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Need to get off an annoying phone call? Is a relative, co-worker, telemarketer or ex talking your ear off? Use one of the free downloadable clips at SorryGottaGo.com to plan your escape. A very useful site with hundreds of reasons for you to end your painful phone call. Talk to you later -- Click!
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Tired of having to buy scalped tickets to sporting events, concerts and other shows that sell out quickly? Now you can be first in line once you find the correct presale password for your event -- click here for your front row ticket(s)!
Shout-out: presale-codes-passwords.blogspot.com
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Need to get more than 4 oz. of liquid through airport security? It's as simple as putting the liquid container(s) in your pocket. This is because the metal detectors cannot detect liquids. Next time you need to take contact lens solution, tooth paste, gel, etc. on a plane and you don't have a tiny 4 oz. container, simply slip it into your pocket. It'll be our little secret.
Before booking a flight that is operated by two airlines, make sure to check the ticket price with each company prior to purchasing. Each airline is "free" to set their own price, and most of the time one of the airlines will be offering the same ticket for a lower price.
A few weeks ago I purchased a ticket from New York, NY to Charleston, SC. The same flight (operated by Northwest Airlines) was listed on both Continental and Northwest, but it was much cheaper to buy through Continental's website.
Most rental car companies charge a daily fee to have a second driver -- fees can range from a couple of dollars per day up to $25/day. What they don't tell you is that spouses and domestic partners are often exempt. Most of the major car rental companies will waive the fee for a spouse or significant other if you can prove you live together (i.e. same address on your IDs). Another solution is to join the car rental company's rewards program; extra fees such as these are automatically waived.
You can increase your chance of getting a good price on your next flight if you book at the right time. Airlines release their new fares to a central clearinghouse (Airline Tariff Publishing Company) at predetermined times throughout the week. On weekdays, the best times to look for new fares are just after 2:00p.m., 4:30p.m. and midnight (tickets reserved but never paid for usually appear just after midnight). On weekends, fares are only updated once a day, usually around 5:00p.m.
Trying to search for new music but tired of listening to 30-second clips? Want to listen to your music from any computer? Look no further! Check out deezer.com to legally access a plethora of full length songs and/or backup your existing mp3s (unlimited storage). Search for new artists, create your own playlists, and access your music from any computer... all for free!
Hint: To listen to songs that are greyed-out, right-click and select play song.
--www.deezer.com
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Whether you are trying to shoot out the red star with a bb gun (shoot a circle around it); knock over milk bottles (aim for the bottom not the middle); pop balloons with darts (throw hard and aim for the edges); master the basket throw (arch with backspin); or test your strength (leverage and accuracy matter); Blifaloo is here to help. Toni Allen's blog gives you all the tips and tricks needed to win at these carnival games and more. Go outsmart the system and take home the prize!
Shout-out: blifaloo.com
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Use your frequent flyer miles to fly to three cities for the price of two. Ask for a multi-destination ticket instead of a round-trip ticket. You can fly from Houston to New York City to Philadelphia and back to Houston all for 25,000 rewards points / miles. Generally, it is easier to reserve these flights by calling the airline directly; however, certain airlines let you do this online as well. Safe Travels!
Think like a local citizen when traveling abroad and save lots of money in the process. For example, when traveling to Spain, don?t use www.hertz.com , use www.hertz.es , and save significant Euros. Many travel sites today have multiple domains catering to multiple countries. Take advantage of this pricing arbitrage next time you book a flight, hotel room or rental car!
Bet you didn?t know that Expedia has 13 foreign sites, did you? Safe travels!
Shout-out: nytimes.com
Hidden city fares can be the worst. Let's say you live on the west coast and you want to visit your friend in New York over Labor Day weekend. The cheapest direct flight you can find is $643 + taxes. Don't pay that outrageous fare, instead call up the airline and ask to travel to a nearby city with a connection in NY. Once you land in NY, simply get off the plane and don't fly the next leg. You can't check your luggage for this to work. (Note: the remaining part of your ticket will be canceled once the airline detects an unflown flight, so plan accordingly).
Hints to keep from getting noticed: Use two different airlines when possible (not partner airlines), purchase your tickets directly from the airlines website or through another online travel site, avoid using your frequent flyer number if flying the same/partner airlines (this is how they track you), alternate between your first and middle name and use different contact phone numbers (cell, work, home).
Shout-out: thetravelinsider.info
Online travel sites such as Expedia/ Orbitz/ Travelocity/ Mobissimo/ Kayak are great aggregators, but in the end you are paying a few dollars for their services. Next time you are booking anything online take your trip planning a step further by finding that perfect ticket, car rental or hotel deal on the actual Company's website. It's guaranteed to be cheaper. If for some reason you cannot find what you are looking for, simply call and ask them to match what you found through the aggregator.
If you need a rental car for 5 or 6 days, it is cheaper to pay the weekly rate rather than paying daily. The best part about this, besides saving money of course, is that the rental car companies actually thank you for bringing the car back early.
Want to take that portable dvd player or camcorder for a spin before committing to buying it? Buy an open box item instead of a "new" one and stores like Best Buy and Circuit City won't charge you a restocking fee when you return the product. Make sure to ask whether there is a 14-day or 30-day return policy on the product because the time frame remains intact on open box items. Anyone need a portable dvd player for that 3-day weekend get-a-way?
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