Airlines, car rental agencies and hotels all have them. While it might take a while to earn free flights/cars/nights, it’s still free to join and requires very little effort. Once you've signed up, just remember to give your frequent traveler number every time you book or … [Read more...] about Join the club: earn free travel by joining frequent traveler clubs
Travel & Vacations
Watch your dollars – literally. Monitor exchange rates so you know what to expect when you arrive in a new country
Consider exchange rates when planning a vacation - and choose a destination where your money will go further. Given the huge fluctuations in local economies, waiting until the exchange rate is in your favor can translate into tremendous savings when traveling. Once you are … [Read more...] about Watch your dollars – literally. Monitor exchange rates so you know what to expect when you arrive in a new country
Find a home away from home at homeaway.com or vrbo.com
Vacation rental websites like Homeaway.com, VRBO.com and Roomorama.com will put you in touch with homeowners interested in renting out their houses, apartments and condos. Save money over hotels, enjoy the benefits of living like a local, and reduce food costs by staying in a … [Read more...] about Find a home away from home at homeaway.com or vrbo.com
Use Homeexchange.com to swap houses and stay for free
Their tagline is “Make yourself at home … anywhere in the world.” Sign up and swap houses with another member anywhere you wish to travel. Of course, it helps if you live in a desirable location since other members have to be interested in traveling to your home in exchange. If … [Read more...] about Use Homeexchange.com to swap houses and stay for free
Buy a multi-day pass and hang out with Mickey Mouse twice as long without spending twice as much
Multi-day passes for amusement and theme parks are a great deal over buying daily ones, so consider buying these when you plan to stay for a few days. Even if you are not sure you will want to come back more than once, many parks offer extra-day upgrades on your single-day pass, … [Read more...] about Buy a multi-day pass and hang out with Mickey Mouse twice as long without spending twice as much