Travel & Vacations

Many hotels try to fill up more expensive rooms first. Sometimes just asking for a cheaper rate is enough to get you one. Even after you've secured the best rate, don't forget to ask for additional reductions on the price, like AAA, senior, government or military discounts.A LOZO … [Read more...] about Always ask: “is that the best rate available?” when booking hotel rooms – and then ask for additional discounts

Shop around, look online or call hotels directly to find one that offers a free airport pick-up. Alternately, try an airport shuttle like Supershuttle to avoid expensive taxi fares.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Book hotels with free airport shuttles to avoid high taxi fares

Hotels sometimes offer last-minute discounts on nights when they are undersold. An internet search can find some special rates, but the best deals are often gotten through calling and asking the hotel directly. The hotel's booking agent knows exactly how many rooms are empty, and … [Read more...] about Call a hotel directly to ask about last-minute specials

Staying in a hotel in a neighboring town can be much less expensive than staying in a popular town, even if it is very close by and easy to get to. This is especially true during conventions or other major events, where hotels in the host city will be much more expensive. Often … [Read more...] about Save big on travel by staying at out-of-town hotels

Although the snack bar or mini bar in the hotel fridge may look tempting - avoid it! These goods are usually two or three times more expensive than they should be - or even than they might be just down the hall in a vending machine or downstairs in the hotel lobby. Hotels bank on … [Read more...] about Avoid in-room movies and snacks in hotel rooms to avoid surprisingly high fees