July 30, 2018.
  • Red Roof Inn: Seniors age 59+ (with proof of age) receive a 10% discount at all locations. offer ends July 30, 2018.
  • Dairy Queen: Instead of celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 15, Dairy Queen celebrates ice cream month. To join in on the fun, download their app before the end of July to get a voucher for a free small Blizzard. Offer ends July 31, 2018.
  • Raniaco Inflatable Travel Pillow With Sleeping Eye Mask & Ear Plugs: $4.99 (originally $11). Offer ends July 31, 2018.
  • Applebee’s: Their July drink special is Grey Goose and Cranberry for $3. Offer ends July 31, 2018.
  • Lermende TSA Approved Quart Sized 3-1-1 Clear Toiletry Bag: Use code CC7AFA3S to drop the price from $12.95 to $5.83. Offer ends July 31, 2018
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Save 15% off your rental in Costa Rica or Latin America & The Caribbean. Offer ends July 31, 2018.
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Save 10% off your rental in the UK, Germany, Ireland, France, Spain,  Offers all end August 1, 2018.
  • Cirque du Soleil “Crystal” – Save 25% off select tickets/performances. Offer ends August 5, 2018
  • Dickey’s BBQ Pit: $22 dinner for two special. Offer ends August 5, 2018.
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Guests over the age of 21 can enjoy two complimentary 7 oz. beers per day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. (offer is good through August 5, 2018)
  • IHOP: Buy a $25 gift card online and get a $5 bonus card. Bonus card must be used by Sept. 12, 2018. Offer ends August 12, 2018.
  • Absinthe Las Vegas: Save 30% off reserved seats (Reserved Seats are $74 (reg. $109) for Monday-Thursday shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Sunday shows at 10 p.m., between July 9 – Oct. 17). Offer ends August 17, 2018.
  • U.S. National Parks: If your child is in 4th grade (or homeschooling equivalent) this year, your family is eligible for a FREE 1-year National Parks Annual Pass (offer is good through August 31, 2018).
  • Topwolfs 22″ Waterproof Canvas Travel Duffel Bag: Regularly $69.99, use coupon code 4HSK4TXL to cut price to $34.99 (and free shipping!) Offer ends August 31, 2018.
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Save 20% off your rental in Poland or Israel, or 10% off your rental in Greece or Portugal. Offers all end August 31, 2018.
  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show: Save up to 41% off tickets to Medieval Times, with or without optional VIP package. Offer ends August 31, 2018. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Hilton Honors: Sign up and earn double points on every say through August 31, 2018
  • Blue Man Group NYC: Save $36 on Orchestra level seats (regularly $85 ea) for shows through Sept. 30, 2018. Offer ends Sept 1, 2018.
  • Palm Bay Aquatic Center: Save up to 30% off 4, 8 or 12 tickets to Palm Bay Aquatic center. Offer ends September 2, 2018. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • LEGOLAND Florida Park: Save 35% off a 1-Day General Admission ticket. Offer ends September 4, 2018. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Raging Waters San Jose: Save $7 off one general admission ticket. Ticket can be reddemed through Sept. 19, 2018. Offer ends September 10, 2018. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Six Flags via Crazy 8: While supplies last, stop by your local Crazy 8 to pick up a coupon for free child’s admission to Six Flags with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Even sweeter, if you go on a weekend, the coupon will also save you $15 off your full-priced adult admission AND get your kiddo in free!  (offer ends Sept. 16, 2018) (no link available, sorry)
  • Universal Orlando Resort: Single or multi-day tickets to 2 theme parks from $45 per day (offer ends September 13, 2018) (must be used by Sept. 17, 2018) (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio Flex Ticket: Enjoy unlimited admission to SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio for 5 consecutive days. Save up to $59 when you purchase at least 3 days in advance of your first visit. Ticket is valid 72 hours after time of purchase (eTicket expires September 28, 2018).
  • Fun Spot America: Up to 16% off single-day general admission (offer ends October 1, 2018). (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Dutch Wonderland: Save 11% off one Royalty Admission ticket, valid through Oct. 7, 2018. Offer ends October 7, 2018 ((offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Blazing Tomatoes (I-Drive, Orlando): 10% off your meal, with coupon. Offer ends Oct. 31, 2018.
  • NASCAR I-Drive: Save 20% off a race with coupon (coupon in link). Offer ends October 31, 2018.
  • Walt Disney World Magic Your Way Tickets via Southwest Vacations: Book a flight + hotel vacation package to Orlando, and save $20 when you add a 3-day or longer Magic Your Way® ticket to your vacation package. Travel must take place by November 1, 2018. Offer ends 6pm CT on October 31, 2018.
  • Boston Lobster Feast (I-Drive, Orlando): One free drink per person with purchase of Feast. Good for up to 4 people. Offer ends Oct 31, 2018
  • Wonderworks Orlando: $4 off gate price with coupon (coupon in link). Offer ends December 25, 2018.
  • Seven Three Distillery: Save 50% off distillery tour and tasting for 2 or 4 people. Offer ends December 30, 2018.
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Save 10% off your rental in New Zealand or Australia. Offers all end December 31, 2018.
  • Universal Orlando Resort: Get 15 months for the price of 12 months when you renew your Annual and Seasonal Pass (good throughout 2018)
  • Sesame Place: Save 22% off any two day ticket plus one meal ticket. Does not need to be used on two consecutive days, but the second visit must be used by January 1st 2019. Offer expires Jan 1, 2019. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and/or Aquatica Orlando: Up to 40% off 2 park or 3 park ticket. Offer ends Jan. 31, 2019. (offer is via Groupon. If you make a new subscription to Groupon using this link, and make your first purchase of $10 or more within 72 hours of subscribing, you can earn $10 in Groupon Bucks)
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards Points: Earn up to 2,400 points with a reservation at Alamo, Avis (also save up to 35%), Budget, Hertz or National, or 1,200 points with a reservation at Dollar, Payless or Thrifty.

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