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From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Find a Budget Airline

May 31, 2009

One thing that I find that disadvantages travelers when they are traveling overseas is a lack of familiarity with their travel options.  When you only use the large online travel agents you are likely to miss the smaller car rental companies, hotels, and airlines.
I live in Papua New Guinea and many of you who might [...]

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Southwest and WestJet’s Partnership on Hold

May 30, 2009

Being a Canadian I was especially looking forward to the newly forged relationship between Southwest Airlines and WestJet.  They were going to join forces by offering code share flights.  While the Americans were enjoying the Memorial Day Holiday WestJet released a press statement Monday, May 25, 2009.  It seems as though Southwest is primarily [...]

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I’m Enjoying A FREE Hotel This weekend

May 29, 2009

As you are reading this I am celebrating my nine year anniversary with my wonderful wife.  We are just north of Toronto in a place called Vaughan.  The best part of all?  We have a free hotel at the Vaughan-Southwest Holiday Inn Express and Suites.

Had we not used our Priority Club points here is what [...]

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Till May 29th get select Priority Club hotel stays for $54 per night. Around 65% off. EXPIRED

May 28, 2009

In my popular post on getting Free hotel stays at Priority Club hotels I talk about a way you can purchase points for $67.50 to get enough point to stay at a selected point breaker hotel.  Until midnight on May 29th, 2009 Priority Clubs is offering a bonus 25% free points when you buy points. [...]

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Southwest Friends Fly Free Promotion – Orlando EXPIRED

May 27, 2009

The following is a current promotion by Southwest Airlines.  You can view all the information and book your travel here.  As always be sure you read and understand all the conditions.
Friends Fly FREE! Plus Stay, Dine, Play, and Drive FREE in Orlando
Only with Southwest Airlines Vacations can you find a deal like this on your [...]

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Hilton Hotels Best Rates Guaranteed – Is it Legit?

May 26, 2009

I have been having some difficulty with the Hilton Hotels brand best rate guarantee.  So far the guarantee seems like a corporate scam.  I’ll let you read on and be the judge.
Hilton claims:

Consumers book confirmed reservations for a Hilton Family hotel stay within the U.S. through any of the Hilton Family booking channels — brand [...]

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Which Booking Website Offers the Best Price?

May 25, 2009

I thought occasionally I would randomly search a city pair on a selected date to see what airline/booking site offered the lowest price.  If you ever want to suggest your travel itinerary (cities and dates) you are welcome to Email Me. I’ll track the results so we can see what site most often ends up [...]

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The Real Cost – Don’t Forget to Account for Extra Airline Fees

May 24, 2009

The pricing structure at many airlines has changed dramatically over the last two years.  Unfortunately, when booking tickets people neglect to accurately incorporate all the extra fees when booking airline tickets.
I want to show you a few simple steps to be sure you are getting the actual lowest price on your airline tickets.
Here are some [...]

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Earn 25,000 Miles from Delta SkyMiles Partners

May 23, 2009

Now through June 22, 2009 Delta Skymiles program is offering you the opportunty to earn bonus points through their non-airlines partners.  If you don’t fly a lot, but want to get a bunch of extra points this is the perfect time.  The details below were provided in a Delta email.
You can earn 4,000 bonus miles [...]

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Choice Privileges Hotels Three Stays = $50 prepaid cash card

May 22, 2009

Choice Privileges has joined the many hotels currently offering hotel promotions.
Here is what Choice Privileges has to say about their promotion:
Earn a free $50 prepaid cash card!
Choice Privileges® members can cash in on summer. Make your next booking at choicehotels.com or by calling 800.521.2121. Stay just three separate times at any Comfort Inn®, Comfort [...]

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