Travel "Surprises"
I hate to travel. But I do like airline price competition.
So, if I can save a few bucks, I do.
First, I schedule my plane flights 54 days before I want to fly. I get better prices. But I have to send a reminder to myself. //www.garynorth.com/snip/1135.htm
Second, I don't book on weekends -- not even on day 54.
Third, I try to leave on a Thursday. I always return on Tuesday when I fly to Oregon to visit my mother. These strategies are found here: //www.garynorth.com/snip/1136.htm
Fourth, I watch the "surprise" fees. Here is a list of them: //www.garynorth.com/snip/1134.htm
Some, I pay for willingly, such as high-speed Internet in hotel rooms. It's a business expense.
This is a biggie when I travel with my wife. I get a separate hotel room. I start writing around 3 a.m. I get up alone. So, I sleep alone.
That's why I like motels/hotels with business centers. This way, I save on the second room. I will pay extra per night for this.