Share I received the following email from a reader from Hilton Hotels, http://www.hiltonluxury.com/Escape/: Close to 90% of travel agents said their clients are looking for a good deal on vacation travel this year, according to an American Express survey. And this summer, good deals won’t be hard to find. The challenging economy has prompted hotels, [...]
Suggested Firefox Add-ons
June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Here are a few good Firefox Add-ons to consider: Forex Currency Converter 1.3 – Great for travel and shopping! This add-on underlines any numbers on your page. For a quick currency conversion just click on the number and customize your currencies. Saves the hassle of going to a separate site and manually entering the [...]
Best Ways to Access your Cash Overseas
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share I have a guest post at Free Money Finance. You can read the article titled, Best Ways to Access Your Cash Overseas. Be sure to check it out. If you are a Firefox user come back tomorrow to find a few of add-ons that will help your travel planning. Share
How to Save On Airport Parking
June 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share When you fly your car is not going with you! In our consumerist culture that means someone is going to make money for the small piece of real estate you rent while you car sits in the parking spot. Photo by Alex92287 Here are some things to consider to minimize the cost of [...]
Delta Offers 1 Mile Expiration Extension
June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share I recently reviewed my Delta mileage statement. On the statement Delta posted 1 mile to my account. Not a big deal right. Well, I manage three accounts on behalf of my family. Between my wife and I we have 50,000 Delta points. Those points were set to expire Dec. 31st, 2009. However, the one [...]
Tipping While Traveling
June 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Unfortunately, when I travel I am typically oblivious to the tipping expectations – until I arrive. On a recent trip to Australia my wife left the restaurant to find someone to ask about tipping. Both Canadian and American cultures have high tipping expectations so when travelling our natural inclination is to tip for everything. [...]
Choice Privileges Summer Promotion
June 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Stay at any Choice Privileges hotel this summer between May 21 – August 13th, 2009 on three separate occasions and get a $50 cash card. Get details here. Honestly, I’m a little disappointed with the choice summer offering. Over the last couple of summers they have offered a stay two night get one night [...]
NWA + Delta Bonus Miles on Select International Destinations
June 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles on New International Routes Northwest and Delta are offering you more convenient options to see the world. As we merge to form a new global airline, we are adding many new nonstop international routes. To celebrate, register to earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles on any of the [...]
Airline Credit Card Round Up
June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Here are some current mileage promotions for airline credit cards offered to US residents. Please remember to review the information with the credit card company to confirm all information for accuracy. Continental Airlines (World MasterCard) – Up to 25,000 miles Great Cardmember Benefits BusinessFirst® 2 for 1 when you purchase your international tickets with [...]
US Airways Changes Baggage Fee – More $
June 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share When I saw the following on the US Airways site I was initially excited. I have felt like airlines should scrap the baggage charge all together. But, as you will come to find out, they are not offering a lower price for booking online, but a higher charge ($5 per bag) if you don’t [...]
