These are the travel resources I have in my arsenal that I found indispensable for planning our family trips. I am very happy to share them with you. Promo codes listed below do not expire unless specified otherwise.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
If you are thinking about travel insurance (and you should be thinking about one in these uncertain times), you best resource EVER is Travel Insurance Master. This website lets you compare various travel insurance plans from different insurance companies, side by side for FREE. You just enter parameters of your travel and the quotes are being displayed to you right away. Did you know that a basic travel insurance includes not only canceled travel plans but also: delayed flights, missed connections, delayed and lost luggage, medical and evacuation expenses and much more? Just play with the website to see what you can get for what amount of money – absolutely no strings attached.
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR FLIGHTS
To save money on flights use the following resources:
Before booking a flight check Skyscanner Great Weekly Deals
Use code SIGHTSEE150 to save $150 on flights+hotel package on Orbitz
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR LODGING
Make a habit of visiting Expedia on a regular basis for Daily Deals that can save you 25% or more off select hotels
Book hotels on Travelocity website: they offer a cool price match guarantee – if you find a better price elsewhere they will refund the difference!
Get $35 OFF your first AirBnB stay.
Don’t forget to compare AirBnB prices with VRBO – Vacattion Rentals by Owners website – you will be surprised how much you can save!
My personal favorite lodging option is HILTON portfolio of hotels. It includes many beloved hotels such as Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Curio, Hilton Garden Inn and more. Why? Because they offer tons of deals! Use my promo codes below and SAVE BIG:
1.Use promo code LWP to save 50% on a Sunday night stay when you book 3 nights weekend getaway in participating hotels worldwide.
2. Use promo code TVS and get $50 daily credit for every night of your stay, at participating Hilton Portfolio hotels worldwide. You can use your on-property credit for dining, shopping, relaxing, and more!
3. Use promo code PBADP4 or L-DY4 to book 3 nights and get 4th night FREE in the participating hotels in the Caribbean.
4. Use promo code PBFFP1 or FP when travelling as a family to get FREE breakfast for 4, free premium Wi-Fi and late checkout when available in participating Hilton Portfolio hotels worldwide.
5. Finally, you can also save up to 15% if you book in advance at Hilton Portfolio hotels worldwide!
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR TOURS
I recently discovered Costsaver for affordable organized guided tours. They have “under $150 per day” section on their website where you can book phenomenal tours very inexpensively. That $150 or less price includes all lodging, all excursions, all transportation during the tour, breakfasts every day and at least a couple of dinners.
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR ATTRACTIONS
If you are planning a vacation in one of the major U.S. Cities (ex. Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, etc.) or Toronto definitely buy CityPASS which allows you to save up to 50% on major attractions
Here is a pro tip: use the CityPASS where you live too! It is usually valid for 9 days, so it covers 4 weekend days and typically 3-5 attractions which you can easily visit on those weekends in your home town even if you are not on vacation! We already used it successfully in both San Francisco and Chicago.
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR CAR RENTALS
Check out DiscoverCars.com — it is a simple way to find a rental car.
DiscoverCars.com makes finding and booking a rental car clear and simple in over 10,000 locations all over the world. Whether it be an economical car, a van, or anything in between, you can find whatever you need. It includes all mandatory fees, taxes, and extras in the quoted price so there won’t be any surprises when you arrive at the rental desk.
With DiscoverCars.com, you can be sure that your satisfaction is their number one priority which is clear by the reviews from tens of thousands of customers on Trustpilot. Their 24/7 customer support is always ready to help!
TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR PLANNING
Directories:
itravelnet.com – Travel directory.
TRAVEL GUIDES FOR KIDS (appropriate for all ages)
These great books can be used both to prepare for a trip and also during the trip:
TRAVEL GUIDES FOR ADULTS
This section contains adult versions of many of the books above, which will be more in depth and detailed. My personal favorites in this section are the books about wine tasting – you cannot get by without one while living in or visitng California 🙂
TRAVEL GAMES
These are travel games you can easily take and play in the car:
TRAVEL GEAR
A binocular, a magnifying glass and a field microscope that fits in your pocket are a must on our trips with kids. Great picnic organizer is a lifesaver (and money saver) for me. I will be adding tried and true gear to this section that helped us during our family travels.
MOVIES
Currently this section contains movies about California (documentaries or based on real events) that I find to be a great representation of the State’s history, nature and spirit:
If you found these travel resources useful, please do me a little favor and share this page with others, for there’s a good chance that it will help them with their travel plans. 🙂
