| 1) Book early - Pricing for 2010 and 2011 cruises are | | | | 4) Rewards Programs and Frequent Traveler |
| available at 2009 pricing. If you book your 2010-2011 | | | | Programs - Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, rental car |
| cruise now, you'll pay 2009 pricing. The advantage of | | | | companies, trains and credit card companies have |
| this is as prices rise over the next few years, your | | | | rewards programs for repeat customers or users of |
| price is locked in at this years rates. Prices go up as | | | | their service. This is a great way to be rewarded for |
| availability goes down. You'll also have the advantage | | | | your loyalty. Reduced prices, reduced companion |
| of being able to pick your cabin location. | | | | fares, onboard credit on cruises or free meals or |
| 2) Group travel - If you're a member of an | | | | meal vouchers are many of the incentives offered. |
| organization or club, you can take advantage of | | | | 5) Off-season travel - Nearly all popular tourist spots |
| group travel rates. Your local garden club can go for | | | | experience travel highs and lows. When things slow |
| a tour of English gardens together, all while getting | | | | down in the off-season, tour operators, hotels, |
| group rates for your air, hotel and tours. Golf clubs, | | | | airlines and cruise lines try to attract travelers by |
| quilting clubs, church groups, ballroom dancers...you | | | | offering very attractive prices and deals. You get to |
| get the idea. | | | | experience less crowds, a more laid-back |
| 3) Vacation packages: Take advantage of vacation | | | | atmosphere, and get to know the area without the |
| packages combining flight, hotel and/or cars, which | | | | crowds. |
| reduce vacation costs. As a bonus, free tickets to | | | | As always, always utilize the services of an |
| local destinations may sometimes be included. City | | | | experienced travel consultant. Booking online may be |
| passes offer a great value, and include local unlimited | | | | fine for a flight to visit family in Florida, but a trip to |
| local transportation plus admission to famous sites in | | | | Disney or a complicated European trip to 3 countries |
| the city and discount coupons at restaurants and | | | | requires good, solid travel advice and planning. |
| retailers. | | | | |