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Online Travel
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Ed Perkins
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288
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N/A
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All Levels
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08/30/2000
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9780735611108
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0-7356-1110-6
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$19.99
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Index
A
AAA
accommodations, discounts and, 93
budget motels and, 104
cruises and, 122
international driving permits and, 168
AARP, 89
Abercrombie & Kent, 144
accommodations. See also specific types
B&Bs, 105, 207
bargain hunting and, 87, 112
bulk-rate, 134
camping, sites, 210
cruise (see cruise accommodations)
discounts, 92–93, 106
dude ranches, sites, 211
European, 105
First Class, 90
"from" priced, 194
half-price programs and, 216
home exchanges, sites, 208
hostels, 211
hotels, sites, 211–13
Internet and, 201
listings, destination sites and, 107
location and, 88
marketplace, 88
motels, 103–5
pets and, 111, 215
product differences, 103
products, 88
rack rate, 89
rating systems, 90
resorts, sites, 211, 213
run of house, 136
sites, 205, 215
specialty, 87, 111
Super Deluxe, 91
timeshares, 185, 208
train, 156, 159
types, 110
vacation rentals, 107, 209
vs. air travel, considerations, 88
Accor, 104–5
activities
cultural, sites, 226
recreational, sites, 227
travel (see travel, specialty)
add-on fees vs. phony fees, 181
advance-purchase requirements, 40, 134
adventure travel vacation packages, sites, 245
advertisers, Web site sponsorship and, 13
advertising, misleading, 182, 192
African-American travelers, vacation packages, sites, 245
agencies
airline coupons and, 82
B&Bs, sites, 207
barge and boat, sites, 222
car rental, sites, 250
card mills, 184
consolidators, 37
courier, 77
courier/hitch, sites, 220
cruise discounters, 122
cruise, sites, 223
discount booking, 95
discount travel, network, 60
fees, 181
home exchange, sites, 208
hotel rate negotiations and, 99
Internet-only, personal-service gap, 201
online, airfares and, 84
rail, 159, 162–63, 248
sites (see agency sites)
tickets, sites, 220–21
timeshare resales, choosing, 186
timeshares, sites, 208
travel (see travel agencies)
vacation packages, 132, 138, 141
agency sites, 7, 37, 208, 214
airplane information and, 50
cruises and, 122
database searches and, 50
features, 49
Homeric Tours, 146
low airfares and, 47
low-fare airlines and, 52
relying on, risks, 50
sale fares and, 49
search options, 48
Southwest and, 52
travel services and, 49
Trip Cancellation Insurance (TCI) and, 172
vacation packages, 138–39
vs. airline sites, 43, 48
agents, travel. See travel agents
Air Canada, 38
Air Courier Association, 78
air travel
baggage delivery, sites, 216
charters, consumer protection, 195
frequent flyers (see frequent flyers)
Internet and, 81
multi-country visitor tickets, 220
passengers’ rights, 194
round-the-world itineraries, sites, 222
sites, 216, 220
tour packages and, 56
vs. accommodations, considerations, 88
airfares, 38. See also airlines
agency sites and, 47
airline battles and, 46
airlines and, public perception of, 38
business vs. vacation travelers and, 40
connecting/nonstop flights and, 44
discount, 58
flight times and, 44
giant international airlines and, 39
giant U.S. airlines and, 38
hotels and, vs. vacation packages, 134
Internet and, 201
low, 37–38, 40, 201
low-fare airlines and, 50
official asking prices and, 37
promotions, 41, 102
published, 61
researching, 41
restrictions and, 40
Round-the-World (RTW), 75
sales, 42–43, 49
schedules and, 44
Southwest and, 39, 51
specialty, Web sites and, 47
taxes/fees/surcharges and, 84
tour operators and, researching, 57
tour-based, 134
travel timing and, 39
vacation packages, 133, 136
weekend specials, 68
Airhitch, 79
air-hotel vacation packages. See vacation packages, air-hotel
airline sites
displaying other airlines’ flights, 47
domestic, 216
gateway sites, 43
international, 217
low-fare airlines, 51
registration and, 46
relying on, risks, 47
researching fares, 43
searches, 44
specialty fares and, 47
vacation packages, 135, 137
