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Slash Rental Car Rates With AutoSlash.com

Charles McCool in Everglades with Ford Mustang

To slash rental car rates, I use AutoSlash—a free online service that automatically and continually checks for lower rates and … Read more

#1 Travel Tip for Successfully Saving Money on Every Trip

catch a Coastal Mississippi sunset next to Biloxi Bay Bridge

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)

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Some hotel advantages over Airbnb properties include easier reservation process, perceived safety and quality, consistent product, and hotel loyalty programs. … Read more

3 Powerful Habits of Happy Travelers

11 Useful Travel Tips You Have Never Seen: At the Destination

Whether you wish to find great travel deals, avoid vacation problems, or have memorable trips, being happy when you travel … Read more

8 Great Elements of a Cruise Vacation

Viking Cruises Into the Midnight Sun fjord view

How to pick a cruise? There are a dizzying array of choices and selecting the right cruise is usually an overwhelming … Read more

Finding Ritz-Carlton Discounts For Future Luxury Hotel Stays

McCool Travel article about Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner Redefinition project

Are Ritz-Carlton discounts possible? Best hotel rates usually have special rate codes. Here is how I found some Ritz-Carlton discounts … Read more

16 Magnificent Uniquely American Road Trips

Big Sur, Blue Ridge Parkway, Route 66, and the Overseas Highway (Florida Keys) are covered in practically EVERY list of … Read more

8 Great Ways to Save Money on Cruise Excursions

Palouse River kayak with UnCruise. Photo by Julie McCool

Save Money on Cruise Excursions by booking independent cruise activities, hiring a cab or guide, exploring on your own, or … Read more

Viking River or Viking Ocean Cruises: Which is Right for You?

Viking Freya in Burdapest

Our comparisons and tips will help you decide whether Viking River or Viking Ocean Cruises will offer the better choice for your next cruise vacation. Whichever … Read more

6 Websites That Will Make You a Happy Traveler

Being a happy traveler is easier with the right resources. There are millions of travel websites; many are useful while many … Read more

Save on International Airfares with Split Tickets

11 Useful Travel Tips You Have Never Seen: At the Destination

In 2011, Conde Nast ran a contest where the general public submitted travel tips and the winner received a $15,000 … Read more

8 Great Reasons NOT to Travel

Ironworks Campus Beloit USA flag sculpture

While I envision that people work and look forward to some grand vacation, apparently not. Even though I think it is mistake … Read more

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