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    "Travel needn't be expensive, and having the time of your life needn't cost a thing."– Russell Hannon Travelers are increasingly scaling back on travel due to the cost, or scraping trips altogether due to inflationary pressure. This doesn't have to be you!....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2024 Canada

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    If you’ve been using the same travel rewards credit card for years, odds are you can get better value from another one. A CreditCards.com survey found 21 million people never change credit cards, and 32 million more have been using the same credit card for 10 or more years. In most cases....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2024

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    According to CreditCards.com, 31 million Americans haven’t changed credit cards in more than a decade – and two thirds are still using their first credit card. If this describes you, you’re missing out on a bonanza of free flights, complimentary travel incidentals, VIP benefits and perks big banks dole out to entice you to....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Hotels That Give Free Drinks

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    HOTELS THAT GIVE FREE DRINKSThis ValuePenguin.com survey found travelers who drink spend as much as $380 on alcohol while on vacation. Additionally, 27% of business travelers admitted to binge drinking while traveling for work in this survey.Although free breakfast and Wi-Fi are often touted as the most valued....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Ways To Save On Holiday Travel - Christmas & Thanksgiving

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    PUBLISHED BY RUSSELL HANNON Once feeling unable to afford to travel, Russell Hannon uses lean principles to travel at a fraction of the going rate. He's been covered by numerous media including CNBC, FOX, CBS, America Tonight, CTV, Women's World, Around....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Camp Free (Or Super Cheap)

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    Tips for Glampers & Budget Travelers If you've been following me on Facebook or Twitter (@Russellhannon), you likely know I have a weekly Budget Travel segment on CBC. It has me staying close to home for the summer, as I have to appear live in studio. This suits my travel style as I tend to travel most during the shoulder....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Secrets To Luxury 5-Star Hotel Deals

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    'How-To' guide for luxury accommodations deals anywhere in the world. Travel is an industry that sells temporary luxury - which is why the average one-week vacation for a family of four costs the same as the average monthly at home cost of living. But luxury resorts (and private rentals) routinely charge varying....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Unwritten Rules Of Travel Etiquette

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    Crowded airports, long lines and crammed planes are part of the travel experience. If airlines added the following travel etiquette tips to their pre-departure safety presentation, it could a long way in making the travel experience great again (or at least a bit less tedious). With many trips starting at the airport....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Ways To Save On Road Trips

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    When's the last time a trip cost less than you expected? This travel spending survey says 68% of travelers overspend when on vacation. If you're like most people, you likely don't get to travel as much as you'd like to. And when you finally do break away for a quick escape, you justify overspending using the logic you....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • How To Find Cheap Flights Online

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    Are airfare costs are keeping you from booking a trip?Are you sure you're getting the best available fares? Keep this article within arm's reach next time you plan a trip to quickly find cheap flights online. Even if you have no issue with what you pay for airfare, odds are others are getting better fares on....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Leverage Business Travel To Fund Personal Trips

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    N.B. If you book a room on TripHop (to pocket half the booking commission paid to TripHop by hotels), consider using the link in the article. I get a small referral commission at no cost to you, enabling me to offer free content without any ads.This Fortune survey says 46% of business travelers extend business trips for....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Stay Connected Abroad - Without Roaming Fees

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    If you've ever lost your post-holiday glow to a shocking phone bill, I’ll never forget my $2,108 phone bill. Fortunately, roaming costs are on a downtrend, with more ways than ever to minimize and avoid roaming fees. FREE Wi-Fi Networks For starters, I am amazed how easy it has become to rely strictly on Wi-Fi - even....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Dream Honeymoons That Don't Break The Bank

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    If you are getting married, a survey of 2,000 newlyweds suggests you may be more excited about your honeymoon than the wedding itself! 67% look forward to the honeymoon MORE than the wedding. 84% would skimp on their wedding if it meant a fancier honeymoon. CNN Money found the average....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • What Airlines Do With Lost Luggage

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    Ever lost your luggage? Whether your suitcase failed to make its way to the carousel, or you left your sunglasses in the seat pocket, before you write them off as lost, there's one last place to check. You might be surprised to learn there is a place where all airlines in the United States send lost and unclaimed baggage and items....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Economical Winter Escapes

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    Still paying off your summer vacation? Holding off on booking a winter escape due to the cost? If so read on because you are in the right place. Truth is, your last trip likely cost you five times more than it needed to. That's because travel is an industry that charges five times the local cost of living....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Top Travel Planning Guide: Save Time And Money Without Skimping

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    Did you return from your last trip to a scary credit card bill? Are you holding off on booking your dream trip due to the cost? Do you have safety concerns about traveling abroad? If any of this resonates, you are in the perfect place because you are getting....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Beat The System When Booking Travel

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    The most daunting part of booking a trip online is the overwhelming number of options to choose from. Truth is, it's hard to know where to turn to find the best fares, and once you finally find a good deal, you may later return to your computer to find the price has since increased. This can happen due to....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Top Travel Scams And How To Protect Yourself

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    Have you ever been scammed while traveling? It's happened to me more than once. After a trip to London, I returned home to a credit card statement showing someone, somehow, charged $1,400 for a flight from Singapore to Kuala Lampur in Australian currency. I have no idea how the culprits got my credit card information....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Stay Healthy And Safe While Traveling Abroad

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    Do recent terrorist attacks or the Zika virus have you reconsidering your travel plans? The latest advisories issued for visitors to Europe and even the United States may leave you feeling New Zealand is the last safe haven for a holiday. CLICK HERE for my Travel Safety interview on Phil Hulett & Friends. Phil is the Anaheim Ducks....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Stretch Your Travel Dollars In Low Currency Countries

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    If you have yet to experience the thrill of traveling to a place SO inexpensive that cost is not an issue, you need to travel to a low currency country where this is absolutely a realistic scenario. For starters, south east Asia has everything the Caribbean does for....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Travel Inexpensively Using The Sharing Ecomomy

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    Save Money Traveling Using the Sharing Economy New York City - Once infamously known by tourists for its private bed and breakfasts, it was long considered by visitors as 'the only way' to experience the big apple. If you had the pleasure of staying at an NYC B&B before the city cracked down of private rentals, you....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Avoid Common Travel Surcharges

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    A recent Trip Advisor survey found 1 in 3 travelers expects to spend more on travel this year. With airlines raking in record profits and hotels increasing their rates, it’s getting harder to know the true cost of your trip until you look at your post-vacation credit card statement. The reason being....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Inexpensive Alternatives To Hotels

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    Hotels are as expensive as they have ever been. Ironically, at the same time we’ve never had more economical alternatives to choose from – largely due to the rise of the sharing economy. When you think of inexpensive alternatives to hotels, the first things that come to mind are likely hostels, Airbnb and....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Stop Dreaming Start Traveling Hits Best Seller List

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    AGAINST THE ODDS - Stop Dreaming... Start Traveling Hits Best Seller List. It is commonly said that less than 1% of books have a chance of being stocked in an average bookstore. And for every book on a shelf, hundreds to housands of competing titles are....

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    November 21st, 2024

  • Stop Dreaming Start Traveling: The Ultimate Guide To Traveling More And Spending Less

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    ‘To all who have inspired me along the way, those who walk with me today, and those who’s path I’ve yet to cross. AND to Robbie McHugh, who always laughed loudly at how I pulled off so many free trips.’ WHAT EVERY TRAVELER NEEDS TO KNOW If you’re like....

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    November 21st, 2024

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