8 Great Reasons NOT to Use a Travel Agent
Consumers have a choice when planning trips, a big one being whether to use a travel agent or book myself. … Read more
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7 Important Reasons I Did NOT Renew My AAA Membership
It may surprise you that I canceled my AAA membership since I mentioned using AAA for travel discounts in other … Read more
Create Your Own Airplane Travel Kit with In-Flight Essentials
Create your own airplane travel kit with in-flight essentials, and you will have an easy-to-handle bag that saves time and … Read more
8 Great Tips for Choosing a Motel
On US road trips, I prefer to stay at independent motels. I find that motels are a better value than hotels … Read more
8 Great Airbnb Advantages Over Hotels
Typical Airbnb advantages over hotels include more space, better amenities, kitchens, lower cost, a washer & dryer, and much more. … Read more
Slash Rental Car Rates With AutoSlash.com
To slash rental car rates, I use AutoSlash—a free online service that automatically and continually checks for lower rates and … Read more
Happy Festivus: Airing of (Travel) Grievances
Happy Festivus to all! What is Festivus? Festivus is an alternative holiday to Christmas, occurring on December 23, and it … Read more
88 Useful Travel Hacks to Save Money, Time, and Stress
Here are several dozen useful travel hacks will help you save money, time, and stress on your next and every … Read more
#1 Travel Tip for Successfully Saving Money on Every Trip
There is one super powerful and effective travel tip—one thing you can do—to ensure that you save money on every … Read more
8 Great Hotel Advantages (over Airbnb)
Some hotel advantages over Airbnb properties include easier reservation process, perceived safety and quality, consistent product, and hotel loyalty programs. … Read more
2 Reliable Ways to Use MasterCard at Costco
Even though Costco only accepts Visa cards in their warehouse stores, there are some ways to use MasterCard at Costco … Read more
3 Powerful Habits of Happy Travelers
Whether you wish to find great travel deals, avoid vacation problems, or have memorable trips, being happy when you travel … Read more