Travel for Tightwads

This second half of a two-part video series, covers all the hidden costs that the unaware bargain cruise traveler needs to know about. Even a seasoned budget cruise veteran can succumb to these on-board gotchas. If you missed the first video, watch it here VIDEO - What Your Travel Agent is Hiding About Cruise Bargains.

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Learn 6 of the biggest insider secrets that the travel industry wants to keep hidden about those so-called cruise travel deals. This short audio podcast reveals the dirt on bargain cruises and what you MUST know before you book one. Click the link below to start playback. play audio now WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION INSTEAD Check out the video version of this podcast here What Your Travel Agent is Hiding about Cruise Bargains.

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Today's tightwad tip is about being informed so that you can recognize and take advantage of travel good deals when you come across them.

One of my favorite methods for finding inexpensive vacations is to let them find me. What do I mean by that? Well, you can search around online all day everyday and still not see all the best travel bargains out there. And who has time for that anyway? Many websites offer travel deal notification services that send you regular emails with great discount travel opportunities. It's easy, convenient, FREE, and can even be tailored to your particular interests.

Not only do these notifications help you find all the best cheap reservations and travel good deals, but they help you get and stay educated on what is happening in the travel industry, pricing trends, and vacation types. After just a few weeks, you will start to recognize a good price for a 7 day Caribbean cruise, or round trip flight from New York to Cancun, Mexico, or a night at the Westin in Maui, etc.

Many travel websites offer this service, but this one is the absolute best and my personal favorite. This NASDAQ company has over 14 MILLION subscribers. You don't get that kind of loyal following without delivering on the promise of travel good deals.

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Find your next cruise travel deals using these 3 well-guarded secrets that the travel industry would prefer you never heard. Watch this short video and safe yourself thousands on that inexpensive vacation that you family will love.

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Want to give your honey or family the best holiday gift? How about the gift of travel good deals? Here are a few inexpensive vacations to make your holiday one of the best ever:

South Pacific

Pacific Pass is a whirlwind air tour that takes you to 3 stops in the South Pacific, including destinations like Australia, New Zealand Tahiti, and Fiji. Trips start at $1,099 for 7 days and include airfare from Los Angeles and flights between South Pacific stops. Check it out at TravelScene.

Caribbean Cruise

Stupid-cheap pricing on this 7-day Norwegian cruise out of Charleston, SC in January and February. Stops include Grand Bahama, Nassau, Port Canaveral, and the picture-perfect private island Great Stirrup Cay. Grab this one through CruiseDirect for just $264 inside or $309 oceanview stateroom.

New Zealand

Air New Zealand is offering some fantastic fares from the US in December. Rates start as low as $750 roundtrip for economy class tickets. The best rates appear to be from the West Coast, but many departure cities are offered at good prices. Book direct through Air New Zealand.

South America Cruise

This 16-day adventure on luxury Holland America Cruise Lines departs Santiago, Chile and runs south around the horn up to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Fares start at $999 inside stateroom and $1,199 oceanview. Search deal #12382 offered by Vacations to Go.

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Found a great deal on a cruise bargain? Went to the online checkout and suddenly the price is totally changed from what the advertisement said? Here are the nasty little secrets your travel agent isn't telling you about that cruise bargain.

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Select military personnel can now snag the ultimate cruise bargain - a no charge cruise as a thank you for their service in the middle east. Any US military who has been in Iraq or Afghanistan currently or in the last year is eligible for a rare freebie.

This one day cruise from Ft Lauderdale, FL to the Grand Bahama island offers soldiers a chance to relax with their family and forget about work for a day. The cruise, run by Discovery Cruise Lines boasts all the amenities of a standard voyage including buffet meals, Vegas-style entertainment, onboard activities like spa and salon services, pools, exercise facilities, and casino.

Voyagers will not pay one red cent for the day which starts at 7:45 am and returns to port in Florida at 10:00 pm. In addition, since many are still overseas or not able to take leave in the short term, the offer will be available through December 2010.

Contact Discovery Cruise Lines directly to make a reservation online at or 1-800-93-SHIPS. You will need your reservation receipt, military ID, and a letter from your unit commander confirming dates of service in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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Thinking of taking a cruise, but not sure where to find the best cruise bargains? Watch this short video for 5 unique tips for snagging the cheapest deal.

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Economy got you down? Not sure you'll ever be able to afford another vacation? Travel for Tightwads has a little cure for your budget blues. Check out the video below for some travel good deals.

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Just wanted to give folks a heads up on a couple of good travel discounts for those that do have some money to spend or need to travel home for the holidays.

7 Day Caribbean Cruise - $234
This Norwegian itinerary departs Charleston, SC on December 6 or 13 and hits Great Stirrup Cay (private island of the cruise line), Grand Bahama Island, and Port Canaveral. Outside staterooms are just a bit more at $279 per person. Expect to add in taxes and your airfare, but still, this is a ridiculous cruise travel deal! Check it out and book your cruise here.

4 Day Caribbean Cruise - $139
This Royal Caribbean itinerary departs Port Canaveral on either December 1 or 8 and visits Cococay & Nassau, Bahamas for a quick fix of sun. Ocean view rooms are a bit more at $189 per person. This one also will run more like $240 once you add in the taxes, and of course if you are not within driving distance, there will be airfare too. Click here for more info on this fantastic cruise travel deal on a quality cruise line.

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - $59 per night
No explanation necessary here, except that this is the lowest price I've ever seen on a great 4 star hotel in the heart of the Vegas Strip. Special pricing is available M-Th and even a few Friday and Saturday nights. They also throw in a $300 flyback certificate for your next trip. Click here to book it.

United Flights from the West - $53 and up each way
This one runs November 20 through December 5, and must be booked by the 13th. Book direct through United Airlines here.

American Holiday Flights - $49 and up each way
This special runs November 20 through January 5. Book direct through American Airlines here.

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