20 tips
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, November, 2003 by The Staff
1. When planning a trip to Mexico, visit MZxico Desconocido (www.mexicodesconocido.com/english/index.cfm) for information ranging from pre-Columbian history to suggested day-to-day itineraries. Designed to promote the historical, cultural, and natural wealth of Mexico, the site offers packages sorted by interest, region, and theme. You can choose to book their services or use the information to develop your own itinerary. -Carlos J. Mart'nez, Houston, TX
2. Sign up for guest programs at every hotel chain that offers one, even if you haven't stayed at that hotel before or think you may not travel enough to reap benefits from multiple stays. Some programs send coupons for discounted rooms or complimentary room upgrades just for being a member. For example, after signing up for the Omni Hotels Select Guest program, I received a coupon, which I used to reserve a room at their Ambassador ...