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She's Over 50 -- She Saves
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Joan Rattner
Heilman is the American author of Unbelievably Good Deals &
Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over
50. When it comes to finding the best for less, this woman is
a diva. We're delighted to count her as a member of the Journeywoman
Network. Joan writes... "Only 49? Forget about it! But if you've
hit 50--or better yet, 60, 62, or 65--you qualify for hundreds
of money-saving offers as well as special perks and privileges
that make your age pay off..."
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hotels for less... |
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At 50,
you'll never have to pay full price for a hotel room again.
Virtually all lodging chains and most individual establishments
will give you a break on room rates. Most take a mere 10
percent off your bill--better than nothing--but some do
a lot better than that. For example, Canadian Pacific Hotels
& Resorts offers a 30 percent discount to members of
AARP or CARP. All of Choice Hotel brand names (Clarion Hotels,
Comfort Inns, Quality Inns, etc.) in the U.S. and Canada
give 15 to 30 percent off regular rates to people over 50
who make advance reservations via their toll-free number
(1-800-4CHOICE). At Radisson Hotels, you'll get anywhere
from 25 to 40 percent off the standard rates starting at
age 50 on this continent and 65 in Europe. Show proof that
you're at least 55 and you pay only half price at Novotel's
hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Caution: Make sure your senior
discount is the best deal available before going for it.
Sometimes there are special sales or promotions that are
even better. |
| Half-price
flights... |
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You
must be 62 or older in most cases (although occasionally
55 or 60 will do) to fly for less than other people. The
majority of airlines, both domestic and foreign, give you
a 10 percent discount on most published fares and sometimes
even on sale fares. That's a valuable perk but senior coupons
can save you even more if you use them for long-distance
flights. Here's how they work: for a flat fee--currently
$540 to $596, depending on the airline--you may buy a booklet
of four coupons which you may exchange for one-way tickets.
That makes the cost $135 to $149 per flight, about half
the typical fare for a transcontinental trip. |
| Frequent
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For
very frequent flyers, the best airfares today may come from
senior travel clubs offered by four major U.S. airlines.
These clubs sometimes offer prices that beat even the lowest
sale fares or those provided by senior coupons. Check out
American Airlines' AActive American Traveler Club, Delta
SkyWise, Continental Freedom Flight Club, and United's Silver
Wings Plus. |
| B&B
heaven... |
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Join
a bed-and-breakfast club and pay a pittance for accommodations.
The Evergreen B&B Club, limited to people over the age
of 50, charges annual dues of $40 single or $50 per couple
for the privilege of staying at the homes of other members
here and abroad for $10 a night single or $15 double. To
contact the network, write to the Evergreen Bed and Breakfast
Club, PO Box 1430, Falls Church, VA 22041 or call toll-free
at 1-800-962-2392. |
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