Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Special Offers / Deals

HomeAll PostsSpecial Offers / Deals

Special Offers / Deals

Activity Adventure Alternative Lifestyle Do Something Different Lifestyle Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Technology The Thinking Traveller

Robo cops

Do you find yourself going non-linear when it comes to those freaking crank / automated / scam calls that distract us to exhaustion? You're not alone.  Luckily, Google comes to the rescue again with not one, but two nifty services that you may want to look into. Read more here courtesy of USAToday.com Best Buy have all sorts…
2021-08-210Comments

Read more

Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Inspiration LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment North America Partytime Romance Special Offers / Deals World Culture

All you need is 1 hotel

We're always happy to talk about Canada and its many charms. In this case, we're talking about how a high-end boutique brand is expanding as we emerge from the pandemic. Recently, 1 Hotels announced new properties in Toronto, Canada, and Elounda Hills, Crete. This is the first location in Canada for the 1 Hotels, which was…
2021-08-030Comments

Read more

Fun Health Life of Luxury Lifestyle Mindfulness Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller

Save money and money will save you.

Everyone likes to save money - who doesn't?  But what lengths will we go through to squeeze out the last penny or the last drop? This, or course, applies to mere mortals like us, but businesses also mind their money. And, especially now, airlines and travel companies must really be ruthless when it comes to…
2021-07-270Comments

Read more

Design and Art Do Something Different Fun Inspiration Mindfulness Partytime Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller

Nothing up my sleeve, presto!

Your flight tickets will be $550.  Your suitcase will be another $212. Give this man, Bruno, a medal. Overpacked and no room in my carry on, this is the outcome of that predicament - the travel coat: a couple meters of nylon from the Flea Market in two perfect tones of forest green, 29 carefully…
2021-07-220Comments

Read more

Adventure Do Something Different Europe Fun History Life of Luxury Partytime Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller

Ciao, Alitalia

Who doesn't love Italy?  We bet that only a few will raise their hands.  Italy, for tourists, seems to bring out all that's good in traveling. But, sadly, Italy's official airline, Alitalia has had its troubles in the past and up until now, and, as a result, will be shutting its doors for good. Happily,…
2021-07-210Comments

Read more

Alternative Lifestyle Design and Art Do Something Different Europe For Women Only Fun Health History LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Outdoors Relaxation Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Try not to drool

AirBnB, constant bad press notwithstanding, has created a wonderful new model on how to travel.  Almost everyone wins. VRBO, an Expedia company (and one of our valued affiliate friends,) have taken the model and successfully given AirBnB a run for their money:  in some recent months, they have marched past AirBnB in bookings. But, this…
2021-07-190Comments

Read more

Activity Do Something Different Europe Health Inspiration Mindfulness Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Sustainability Technology The Thinking Traveller

Too little, too late?

Europeans - and we include the UK here - generally tend to be ahead of the curve when it comes to things like healthcare, social security, immigration  . . . and the environment. The UK has published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan.  The intent to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050. Is that too…
2021-07-140Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Fun History Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment North America Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Sustainability Technology The Thinking Traveller Unusual

You’re a space cadet

This sounds like fun, but, most importantly, has a very good intent at its heart. You can win two seats on one of the first Virgin Galactic flights to space.  Sir Richard Branson is putting his money and his spaceship where his mouth is. Here's what's you can look forward to: Make history as you…
2021-07-140Comments

Read more

Activity Design and Art Do Something Different Fun North America Partytime Special Offers / Deals Unusual World Culture

That’s not all, folks

Covid, BE GONE! Who doesn't love Warner Bros entertainment?  Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Harry Potter? The Studio Tour is finally open again, and WB are excited to welcome you back. Get even closer to the entertainment you love in their new Storytelling Showcase highlighting nearly 100 years of Warner Bros. history. And, the new grand finale will…
2021-07-080Comments

Read more

Activity Do Something Different Europe For Women Only Fun LGBTQ Mindfulness Partytime Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Oh, we go …Ouigo

Oh, we go Ouigo! As if European rail wasn't as appealing as it is now, they've made it even better. High-speed train travel between Spain's most beautiful cities has no more reason to cost the earth, with Rail Europe opening ticket sales for OUIGO, Spain's new affordable train network. Prices can be as low as…
2021-07-070Comments

Read more

Adventure Asia Do Something Different Fun History Life of Luxury Partytime Rest of World Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller World Culture

The Darbhanga gang

For us, we're always happy to see countries, cities and even individuals find their place in the sun to shine.  And it happens more and more every day. We love India, and so we're pleased to see that the city of Darbhanga is now officially hosting flights to Kolkata and Hyderabad. And the airline who…
2021-07-060Comments

Read more

Activity Design and Art Do Something Different Fun History Life of Luxury Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Technology The Thinking Traveller

Magic portal

There can never be enough opportunities to reach out:  to family, friends, initiatives.  It is critical to us, as humans.  But, sometimes it is difficult, if not impossible to do so.  But, a creative and enterprising group, the Benediktas Gylys Foundation bring new thinking to being together. For the first time in history, countries and…
2021-07-060Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Central & South America Design and Art Do Something Different For Women Only Fun Health LGBTQ Meditation Nature & the Environment Partytime Relaxation Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Sustainability The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Yes, you get the Holbox to yourself.

https://matouring.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Palm-Trees-Ocean-Breeze-Square-Video.mp4 Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists…
2021-06-290Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Caribbean Central & South America Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Fun Health LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Outdoors Partytime Relaxation Special Offers / Deals The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Things could get Messi

Can you believe this?  On June 14, 2021, the Hard Rock venues turned 50 and that doesn’t happen every day. To mark this day, they want to share with you their new campaign. It is built on the principles that have guided Hard Rock since the beginning – providing a fresh approach and a call…
2021-06-290Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Fun LGBTQ Life of Luxury Partytime Special Offers / Deals The Thinking Traveller

¿desigual?

We're very excited to welcome a new affiliate friend, one who has always been a favourite of not only much of Europe, but also of the smarter half of the Matouring.com team. We are, of course, talking about Desigual.  As they say themselves, "In reality, Desigual isn’t a brand. It’s a group of people who believe…
2021-06-290Comments

Read more

Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only North America Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller

Could I interest you in a scam sandwich?

Some hotels offer rates that include breakfast. You need to figure out how likely to buy breakfast you are – and how much you’ll save. Sometimes the ‘breakfast included’ price is really just the room rate plus the cost of breakfast. And if you skip breakfast even one day, for instance you leave too early…
2021-06-210Comments

Read more

Activity Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun Health Lifestyle Partytime Relaxation Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely

Someone actually cooks for you, for once

Cooking is a pleasure and a chore at the same time, especially if you're the designated chef - every night.  And that can get boring when you run out of ideas and steam. Well, our affiliate friends at EatWith have got some ideas for you.  And travel can be part of the menu. Eatwith is…
2021-06-170Comments

Read more