Free Hotel Stay on Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama!

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has a creative response to the dreary downturn in both business and leisure travel. It is inviting travelers to stay Friday and Saturday nights and get Sunday night free at participating hotels.

More than 35 area hotels have signed on as Free Day partners.  Dozens of attractions have joined in by offering Sunday discounts and other specials. 

The “free day” offer is good through the end of December.  Certain black-out dates apply at some participating hotels.

For more information, to book reservations, and to download discounted specials for attractions, events, golf, shopping, and more, go to http://www.freedayinbirmingham.com.



Historic Mount Vernon to Offer Money-Saving Admission Packages!

Mount Vernon invites visitors to save a few “Washingtons” with new money-saving packages!  Beginning April 1 through October 31, Mount Vernon’s three new packages can save visitors money while providing an entertaining and enriching experience for the entire family.  The packages will be available through Visit.MountVernon.org or at Mount Vernon ’s Ford Orientation Center ticket window.

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Bargaining 101: Lesson One

March 18, 2009 · Filed Under Travel Discounts, Travel Tips, discounts · Comment 

In most parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada, bargaining is quite common.  It’s just a question of knowing what to say and how to say it.  Try the hints and techniques below as often as possible.  What have you got to lose?!  Bargaining is a game; it’s fun; and it’s actually often EXPECTED.

Sometimes called “haggling” or “bartering” or “negotiating,” be sure to adopt this thrifty yet honest frame of mind when looking for the best ways to stretch your travel dollar. 

Just as sellers of goods and services are in business to make money, it is your RIGHT as a consumer and a thrifty traveler to get the most mileage from your hard-earned dollars.  So do just that.  Bargain for the best deals on everything from merchandise to lodging and more!

You can really stretch your travel dollar if you bargain.   So, welcome to our course in Bargaining.

 

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