YSK Expedia is not saving you money Why YSK: I was looking…
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YSK Expedia is not saving you money
Why YSK: I was looking for a nice weekend getaway cabin so I checked Google and clicked on the first option which took me to Expedia.
The cabin I’m interested in is about $350 per night and Expedia shows this is within the typical range. Okay, fair enough. I liked the cabin and the price seems fair.
What I got hung up on was that the fee was non-refundable. I’ve never made a booking that was non-refundable. I wasn’t comfortable paying $350 and losing it if I needed to cancel.
Expedia understands human emotion so there’s an option to insure the trip for just $8. What a steal, right?
Out of curiosity, I went to the actual cabin retreat website and the same room was available for $200. That’s $150 less than what Expedia advertised for and said was typical. Also, there was a 7-day cancellation policy which is standard for most establishments. So not only do I save $150 by booking directly, I don’t lose my payment if I need to cancel.
TLDR: Use Expedia to find vacation properties but book directly on the property website to save $$$
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Why YSK: I was looking for a nice weekend getaway cabin so I checked Google and clicked on the first option which took me to Expedia.
The cabin I’m interested in is about $350 per night and Expedia shows this is within the typical range. Okay, fair enough. I liked the cabin and the price seems fair.
What I got hung up on was that the fee was non-refundable. I’ve never made a booking that was non-refundable. I wasn’t comfortable paying $350 and losing it if I needed to cancel.
Expedia understands human emotion so there’s an option to insure the trip for just $8. What a steal, right?
Out of curiosity, I went to the actual cabin retreat website and the same room was available for $200. That’s $150 less than what Expedia advertised for and said was typical. Also, there was a 7-day cancellation policy which is standard for most establishments. So not only do I save $150 by booking directly, I don’t lose my payment if I need to cancel.
TLDR: Use Expedia to find vacation properties but book directly on the property website to save $$$
#education
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