- Broadway shows and fancy meals
Take advantage of discount theater tickets on sites such as TheaterMania.com, where two-for-one deals to the hottest shows in Los Angeles can be found, or BroadwayBox.com, which offers show tickets in New York and Las Vegas, as well as concerts and sporting events across the U.S. Before the show, dine out at a restaurant which serves gourmet meals for less. The Michelin Guide’s “Where to Eat for Less Than $25” section serves up dozens of inexpensive—but quality— dining suggestions in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Travel Tip Category: Travel
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- Helicopter transfer
Those visiting The Big Apple can arrive in style with the help of companies such as Flyush.com, which offers helicopter rides every hour to central Manhattan from JFK and Newark airports. Though the cost of the eight-minute service is around $170, consider this a unique opportunity to not only get from the airport in minutes, but also to experience an unforgettable mini-tour of the city. (With a similar helicopter tour running about $135 and a cab from the airport about $50, treating yourself to this luxury is a comparable value.)
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Look for Promo Codes
Airlines are increasingly offering promotion codes. Discounts range from $10 to 50% off published fares. To get the codes, sign up for the airlines' frequent flyer programs and newsletters. These fares are never listed on other popular travel sites.
Source: Airfarewatchdog.com
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- Watch out for surprising sales that sometimes appear on Saturdays and holiday weekends.
For example, during the Martin Luther King 3-day weekend this year, US Airways launched an unadvertised sale to Europe with fares up to 60% off. For competitive reasons, airlines often sneak in the very best unadvertised sales when they think the competition isn't watching.
Source: Airfarewatchdog.com
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Search for fares throughout the day, several times a day.
Fares go up and down throughout the day, so if you don't like what you see at 10 a.m., come back later and search again. Seat availability can also change throughout the day, so check often.
Source: Airfarewatchdog.com
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Use consolidators for international business- and first-class fares.
With the economic downturn, business- and first-class cabins are likely to be emptier in 2009, and deals could be amazing. Consolidators specializing in premium cabins are likely to have some great deals, and airlines will probably heavily discount their premium cabins, so check their website specials. Do a Google search for "first-class consolidators" to see some of the firms in this space.
Source: Airfarewatchdog.com
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Give Yourself A Budget
Your holiday vacation doesn’t have to break the bank! Simply decide on the type of accommodations that you’ll enjoy and set aside a realistic budget. Be on the lookout for special hotel discounts such as senior discounts, best rate guarantees and vacation packages. Remember to pack your proof of age identity card and any senior club membership cards.
Travel Tip Category: Senior Travel
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- Plan Ahead
Whether your visiting family or taking off on your own, research your destination and remember to book online hotel reservations well in advance. Look for national hotel chains that cater to senior travel.
Travel Tip Category: Senior Travel
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- Get Rewarded
Check with your hotel to see if they offer a loyalty rewards program travel.
Travel Tip Category: Senior Travel
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- Play It Safe
An important senior travel rule: pack any medications or prescriptions in your carry-on bag and bring along enough medication to last the entire trip. Visit your doctor to learn about potential travel health risks before you begin set out on your holiday vacation and consider preparing a first aid kit for the road.
Travel Tip Category: Senior Travel
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