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How To Pack Light
**As featured in the Holiday Issue of Behind the Podium**With the cost of travel ever-increasing, it's a good idea to take a carry-on and pack light. But packing light enough to fit everything in a carry-on is no easy task; and when checking baggage staying under that 50 pound limit can sometimes seem impossible. Here are nine easy ways to help keep your luggage as light as possible: (1) Call ahead. Check to see what accommodations are available where you are staying. Things like bea...
Posted on November 30, 2011
The Best Time To Book Hotel Rooms
I found this very useful article in USA Today and wanted to share it with you.The Best Time to Book Hotel Rooms by David Thyberg, Demand Media The cost of hotel accommodations typically consumes a large portion of any travel budget. Understanding hotel booking strategies can help save a good bit of money. Of course, hotel rates fluctuate depending on a wide variety of factors, so landing the cheapest deals is not always an exact science. Regardless, t...
Posted on August 25, 2011
How To Cruise For Free As A Cruise Enrichment Presenter
Being an approved cruise enrichment presenter is the greatest gig on the seven seas. The deal is simple: Furnish the cruise lines three or four 1-hour talks on subjects you love and receive a free cruise for you and a companion. The best part is the presentations are usually scheduled on sea days, so you'll have every port day totally free to explore. Additionally, you'll cruise as a passenger (not a crew member) so you'll get every other passenger perk, too.For tips on how to make you...
Posted on August 23, 2011
Last-Minute Travel: How Book A Flight Within Two Hours Of Departure
I found this very useful article in USA Today and wanted to share it with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------How to Book a Flight Within Two Hours of Departure by Jaza Davidson, Demand Media You do not have to get stressed out when it comes to booking a last-minute flight. Though the various airlines have different protocols and procedures, they will generally allow you to book a flight up until two hours from departure...
Posted on August 18, 2011
How To Financially Protect Yourself From Cancellations
We've received several reports from the SpeakerMatch community about contracts being canceled by meeting planners. Whether the conference itself gets canceled or the speaker budget gets cut, it's often the speaker who gets a raw deal--especially if they've already booked their flight and hotel with the expectation of receiving travel/lodging reimbursement. Here's the best way to keep yourself high and dry from financial burdens due to cancellations: Include a section on travel expend...
Posted on August 16, 2011
Airline Fees Cheat-Sheet
Every airline has a different policy when it comes to luggage and other travel-associated fees. Whenever I am getting ready to select an airline for travel, I always check the airline fees cheat-sheet compiled by smarterTRAVEL. It's a great tool to help decide which airline offers the services that fits my needs for each particular trip. Click HERE for a link to this cheat-sheet.
Posted on August 11, 2011
How To Book A Cheap Flight
I found this very useful article in USA Today and wanted to share it with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------How to Book a Cheap Flight by Chad Buleen, Demand Media Buying airplane tickets can be an expensive hassle. In addition to ticket prices, other costs associated with flying include fees for checked baggage, meals and headphones to use on the plane. Buying a plane ticket for a cheaper price, lets you...
Posted on August 09, 2011
Is Travel Insurance Really Worth It?
ABSOLUTELY. Today, many airline tickets are nonrefundable and NON-CHANGEABLE. If you need to cancel your flight or change the date, travel insurance can really save you the hassle of dealing with a flight you no longer need to take.
Posted on August 04, 2011
How To Gain An Edge In Your Local Market
A quick way to increase your bookings and give you an edge on out-of-state competition is to offer a discount for local speaking events. For example, let's say your base speaking fee is $500. All else being the same, in today's economy, a planner is much more likely to hire a speaker who costs less. So, if it would cost a planner $475 in travel, housing, and fees to get another speaker who would also fit their needs, what reason would they have to choose you? However, if you decrease your...
Posted on August 02, 2011
Introduction to Travel Month
We know traveling is a big part of the speaking business. That's why we've dedicated a whole month to this topic. All throughout August, I'll be sharing with you a plethora of traveling tips--from how to pack light all the way to package pricing and contract negotiations for traveling. In addition to what I will be sharing with you this month, if you have any travel tips you'd like to share with the rest of our speaking community, feel free to email them to editor@speakermatch.com.
Posted on August 01, 2011
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