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How to Get The Best Travel Freebies

When planning a vacation this summer it is important to get the best deals you can find to save money. With airlines charging fees for checked baggage and hotel and entertainment prices on the rise, a summer vacation can seem impossible for many families. There are ways to get freebies for your vacation if you know where to look and how to best take advantage of them.

Free Night

Many hotels have been battling the economy’s effect on travel by offering free nights with a paid stay. Some hotels will offer a deal where you pay for two nights and your third night is free. If you plan on staying longer you can usually work out an arrangement with management to pay for more nights and earn extra free nights. Even if the hotel does not advertise such a deal never be afraid to ask as most hotel management will be willing to work with you in order to book your room. If they are not willing to make an arrangement with you, continue to search for a hotel that will.

Free Flights

Many credit card companies and airlines offer rewards such as airline miles. If you frequently use a credit card to pay bills or make large purchases, apply for a card that offers airline miles as a reward. Some credit card companies also offer a lump sum of miles for signing up or spending a certain amount. In addition to credit card airline miles, you should apply for frequent flyer miles. This is especially good for those who travel frequently for work or fun. Free flights save a lot of money in your travel budget with very little effort on your part. Also look for airlines that offer free checked bags. Many airlines now charge baggage fees but a select few offer one or two free bags per person.

Kid Freebies

Almost every hotel around the world offers these deals. Kids typically stay free and eat free at many hotels but a new trend is free activities and even free flights. When planning your vacation you can search online for hotels that offer vacation packages that allow your children to fly free. Places such as Disney and all-inclusive resorts frequently offer free things for kids. Searching online or calling the resort you wish to stay at will allow you to best take advantage of all the freebies for children that are available.

Military Freebies

If you are a military family, you qualify for many discounts and freebies across the nation. Airlines typically offer discounts to active duty military and their families and resorts such as Disney have special rooms and rates reserved for military members. But this year active duty, national guard and drilling reservists will be given free admission to several attractions such as SeaWorld, Adventure Island and Busch Gardens. This freebie is good for the military member and three immediate dependents. With the cost of amusement park admission on the rise this is an amazing offer for military members.

Giveaways and Time Shares

One of the best ways to receive travel freebies is to enter giveaways and sweepstakes. Many retail stores and websites offer chances to win free trips and airfare. These trips may not be easy to win or come with requirements but a free trip is a free trip. In addition to giveaways you can also sign up for time-share tours. These tours usually come with a two or three night stay in a hotel in exchange for you listening to their sales pitch. If you are not traveling with children this is a great way to take a free vacation.