As London gears for the Olympics (visit official London 2012 site here) this summer, visitors coming to London to soak up the atmosphere and the grandeur of the Olympics, will need all the help you can get to navigate the grid that is London. Below, I have outlined options and recommendations for travelling to London, travelling within London and hotel options. Before we get started, you should know that London is divided into Zones....
Deal sites like Groupon, Living Social and KGB Deals, while attractive, don't always offer the value they claim to offer. They can be more expensive than if you bought the package yourself. Beware of such deals and do the math yourself before buying.
In the world of travel names like Rick Steves and the good people at the Travel Channel have great influence on travelers. And while I appreciate Rick Steve’s work and the information diseminated by Samantha Brown, I have come to realize that they are not your average travelers and as such the information they provide needs to be taken with a grain of salt. First, even though they give you budget travel tips, their...
With so many options for online travel, you need all the help you can get to try and eek out a better price for your airfare. Here are some tips to help you get the best airfare. Early morning and overnight red-eye flights are typically cheaper. Try to seek out airfare at odd hours to get a better deal. Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly, but Tuesdays and Saturdays are also relatively...
Sherman’s Travel released these five tips below to find cheap vacations for summer: Tip #1: Book a midweek getaway. Weekend travel usually carries premiums on flights and hotels. Try searching in August for the best results. Tip #2: Avoid holiday weekends. Long-weekend holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day are in high demand — and priced accordingly. Tip #3: Choose an off-season destination. Go where the crowds aren’t to avoid paying peak-season rates. Beach...
Priceline.com is perhaps one of the best online travel sites out there, pioneering the “Name Your Price” model. While the site offers discounted prices on hotels, airfare, car rentals and vacations much like competitors like Expedia and Orbitz, it distinguishes itself from these competitors by offering this unique “Name Your Price” feature. The only catch with this feature is that once you specify your criteria, you don’t have control over what you get. For...
The average person today has many choices when it comes to credit cards. Gone are the days when only the upper-middle class or higher enjoyed carrying plastic with the prestige of earning rewards for their loyalty. Gone are the days when an average Joe had to pay annual fees for the convenience and pay even more for a reward program. Today, we are faced with many choices, some may argue we have too many...
