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Thursday, September 17, 2009
By John Traveler

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... »

5 Tips to Get Cheap Flights

Monday, May 25, 2009
By John Traveler

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... »

5 Tips to Find Cheap Summer Travel

Sunday, May 24, 2009
By John Traveler

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... »

Take the Guess Work out of Priceline’s Name Your Price

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By John Traveler
Take the Guess Work out of Priceline’s Name Your Price

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... »

Credit Cards for Frequent Travelers

Monday, August 11, 2008
By John Traveler

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... »

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