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There Are Still Bargains Out There for Summer Travel
Air Fares May Be on the Rise, But You Can Save Money on Hotels
Summer airline tickets are expected to be as much as 25% more expensive this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend your vacation in the kids’ wading pool, There are plenty of ways to bring your summer vacation in under budget, including saving on your hotel room.
Hotels have been about 60% full this year, which means a lot of rooms go unsold; so hotels are willing to offer deals. Check to see if your company has employee discounts with any hotel chains. Or, negotiate your own discount of up to 50% by bidding for a room on Priceline’s Name Your Own Price hotel service. They’ll show you winning bids from other customers. And your reservation is protected by a best-price guarantee.
To save money on airfare, fly early in the morning and think about accepting a connection, both will net you a lot more seats and prices to pick from. Also try flying midweek. To save even more, check the Best-Days-To-Fly Calendars which are published online.
Hotels have been about 60% full this year, which means a lot of rooms go unsold; so hotels are willing to offer deals. Check to see if your company has employee discounts with any hotel chains. Or, negotiate your own discount of up to 50% by bidding for a room on Priceline’s Name Your Own Price hotel service. They’ll show you winning bids from other customers. And your reservation is protected by a best-price guarantee.
To save money on airfare, fly early in the morning and think about accepting a connection, both will net you a lot more seats and prices to pick from. Also try flying midweek. To save even more, check the Best-Days-To-Fly Calendars which are published online.
For more, information about summer travel, including tips to get the best prices online, visit Priceline.com
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