The following websites have been valuable for me in my travels. The pandemic, however, has changed the world of travel with many businesses cutting back or shutting down. Please let me know if you find a link is not working. |
AIRLINES
|
Buy airline tickets at least 7 weeks in
advance; Tuesdays or Wednesdays are the best day to fly; avoid Fridays. United Airlines Air Asia Easy Jet Google Flights Kayak Priceline Costco Low Cost Airlines |
HOTELS | Check
customer ratings on Tripadvisor then check rates on the hotel websites. Hotels.com Booking.com Expedia AirBnb Trivago Orbitz |
CITY PASSES |
Passes save you money and get you into express lines. Paris Pass Athens Pass Singapore Pass Trip Guru Trip Advisor City Passes |
PACKAGE TOURS | Package tours handle all
arrangements and can save you money and worry. Gate 1 Travel Travelzoo |
CRUISES
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Cruises
start discounting 90 days
before departure and booking a few weeks before can save you 85% or
more! Vacationstogo Cruise Critic |
TRIP INSURANCE | Trip
insurance is recommended.
Folks over 75 are often not accepted for coverage. Some premium airline cards offer some limited coverage. Allianz World Nomads Squaremouth |
TRAVEL INFO | These
sites and the State
Department can help you choose where to go or to avoid. Condé Nast Traveler Afar Tripadvisor U.S. State Dept. Advisory |
RAIL TRAVEL | Don't
overlook rail travel to
really see the countryside. Seat 61 |
RIDE SERVICES | Be
aware that some cities and neighborhoods do not
allow these services. Uber Lyft Grab |
TRAVEL APPS |
These
phone apps are invaluable.
I recommend in getting a SIM card and time for your cell
phone if you are staying in a country very long.
Moveit
Maps TripIt Itinerary
Google TranslateSkype Whatsapp Hipmunk Skyscanner Accuweather |
COVID | Check the State Department Update on countries closed to tourists. Country Specific Information |
I have posted videos of several of my travels on YouTube. You can view them by clicking the blue links: |