hotel strategies
Without a doubt, anyone can have a free 2 week vacation. Easy. In fact, writing a post on how travel IS free, I got two reactions (well, before and after). Many people have said that travel is never free (which I ignore). And many people have essentially said, "you of all people should know that miles and points can not only be had for free, but you can do it at profit."
Yes, it's true. I know a handful of people now that make their living off of miles and points. I personally choose to not share their secrets, I...
Read moreI book like, 300+ hotel nights a year... because we live in hotels. Thus, I've gotten pretty good at finding hotel deals. But I thought I would give the step by step of how I prioritize what in the booking process.
This isn't a hard rule I live by but more of a pattern. Allow me to explain how points, cash, BRGs, mistake fares, and the search engines fit into this. And in what order I look for them.
Read moreBest Western used to have this awesome Best Rate Guarantee. And then they took it away, then brought it back. And when I wrote my recent post on the Master List of Hotel Best Rate Guarantees, I checked Best Western's, and there was none. None at all.
However, after I posted it, Jess commented telling me about the $100 Gift Card policy for Best Western BRGs. Well, sure enough, it's back. Below I'll explain some of the details and rules. But essentially, if you find a lower rate they match it and give you a $100 "Travel Card" good...
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Earlier this year, I wrote The Secrets of Getting Free Overwater Bungalows. Being such a popular post, and well, Bora Bora being such a beautiful location, not only am I planning out our trip next year but sharing why and what I'm planning.
Truthfully, I don't often plan ahead. In fact, I'm back in Budapest and I booked the hotel yesterday and booked the train ticket this morning. But this is one trip that I want to plan in advance for the obvious expense reasons. Each night at...
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