Beware: travel certificates make a comeback
Article Abstract:
The vacation certificates offered in conjunction with the purchase of other travel services are not necessarily the bargain they are advertised to be. Costs of the other travel services are often inflated to cover the cost of the 'free' service.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1993
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Hotel vouchers: any good?
Article Abstract:
Hotel vouchers are programs for prepaying hotel rooms that are being marketed as a convenience. Travelers should be wary of vouchers because they can cost more that the hotel's rack rate. Information on the major voucher programs is presented.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1997
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Hotel packages - come-on? You may not want all they offer
Article Abstract:
Packages offered by many hotels to attract visitors are often limited and provide little savings. An analysis of a package offered by Sheraton demonstrates the lack of value.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1993
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