Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective's Guide to Hidden Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences

Get the best travel deals during the worst of financial times

With airlines cutting service, hotel rates soaring, and one of the most unstable economies this country has seen, the thought of taking a trip might seem out of reach. But in Tough Times, Great Travels, the Travel Detective, Peter Greenberg, lets you in on money-saving secrets like:

-the best day to purchase airline tickets

-car rental companies almost willing to pay you to rent their cars

-the best hour on the best day to book a hotel room

-free activities in 30 cities

-cruise ships that discount cabins on the day of the cruise

-how to redeem airline miles for flights that are supposedly full

-avoiding luggage check-in fees

-places where kids can eat & stay for free