http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/ Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott's site. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-18248 Paula Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:42:58 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-18248 One thing that I've learned over the years is to read the terms and conditions of any travel offer. Read it and not just scroll down and click "I agree"; this is even more important where the terms and conditions are NOT listed for you to read and click "I agree", and there is a little statement that says something like "your purchase of this offer signifies that you agree to all the terms and conditions (link) of this deal".... or something to that effect. The harder it is to find the terms and conditions of an offer, the more important it is to read them!! One thing that I’ve learned over the years is to read the terms and conditions of any travel offer. Read it and not just scroll down and click “I agree”; this is even more important where the terms and conditions are NOT listed for you to read and click “I agree”, and there is a little statement that says something like “your purchase of this offer signifies that you agree to all the terms and conditions (link) of this deal”…. or something to that effect. The harder it is to find the terms and conditions of an offer, the more important it is to read them!!

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-18152 Sara Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:18:46 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-18152 One thing to note - if you're going to a convention and choose to book a room at the host hotel at a lower rate than through the group, send the group an email and let them know that you're still staying there. This info will benefit the group and ensure you get anything that is being sent to the attendees (newsletters, etc). One thing to note – if you’re going to a convention and choose to book a room at the host hotel at a lower rate than through the group, send the group an email and let them know that you’re still staying there. This info will benefit the group and ensure you get anything that is being sent to the attendees (newsletters, etc).

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-18108 Jeffrey Bodycomb Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:35:29 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-18108 Mark hits a key point. He uses something often. I can readily evaluate deals for things I buy often enough. It is the one-time purchases that are a problem. Mark hits a key point. He uses something often. I can readily evaluate deals for things I buy often enough. It is the one-time purchases that are a problem.

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-17988 Mark Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:00:48 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-17988 i Disagree with the post on one restaurant Web site offered a $25 gift certificate for only $2. I use these all the time and it saves me money. This weekend i am going to a place with a $50.00 cert i paid $4.00 for i know i have to spend 100.00 but we are meeting frends there and the bill bill will be just over 100.00 so i save 44.00 or 11.00 off each meal now thats a deal i Disagree with the post on one restaurant Web site offered a $25 gift certificate for only $2. I use these all the time and it saves me money. This weekend i am going to a place with a $50.00 cert i paid $4.00 for i know i have to spend 100.00 but we are meeting frends there and the bill bill will be just over 100.00 so i save 44.00 or 11.00 off each meal now thats a deal

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-17962 Dishin’ with the Diva » Travel News: When is a bargain not a bargain? Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:04:23 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-17962 [...] found this post on The Travel Critic blog on how to spot a genuine bargain vs. a rip-off. With so many carriers, [...] [...] found this post on The Travel Critic blog on how to spot a genuine bargain vs. a rip-off. With so many carriers, [...]

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-17955 Roundup: Learn to share the Eiffel Tower; MapQuest adds app-like feature; Elliott offers travel deal-spotting tips - Travel - LATimes.com Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:19:04 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-17955 [...] Blogosphere | Is the travel deal you found a good one? There are six tips for spotting a bargain on the travel blog [...] [...] Blogosphere | Is the travel deal you found a good one? There are six tips for spotting a bargain on the travel blog [...]

]]> http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/deal-or-no-deal-6-secrets-for-spotting-a-bargain/comment-page-1/#comment-17923 Susan Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:39:13 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=5965#comment-17923 These are amazing tips. Using social media tools is my favorite, I have received answers to questions by throwing them out on twitter more quickly than I can search for them myself. These are amazing tips. Using social media tools is my favorite, I have received answers to questions by throwing them out on twitter more quickly than I can search for them myself.

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