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Keep checking for updates!
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected travel big time. However, keep checking the site for updates.
I still would like to look to a trip to San Francisco and Las Vegas. Let me know if you are interested. Complete the contact form below.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected travel big time. However, keep checking the site for updates.
I still would like to look to a trip to San Francisco and Las Vegas. Let me know if you are interested. Complete the contact form below.
We traveled the Western Caribbean on Carnival's Newest Ship!
Carnival Horizon
Commissioned March 2018
The dates were October 27 - November 2, 2019.
We sailed from Miami, Florida to Montego Bay, Jamaica to Grand Cayman and then to Cozumel Mexico before returning to Miami.
Click here to go to the 2019 Caribbean Cruise page for details!
We are already talking about another great cruise after the pandemic!
Text me at 734-644-4873 if you are interested in going.
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My First Travel Book is Available!
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Okay, Everybody. I finally got it done - my first travel book! It's called Traveling for Less: The Best Secrets to Saving on Travel. I wrote it to give you valuable information about saving money on travel. The book discusses:
It is available now on Amazon.com as a Kindle e-book for only $2.99. Go to Amazon.com and search for Traveling for Less Jimmy Hurd. Take a look and let me know what you think! Jimmy Hurd |
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San Francisco & Las Vegas Anyone?
Las Vegas (below) is the city that never sleeps. It's one of the most exciting cities in the world! If you've never been, you've gotta go! 
The Plan
I'd like to shoot for going during the September/October of 2022. I need time to schedule a hotel for SF which books almost a year in advance. I am thinking a week long tour with three nights in Las Vegas and three nights in San Francisco. Call me at 734-644-4873 or complete the info below if interested. |
Earlier, I was promoting a group trip to San Francisco. I didn't get a lot of takers so I thought I would suggest another idea.
I would like to plan a group trip to: San Francisco AND Las Vegas. San Francisco is one of our country's greatest cities. The Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, great food, Fisherman's Wharf, cable cars and more. Watch the six minute video below for more. |
Hi & Thanks for Visiting!
ATT Park Oct. 25, 2012
Hello. I am Jimmy Hurd, owner and operator of this site. I love to travel and am looking to build a community of people who also love travel. My goal is to help you to visit exciting places and maximize your travel dollar. Over the years I have gotten travel advice from others whom I trust. This has made a big difference in my experiences. I would like to invite you to share your knowledge and experiences so that we can all benefit. I can also help if you are interested in planning a special trip. Feel free to contact me at 734-644-4873. (This photo to the left was taken at the first game of the Tigers vs. Giants World Series in San Francisco. Yes, I'm a Tigers fan.)
Featured Article: How to Save on Airline Tickets
There are several "mysteries" about which the average person has little clues. The first is why gas prices fluctuate. The second is how to get a website ranked on Google. And the third is trying to figure out how to save on airline tickets. On any given flight the person you are sitting next to probably paid a different price than you. How can you increase the odds that of the two of you, your price would be the cheaper one. This article will share some ways of saving money on your future flights.
1. Time Your Searches.
Airlines update their flights at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 8pm. Check back regularly after those times if you are not satisfied with the price you are currently seeing.
2. Fly on the Weekdays.
If you are flying within the United States, leave on a Friday. Prices are typically 15 percent lower than the most expensive travel day, Sunday. Tuesday or Wednesday departures are good. Mondays are good for the return trip.
3. Book Ahead Strategically.
The ideal time for booking ahead depends on the destination. You would think, the earlier you book the more you will save. But this is not always true. If you are traveling within the US, book four to six weeks out. If you are going to Europe, book six months ahead; Asia, five weeks; Africa, two months ahead.
4. Use Frequent Flyer Accounts.
Sign up for all of the airlines' accounts and be sure to register your account number each time you book a flight.
5. Get Paid by the Airlines.
A number of times, I have been on a connecting flight that has been overbooked. The airline asks for volunteers who will take a later flight in exchange for a credit for a future flight. If you are in that situation and you are at the gate waiting for a crowded flight, position yourself near the ticket counter so that you can be the first to respond when an offer is announced.
6. Use Kayak.com's Price Predictor
Kayak.com has a price predictor for most flights. The predictor shows a chart of past prices and predicts whether prices are expected to increase or decrease within the next seven days.
7. Use FareDetective.com
FareDetective.com gives you a chart indicating the prices of flights of flights for the past 12 months. You can use this information to determine what a reasonable fare would be.
Hope these ideas help!
1. Time Your Searches.
Airlines update their flights at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 8pm. Check back regularly after those times if you are not satisfied with the price you are currently seeing.
2. Fly on the Weekdays.
If you are flying within the United States, leave on a Friday. Prices are typically 15 percent lower than the most expensive travel day, Sunday. Tuesday or Wednesday departures are good. Mondays are good for the return trip.
3. Book Ahead Strategically.
The ideal time for booking ahead depends on the destination. You would think, the earlier you book the more you will save. But this is not always true. If you are traveling within the US, book four to six weeks out. If you are going to Europe, book six months ahead; Asia, five weeks; Africa, two months ahead.
4. Use Frequent Flyer Accounts.
Sign up for all of the airlines' accounts and be sure to register your account number each time you book a flight.
5. Get Paid by the Airlines.
A number of times, I have been on a connecting flight that has been overbooked. The airline asks for volunteers who will take a later flight in exchange for a credit for a future flight. If you are in that situation and you are at the gate waiting for a crowded flight, position yourself near the ticket counter so that you can be the first to respond when an offer is announced.
6. Use Kayak.com's Price Predictor
Kayak.com has a price predictor for most flights. The predictor shows a chart of past prices and predicts whether prices are expected to increase or decrease within the next seven days.
7. Use FareDetective.com
FareDetective.com gives you a chart indicating the prices of flights of flights for the past 12 months. You can use this information to determine what a reasonable fare would be.
Hope these ideas help!
