I know, just the thought of a vacation sends the credit card farther into debt but let's face it, some of you are going to take a vacation and see something new. Might as well get the best deal.
Ben and I travel often and we usually travel cheap. Vacations are going to cost a fair amount of money but there are ways to make it a little easier on the pocketbook. I have a few suggestions that I will be share throughout the next few weeks. ALL of these suggestions have worked for Ben and I and saved us money.
Here is Cheaper Travel Trip #1!
If there is a some place you like to visit do your research! Go to their websites, join their mailing lists and LIKE them on facebook if they have a page. How does this help?
Well, hotels and airlines often send out e-mails letting you know their latest deals. They will offer deals when you book far in advance. They will offer deals when you book last minute. They will offer deals to return guests. They will offer deals during their off season. They will advertise contests for discounted travel!
AND most of the time you get the deals first if they have a way to contact you.
Here's an example. Ben and I just booked a trip to Vegas. We searched expedia and used all of the e-mails that we had received from our favorite hotels to find the best deal. I noticed that expedia showed the best price at the Sahara so I found them on facebook, liked their page, used their link for facebook fans and saved $30 on our trip. That's $30 less than going through their regular site or expedia!
I am on mailing list for Alaska Travel, Alaska Airlines, Carnival Cruises, Stratosphere, Sahara, and more. Even if you have never been to these places, join their mailing list and you may be there sooner than you think!
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