The top 10 tips for saving money when traveling...
You may be scratching your head and saying, "Didn't she just post yesterday about the 12 ways to find travel bargains?" Yes, she did. But "she" wasn't impressed by the article she linked to.
Then my travel writing friend, Diane (check out her nice blog), reminded me that the Society of American Travel Writers, to which I belong, published its own list. And I have to say, it's far superior to the one I ragged on in yesterday's entry. Why wouldn't it be? It was compiled by experienced travel writers.
Number 6 on the list is something I don't do nearly enough: "Make your first stop the local visitors center and collect coupons, brochures, free maps, etc. Ask the staff about insider tips - free days at museums, matinees, free parking and money saving programs like City Pass."
Half of the time I'm slapping myself on the forehead because I find a deal on something the day I'm leaving. Something I'd already paid full price for.
Another good one. Number 10: "In cities, stay at business hotels on the weekends where there are often better room rates and restaurant deals. Shop for hotels near, not on, the biggest street."
More SATW lists in the coming week.
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