Archive for Category: "Travel Tips"
Travel Tip: Secret Habits of Frequent Flier Junkies
You may be surprised to learn that some frequent-fliers go to great lengths just to earn miles. For example, mile junkies will max out their credit cards to earn miles, and even go on “mileage runs” at the end of the year just to reach elite status with their airlines. But for everyone else, collecting [...]
Travel Tip: Alternatives for Business Travelers
These days vacation rentals are changing their typical audience. Instead of family travelers looking to save money, now business travelers, who are away for more than a couple of days, recreate the home experience at an extended-stay hotel. That’s where you can get access to a kitchen and other amenities that a traditional hotel may [...]
Travel Tip: When to Book Summer Airfare
We all know the airfares rise in the summer, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be at the airlines mercy all season long. Instead, it’s all about finding the right times and the right strategy. First up, try to avoid Memorial Day, July 4 or Labor Day travel. On these peak travel periods, it’s almost impossible [...]
Travel Tip: Pay As You Weigh
Over the years, there’s always someone who has the brilliant idea of charging airline passengers by weight. Well, guess what? One airline took that seriously! Samoa Air announced that it will require passengers to type in their weight and the weight of their baggage when booking online. This idea has gotten a lot of attention, [...]
Travel Tip: How to Prevent Your Frequent-Flier Miles from Expiring
It’s getting more difficult than ever to redeem frequent-flier miles. And to make matters worse, your miles might expire if you don’t use them. Most airlines will delete your miles after 18 months to 2 years of no activity. But the solution is simple and it doesn’t even require purchasing an airline ticket. With American [...]
Travel Tip: Hotels Made from Planes, Trains & Ships
I’m always a fan of going against the norm when traveling…and that includes where you stay. So next time, why not skip the traditional hotel? You can even get more out of the travel experience by staying in a place that’s actually inspired by types of transportation. Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica has a [...]
Travel Tip: Agency vs. Merchant Model for Online Hotel Booking
Have you ever wondered how those online travel agencies work? Well, there are two types of models when it comes to online hotel bookings. The setup most of us are familiar with is the merchant model. Online travel agencies like Hotels.com, Orbitz and Travelocity contract with hotels to get a block of rooms at a [...]
Travel Tip: Agency & Merchant Model for Online Hotel Booking Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTravel Tip: Go-To Travel Resources For Pet Lovers
If you’re a pet owner and feel anxious about traveling with—or without—your pet, don’t fret. Resources are available for you! For some dog owners, there’s good news on the airline front. United Airlines has removed its embargo on allowing pit bulls and eight other breeds from flying. The airline was concerned initially that these pets [...]
