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VRBO also. If you search up the name of the property company or find the owners social media page/website you can book from them directly and save yourself like 30% on fees and such. Its how I score fat deals on my trips. but don't tell anyone, my friends wont have a reason to invite me on the trips if they know how to do it themselves
Jun 13, 2024
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This might sound weird/complicated and it’s gonna run a little bit long but it’s saved me a lot.
Hotels pretty much set room prices wherever they want so they maximize their profit. which is why you’ll see so many varying prices on different saving sites at different times. They’ll kind of just throw out whatever will sell, especially to someone in a rush.
Sites like Expedia get a commission percentage when they help sell a room that the hotel wouldn’t have sold on it’s own. The hotels definitely prefer to be paid upfront and fully. So I usually use Expedia because they find lower deals and also non-refundable deals (works best if you know for sure you’re making the trip) and then I’ll call the hotel directly.
Hyatt, Hilton, Marriot, and many more hotel services have a price match guarantee. They’ll match the lowest price you find(cyclical because they made that price lol), but they’ll give you 20% off or more of your total reservation and more amenities or points, all to encourage booking direct. And either way you’ll end up getting the LOWEST price theyre willing to book for.
This does take a little more work and depending on who you run into, they might give you a hard time but there are forms online for price matching on the hotels site that are easy to fill out, but I usually find that calling the reservation line direct makes for a better deal. It’s a little more work for a better experience.
Feb 26, 2024
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Ok this is a deep cut from my personal collection... I would lay my life down for Trusted Housesitters - you can find free accommodations in almost every city and country with a little forethought and some sleuthing. You can book from a weekend to several months.. All you do is sign up to watch someone's pet! I've stayed in some GORGEOUS houses. Some more remote stays include a car. It runs about $150 a year with a referral link - there are higher subscription tiers that insure for cancellation. Don’t let Air BnB rob U.🌵
Dec 7, 2024
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I bought a membership so I could travel places and basically have accommodations for free (membership is ~115/yr so if you use it for even just a few nights you've gotten your $$ worth). You just have to be careful about finding house/pet sits that are not going to require you to be at the house all the time/limit your enjoyment of wherever you're traveling. Works best if your travel date/location is flexible
Jan 23, 2024
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late 20s and thriving honestly because I moved back to my parents. no debt, no rent, no cooking. I just go to work, relax, and then work on myself and my business
my relationship with my parents improved so much as I got older. I think when they start respecting you as equally as you respect them, it’s always going to be good.
plus check out their backyard. they got hammocks
Jun 14, 2024
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I cry every time because it’s equally embarrassing and heartwarming. it’s also my birthday today so thats the first thought to come to my mind because I’m going to hear the song all weekend long and I’m already tired of it 😭😭😭
Jun 20, 2024
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make plans with a friend in the morning to be at the gym or take a walk or meet at a coffee shop ☕️ or make a bet with someone that you’ll be up doing things by a certain time and you’ll FaceTime them. and if you don’t you pay them $5
Jun 13, 2024