Road warriors are more cost-conscious than they've been in
years. Here are a few tips for tightening your belt:
1. Play your cards right.
Remember, not all discount cards are created equal. For example,
government subcontractors are often entitled to negotiated rates at
hotels. But look closely: Sometimes you can find even better deals
through a Web site or travel agent.
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2. Learn to negotiate.
Haggling used to be an activity confined to leisure travelers.
However, small-business owners are now getting into the act, too.
"Ask if the price they're giving you is the best they can
do," advises Mary Hunt, who publishes Cheapskate
Monthly, a newsletter dedicated to helping people save money.
Hunt has slashed hotel bills by as much as half--just by
asking.
3. Click online-check
offline. Airlines, once reluctant to cut fares for
business travel, are now slashing prices and lifting restrictions
on Saturday-night stayovers. The best strategy is to check online
with a carrier's Web site and then go offline to a travel agent
you trust to make sure you've got the best deal.
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