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Trav.102 – How to stay in a hotel for half price and get a free upgrade almost every time.
Important points from this lesson: Get an idea of a great price for your hotel rate and area. Browse recent bid wins. Start bidding. How to get upgrades. Links mentioned in this video: Hotwire Priceline Expedia Hotels.com Better Bidding BiddingForTravel Trip Advisor How to bid using Priceline More
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Trav.105 – Road Trip? Save big money and enjoy way more vacation with these ten tips!
Important points from this lesson: Fuel and tires. Remain flexible and think up fun, inexpensive activities. Plan food and snacks to fit your budget. Links mentioned in this video: fueleconomy.gov AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report GasBuddy Hotwire Hotel Tonight SavingsAngel Enlightened Shopping More
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Trav.106 – Save big bucks on all your travel dining with these tricks
Important points from this lesson: Consider alternatives to eating every meal out. Use deals and coupons when you do eat out. Get the family involved in re-purposing saved dining money. Links mentioned in this video: Restaurant.com Groupon Living Social Bing Daily Deals Amazon Local Trip Advisor Yelp SavingsAngel Enlightened Shoppping More
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Trav.108 – Why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can have a whole condo or house for the same (or better price)?
Important points from this lesson: House swapping (exchanges). House or condo renting. Links mentioned in this video: HomeExchange HomeLink Intervac SabbaticalHomes Airbnb HomeAway VRBO FlipKey More
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Trav.103 – How travel savings pros work the daily deal sites
Important points from this lesson: Where to look for the deals. Being careful with your timing. Knowing the fine print before you buy. Links mentioned in this video: Groupon Living Social Amazon Local Haute Look Rue La La Ever Save Jet Setter Tablet. Voyage Prive Vacationist More
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Trav.107 – Want to go away this weekend? No problem! Here’s how to score last minute travel deals!
Important points from this lesson: Be as flexible as possible. Check online and follow your favorite airlines and hotels. Use the power of online groups. Consider a travel agent. Ask for discounts. Links mentioned in this video: Last Minute Travel Lickety Trip Vacations To Go DIS boards More
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Trav.101 – How professional savers buy plane tickets
Important points from this lesson: Use a travel agent or do it yourself? When to buy. Watch those extra fees. Be flexible in how you fly. Sign up for emails and follow your available airlines for special offers. Links mentioned in this video: Expedia TripAdvisor Kayak Priceline Travelocity Orbitz Hipmunk CheapAir FareCompare Bing’s […] More