vs. agency sites, 48
airline tickets. See also airfares
back-to-back (see back-to-back tickets)
consolidators, 58
fares, researching, 41
one-way, finding, 71
open-jaw excursion, 47
price determinations, 39
refundable vs. reusable, 41
sales and, 41
sources, 40
Airlines of the Web, 44
airlines within airlines, 51
airlines. See also airfares
airfares and, public perception of, 38
airplane type, agency sites and, 50
bids in reverse and, 63
charter (see charters)
classes, 73–74
coupons/vouchers, 81–82
couriers, 77
cruises and, 120
deregulation, 52
destination cities and, 47
discount prices and, 10, 82
domestic, sites, 216
fare cuts, 46
flights, Circle Pacific (CP), 77
flights, status, 83
frequent flyer awards and, 81–82
gateway sites, 217
giant, 38–39, 41, 51
hotel deals and, 102
international, sites, 218
Internet and, pitfalls, 84
last-minute travel, 68
low-fare (see low-fare airlines)
marketplace competition and, 52
multistop trips, 72
passengers’ rights, 83
policies, consumer problems, 194
pricing, 38, 40
product quality and, 38
quality differences and, 40
restrictions, Saturday night stay, 62
seat maps, 83
stand-by and, 70
tickets (see airline tickets)
trains and, vacation packages, 157
upgrades, 75
vacation packages, 135
Airlines.com, 44
airpass. See visitor tickets
AirTran, 63, 74
AirTreks.com, 76
Alaska Airlines, 38
Alaska Inside Passage cruises, 115
America West Airlines, 38
American Airlines, 73
American Airlines Vacations, 137
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 89
American Express, 138, 173
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), 198
American Trans Air, 63
American Youth Hostel (AYH), 111
Americas, The, travel information, 18
Amtrak, 142, 154
high-speed trains, 154
intercity vs. long-haul service, 155
promotions, 157
rail-based services, 157
amusement park sites, 24–25
Applause Theatre & Entertainment Service, 26
Apple Vacations, 144
Art Institute of Chicago, 24
art museums, 24
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, 10
asking prices, airline tickets, 37
AT&T, 175, 178
ATM cards
car rentals and, 168
currency exchange and, 173
ATM locators, sites, 240
attractions, 24–25, 227
auctions
airline tickets and, 62
hidden fees, 179
reverse, 62 (see also reverse auctions)
sites, 123, 207
tie-in deals, 182
travel services and, 2
Australia, 22
Auto Europe, 167
Auto Train, 157
aviation, 25
Avis, 166
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B&B Getaways, 106
B&Bs
agencies, sites, 205
discounts and, 106
sites, 105
back-to-back tickets, 67, 72
baggage delivery, sites, 216
banking, sites, 240
Bankrate, 174
bargain hunting, 112
bargains. See deals
barge and boat agencies, sites, 222
Barge Connection, 126
barges, 125
destinations, 126
discounts, 127
prices, 127
rentals, 113
sightseeing and, 126
sites, 224
tour operators, the Internet and, 126
tours, 113
vacation packages, 126
BC Rail, 159
Beat the Monkey, 79
bed and breakfasts. See B&Bs
BedandBreakfast.com, 105–6
Best Fares, 46, 70
Better Business Bureaus, travel trouble complaints and, 195, 198
bids in reverse, 63. See also reverse auctions
boat rentals, 113, 127
boats, 125. See also cruises
Boeing, 25
British Airways, 45
British Hotel Reservation Centre Online, 97
British Museum, 24
British Tourist Authority (BTA), 20–21
BritRail, 162–63
Broadway and West End theater, 26
brochure prices, 120
brochures, 13
brokers
coupon, sites, 220
hotel, 95, 97
bucket shops, 58
budget motels, 103–5
budget travel, hostels, sites, 211
bumping, passengers’ rights and, 194
bus travel, 157
bus passes, 163
Internet and, 163
sites, 250
vs. rail and air travel, 155
Busabout, 163
bus-hotel tours. See vacation packages, bus-hotel tours
Business Class
discounts and, 82
Round-the-World and, 77
business travelers, airfares and, 40
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cabins, cruise. See cruises, accommodations
cafes, Internet, 177
California Division of Tourism, 14
California Parlor Car Tours, 142
calling plans, 175–76, 178
CallNOW.com, 176
campgrounds, 111
camping sites, 210
Canada, 18
canal trips, barges and, 126
cancellation penalties, vacation packages, 135
capacity control pricing, 51
car leasing, 168
car rentals
age limits, 168
agencies, sites, 250
Canada and, 167
collision coverage, 170
companies, sites, 251
discounts, 165
extras, 170
guidelines, 165
