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By Jay Bauder, Mon Dec 26th
Getting the Most Out of Your Deals The lowest and the cheapest deals are not always the bestdeal. Today, travelers could be overwhelmed by the numeroustravel deals being offered. Therefore you should weigh alloptions before choosing the right one in order to get the mostout of it. The greatest secret to getting an affordable airfare or besttravel discounts is to know your budget and what do you reallywant. Additionally, you should shop and compare deals until yourun out of options and choose the best among them.
And importantly, always plan ahead. Nothing is too early when itcomes to vacation planning. This will give you ample time tosearch and choose. Whether you're a business traveler or planning a familyvacation, here are some tips to save you money and choosethe best deal: 1. Buy your ticket directly. agents usually chargebetween $15 and $35 per ticket. 2. Buy your ticket all at the same time instead of buying one ata time. Booking fee may be discounted. 3. Booking for a package tour could be a wise choice for somedestinations. 4. When planning a more complex trip, a agent can saveyou more time and money. 5. Compare prices online for the best deal. There are websitesthat help travelers to shop and compare. Some also providetravel tips and guidelines. 6. Play the seasons. Some destinations are cheapest atcertain times or season of the
year. Booking for an off-peakseason also would give you the best deal. 7. Be flexible withtravel dates and times. Some airlines and hotels offersubstantial discounts if you book one or two days earlier. 8. Smaller airlines often have lesser fees. Additionally, smallairlines don't necessarily mean smaller airplanes. 9. Alternative airport also could provide you with substantialdiscounts. Ask your agent about it. 10. Plan ahead. The earlier you book, the better deal you willhave. 11. Buy trip insurance. Insurance will not only save your lifebut also could save you money. If you end up being sick inforeign country, your insurance back home might not cover it.Thus you might end up using your vacation budget onhospitalization. 12. Sign up for hotel and airline awards programs. Chain hotelsusually have award programs; take advantage of it especially ifyou are a frequent business traveler. Finally, never stopbargaining, always explore the possibility of lower airfare,lower hotel rates. However, it is important to weigh and compareall options since not all cheap deals will give you thetravel value you deserved. will be more enjoyable if youget the most of your hard earn vacation budget. About the author: Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Airline Tickets, awebsite that provides information and resources on vacations,airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit his website at:http://www.hotels-in.net Discount Hotels
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Seattle's secret is out: Lake Chelan, Washington
If you live in Seattle or Spokane, Lake Chelan is your summer go-to spot. Best of all, few Californians know of it. But that's about to change.<br/><br/>CHELAN, Wash. — Just say the words "summer at the lake" in certain company, and you'll get a wistful smile, possibly followed by stories about fishing contests, belly-flops, mosquito bites, campfire songs, sexual awakening, lingering regret, family feuds, winterizing expenses and the prospect that the mortgage interest tax deductions for second homes might someday be disallowed.
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Weekend Escape: The small-town charms of Arroyo Grande
The Central Coast town features Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab, Gather Wine Bar, Santa Manuela Schoolhouse and a swinging bridge.<br/><br/>The sleepy Central Coast town of Arroyo Grande, population 17,000, is the ideal place to shut out the mayhem of city life for a few days. There's not much to do except relax, drink wine, read your book and take sunset strolls.
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Wining and dining on the Ventura coast
Old Creek Ranch Winery has a tasting room and patio, and Anacapa Brewing Co. is worth a visit. Serra Cross Park offers tranquil views of the Channel Islands. <br/><br/>Ask a Venturan and he or she will tell you that the city is both the end of Southern California and the beginning of the central part of the state. With a gorgeous coastline, an affinity for agriculture, a happening night life and a healthy enthusiasm for all things vino, this duality isn't just a clever marketing campaign — it's the real deal.
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Tour luxurious Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage
The 200-acre Annenberg estate, now open to the public, has hosted political and Hollywood power players.<br/><br/>Sunnylands, the 200-acre Annenberg estate in Rancho Mirage that hosted five decades of political and Hollywood luminaries behind its pink walls, opened to the public for the first time in March. Consider this 20,000-square-foot dwelling, set in a far-as-the-eye-can-see expanse of golf course green, as a latter-day incarnation of the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, R.I. Inside the house, digital reproductions of the Annenbergs' $1-billion-plus Impressionist art collection compete for space on the few walls not made of glass.
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In San Francisco's Mission District, touring Clarion Alley murals
Take one of the mural tours or see them on your own. The Inn, a Victorian B&B, has a hot tub and antiques. Bi-Rite Market and Pizzeria Delfina offer good eats.<br/><br/>The fantastical murals of San Francisco's Mission District are an intriguing dialogue between artists and their city that you can easily experience on foot. On any given day in Clarion Alley, tourists from all over the world mingle with field-tripping students (and the homeless). Start at the Mission Street end of Clarion Alley, then exit at Valencia Street and head south (turn left). Check out the murals all the way to 20th Street. Typically, walk one or two blocks (east or west) to view. Murals include "Vamos Gigantes" (19th Street between San Carlos and Lexington streets), "MaestraPeace" (18th between Linda and Lapidge streets) and "Mission Pool" (Linda Street at 19th Street). Or take one of four mural tours offered by Precita Eyes ([415] 285-2287, http://www.precitaeyes.org ; no tour more than $15), a mural arts organization in the Mission.
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