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For fairly simple travel arrangements, it is often advantageous to book “on line” with the vendor directly, instant confirmations and fee free.
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When using an “on line” travel vendor such as Expedia, Orbitz, Hotels.com etc. it is often not possible to cancel or modify the booked arrangements. Read the fine print prior to booking on these sites to avoid unwanted travel traps and there are many!
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Many travel vendors (hotels, airlines, car rental agencies etc.) now offer “mirror image” pricing policies. This means that the vendor’s own website often provides the same or even better pricing that what you will find on other popular travel web sites.
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Pricing in the travel world is now dynamic. Particularly with air fare, the price you may currently see for a specific flight may change several times a day. Having done appropriate research, when you feel the price is right for you, best to book!
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Often, travelers can benefit from the best possible rates by calling the vendor directly. On occasion, special rates, promotions, and hot deals are made available to callers only… nowhere to be found on the web. Particularly with hotels, when calling the property directly, you may be able to negotiate an upgrade or communicate any special needs.