international, 167–68
in Mexico, insurance and, 167
International Driving Permits, 168
one-way, 165
rates, 165
taxes, 169
car travel vs. rail travel, 160
card mills, 179, 184
Cardinal, 74
CardWeb, 174
Caribbean cruises, 115
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
cruises and, 122
vacation packages, 138
cars
European, 169
rental (see rental cars)
transport, 157
cash machine locators, sites, 240
castles, 111
Cave Junction, Oregon, 18
Cellhire, 177
cellular phones, renting, 177, 242, 244
Central Reservation Service, 97
certificates
vacation, 179
vacation, deceptions, 183
charge cards
charge-back protection, 189
currency exchange and, 173
Internet and, 187
recommendations, 174
rental cars and, collision coverage, 170
security and, 3
sites, 240
charges, phony, 180
charters
airlines, 37, 52
Computer Reservation System and, 50
consumer protections, 195
escrow accounts, 149
trips, 55
Circle Pacific (CP), 77
city hotels, 94–95
city sites, 16
locating, 17
rail travel and, 157
CityBird, airline classes, 75
Coach Class, 73
college dorm accommodations, 111
College Football Hall of Fame, 24
Collette Tours, 144
collision-damage waiver (CDW), 170
international travel and, 177
complaints
sites, 242
travel trouble, 195–96
travel trouble, assistance with, 198
computer reservation systems (CRS), 50–53
consolidator sites, 43, 59–61
consolidator tickets, 61, 63
consolidators, 37
airline tickets and, 58
cautions, 61
fares, Computer Reservation System and, 50
fares, discount considerations, 59
legality of, 58
one-way tickets and, 71
risks, precautions against, 61
consumer advocacy, 9
Consumer Reports Travel Letter, 200
consumers. See also travelers
gripe sites, 242
options, Internet and, 68
problems, airline policies, 194
protection, 149, 195–96
sites, 9
Contiki, 146
Continental Airlines, 137
contract law, travel transactions and, 195
corporate rates, hotels and, 91
Corsair, airline classes, 75
cottages. See vacation rentals
coupons
airlines, 81–82
brokers, 59, 82
brokers, sites, 220
courier/hitch agencies, sites, 220
couriers, 77–78
court, small-claims, 199–200
CP, flights, 77
credit cards. See charge cards
CRS, 50, 53
Cruise & Freighter Travel Association, 124
cruise accommodations, 121
classes and, 116
prices, 116
selecting, 113
Cruise Calendar, 117
Cruise Critic, 119
cruise lines. See also cruises
personalities, 118
sanitation reports, 188
selecting, 113
sites, 123, 224–25
TCI and, 172
cruise marketplace, 114
Cruise Professionals, The, 119
CruiseMates, 117, 119
CruiseReviews, 119
cruises. See also barges; boats; cruise lines; freighters
accommodations, 113, 116, 121
agencies, 122
agencies, sites, 223
airlines and, 120
alternatives, 113
buyers’ market, 114
comparing, 117
database, 117, 119
deals, 113, 120–22, 201
destinations, 115, 117 (see also specific destination areas)
discounters, 113, 122
early-booking reductions, 120
gateway sites, 226
guidebooks, 117
Internet specials, 123
last-minute, 120
port lecturers, 129
positioning, 116
prices, features included, 114–15, 128–29
purchasing, pitfalls, 128
restrictions, 114
reviews, sites, 119
river, 116
selecting, 113–14, 118
ships, 116–18
sightseeing and, 114, 129
singles and, 121
sites, 118, 222
transportation costs, 115
travel agencies and, 113
vs. freighters, 124
Crystal, 74
CSA Travel Protection, 172
cultural activities, sites, 226
currency exchange, 173
rates, 175
sites, 240
customer assistance, vacation packages and, 134
CyberRentals, 109
Cypress Gardens, 16
Danube cruises, 115
databases, cruise, 117, 119
Days Inn senior club, 89
deals
advertising jargon, 182
airfare, 201
barges, 127
cruise, 113, 120–22, 201
deceptions, protecting against, 187
fees, add-on vs. phony, 181
fees, hidden, 179–80
hotel, 201
purchase deadlines, 187
rail-travel, 157
tie-in, 179, 182
vacation certificates, deceptions, 183
vacation packages, 150, 201
deceptions, Internet and, 180, 187
delivery fees, travel documents, 181
Delta Express, 51
Delta Vacations, 137
Department of Transportation (DOT), 195, 196, 198
DER Travel Services, 162–63
deregulation, airline, 52
destination cities, airlines and, 47
Destination Lyon, 21
destination sites, 11, 13, 226
accommodations listings and, 107
domestic, 232
information overlap, 12
information provided, 13
international, 228
narrowing your search, 20
rail travel and, 164
rating, 13
