TIPS FOR SAVING......

...at many lodging establishment is usually as simple as asking.

• Senior citizen, frequent flyer, Travel clubs, corporate as well other business discounts are available, but only if you ask for them.
• Hotel-Motel chains usually promote special rates during the off-season. Booking in advance can yield excellent savings also.
• Look for the extra bonus. If complimentary continental breakfast or complimentary cocktail hour is included in the room rate, this can cut your travel costs considerably.
• If you are on the road without reservations, call the front-desk manager---even from across the street in a pay phone, and ask. If occupancy is down you may get a nice deal.
• Call early in the day. Again, if occupancy is down, the front-desk manager may be willing to negotiate or offer special rates.
• Compare rates from several sources, even at the same Hotel-Motel that you wish to stay. The lowest rate is going to come from the front desk manager with a list of unoccupied rooms, not the national reservation number.
• "Low" or "Off" season is always less expensive than peak tourist season.
• Use shuttles if available. Many lodging establishments offer airport transportation. Even if they charge for this service, it will be considerably less than a taxi or rental car. This is especially enticing if you are visiting a complete vacation site such as a resort.
• "Fly-drive" packages are available at many major resorts.
• Entertainment coupon books often offer resort discounts.