Tips & Trips
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TRAVEL HINTS
GUERRILLAS IN THE MIDST
For just $15, the new “Guerrilla Travel Tactics” guide makes an insider out of everyone, unpacking plenty of travel secrets.
For example, the guide suggests air travelers arrive early and add their names to the “volunteers list” in case an overbooked flight needs passengers to forfeit reserved seats in exchange for a later flight.
As a reward, these savvy journeyers typically receive coupons with $200 to $400 discounts for future flights. Some airlines, such as Alaska and United, automatically offer free round-trip tickets.
Given the choice, the guidebook recommends opting for the dollar-denominated discount over the free round-trip ticket, because discounted tickets earn frequent flyer miles, while free tickets do not.
RESORTS
DESERT SOLITAIRE
El Monte Sagrado, the Taos, N.M., resort that opened a year ago to great acclaim for its cuisine, design, and environmental sustainability, is currently offering packages highlighting its spa and culinary indulgences.
Two nights for two guests begin at $860 and include accommodations, breakfast, dinner, access to fitness and aqua centers, yoga, Tai Chi, hikes, lectures, and exercise classes.
A three-night getaway for two, starting at $4,295, pampers guests with meals prepared by a chef dedicated to local, seasonal foods, and unlimited spa treatments and other amenities.
The resort resides on four acres – a short stroll from gallery-filled downtown.
PET SERVICES
FOUR-LEGGED TRAVELERS
To find hotels that welcome pets both in the U.S. and abroad, simply consult www.pettravel.com, a Web site that allows travelers to type in their destination and access lists of accommodations. The site also provides information on discounts and airline regulations and immigration requirements for animals.
Another online resource, www.petfriendlytravel.com, pinpoints vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts that welcome pets. It also offers a service for individuals looking to advertise pet-friendly properties.
To locate pet-sitters, animal hospitals, and pet-friendly parks while on the road, see www.petfriendlyhotelsandtravel.com, which also notes which states have added new listings geared toward travel with critters.
