Coupon codes are provided by businesses to encourage sales by offering selected deals when a specific "code" is used at check out.

There are coupon codes for discounts on just about anything for promotions on travel, hotels, airlines, cruises, entertainment, toys and dining.

Instead of handing a coupon to the cashier, the coupon code is used like a security code- a way to acknowledge the special discount offer. Using a coupon code online can save even more than shopping at a regular store, or making a reservation at a hotel or airline without the code.

Not everyone has access to coupon codes. Usually, they are offered to groups or affiliates, like Entertainment Magazine to enhance their online and instore sales to select audiences. Coupon codes also are called promo codes, promotion codes and coupons.

How to use coupon codes

Using a discount coupon code online is the virtual equivalent of cutting out a coupon from a newspaper. No need for sissors, though. No need for a newspaper.

When a coupon code is required to get a special discount, the sale price is accompanied with a special code (like DISCOUNT50). The code may not be shown on the company web site. Instead, the coupon code must be obtained from another source, like Entertainment Magazine, an authorized affiliate.

Write down the code before you click the link. That code is required to be typed in at some point during your check out process in order to get the special discount price.

Top Merchandise and Service Coupons

• Restaurant.com is the Internet's most popular dining discounter. With a database of more than 10,000 restaurants nationwide that accept their gift certificates, this site also discounts gift certificates. Pay $20 for every $25 restaurant coupon certificate. Print out gift certificate coupons and use immediately. Every week, Restaurant.com offers a special coupon code to get a further discount. Find this week's promotion offer for Restaurant.com.
• The Entertainment Book is a book full of hundreds of coupons with discounts on restaurants, entertainment, travel, movies and services. No special code is needed when using the book. Just tear out the coupon and hand it to the cashier. Get coupons for 50% or more off on dining and other merchandise. Every month, the Entertainment Book has a special offer to purchase the book. See this month's Entertainment Book sale.

Travel Coupon Codes

Most of the major online travel agencies issue coupon codes for specific hotels, flights or vacation packages. These coupons change often and usually have time restrictions. Be advised that some travel agencies DO NOT authorize any coupon codes. Get more promotionas on travel and more Travel Coupon Codes.

• Travelocity Coupon Codes. The most popular coupon codes are from Travelocity. Get coupons up to 3 months in value. Travelocity coupon codes for Las Vegas, Mexico and last minute deals can save a considerable amount if you plan to travel during the code's valid period. Check this weeks Travelocity Coupon Codes.
• Orbitz Coupon Codes. Orbitz has few coupon codes. They mostly rely on giving discounts for specific destinations and vacation packages. See the current Orbitz Coupon Codes.
• Expedia Coupon Codes. Although Expedia does not have official coupon codes, instead they mark deeper discounts on their travel deals. See the latest Expedia authorized online deals.
• Hotwire Coupon Codes. Great bargains for flights, hotels and cruises when you use Hotwire Coupon Codes
• Priceline Coupon Codes. Priceline only uses bidding and Name Your Own Price promotions. Don't be misled by web sites that claim otherwise. Visit our selection of Priceline authorized deals.
• Southwest Airlines Vacations Coupon Codes. Bundle a flight + hotel package from Southwest Airlines Vacations with a promo code and save hundreds of dollars off a vacation package. See deals for trips to Las Vegas or Forida with Southwest Vacations Coupon Codes.
• Car Rental Coupon Codes. Almost all car rental agencies have coupon codes. Budget Rent A Car, Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz and Fox Cars regular accept special coupon codes for discounts on daily, weekly and monthly rentals, upgrades and other perks. See all current Car Rental Coupon Codes.

Clothing, Apparel, Electronics and Accessories Coupon Codes

Using coupon codes to purchase books, collectibles, electronic items and clothes online can save more. Most of these coupon codes are not published in newspapers and provide additional savings on selected merchandise.

• Albris Books Coupon Codes
• Best Buy Coupon Codes. Free shipping, or printable coupons that can be taken in-store, are available on the Best Buy web site. These printable coupons can be brought to the store, or use the code to get the discount with an online purchase. See recent coupons from Best Buy.
• Discovery Channel Store Coupon Codes
• Lane Bryant Coupon Codes. New coupon codes posted at Lane Bryant web site for free shipping and discount offers with minimum purchase.
• Macy's Coupon Codes are for free shipping and discounts of clothing for men and women are posted monthly. Macy's coupons are printable and offer 10% to 25% or more.
• Old Pueblo Trader's Coupon Codes
• Target Coupon Codes or discounts for free shipping, and coupon codes for discounts on merchandise are only available from affiliate sources and not found on the target web site.
• Toys R Us Coupon Codes. Often, Toys R Us provides free shipping coupon codes. During the holidays, Toys R Us coupon codes can provide steep discounts on many toys and children's products to grow on their web site.
• Walmart Coupon Codes. Occasionally, Walmart will issue coupon codes for discounts on electronics, toys, food and other goods purchased online and instore.

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