You can read my blog on May 8th to get the lowdown on this hoedown. Very rarely do I feel the need for this added expense. Just take a gander at To Insure or Not To Insure, That is the Question and you'll understand.
#11 Join the Loyalty Clubs
Other than the incessant filtering of massive amounts of emails and junk mailings, joining all the loyalty programs makes considerable sense. What I believe most valuable are the last minute deals many airlines or cruise lines offer their loyalty club members. I have booked and taken many last minute "value" trips only because the deal was too good to pass up. (I use the term "value" quite often. It has become the essence of my itineraries. One day soon I'll write a blog on what "value " means to me in travel terminology).
Another good reason to join a loyalty program is avoiding lines. Much like having a "Fast Pass" at Disneyworld, a decent loyalty club perk is avoiding annoying, time consuming lines. Have you ever stood in line at the Port of Miami in sweltering August humidity with three awkward pieces of luggage dangling from your limbs praying that the line stops in the shade so you can stand in a temperature under 100 degrees? Obviously, I have. That very day I signed up for that cruise line's loyalty program. Now I go straight through with the guests who stay in the pricey Royal Suites, yet I only pay budget fares.
#10 Swap Your Home
This may not be for you, but the Fine Living Network thinks swapping your home may be an excellent way to reduce one of the most expensive aspects of travel, lodging. While I have never participated in this sort of adventure, there may be some benefit, I guess, from swapping homes in rare situations. I just can't think of one. No way would I want to stress about my personal (or my wife's) belongings while I am trying to vacation from...stress. I'm all about renting someone else's apartment or vacation home to cut costs, but trading mine is another story. I don't think it is for me.
We will continue on the next installment. Come see our new digs at www.thetravelvalet.com.
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