Give a Bargain Travel Adventure for Mother's Day
Adventures in Good Company is a business that specializes in active travel for women. They suggest giving Mom a variety of vacations designed to provide "a fun day outdoors," along with new skills.
In the Baltimore-Washington DC area, they offer trips through December 2005 with titles such as "Introduction to Backpacking" and "Canoeing the Shenandoah River." Prices are modest for these day or weekend trips ($12-125 USD). Mom needs a degree of fitness to enjoy these adventures, but this is not the type of product she might buy for herself. Many would therefore define it as the perfect gift.
Ramada's Get Our Best Rate promotion
Motels and hotels should quote and book their best rates, but frequently you'll discover the clerk or operator simply wanted to lock in the reservation and take your money with little regard for your budget.
Ramada Inns will award a free night's lodging if you catch them doing this and can back up your claim.
There are restrictions: You must find a lower published rate (Internet or elsewhere) within 24 hours of booking and at least 24 hours prior to arrival. A Ramada supervisor will be asked to verify your claim.
You can bet the folks at Ramada are going to avoid giving away the freebies, which means their Web masters and operators will be "on guard" against giving anything but the best possible price.
Keep these innovative, money-saving ideas coming! Some might be gimmicks, but each has the potential to enrich your travel experience and enhance your budget.
