Signal Spring 2020 Newsletter

www.alliancecom.net 9 QUICK TIP: If you’re flying, download your airline’s app for up-to-the-minute flight info and easy boarding passes. Priceline (priceline.com ) You can use Priceline to do searches for hotels, flights, or car rentals separately, but you can get better deals if you use the Trip Builder (bundle) feature. Express Deals is another way to get everything you need on a budget. Enter the amenities you want, and the site will find the perfect match. Orbitz (orbitz.com ) Orbitz is a reliable travel booking site that’s been around for years. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use. In addition to the standard flights + hotels + car rentals, you’ll find search options for activities and cruises. Kayak (kayak.com ) This site is a little different in that it takes information from other sites to find you the best possible prices. It includes some unique features, such as Trip Huddle where you can plan a group trip and Trips, which gives you a place to store and access all your travel details, even offline. Airbnb (airbnb.com) The space-sharing service combines the best of both worlds: staying at a hotel and staying at someone’s house. Book your lodging as you would a hotel but feel welcomed by a friendly host and a cozy home. As a bonus, hosts are usually experts on their locations. Pack Up & Go (packupgo.com ) Ready for something different? This site will plan a three-day getaway for you to… well, that’s the catch. You don’t know where you’re going until the last minute. Don’t worry; you can choose your budget, dates, and travel preferences and interests. You’ll Appreciate These Travel Apps Apps help you get through your daily life and they can also make travel easier. Those listed here are tried- and-true resources and are available for both Android and iOS. Hotel Tonight Enables you to make travel plans on the fly or up to two weeks in advance. Citymapper Shows you the best public transporta- tion route to use to get from point A to point B. Google Maps Use it to download a map of the place you’ll be visiting. XE Currency Helps you easily determine current exchange rates, so you don’t overpay. Zomato Perfect for traveling foodies, Zomato gives you food recommendations on the go. Guides by Lonely Planet Like a “pocket concierge,” these guides help you find places to see, shop, and play. Mobile Passport This app lets you submit travel information ahead of time so you can breeze through customs when you return home. The first step for any successful trip is planning. Use the following sites to search for your perfect lodging, flight, cruise, car, or activity. Some of them also offer ways to get great deals. Cruise Through Travel Planning Sites to Make Reservations