I have often saved travel dollars by using local coupon books. Generally the best savings are found in the local discount books that you purchase such as the Entertainment Book. Coupon books such as the Entertainment Book are more of a North American thing but you can still search on line to see if there are any available for your international destination. You can also find discount attraction books …
I love City Passes. Not only can you can save money on some of the most popular attractions, in many cases you also save valuable holiday time by front of line advancement privileges. Some cities (such as Paris) have more than one city pass option, so it’s a good idea to check out the benefits and decide which program best suits your family. Decide first what sights you’re interested …
I am not alone in my love of airline rewards points. Air Canada’s ‘Aeroplan’ program has over 4 million active members. Many people save their travel rewards points year after year as they fantasize about an exotic future trip. This isn’t a good idea. Did you know that in certain circumstances you can lose your points? Each reward program is unique so read the fine print of your specific …
Our family first booked privately owned accommodations when we discovered that my eldest son had serious food allergies. We needed a kitchen. Privately owned accommodations can be houses, townhouses, condos, apartments and sometimes timeshares. It didn’t take long to realize that we had just found one of the best ways to save money on accommodations and food. Not only do we pay less than by booking a hotel room, …
