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Traveling during an economic meltdown shouldn't result in a personal one for you. With Greenberg's help, you can get packing while the market is crashing.
No Good InfoReviewed by A Girl, 2009-04-14
I find it a little ironic that a book about saving money in an
economic downturn was such a waste of money. I would say that 99%
of the information in this book was practical and could be found
for free on the internet. Senior citizens get discounts? Say what??
Travel in off peak times?? Get out!
The only good thing I got from this book was a couple of websites I
hadn't heard of, only one that I still use a month after reading
the book and it hasn't really helped my travel planning.
I am planning a year long trip right now (leaving in 4 months!) and
this was probably the worst travel book I have purchased in all my
time planning. And I have bought a lot!!
It's okayReviewed by Craft Fan, 2009-04-13
We thought we could find some great ideas for travel deals, but this is just mediocre. Anyone with knowledge of searching the internet will get much better value by looking on-line. I'm glad the book was only $10 so I didn't feel that I wasted too much money.
Travelmuse reviewReviewed by Repost from Travelmuse, 2009-04-10
As someone who has cut back spending in several areas of my life
during this economic downturn, I still can't seem to cut back on
travel. Perhaps it's because my family still lives on the other
coast. But I also believe it's because the thought of not being
able to travel seems like a punishment for circumstances out of my
control. So, if nothing else, I'm continuing, because I refuse to
be a victim of this slump! And that is why this particular travel
book is so timely and a hugely important book to come out right
now.
Pros
Tough Times, Great Travels is brimming with travel budget tips for
getting the most out of travel these days. Instead of building up
his book by telling you the economy is in a slump, he assumes we're
smart enough to know that and cuts right to the chase.
Great Tips
The book addresses little-known travel discount tips, the best
travel deals, ins and outs of renting a car, train and bus travel,
shoulder and off-season travel, dining on a budget, places where
your currency can stretch the farthest and the best credit cards to
take with you on a trip. There is valuable information on passports
and luggage, including a tip on luggage you can actually
wear!
There's a chapter on family travel too--a sweet spot for me. Who
knew Club Med sometimes offers travel deals with free airfare? I'll
have to look into that one. Greenberg shares city-by-city tourist
discount cards and devotes a chapter to free activities, which
includes information on cities with self-service bike rentals--the
best one being in Paris, according to the author.
Cons?
None. At least none that I could find.
Sue Douglass Fliess
http://www.travelmuse.com/reviews/book-review/peter-greenberg-budget-travel-guide
Some good tipsReviewed by Marylin Hartog, 2009-04-10
If you watch Peter Greenberg when he's on the morning shows you may
not find anything earth shattering in this book for you. But on the
other hand, it does put all in one place. Everyone will find a few
hints here that they might not have known. The less experienced
traveler will find definitely find it very helpful.
So between having a quick reference and at least a tip or two, it
is definitely worth the price.
Tough Times? You Can Still Travel!Reviewed by Jessie J, 2009-04-08
Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective's Guide to Hidden
Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences
Peter Greenberg's book gives secrets to the best way to travel in
this economy. It covers everything from affordable accommodations
to secret travel discounts. It's all about knowing where and when
the best time to travel is and this book really guides you. My
favorite section is the "One Tank Trips" which is a great guide to
mini road trips around the country. Some of my other favorite tips
were the free activities in cities, best day to book a hotel room
and airline tickets, and best of all avoiding those dreaded luggage
check fees. This book is great for solo travel, families, young
couples and students, so pretty much everyone. Staying local may be
what's most affordable in this economy and "Tough Times, Great
Travels" is the key to finding those close but new and exciting
spots.
