Cheapskate Gd to Vacations: How to Save Thousands of Dollars No Matter Where You're Going [Paperback]

Stephen Tanenbaum (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Citadel (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806518324
• ISBN-13: 978-0806518329
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,017,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, fun and a money saving book!, October 9, 2000

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Mathew Jacobson (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cheapskate's Guide to Vacations: How to Save Thousands of Dollars No Matter Where You're Going, Revised Edition (Paperback)

I disagree with the above 'gripe' review which ignores 8 chapters, over 200 pages, devoted to tips on dirt cheap travel to such out of sight destinations as New Zealand, China, Safaris in Africa, Paris, London, Maui, Tahiti and cruises. And really, the gripe reviewer is confused. As the books index notes, there are exactly TWO pages out of 300 that talk about contests. The author's web site (www.cheaptravel.net) explains something I never knew about, FREE travel cash deals going on for the past 15 years and which are NOT contests. It was easy to follow the author's advice and receive $3,000 of Jonny Cat Litter free travel cash which was used to help pay for vacations over 1 1/2 years until this particular deal expired just last May 2,000! The book offers off the beaten trail tips like the best travel insurance policy that pays when others won't pay a dime for a missed vacation. I never thought to use Entertainment editions in Australia and Maui. Never heard of London and Paris for LESS books! Or that one call to United Airlines gets you a free companion ticket good anywhere in the US! Also, the book is fun to read especially with the author's first hand around the world stories like the Carnivore Barbeque Restaurant in Nairob that serves Zebra, Giraff and heartebeast! (also, chicken, beef and ribs). Do you know why Diner's Club is better to use than any airline card? I didn't! I love books that "pay" for themselves. And this one does big time. It has inspired and convinced me that dream vacations, from the Yangtze River to a Kenya Safari, are affordable for the same price as a week at Club Med. So lots of fun reading and ways to save big time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ... if you have no clue.., January 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheapskate Gd to Vacations: How to Save Thousands of Dollars No Matter Where You're Going (Paperback)

The book is filled with many common ideas you are probably aware of - for example the mileage on your Credit Card purchases. Also there is considerable content devoted to contests the author lucked in to. If you are a rube when it comes to seeking out travel deals then this book is for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to low-cost travel alternatives, August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheapskate's Guide to Vacations: How to Save Thousands of Dollars No Matter Where You're Going, Revised Edition (Paperback)

well-written, great for specific locations that the writers have visited.......was fascinated and read the book from start to finish upon receiving it.