TRAVEL
We all love a bargin, so here are some ways of getting a good deal and making the most out of your holidays.
Traveling By Car
AAA – Not just to cover you for vehicle breakdowns. The cost of membership can be recovered by the discounts that are offer. Hotel
discounts. Even if you are entitled to a government or Military rate you may often find that the AAA rate is cheaper.
Online shopping. Various discounts vary by site, but of note is the 10% discount offered on the Target on-line shop. Enter via the AAA website and follow the
link to obtain the discount.
Hertz car rental. Use the Hertz website and the enter your AAA membership number to obtain your savings. Search available special offers on the Hertz website too and enter the coupon code and you should get both discounts. This can mean that for some locations Hertz becomes the cheapest option. Most locations will offer spouses driving at no additional cost and some offer unlimited mileage.
View AAA website for more discounts.
National Park Annual Pass.
As at October 2010 this pass costs $80 per year and covers entry for you and the passengers in your vehicle for one year to ALL National Park sites. See
their website for details Really good value.
And as of May 2012, all active military personel and their dependants will be eligible for a free annial pass to all the national parks. For more details click here
discounts. Even if you are entitled to a government or Military rate you may often find that the AAA rate is cheaper.
Online shopping. Various discounts vary by site, but of note is the 10% discount offered on the Target on-line shop. Enter via the AAA website and follow the
link to obtain the discount.
Hertz car rental. Use the Hertz website and the enter your AAA membership number to obtain your savings. Search available special offers on the Hertz website too and enter the coupon code and you should get both discounts. This can mean that for some locations Hertz becomes the cheapest option. Most locations will offer spouses driving at no additional cost and some offer unlimited mileage.
View AAA website for more discounts.
National Park Annual Pass.
As at October 2010 this pass costs $80 per year and covers entry for you and the passengers in your vehicle for one year to ALL National Park sites. See
their website for details Really good value.
And as of May 2012, all active military personel and their dependants will be eligible for a free annial pass to all the national parks. For more details click here
Travel Comparison Websites
Expedia, Cheapflights, Kayak, Hotwire, cFares, Travelocity, ITAmatrix ( not a booking website but does show the cheapest airfares for each dagte one month from your specifies departure date, allowing you to chose the cheapest period to fly)
Travel Reviews and Booking
PlanetWare (has listings on attractions in each US state), Tripadvisor
Hotels
Licketytrip (last minute holiday rentals), Tingo.com (New Hotel booking site that gives you money back if your room rate drops below your booked rate)
