Resources to Make Booking Travel More Affordable Amanda Batista, Erin Gorman & Stephanie Wobensmith

Low-Cost and No-Cost Travel Options Low-Cost Options Getting There (and Staying There) for Cheaper than Full Price Comparison Websites Local Accommodations Hostels No-Cost Options Getting There (and Staying There) for Free or a Small Fee Frequent Flyer Miles Loyalty Programs Hospitality Exchanges

Comparison Websites Search Multiple Booking Sources at One Time Find Unpublished Fares Flexibility in Searching Multiple Dates & Locations Possible Limitations on Refunds and Changes

Frequent Flyer Mile Programs Loyalty Programs Used by Airlines to Reward Frequent Travelers Can be Redeemed for Free Travel and Upgrades Access to Lounges and Perks Big Bonuses (25,000+) Available for Credit Cards

Loyalty Programs Other Programs Offered to Reward Frequent Travel Similar to Frequent Flyer Mile programs Redeem for Free Travel and Upgrades Programs by Hotels, Amtrak, Greyhound and More

Hostels Low-Cost Accommodation for Long-Term Travelers Shared Living Spaces Kitchen Facilities & Lounges Focus on Building Community Limited Privacy Roughly $20 - $40 per night HIUSA.org

Local Accommodation Stay with a Local in their Apartment or House Rent a Bed, Private Room, or the Full Apartment Learn Local Knowledge Comforts of Home Roughly $20 - $$$ a night AirBnb.com

Hospitality Networks Reciprocal Network of Local Hosts and Travelers Stay for Free With a Local Host Must Be Willing to Host to Earn Travel Benefits Focus on Member Community Free to Stay and Host Couchsurfing.org

Travel Apps for Smart Phones & Tablets Kayak User-friendly App Similar to Kayak.com Skyscanner Lots of Flexibility in Search Options Hotels Tonight Finding Last-Minute Hotel Deals Room 77 In-depth Info about Amenities and Hotels

Any Questions? Keep a Look Out… Travel Deals Happen All the Time! Travel Hacking Sites TravelHacking.org Travel Blogs ReflectiveWandering.org Our Blog!!! TicketToTravel.wordpress.com