Use These Secrets on the Way to Your Next Luxury Vacation Rental
January 12, 2007. Travel writer Donna Rosato is clearly a pro. Just check out her article, "Seven Amazing Travel Secrets," in Money Magazine for CNN.com. Her tips could be invaluable for anyone traveling to a luxury vacation rental for some rest and relaxation. She says she cut her teeth as a road warrior before covering the travel industry, and she claims she doesn't use her connections for special favors. She's just that good.
Here are three of our favorite tips from her article:
1) "Upgrade Your Rental Car for Free."
Rosato practically expects rental car companies to be out of economy cars, so she books them with the hope that she'll get bumped up for free or a for a minor charge that results in an overall savings.
2) "A First-Class Seat for a Coach Price."
This one really only applies to last-minute online ticket buyers, but Rosato divulges the industry secret of the "Y-up" and "Q-up." If these fare codes appear on a first-class listing, the price likely costs little more than a coach ticket. Not every online travel website lists the Y- or Q-code, so she recommends using FareCompare.com.
3) "Get the Most for Your Miles"
Rosato got this one from Randy Petersen, editor of WebFlyer.com. When using frequent flier miles, Petersen suggested talking to an airline reservation agent rather than going online. "The sweet spot for finding open seats to go with those miles is three to six months ahead of your trip," according to the article.
