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Old August 31st, 2006, 06:45 PM posted to rec.travel.marketplace
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Money Saving Travel Tips

Have you seen the T.V. commercial where they show that one passenger
paid only a few hundred for his plane ticket while the person sitting
next to him paid over a thousand?

This is only one example of a truth that becomes all to
apparent every summer.

You can SERIOUSLY over-pay for travel if you aren't careful.

If you are wanting to travel this summer, or anytime, use these four
money saving tips to your advantage. You might just save 50% or more on
your next trip.

1. Plan Ahead

The reason airlines love business travellers is that they travel on
short notice. A cursory look at airline fares shows you that you will
pay more, often twice as much, if you travel on short notice or don't
include a weekend in your travel plans.

Even if you can't plan many weeks in advance, take full
advantage of the time you can plan ahead. Check with
airlines, hotels, car rental agencies and more to find out when the
optimum time is to book their services.

It's amazing how much you can learn with just a few phone calls ahead
of time.

2. Use The Web

If the Internet has one great feature it's that you can find a lot of
information fast. The Web allows us to do what is perhaps the most
money-saving activity of all .... comparison shopping.

Take full advantage of the Internet using sites like Google or Yahoo as
well as travel-specific sites. Companies like AAA (the folks who rescue
you on the side of the road) give away tons of useful information just
to interest you in their memberships.

Make a simple spreadsheet sorted by category as you shop online. When
you find a great price on a car rental, hide-away cabin in the woods or
direct flight, add that information to your spreadsheet. Soon you will
have compiled a powerful database of savings.

When you surf don't forget sites like eBay and Priceline. The 'bidding'
model has become a very popular way to shop. As always, do your
homework to ensure you have chosen a reputable vendor.

3. Join The Club

In the last few years some very interesting specialty clubs have formed
for the sole purpose of helping you save money when you travel.
Sponsored by hotels, car rental companies and more who understand how
competitive the market is, these niche clubs can save you a boatload of
money.

Membership in these clubs often consists of buying a coupon book of
savings. These clubs are often the salvation for the traveller who
can't plan ahead since their deep discounts don't rely on advanced
bookings.

Don't overlook the savings these small 'discount clubs' can bring. You
will often save 50% or more on brand-name accommodations.

4. Ask Around

Here's the oldest savings trick in the book. Ask an
experienced traveller what they do when they travel.

People who travel often love to share 'insider secrets' with their
friends who travel less often. It makes them feel good to help a friend
and might just open up a deep discount you might have otherwise
overlooked.

The bottom line when you travel is this. With a small amount of effort,
and a little education, you can chop up to half off your travel
expenses. These savings can go straight to your pocket or you might use
them to upgrade from a 2 star hotel to a four-star hotel.

Either way, you will find the effort more than worthwhile.

 




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