Use the economy to your advantage…

Posted by Staff in Money, Tip of the Week

With the economy in a downturn, keep in mind that many hotels are willing to negotiate on price, especially the smaller hotels and inns.  When making a reservation, ask if there are any deals…because sometimes all it takes is asking!

Use your resources

Posted by Staff in sightseeing, Tip of the Week

It astonishes me on how many people travel without a plan, or an idea of what they want to see at their destination.  If you are one of these non-planner types, then head over to the tourist bureau when you arrive at your destination.

Tourist Bureaus are treasure chests of ideas and deals…and they usually can offer free maps and guidebooks.

Consolidate renting

Posted by Staff in Packing, sightseeing, Tip of the Week

If you are planning to take part in a multi-city ski odyssey like I did, but are not bringing you own equipment…do yourselves a favor and rent your skis/snowboard in the town you will start and end in.  This saves the hassle of having to wait in the rental line at each mountain and also saves expensive and precious slope time.

Do yourself a favor, buy a map

Posted by Staff in sightseeing, Tip of the Week

Since vacations cost money and precious time….be smart and buy a map if you are visiting a city.

It always astonishes me that I see so many tourists wandering aimlessly on vacation and wasting precious time searching for sites, when they could save time with a map.  Remember time = money….