| What can be good about this bad economy? You | | | | whatever membership that you have. A company |
| can find some incredible travel deals! Companies are | | | | may work with you and give you something just |
| having trouble and will fight for your travel business. | | | | because you asked. |
| That means they are willing to offer great deals | | | | Also, check with the concierge and front desk of |
| making this one of the best times to travel. | | | | your hotel or hostel. Concierges and front desk staff |
| Negotiate | | | | work with restaurants, spas and activity desks all the |
| Even if you don't usually negotiate, it never hurts to | | | | time and can often get you a discount. |
| ask. Prices listed on websites and brochures aren't | | | | Airline Deals |
| always the best prices available. Ask if there is a | | | | Sometimes the airfare is the most expensive part of |
| better price or an upgrade. You might not get a | | | | your vacation so saving money here is great. You |
| lower price but you could negotiate a free upgrade. | | | | don't have to buy a round trip ticket from the same |
| The more eager a company is to sell out, the more | | | | the airline. With so many online travel sites, |
| willing they will be to negotiate. | | | | sometimes mixing and matching can save you money. |
| Do you have something to trade? Some companies | | | | One airline may have a better deal or schedule going |
| will work on trade so if you have a product or | | | | and another airline has the better deal or schedule |
| service they want, you might be able to trade it for | | | | coming home. |
| their product or service. | | | | Hotel Deals |
| Travel Discounts | | | | You have many hotel options from expensive resorts |
| No matter where you go, ask about discounts! | | | | to budget hotels. Sometimes you get the best deals |
| Restaurants, hotels, car rentals, even activity desks | | | | by calling the hotel directly. Sometimes the best deals |
| offer regular discounts. Sometimes companies post | | | | are online. Take the time to look around. Pay |
| the discounts they accept but not always. If you | | | | attention to what's included in the rate. For just a |
| have a group or family, ask about a group rate. Ask | | | | little bit more, you may be able to get free breakfast |
| about student, senior and military discounts. Mention | | | | or free Internet access or other perks. |