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book their hotel rooms about a month
in advance of their stay to ensure the
lowest prices.
To ensure you get the most bang for
your buck, you may want to consider
using the Internet to book these items.
Some examples of websites that can
show you the best airfare and hotel rates
include TripAdvisor and Expedia. You
may even want to consider purchasing
plane tickets though the airline website.
Occasionally, this can be cheaper than
going through third-party sites.

Book the Necessities in Advance
Plane tickets and hotel fees cost a
pretty penny if you book last-minute,
especially if you're traveling to high-traffic
destinations, like big cities or areas with
lots of popular attractions. Try to purchase
these pricy items as far in advance as
possible to save money.
Travel and Leisure recommends that
you start looking for economically priced
plane tickets at around four months
prior to the date you leave for your trip
and encourages you to make your final
purchases no later than three weeks prior
to departure.
A variety of websites are at your disposal
to help you decide what options work
best financially for you. New information
from Trivago encourages vacationers to
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Always Ask About Discounts and Free
Events
Many attractions and restaurants have
senior discounts for retirees. These
discounts usually require that you
meet some kind of specific criteria.
Some of the most common discount
requirements include being retired
military and police personnel or an
AARP member, or even just being within
a certain age bracket.
Even if these discounts aren't
publicized, it can't hurt to ask if there
are any offerings. In addition to calling
some venues near your primary area
of travel, the Internet is a great source
for researching these discounts.
RetiredBrains is a great website to look
at if you're interested in finding some
fast food or chain restaurants, travel,
entertainment, grocery and shopping
discount options.
After you determine the general
location that you are looking to travel
to, you may also want to look at the
visitor guides online, or pick one up at
a hotel or rest stop when you get closer
to your destination. These often highlight
great events in the area.
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