We mentioned recently the great hotel deals available to travelers thanks to the horrible economy. It looks like the great deals don’t stop there.
Now we’re seeing legitimate cruise offers for as little as $40 per day. If you have always wanted to take a cruise, this could very well be the best opportunity in memory.
Just do some searches for cruise deals and you’ll find these cheap cruises as easily as we did.
Airline ticket prices aren’t dropping as quickly as we might expect considering the current fall in oil and energy prices, but that might be a good thing if you plan on traveling anyhow, whether by plane, train, or automobile.
Due to the decline in travel, hotels and resorts are desparate for customers – and are slashing room rates accordingly.
There are tons of bargains in lodging right now, you just need to ask. If you don’t see a discount available, insist on one. The odds are stacked in your favor.
Before making calls when away from home, compare per minute rates and surcharges for cell phones, prepaid phone cards, and calling card plans to find how to save the most money.
Be especially careful when placing telephone calls from hotels. With few exceptions, most lodging facilities add on significant surcharges for telephone calls.
Airline frequent flier clubs are free. Join the clubs for every airline you might fly with, even if you only travel occasionally.
When redeeming earned frequent flier miles, always check first for lower fare offers to the same destination. Using your earned miles is not always the best deal.
There are many tips that can help you save on your air travel needs. Here’s a quick one…
Avoid flying on Sunday nights, Monday mornings, and Thursday and Friday nights because those are popular travel days and those flights fill up first. You’re more likely to find better deals on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.