Vacation Deals in Las Vegas for a Bachelorette Party

How the Free Gift Card Come-On Really Works

That free gift card or resort credit for touring isn't charity. Here's how timeshare gift-card and credit come-ons actually work and how to collect cleanly.

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Surviving the 'Let Me Get My Manager' Close at a Timeshare Pitch

The manager close is the final act of every timeshare pitch. Here's what it is, why it happens, and exactly how I survive it and still keep my cheap vacation.

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The Price-Drop Patterns We Keep Seeing in Our Vacation Deal Data

We track vacation package prices across dozens of sources. Here are the recurring price-drop patterns, from post-summer dips to midweek floors, in plain English.

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Budgeting the Resort Fees They Don't Mention on a $49 Vacation

That $49 vacation package isn't always $49. Here's how I budget for resort fees, parking, and taxes so the total cost never surprises me at check-in.

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