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Cruise Deals

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 […]

Travelocity Top Secret Hotels Vs. Priceline

Travelocity Top Secret Hotel Vs. Priceline: Our review compares the two opaque booking sites to help you decide which is cheaper and which you should use. Bottom line: If you know how to bid for travel, you’re better bidding on Priceline for the cheaper rates. If you do not want to bid for whatever reason, use Hotwire. Travelocity, an inferior product, in our opinion, should only be used if there is a substantial discount over Priceline and Hotwire.

Bidding for Travel

Bidding for travel has gained popularity over the last few years, and for very good reason. Travellers can save money on products such as hotels, car rentals and airline tickets. The biggest savings are in hotel reservations, where travellers can save sometimes 60% or more, but bidding for travel also has some risks associated with it. The most popular travel bidding sites are Priceline and Hotwire. Here are some strategies for how to rebid on Priceline and how to reveal the name of your hotel before making your purchase.