How do you get discounts on hotels or car rentals?
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It seems everytime I try to get a hotel/motel room or rent a car the price is extreme. I don’t like to be a slave to reservations and deposits because it complicates life if you need to change or cancel reservations. I find it hard to believe that working class people will spend more than 150 dollars a night a hotel and I don’t like to spend more than 70 dollars a night but still I think that is extreme. Maybe corporate accounts get big discounts? I previously worked at Boeing and their corporate discount was only ten percent I think.
And renting cars, that is obvious when they rob you. I always like to rent a towncar and I got them for as low as 65 bucks a day but other times they try to charge 120 bucks. I know it matters what day of the week you rent. One day standing at a rental car counter they said i could not get a better rate without a reservation so I wrote down their telephone number and walked twenty feet away and took my cell phone out made a reservation and walked back
make a reservation and it is cheaper
Everyone says that they have the best hotel prices but who really gives the best deals?? Looking for hotel in?
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Well, deals are always relative. It depends on what you’re looking for. What’s most important: location, price, amenities
Try http://www.Alpharooms.com/ or http://www.London30.com/
How do I use the train transit system to travel from Los Angeles, California to Toronto, Canada?
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I want to know the route and have detailed itinerary via rail traveling from Los Angeles, California, to Toronto, Canada?
About how much would it cost?
you would board the Southwest Chief at LA travel to Chicago (43hrs) have 5 or 6 hrs to spend in Chicago board the Lake Shore Limited to Buffalo (10hrs) and have about 6 hrs or so to spend in Buffalo then board the Maple Leaf for the final leg of your journey
Southwest Chief is usually on time if not less than an hour late.
Lake Shore as mentioned is about 4-5 hrs late.
and the maple leaf runs pretty much on time.
Costs based on December travel as i kept running into problems with Amtraks system
For all Coach travel Roundtrip would cost:
222+253=475 plus about 150 for food IF you bought meals on the train
If you wanted to upgrade to sleeper on either train prepare to fork over about 500 bucks more.
What are the Disneyland Grand California Hotel AP Room Rates?
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Are you an annual passholder for Disneyland? I am signing up for one when I go in either Oct or Nov. We would like to stay at the Grand California hotel at the Annual Passholder room rates. I can not view that area of the website yet because I am not yet a passholder. Can a current passholder look on the website under that area and see what rates they have for Oct and Nov 2010. A screen shot would be gr8t!
Grand Cali October standard rates are 342 view rooms 398 and concierge is 599. November ranges from 342-450. The most expensive being the week of Thanksgiving.
I highly recommend this hotel. Once you stay there you will never stay anywhere else.
Just to let you know in order to get the AP rate you must show your Annual pass upon check in.
Have fun!
Any suggestions for a summer vacation for two at $1500 or less?
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My husband and I would love to take a little vacation this summer, but we’re saving up to buy a house, so we don’t have too much extra money. Do you have any suggestions for a one week vacation costing $1500 or less? That amount would have to include airfare, hotels (or hostels), and all activities.
We live in California, and we would love to go somewhere far away — either international or on the East Coast. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! At this point, we’re thinking of either a cruise or a road trip to Vancouver (stopping to visit a few relatives in Seattle).
I appreciate the suggestions for a cruise line, Bunny. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I have no idea where to start looking. I will check out the Carnival cruise website and see what I can find. Do you have any suggestions for destinations?
I agree that you could do a cruise for that amount. Not only does it include your "hotel" and activities, but your food as well. There is quite a lot to do on a cruise. Excursions are a little bit more, but they are also optional, You are free to explore the Islands you visit on your own.
I recommend Carnival or Disney cruises. I have been on eight Carnival cruises and one Royal Caribbean. We did not enjoy the Royal Caribbean. And I have heard good things about the Disney cruise. I have talked to fellow cast members who have gone and they said there is a lot of things for adults to do, as well as separate areas just for adults. And even a dining room just for adults (But you will need to make reservations as they book up fast).
