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Wendy Perrin's Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know

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I thought I was a highly astute traveler; I'd read other guides before. Not until I read this marvelous tome did I realize how inept I was at negotiating through travel's often treacherous waters. I've been using many of these tips on recent trips and... lo and behold... now things go so much more smoothly! I've even gotten refunds from travel disasters which I didn't know were available before.

I was visiting Broadway in NYC recently and, it turns out, this book has been turned into a Broadway show (of the same name)! The show is every bit as funny as the book.

Although Wendy Perrin's book was very well-written and enjoyful to read (a lot of outrageous stories), the information and suggestions given are common sense to most, notably seasoned travelers. However, it does help to refresh your memory so you'll be on your toes before another exhausting business trip. In all, the book was not a waste of my money.

I travel a lot and know a lot about it. In her book I did learn a couple of things I did not know. I disagreed with a couple of things that were not really important. The book is a little dated and doesn't take into account the baggage searches we face since 9-11, or the fact that most Travel Agents no longer receive airline commissions. When I receive Conde Nast Traveler the first thing I do is read the Ombudsman section. Reading this was like having many years of the Ombudsman at once. I liked that.

This is a terrific reference book on travel. I've learned many helpful tips that have resulted in better trips - and a real savings of money! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys traveling. I hope she will write more in the future.