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LOZO has the best money saving advice and resources for finding discounts on all kinds of travel: cheap flights, discount hotels, cruise deals, and more. We have the LOZO on how to save every time you travel, whether it's a short commute to work or a vacation with the whole family.
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- Uncover secret bargains in the schedule by being flexible in your travel plans
Being flexible with dates can save lots of money in all aspects of travel, and sometimes just a couple of hours difference in flight times can yield savings of $100 or more. Compare prices a few days before and after your ideal date – many online [...] - Get a cash refund from online travel agents | Air Travel | Car Rentals | Hotels
Oftentimes you get a better rate and more flexible terms (such as for refunds and changes) when you book travel directly with the provider. But other times you can benefit from the price protections offered by online travel agents. For example, [...] - Coupons are a budget traveler’s best friend – you can find them all over the place
Coupons can be found almost anywhere. Before booking any trip, look online and in newspapers and magazines for coupons and promotional codes. Check your email – especially if you subscribe to any travel companies or websites that send out deal [...] - Ask for travel & other discounts--you probably already qualify for some!
Discounted travel is often available to students, seniors, AAA members, military, government employees, corporate partners, union members and veterans. If you fit in to any of those categories – and most people do, particularly if you work for a [...] - Before you lock in your travel, try Priceline and Hotwire to try for an even better price
The first place to check when booking travel is a price comparison site like Kayak.com.
Next, check individual airline/hotel/car sites to save on booking commissions and apply a coupon if you have one.
Once you get to the best price you can find, [...] - Join the club: earn free travel by joining frequent traveler clubs
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 [...] - Do some research before your trip and find plenty of free things to do
Spend a bit of time online or with a guidebook to find out what free activities you can do at your destination – many spots offer free museums, outdoor festivals, concerts, tours and more. Being prepared and having a plan before you arrive can [...] - 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 [...] - 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 [...] - Find a home away from home at homeaway.com or vrbo.com | Hotels
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 [...] - Don’t waste money on a car rental if you don’t need one
Do you need to rent a car, or will public transportation and taxis get you around better? Think about what works for where you are going, what you intend to do, and even what extra things like gas and parking will cost. Sometimes it is cheaper to [...] - 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 [...] - Score extra savings when you bundle together flights, hotels, and car rental
Most airlines, travel agents and travel websites offer package options that translate into big savings when you book airfare, car rentals and & hotel stays together. For attractions such as Disney World, buying a package that also includes theme [...] - Keep travel-sized bottles from hotels and refill from your home supply
Grocery & drug stores charge premiums on travel-sized toiletries like shampoo or body wash. Instead of paying full price for such small containers, save travel-sized bottles from hotels or look for promo packs in stores that include a full-sized [...] - Skip fast-food joints in favor of grocery stores on the road for less expensive and healthier meals
Everyone knows fast-food restaurants are unhealthy. But despite their bargain claims, they can also be more expensive, too. Stop at a grocery store during your drive, or once you've reached your destination, to pick-up bread and cold cuts, fruit and [...] - Eat before you leave – and pack your own food and snacks before a long trip
This holds true for all types of travel. In addition to often offering less healthy and less desirable food, most airport, train & roadside food is much more expensive than what you can make at home and take along. Pack granola bars, fruit, nuts, [...] - Manage money sources to avoid unnecessary fees when traveling
Banks make a lot of money on fees, especially off of international travelers. Before you go, find out if your bank has any no-fee agreements with other banks when using their ATMs. Also, know that credit cards charge higher fees for withdrawing [...] - Find half-price theatre seats at special ticket booths on the day of the show
Most major cities that have theatre – like New York and Las Vegas, among others – have half-price ticket booths where you can purchase same-day show tickets that are left unsold. Search online or ask your hotel where to find these great deals on [...] - Be the first to hear about travel bargains – sign up for your favorite travel website’s e-newsletter
Airlines, car rental companies, hotels and travel websites all send out e-newsletters to subscribers. Many allow you to specify which deals you wish to be notified about, including deals from your home airport or travel to your favorite destination. [...] - Avoid crowds and high prices by traveling outside of holidays and peak times
Everything travel-related is more expensive during the holidays. If your plans are flexible, travel when others are working or in school. Great rates can be found just before and just after peak seasons. Likewise, travel to popular destinations in [...]
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