What if you can travel and save at the same time? We all know that when we travel, we tend to spend a lot. There are a lot of ways to save especially when we're on vacation and have to stay in some hotel. We can get discounts for services that we get, such as hotel services. It will be a great getaway if we can relax and not worry about spending at the same time. Here are some tips on how to do that.
How To Get Discounts On Hotels
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How To / Instruction
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1In areas with high tourist traffic, there are often books of coupons and deals at local restaurants and rest stops that may have coupons for hotels. Be sure to watch for these.
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2Don't be afraid to ask for a discount! When making reservations, always ask for a discount, for whatever reason seems reasonable to you.
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3Make good use of online websites, and use more than one to compare rates. Travelocity, Hotwire, Expedia, and Priceline are just a few of the travel sites available.
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4Make use of student, senior, and military discounts, if they are available to you. There are many different discount programs for different types of people to join, so be on the lookout for these.
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5Compare prices of local hotels, and let your hotel know you have done so. If making reservations at a three-star hotel that costs almost as much as a nearby four-star one, tell them they will keep your business only if they give you a discount.
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6Hotels, like airlines, often have frequent-traveler programs. Sometimes you can get free nights at a hotel after staying a certain number at other hotels in its chain, so make sure you watch for these programs. You may already be eligible for one!
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7Travel websites give great discounts on bundled packages, so if possible, try to book flights, rental cars, and hotel stays together to save even more.
Tips and Warnings
Make sure to always smile and be very friendly to hotel staff.
You can also get this from a friend who works in a hotel, if you have one. Connection always works.
Flirt with the receptionist/clerk/cleaning lady. They may just take care of you.

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