Secrets the travel industry doesn't want you to know
Jacqui Agate
04 October 2024
Change the way you travel
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Get two trips in one with a stopover programme
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Book excursions independent of your cruise line
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You should favour Airbnb ratings over reviews
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Bogus listings have been known to exist on Airbnb
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Book with a foreign operator and you might save money
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Social media should be your first port of call
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Travel agents work on commission
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Booking sites may have hidden costs
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Airlines sometimes experience pricing glitches and you could snap up a deal
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Tuesday is the cheapest day to book a flight
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There's a way to avoid airlines' hefty baggage charges
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Split ticketing might save you a fortune on train travel
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Booking on Black Friday is cheaper than the January sales
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Some destinations reward travellers for good behaviour
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You'll be charged a premium on taxis if you're picked up at the airport
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There are apps that will find the cheapest fare for you
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Group bookings for flights are sometimes more expensive
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You'll pay more to exchange currency at the airport
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Check in last and your bag could be first off the plane
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Journey times may be exaggerated to make it seem as though flights are on time
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Your fragile luggage sticker may well be missed
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You're owed compensation if your baggage is damaged or delayed
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Your left luggage might be sold off if you don’t claim it
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Always wash your hands after security
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Airports are designed to make you part with your money...
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...but you might not get the best deals at duty free
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You’re not legally obliged to show your boarding pass at airport shops
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Your pilot may take a nap during the flight
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There’s a reason the lights are dimmed for take-off and landing
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Plane seats are smaller than they used to be
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You’re much more likely to get sick on a flight
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You probably don’t want to drink the plane water
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The back seats are the safest
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You’re owed money if your flight is delayed
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Pilots eat different meals from you
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There’s a morgue on board cruise ships...
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...and a jail too
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Opt for no windows and you’ll make a saving
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The ship may be on autopilot
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There might be a party below deck
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You’ll get a better shower in the spa than in your cabin
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You’ll be left behind if you turn up late
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Cancelling your cruise is expensive and complicated
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The crew hold the secrets to the best places to visit
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It's worth submitting complaints
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Some hotels have secret rooms reserved for VIPs
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The safe is not as secure as you'd hope
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There’s a way to upgrade your hotel room at no extra cost
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It's OK to complain
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Your hotel booking isn't guaranteed
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Your hotel room may not be as clean as you'd hope
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Bed bugs are surprisingly common
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If you use a booking site, you may be given a worse room
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It’s possible to get blacklisted
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You could save money by booking a mystery hotel
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