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Priceline iPhone App
I took the bait. I received an email from Priceline with something to the effect of “Download our new Priceline iPhone app, book, and save $25.” Save even more money on Priceline? This was enough for me.
I downloaded the iPhone app, which is called Priceline Negotiator and decided to give it a try. So far, the verdict is out on whether this iPhone app is any good or not. In terms of usability, it is a bit clunky. Like the Priceline website itself, submitting a bid is somewhat labor intensive. There are many bits and pieces of information you need to provide. Your hotel zone, hotel class, price, as well as personal and credit card information. The Priceline Negotiator app is no different. In fact, I found it worse…
Alaska Airlines Mastercard for Canadians
Canadians looking for a credit card that offers great rewards might want to consider the Alaska Airlines credit card. Here’s an overview of some of the benefits, perks and costs to help determine if its right for you. This is a MasterCard credit card issued by MBNA and has a $75 annual fee. Upon signing, you get a bonus 25,000 Alaska miles. I’m not normally huge on one-time bonuses, but 25,000 miles is huge. Plan members earn 1 mile for every dollar spent on the card. Say you spend $3,000 per month on average, you can earn 36,000 miles + 25,000 bonus = 61,000 miles in the first year. Travellers also get an annual companion fare, which allows you to purchase a ticket for just $99 when a regular priced ticket is bought on any of Alaska’s routes.
TravelPony – A Fresh Concept for Hotel Savings
TravelPony is a new hotel booking website that offers savings over Expedia and Hotwire. The catch: you need to sign up to see prices and post your savings on social media. After testing it out, I have found that the savings can be quite significant over traditional booking engines like Expedia. They’re even giving Hotwire a run for their money by offering hotels that can be cancelled. Plus you don’t need to pay to find out the name of your hotel.
Coho or BC Ferries for Victoria to Seattle?
Most Victoria residents take the odd trip to Seattle every now and then and must decide – should I take the Coho or BC Ferries for getting to Seattle? The simple answer is: it depends. There are many factors you will need to consider if you’re travelling to Seattle. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the following selection criteria: price, travel time, and convenience.
Tips for Hotwire Better Bidding
Here are the top 10 tips for Hotwire better bidding. Included in the top 10: how to reveal a Hotwire hotel before bidding, when to avoid booking your hotel on Hotwire, and tips to ensure you are always getting the lowest hotel rate possible when bidding on Hotwire.
How to Cancel a Hotwire Reservation
Many travellers book on Hotwire only to find that they need to cancel their reservation. Quite simply, Hotwire has a very strict policy that hotel reservations cannot be changed or cancelled. They typically do not allow exceptions. However, here are some tips that might help you if you find you need to cancel your reservation.