Thu 17 May 2007
Travel Bargains
800-872-8385
Weekdays 8am–midnight Eastern Time.
The Edge: Discounts domestic and international flights. § Long waits for service.
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Thu 17 May 2007
San Francisco Reservations / Topaz Hotel Service
800-677-1500
Daily 7am–11pm Pacific Time.
The Edge: Discounts San Francisco hotels. § Offers discounts of 5% to 50% at 225 hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area, budget to deluxe. Confirmation numbers provided. The individual hotels set the cancellation policy. Service is difficult at times—expect to be put on hold.
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quality style service value: 29 28 30 30
Thu 17 May 2007
Room Exchange
800-846-7000
Weekdays 9am–5:30pm.
The Edge: Discounts on hotel rooms. § Offers discounts on 23,000 hotels in the U.S., Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Confirmation numbers provided and the traveler is billed direct. Cancellation possible 48 hours in advance in the U.S. and seven days in advance elsewhere.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Quikbook
800-789-9887
Weekdays 9am–5pm.
The Edge: Discounts hotel rooms in 21 cities. § Offers discounted rates of 40% to 70% off regular walk-in rates for hotels in 21 cities in a wide variety of price ranges. Confirmation number by mail or phone. In New York, offers discounts at the Empire (moderate) to the Helmsley and Drake (first class). Fax service 24 hours daily at 212-779-6120.
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quality style service value: 45 45 49 50
Thu 17 May 2007
Moment’s Notice
718-234-6295
Daily 9am–5:30pm.
The Edge: A clearinghouse for unsold tour and cruise-line tickets. § In business for more than 30 years. A $25 membership fee is required for discounts. Provides updates on last-minute travel opportunities. Hotline at 212-873-0908.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Halbart Express
718-656-8189
Weekdays 8am–5pm.
The Edge: Best deals for last-minute travelers. § A wide range of locations to travel to—Europe and Asia, occasionally South America.
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Thu 17 May 2007
Cheap Tickets, Inc.
800-377-1000
www.cheaptickets.com
Weekdays 8:30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–7pm.
The Edge: The name says it all. § Check it out for both domestic and international discount tickets for air travel, cruises, and car rentals. Overnight ticket delivery. Major airlines only. § “May use odd airlines to get cheap flights.” “Great find.”
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quality style service value: 35 45 45 50
Thu 17 May 2007
Central Reservation Services
800-950-0232
Daily 24 hours.
The Edge: Discounts on more moderate U.S. hotels and car rentals. § Offers good rates at two-star hotels. Discounts from 10% to 40%. Gives confirmation numbers. Internet address: www.reservation-services.com
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Thu 17 May 2007
Capital Reservations
(Washington, DC)/800-847-4832
Weekdays 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm.
The Edge: Discounts Washington, D.C.–area hotels. § Offers discounts from 30% to 50% on 70 Washington, D.C.–area one-star to five-star hotels on its list. Hotels include the Willard and the Ritz. Confirmation numbers are given. Cancellation policy varies by hotel (most require 24 hours’ notice for full refund).
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Thu 17 May 2007
Air Facility
153-40 Rockaway Boulevard (Jamaica, NY)/718-712-1769
Weekdays 9am–4:30pm.
The Edge: For those who can travel light—courier flights. § Courier-flight options to Central and South America. Open an account by calling—no charge to register.
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