A good friend asked me this question the other day, “What do I need to do now so I can take my family of four to Hawaii for free next year?” It’s a great question and she is right to ask…
Category: Accommodations
This is a quick post to let you know about a great deal on TravelZoo for 2 nights in Cambria on the California Central Coast. The hotel for this deal is the Cambria Pines Lodge. Bob and I took advantage of…
Bob and I just got back from a quick jaunt to Las Vegas for 2 nights and 3 days. We got some great deals in Las Vegas on our room, entertainment, and our meals were reasonably priced considering the quality.…
Here is another warning about thinking most hotel reservations site pricing is all the same, including a hotel’s own website. I also wrote about the difficulty in getting the “best rate” in my previous post about Starwood Hotels (SPG). I just…
The moment I see the wind farms on the way from Los Angeles to Palm Springs I breathe a sigh of relief and the stress melts away. To me, Palm Springs is like a warm bath that I can just…
I’ve been offline a while because I just got back from a great vacation to Hawaii with Bob and my 70+-year-old parents. My dad is the original Bohemian (frugal) traveler (and at home, too) so we found a variety of cheap options…
CouchSurfing is a great way to save money while traveling but more importantly, it offers a unique opportunity to connect with locals. If you are not familiar with the concept of couch surfing, it’s basically sleeping at someone’s house who…
My husband and I both cruise for deals on Groupon, Travelzoo and LivingSocial on a daily basis. The other day he snagged a great deal for Las Vegas on Travelzoo through Bookit.com. Travelzoo was actually promoting the Tropicana for $37,…
I’ve used Travelzoo.com for several out-of-town trips, as well as restaurants but not for shows. Here are some tips I’ve learned to get the best deals: Get the free app for your phone. Check it every day for new deals.…
This guest post is from Yvonne Dukes. She and her husband have done 8 home exchanges! I have done 8 home exchanges over the years. The best were in Spain, Paris and Geneva, only because we love Europe so much. However, all…