vacation rentals and, 110
destinations
barges, 126
cruise, 115, 117
freighters, 124
gateway sites, 238
planning materials, 117
sites (see destination sites)
travel, choosing, 113
Diners Club, 173–74
disabled travelers’ vacation packages, sites, 246
Discount Air Brokers, 82
discount booking agencies, 95, 97
discounters
airlines, 37
cruise, 113, 122
hotel, 87
discounts
accommodations, 92
airfares, 58
airlines and, 10
as deceptive description, 10, 182
B&Bs, 106
barges, 127
budget motels and, 104
cautions, 59
consolidators fares, 59
cruises, 120
fares, hype, 61
freighters, 125
hotels and, 10, 93–95, 98
prices, 7, 10
vacation packages, 132
Disney, 16, 24
doctors, 238
dormitories, 111
double-occupancy prices, cruises and, 121, 128
driving permits, international, 168
driving, internationally, 168–69
support, sites, 250
dude ranches, sites, 111, 211
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Economy Class, Premium/Standard, 74
Economy Travel, 59
Egypt, 23
promotions and, 187
travel agency, 202
El Al, airline upgrades, 75
emergencies, health, 238
Entertainment books, hotels and, 100
Entertainment Publications, 100
Entertainment rate, vs. regular room rates, 101
escorted tours, 144
escrow accounts, 149
Europe by Air, 72
European Travel Network (ETN), 60
European
B&Bs, 105
budget motels, 104
cars, 169
travel, 20
vacation packages, sites, 246
EUROPEonsale.com, 138–39
EVA, airline classes, 74
events, sites, 237
exchange, foreign. See foreign exchange
exchanges
currency, ATM cards and, 173
foreign (see foreign exchange)
home, 206
excursion railroads, Internet and, 157
Expedia, 7, 37, 47, 62, 64
airline seat maps, 83
cruises and, 122
Southwest and, 53
vacation packages, 138
extras, hidden, 180
EZTEL Long Distance & Callback Services, 176
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FAA, aviation safety, 188
families, host, 109
family travel vacation packages, sites, 246
fares
air (see airfares)
rail, checking, 154
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 188
fees
add-on vs. phony, 181
airfares and, 84
extra, hidden, 179
financial sites, 240
fine print, 181
for travel services, examining, 191–92
First Class
discounts and, 82
hotels and, 90, 91
flight schedules, airfares and, 44
flights
charter. (see charters)
connecting/nonstop, airfares and, 44
Circle Pacific, 77
hitching, 79
Round-the-World, 75
status, 83
times, airfares and, 44
Florida, 16
foreign exchange, 109, 173
charge cards and, 173
rates, Internet and, 175
sites, 240
forums, 21
fraud
protecting against, 187
reporting, 188
vacation certificates, 184
free, as deceptive description, 182
Freighter World Cruises, 124
freighters. See also cruises
booking, 124
destinations, 124
health emergencies and, 125
leisure travel and, 124
sites, 124
trips, 113
vs. cruises, 124
French budget motels, 104
French Government Tourist Office (FGTO), 21
French Lease program, 168
frequent flyers
awards, buying/selling, 82
awards, Internet and, 81
awards, resold, 59
coupon brokers, sites, 220
sites, 217
upgrades, 75
Web sites, 81
frequent stay programs, 102
FrequentFlier.com, 8
"from" prices, accommodations, 194
fully escorted tours, 144
Funjet Vacations, 145
Pleasure Break vacation packages, 141
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gateway sites, 5
accommodations, 215
airlines, 43, 217
cruises, 226
destinations, 238
events, 237
information gaps and, 106
rail travel, 252
vacation packages, 244
gay and lesbian travelers, vacation packages, sites, 246
Germany, 22
Getty Museum, 24
giant airlines, 38
airfares and, 41
international, 39
Southwest and, 51
U.S., 38
U.S., airlines within airlines and, 51
Global Courier Travel, 79
Globus & Cosmos, 144
GoGo Worldwide Vacations, 145
Go-Today vacation packages, 138
government sites, 8
travel support, 243
Greek Island cruises, 115
Greenland, 23
Greyhound, 157
vs. rail travel, 155
group tours. See vacation packages, group tours
Groupe Envergure, 104–5
guidebooks
cruise, 117
long-distance calls and, 175
packages, 93
peak/off-peak prices, 103
per-person pricing, 112
prices, comparing, 90
promotions, 91
rating systems, 90
ratings, standards, 112
reverse auctions and, 99–100
room rates, 90, 93–94, 99
sales, 90
senior discounts, 89
sites, 90, 215
travel planning and, 14
wholesalers, 97
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