A last minute jaunt to London last month almost had us pulling our hair out but we found an amazing deal in the end. Dave is seriously impressed with my ability to find a hotel at a bargain rate and save $$$ for our trips so we wanted to share all our money saving hacks and ti...
Low season, as wediscussed in this article, is obviously the cheapest time to visit, although it also has the dreariest weather. However, hotel occupancy is way down in the city, leading to great deals on hotels that would normally be way to rich for our cheapo blood. Other advantages in...
While Spain is certainly a budget traveler’s paradise, room rates in the Spanish capital can cost substantially more than elsewhere on the continent and tend to skyrocket even higher during major events. So how can you ensure savings on your hotel room in Madrid? Surprisingly, it’s not as...
To find the lowest room rates at MBS, first visit an aggregator travel site like Trivago or Hotels Combined; they’ll quickly verify hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites like Hotels.com and Booking.com. Aggregator sites are so confident that they’ll find you the best deal that they...
Don’t use a hotel Sometimes when people ask me how to save money on hotels I reply with, “don’t use hotels.” Hotels can be expensive, but there are many other options available to travellers these days. In recent years, I’ve been using Airbnb a lot. If you’re unfamiliar with...
Guest (Not Currently a Marriott Bonvoy® Member) - Change or Cancel your Hotel Reservation on Marriott's WebsiteOn Marriott.com, click 'My Trips' at the top of the screen [Click here to view Image] Within the 'Look up a Reservation' section, enter the information for your Reservation ...
It tracks flight and hotel prices and will alert you to the best deals. You’ll know if you should book now or if you’re better off waiting for a lower price. READ: Does Google Flights Really Save You Money? Negotiate With the Seller Haggling is not as common...
In addition to special rates on your stay, you’ll also be able to spoil yourself with delicious experiences. Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard holders will automatically earn HK$800 hotel credit when they make their booking, while other co-branded credit card holders will earn HK$500. This ...
Canceled or delayed flights can wreak havoc on your plans — and your wallet. You might have to pay for meals you didn't budget for or even get an extra night at a hotel. While a canceled or delayed flight might not be something you can easily plan for, you can take steps to minimi...
Of course, you’ll also be juggling many other tasks to ensure that your hotel is running smoothly. But, for the moment, let’s park those and focus on the fundamentals of setting competitive rates, something that can seem complicated – but doesn’t need to be if you understand the prin...