Archive for May 2009

How to get hotel rooms at 50 percent or more off the rack rate.

May 25th, 2009 | By salele | Category: Discount Travel

By Salihu Ibrahim.

A good night’s sleep is a must for most travelers. Although the degree of comfort depends on each individual, most of us agree that getting a five star hotel inexpensively is one of the best perks we can have when traveling.  Added to it are the extra amenities such as swimming pool, spa, [...]



What you should do before going abroad.

May 13th, 2009 | By salele | Category: Travel Secrets

By Salihu Ibrahim.

Going abroad is always fun! As we prepare for a long trip with lots more luggage and jet-lagged sleepovers, there are many things that we may forget to do unless we have a check list that we religiously adhere to, every time we plan an international trip. Here is one that I have [...]



The truth about debit cards and travel purchases.

May 7th, 2009 | By salele | Category: Travel Secrets

By Salihu Ibrahim.

Every human being needs to live at the level of his earnings. Never try to keep up with the neighbors or be enamored by the fancy things you see in the stores or on TV. Never take a vacation unless you have saved for it and earned it!
 
In 1995, only 2% of Americans [...]



How to avoid travel scams.

May 1st, 2009 | By salele | Category: Travel Secrets

By Salihu Ibrahim
 
The internet is a virtual network of travel scams and these scams seem to be attracting quite a few surfers into this phishing “net”! According to the National Fraud Information center, the average fraud has most doubled in the two years after 2004. Criminals are getting more and more sophisticated. As more elderly [...]