Share This post is a continuation of a series where we’re evaluating the value of different travel rewards based programs. Here’s a list of our previous analyses: ThankYou Rewards Chase Ultimate Rewards How do you earn points? Like each of the other programs reviewed, you earn points primarily by spending money on the branded credit [...]
Priceline and Hotwire Hotel Bidding Tips | Book Early or Book Late?
February 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
Share I got an email this week from Jerry. He asked: Is it cheaper to wait until closer to your travel date to bid on a room? Or is it about the same if you do it months in advance. Opaque Websites: Book Early or Late I had some hunches and assumptions before writing this [...]
TripAlertz Review & Introduction
February 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Share I know. I know. Some (most?) of you already know all about TripAlertz. But I bet that some of you don’t. TripAlertz is a program similar to Groupon, except it focuses on travel bonuses. After signing up for your free membership, you’ll be able to access exclusive travel deals for members only. The deals [...]
Hotwire and Priceline: How to Guarantee the Lowest Price
January 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
Share Hotwire.com and Priceline are consistently the cheapest travel options. Hotwire It is important to remember that both of these sites are opaque travel sites (you do not know some exact details when you book) so you must have some flexibility. If you are unfamiliar with the opaque travel websites you should read an introduction [...]
Hotwire Car Rental: Advantages and Disadvantages
November 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share Hotwire.com is a premier source for all things travel. In fact, Hotwire consistently has some of the best travel deals for airfare, car rental, and hotels. While flight bookings offer a deeper level of inconvenience there is very little inconvenience involved in renting from Hotwire. Hotwire Car Rental Disadvantages You will not know the [...]
Suggested Site to Assist with Priceline & Hotwire Booking
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share If you are not familiar with Priceline or Hotwire I suggest you read this article. When it comes to hotels it is very difficult to get a better price than using one of these two websites. You can read how to get the cheapest price between Priceline and Hotwire to be sure which site [...]
Step By Step Guide to Getting Cheap Lodging Online
May 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Share 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 [...]
Priceline or Hotwire: Which is Cheaper?
May 1, 2009 By
Share 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 [...]
Step By Step Guide: How to book hotels on Priceline: An Opaque Travel Website
May 1, 2009 By
Share 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 Share
An Introduction to Opaque Booking Sites
May 1, 2009 By
Share 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 [...]
