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Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver BC – A Favorite Among Travelers
The Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver BC is has been around for a couple of decades and I have had the good fortune to visit it at least a dozen times over the last 20 years. Not only is it one of my personal favorites, but travelers I chat with throughout the world seem to […]
Las Vegas $20 Trick for Hotel Room Upgrades
The Las Vegas $20 trick is nothing more than giving a tip to the front desk clerk of your hotel during check in while asking for an upgrade. It is coined the “$20 Trick” because traditionally the tip would be $20. To my knowledge, this phenomenon does not work in other cities because the culture of tipping to get what you want is not as prevalent in other cities through the United States as in Las Vegas. Here is a step by step play of how the Las Vegas $20 trick works…
Welk Resort Cabo San Lucas – Pictorial Review
I had the good fortunate to spend some time at the Welk Resort Cabo San Lucas recently. What follows is a pictorial review of this stunning property. I managed to get the Welk Resort for just $99 USD per night on Hotwire. I chose Hotwire over other bidding sites like Priceline for one reason: Hotwire […]
Timeshare Presentations in Mexico – How to Say No
Travellers to Mexico will inevitably be asked if they want to attend a timeshare presentation. The offer is appealing: discounts, adventures and even cash of up to $500 just to hear about a timeshare. But before you say yes to timeshare presentations in Mexico, be prepared for a very hard sell and a ’90 minute’ presentation that could last up to 3 hours or longer.
The moment you walk out of the airport, most travellers to Mexico are hit up by vendors trying to flog timeshares. They are everywhere, from the airport to your hotel to the car rental agency. The offer may seem appealing. For a couple, you can receive between $200 and $500 in cash, free items and discounts (plus a free breakfast or lunch), for just 90 minutes of your time. At first blush, who would not accept this offer?
Hotwire Cabo San Lucas Hotels – Ideal For Budget Travellers
Budget travellers wishing to stay at upper scale beachfront resorts in Cabo San Lucas should consider Hotwire. This is an inexpensive option for those who are flexible on the hotel brand and exact location of the hotel. Because of Hotwire no-cancelation and no-change booking policy, bidding travellers should be prepared before they book.
Hotel Deals Revealed has recently started curating a list of hotels known to be available on Hotwire in the great Los Cabos area. The list is small at the time of writing but gives an indication of the type of hotel you can expect to get when booking on Hotwire.
On Hotwire, you do not know the exact location of the hotel, just the general vicinity or ‘zone’. There are 4 Hotwire Cabo San Lucas hotel zones: Cabo San Lucas, Cabo East, the Corridor, and San Jose.
How to Get Cruise Deals
Anyone who is into cruising has probably used the website CruiseCritic.com. With their vast community of members, this is a great site for obtaining knowledge about cruising. I, personally, have been a member for about 5 years. I’ve noticed that every post I make on the forum about getting deep cruise deals gets deleted, including […]
Who is cheaper: Hotwire or Priceline? Sometimes Neither!
Bidding travellers asking themselves who is cheaper, Hotwire or Priceline should not assume that either has automatically has the lowest price. This is not always the case (although usually). Savvy travellers will take a couple extra minutes to look at sites like TravelPony and TripAdvisor before booking.
Priceline Hotels Near Disney World in Orlando
Priceline is an excellent choice for travellers looking to book a hotel near the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. Priceline hotels are usually very cheap because there are always plenty of hotels with excess room capacity which they sell off to Priceline for cheap. However, Priceline customers should be aware of some of the common mistake travellers make when booking on Priceline. First, Priceline reservations are non-refundable. Therefore, it is important to learn how to reveal your hotel before booking to reduce risk of getting a hotel you are not happy with. The Priceline Hotel List for Orlando, and the Priceline Forum are good resources to get help with this.
Hotwire Pricing Errors Means Great Savings
From time to time, Hotwire makes pricing errors on hotel prices. Here’s how to find them.
Hotwire All Inclusive Resorts: Recommendations Before Booking
Hotwire all inclusive resorts are a good choice for travellers wanting to save money. However, there are some major risks because Hotwire does not reveal the name of your hotel before you book, and reservations are non-refundable. Travellers should understand exactly what they are getting when they book an all inclusive on Hotwire. This article goes into what to expect from all inclusive resorts: meals, alcohol, property location (beachfront or not), included activities and entertainment.