HoteL discounts? I need hotel discounts on marriot or hilton, a year ago I stayed for 90/night?
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Right now the price is like 150/night if anyone knows of discounts or has any or knows of a good website besides like expedia etc which are offering the REGULAR price not discount. thankyou
For Marriott I have luck with these ebreaks. They are special rates that they send you e-mails on.
http://marriott.p.delivery.net/m/p/mar/tool/email.asp?cty=California%20-%20San%20Diego&vedate=100906&vetype=eBreaks&veseg=mc&veof=CASAND
Hilton is hit or miss. Nothing in the San Francisco area is every "cheap".
What is the best website for hotel deals in hawaii?
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Maui
http://alohacondos.com/
http://www.classicvacations.com/DVHTL_Photos.aspx?SearchID=0&HotelName=Napili%20Kai%20Beach%20Resort&CCVHotel=NBC&ExpHotelID=97621&FlowerRating=3&RoomAvail=False&Collapsed=True&SearchInd=3&SubRegion=Maui&Region=Hawaii&Src=HOTEL_OVERVIEW&DiffHotel=&SORTID=&RgnID=Hawaii&SubRgnID=Maui&Code=GH402791&PgVisit=0&AirCode=ogg&TrvlDate=&RtnDate=&Adlts=&Chld=&Class=&DepCity=&NonStopFlts=
Any hidden travel destination in California?
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I live in california so have been to the so called "top 15 travel destinations" multiple times. I’m craving for something new, unseen and good for a couple. Any suggestions?
Look into the Lost Coast, in Humboldt County. Quiet, solitude, and some incredible scenery. During prohibition it was a frequent stop for rumrunners.
I’m Looking for Casual Hotels in Southern California for a Cheap or Decent Price.?
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Some people say there are Hotels that Pay by Hour and Pay by Days that (Are not only used as a "Love hotel") and that can be pretty Cheap and pretty casual (in the way, it’s not so fancy and overwhelming).
So, as I travel all in about California, when I Don’t have a home to stay in, I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to stay for either a couple hours or a couple days in Southern California.
You can pick up hotel coupon book or roomsaver from Union Station near rental car counter, and get a motel room for around $39 in Hollywood blvd near 101 or other places in Socal under $50 per night.
No hotel charges by hour, you must have valid ID to get a room.
Travel tips: San Fran to L.A?
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hey,
My friend and I are going to California for 3 weeks in September. We are flying into San Francisco and out of L.A. We don’t want to go straight from one to the other so were thinking of stopping off in places along the way. We are 21 so are looking for somewhere fairly lively and somewhere with hostels available.
Does anyone have any tips on where to go in between? Where is nice to stay for a few days? And also what is the best way to get around?
Thank you.
Sara
If you’re going to drive from one to the other take Highway 1, which goes along the coast and has amazing scenery. (I-5 is quicker but goes extremely boring, and should only be taken if you need to get from one to the other quickly.) Interesting places:
1) Ano Nuevo–elephant seals stop along here when they migrate, they’re very impressive. Note that this depends on the season and I think you may need to book in advance…
2) Santa Cruz–gorgeous beach town with a famous boardwalk and great views. Very relaxing. Wander up to the university for great views and other 20 somethings to hang out with.
3) Monterey and Carmel–2 hrs south of SF. Amazing scenery and one of the world’s best aquariums. Point Lobos immediately south of Carmel is especially recommended.
4) ‘Big Sur’–the region south of Monterey is gorgeous, with many state parks and great views.
5) Hearst Castle–the enormous mansion built by the newspaper magnate citizen Kane was based on. A must see.
6) San Luis Obispo–pleasant town that’s a good place to stop on the way from SF to LA. Check out the madonna inn.
7) Santa Barbara–the American Riveria.
YOu’ll need a car to do this (though I’d guess tour companies probably also can arrange something.)