The Tightwad Traveler

Getting A Deal Makes For A Better Holiday

admin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

There are many expensive ways to travel and take vacations. It’s funny how much more enjoyable travel is when you save money and still stay and travel in luxury.

For example, did you know that you can be sitting beside someone on an airplane and pay 1/10 of the price they did (for the same seat)

Or, you can stay at hotels for free, and even get paid to travel. For more ideas check out the discount travel reviews here.

Happy Tightwad Traveling

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Which are good sites to learn how to get cheap travel insurance?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:12:41 +0000

Preferably one which is independent, has reviews and industry knowledge, and is not connected to travel insurance companies.

go to about.com
is a great site

I am seeking cheap airfare for my vacation to Cozumel?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:12:08 +0000

I have found airfare to Cozumel is $600,and airfare to Cancun is $300, am I nuts to fly into Cancun,and take a ferry to Cozumel to save on airfare? I would rather spend the money on shore excursions than a airplane seat? Any suggestions,please be nice?

I suppose it is reasonable to assume you are from Boston.
Most of the flights in to Cancun are far cheaper, by hundreds of dollars, cheaper.

There is http://yahootravel.com I particularly like their site because the quotes include the Taxes!!
Are you from Boston?
Please see the link. It is very comprehensive and you can see the transportation costs.
I Know a few people that do what you are considering.
$45usa for return to the Playa del Carmen ferry dock per person. $11.00 for a great little ride on the ferry.
Take a bank card with you , they only give you 10 to 1 for ground services.
There is, as of two years ago, a bus service from Cancun`s airport to the ferry in PLC for $80.mxn pesos one way…See link for schedules and confirm costs.

Are there any airlines out there that will allow a child aged 2 and under to travel for free?

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:26:41 +0000

My wife and I are looking to fly with our two small children, our daughter is 2 and a half and our son is 10 months old. Naturally, purchasing two tickets for a little more per ticket than a cheaper 3 tickets would be the way to go, if we didn’t have to buy that third ticket for our daughter. Anyone help?

You will have to purchase a ticket for your 2.5 year old because its an FAA regulation and no way around it no matter who you fly on. Age 2 and over age 2 is the magic age u have to buy a seat. Your 10 month old sits on your lap for free but if you want a seat for the 10 month old because you want to put an approved car seat in it for the baby then you will have to purchase a seat for the baby. Meaning 4 tickets if you go that way. yes, its expensive but if you can book in advance then perhaps you can get a better deal.These rules apply for domestic travel only. You don’t have to pay taxes for a baby on your lap if you are traveling domestically.
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