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What to Do During a Cruise Stop in Victoria BC
Must see attractions during a cruise stop in Victoria BC include: Victoria’s Inner Harbour and a city tour. The Inner Harbour is iconic Victoria, with the Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings providing the perfect backdrop. A great way to see the highlights if you are pressed for time is a city bus tour.
Better Bidding In Las Vegas
Looking for a 5 star hotel in Las Vegas? Here are some tips for better bidding in Las Vegas that allow travellers to avoid certain undesirable hotels such as the Trump, which is off the Strip and does not have a casino. We provide details of which Vegas hotels appear on Priceline, by bidding zone, and by star rating, allowing you to practically guess which hotel you are very likely to receive.
Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver BC – A Favorite Among Travelers
The Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver BC is has been around for a couple of decades and I have had the good fortune to visit it at least a dozen times over the last 20 years. Not only is it one of my personal favorites, but travelers I chat with throughout the world seem to […]
Las Vegas $20 Trick for Hotel Room Upgrades
The Las Vegas $20 trick is nothing more than giving a tip to the front desk clerk of your hotel during check in while asking for an upgrade. It is coined the “$20 Trick” because traditionally the tip would be $20. To my knowledge, this phenomenon does not work in other cities because the culture of tipping to get what you want is not as prevalent in other cities through the United States as in Las Vegas. Here is a step by step play of how the Las Vegas $20 trick works…
Timeshare Presentations in Mexico – How to Say No
Travellers to Mexico will inevitably be asked if they want to attend a timeshare presentation. The offer is appealing: discounts, adventures and even cash of up to $500 just to hear about a timeshare. But before you say yes to timeshare presentations in Mexico, be prepared for a very hard sell and a ’90 minute’ presentation that could last up to 3 hours or longer.
The moment you walk out of the airport, most travellers to Mexico are hit up by vendors trying to flog timeshares. They are everywhere, from the airport to your hotel to the car rental agency. The offer may seem appealing. For a couple, you can receive between $200 and $500 in cash, free items and discounts (plus a free breakfast or lunch), for just 90 minutes of your time. At first blush, who would not accept this offer?
How to Get Cruise Deals
Anyone who is into cruising has probably used the website CruiseCritic.com. With their vast community of members, this is a great site for obtaining knowledge about cruising. I, personally, have been a member for about 5 years. I’ve noticed that every post I make on the forum about getting deep cruise deals gets deleted, including […]