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Lodging

Radisson Hotels: Free Friday Promotion

May 13, 2009

Here is what the Radisson site says about their promotion: Friday is Freeday Now through September 15, Fridays are free at Radisson. Just when you need it most, Radisson® comes to the rescue with an offer you can’t afford to pass up. Book the Friday is Freeday offer for arrivals between May 15 and September [...]

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Why You Can’t Always Rely On the Hotel ‘Star Rating’

May 13, 2009

What does the star system reveal? It could mean the hotel brand has a specific rating.  But your hotel might not be on the level as the brand.  Hotwire uses this system.  They rate hotel chains, not individual hotels. It could mean that hotels get a rating based on what they include, but not necessarily [...]

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Step By Step Guide to Getting Cheap Lodging Online

May 12, 2009

I have introduced you to the four common ways to book lodging online.  If you missed those introductions make sure you are familiar with them: The Travel Search Engine The Online Travel Agent The Opaque Travel Site Directly from the Airline                                                     Picture Ericeira Hotel By Night by Fr Antunes How To Book Cheap [...]

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Which are better, hotel points or flight points?

May 8, 2009

In my experience Hotel Points (with the right program) are a much better idea than (almost any) Flight Points program. People love to talk about free flights, but free hotels are MUCH more rewarding. Never pay anything – free is free. If you manage to snag a free flight in North America you still pay [...]

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Starwood Preferred Guest Promotion: Two Stays and a Free Weekend Night

May 7, 2009

Photo Sheraton Panoramic by ZIGFIL Here is what Starwood has to say about their promotion: Earn unlimited Free Weekend Night Awards with every two stays through July. Register for SPG® Free Weekends now and start earning one Free Weekend Night Award with every two stays through July 31, 2009 — with no limits. It’s that [...]

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Priority Clubs Promotion: Stay Two Nights – Get One Free

May 6, 2009

The Priority Clubs Hotel group is currently offering a “Stay any Two Nights then get one free” promotion! Here is the important information from the Priority Site: Celebrate Our Biggest Free Nights Offer.* Here’s how it works: Join Priority Club® Rewards and register for this offer today. Stay any 2 nights from 4 May – [...]

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Introduction to Brand Specific Websites

May 4, 2009

So far I have introduced you to three of the four main ways to book travel online.  The Travel Search Engine.  Read that introduction here. The Online Travel Agent.  Read that introduction here. The Opaque Booking Site.  Read that introduction here. The fourth way, of course, is to book your travel from a specific brand.  [...]

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Priceline or Hotwire: Which is Cheaper?

May 1, 2009

One thing people often wonder about with Priceline is how much to put when you bid for a hotel room?  They wonder this because they want to know which is cheaper, Priceline or Hotwire. Priceline and Hotwire Offer Great Travel Deals The answer, you decide.  Priceline may be cheaper, but make Hotwire your max bid [...]

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Step By Step Guide: How to book hotels on Priceline: An Opaque Travel Website

May 1, 2009

Booking a hotel on Priceline. Go to Priceline Click on hotels and select name your own price Choose your city area Choose the star rating you prefer Name your price Wait and see if the price is accepted

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An Introduction to Opaque Booking Sites

May 1, 2009

Want to get the cheapest deal with the least amount of effort? You’ll love the opaque websites. What is an Opaque Website? An opaque website is a site where the customer is required to do a portion of the booking without knowing the complete details. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Well, in exchange for [...]

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