All Priceline Content

• The Priceline-Kayak Deal: What it Means for Travelers
  November 12, 2012 2:16 pm
  How will Priceline's acquisition of Kayak impact consumers? Ed Perkins explains. read more
• New Booking Site Offers Yet Another Approach to Hotel Deals
  October 30, 2012 1:02 pm
  Ed Perkins takes a peek at BackBid.com, a newcomer to the OTA market offers a fresh take on hotel bidding but also some disadvantages. read more
• London Olympic Blues Means Great Deals
  August 3, 2012 11:11 am
  Recent reports from London say that merchants, restaurateurs, and hoteliers outside the Olympic area are starving for customers. At least one online agency, Travelzoo, says it has discounts close to 70 percent off regular rates. read more
• Priceline Expands Opaque Booking Options
  July 9, 2012 7:46 am
  Priceline has added an "express" option that may make opaque sales a little bit clearer. Ed Perkins explains the advantages of Priceline's new booking option and why it might make you a happier customer. read more
• Where 'Budget' Hotels Aren't Budget Friendly
  May 1, 2012 5:06 pm
  Which cities have heartstopping budget-hotel prices, and what you can do to ensure the best buy. read more
• Five Travel Apps You Should Be Using (and One Website, Too)
  December 6, 2011 1:47 pm
  Ed Perkins on helpful new services that make it even easier to have a stress-free trip. read more
• Do Airlines Give Their Best Fares to the Search Engines?
  November 15, 2011 10:31 am
  Do you have a go-to travel search engine? Travel advocate Ed Perkins makes a strong argument for rethinking the way you book your next trip. read more
• Priceline Made Easy? New Tool Helps Secure Best Price
  October 20, 2011 10:37 am
  Ed Perkins on a new website, and a few new tools, that make "blind buying" a piece of cake. read more
• Priceline Made Easy? New Tool Helps Secure Best Price
  October 20, 2011 7:45 am
  Ed Perkins on a new website, and a few new tools, that make "blind buying" a piece of cake. read more
• Best/Worst Days for Holiday Travel
  September 19, 2011 7:44 am
  Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It may seem like a long way off, but the holidays are nearly here. Unwrap Ed Perkins' early gift to you—a guide to the best days to fly this Thanksgiving and Christmas. read more
• Get Pro-Active For Europe Travel
  January 21, 2011 12:00 am
  Late-winter or early-spring European prices are generally better than in the peak summer season, and additional sales are available. But the deals won't come to you. read more
• Priceline Agrees to American's Demands, Signs Deal
  January 20, 2011 4:43 pm
  Both sides have signed a long-term deal in which Priceline will access American's fares through the airline's direct connect system. read more
• Next Two Weeks a Good Time to Book That Holiday Flight
  December 3, 2010 9:13 am
  The period between November 29 and December 13 is the "sweet spot" for buying air tickets for holiday travel. read more
• Holiday Travel 2010: Deals Are Still Out There
  November 22, 2010 3:56 pm
  Don't let cost worries force you to stay home this holiday season. Even if you haven't already made your holiday travel plans, deals on seats, rooms, and packages are still out there. read more
• Save Your Money or Your Trip?
  October 8, 2010 12:00 am
  Sometimes when you book a hotel you are greeted with less-than-acceptable accommodations upon arrival. Do you tough it out and save your money or cut your losses and save your trip? read more
• Where Are the Fall and Winter Senior Travel Deals?
  October 1, 2010 12:00 am
  Ed Perkins offers his take on how to find senior discounts on rail tickets, hotels, car rentals, and other travel-related markets. read more
• Private Sale Sites: Deal or No Deal?
  September 17, 2010 12:00 am
  If you've ever wanted to travel a bit over your usual level, take a look at the emerging new "private sale" marketplace. Ed Perkins offers his take on these sites and the deals they offer. read more
• Making the Most of the Fall Travel Season
  September 3, 2010 9:34 am
  If you're fortunate enough that you can travel when you want, instead of when your employer or school wants, fall is a great time to get going. Ed Perkins offers up ideas. read more
• Airfare 301: The Buying Process Made Easy
  August 23, 2010 12:00 am
  Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary. read more
• More Options Emerge in Online Accommodations Marketplace
  August 19, 2010 12:00 am
  New sites offer everything from last-minute deals on vacation rentals to "secret sales" for conventional hotels. Ed Perkins weighs in on the good, the bad, and the ugly. read more
• How to Find Good Deals on Hotwire and Priceline
  August 5, 2010 12:00 am
  Opaque travel sites are not scams, but if you don't know what you're doing, and how the systems work, you can be very disappointed. Ed Perkins explains how to find the good deals. read more
• Deal or No Deal? How to Decide!
  July 30, 2010 12:00 am
  Ultimately, the best judge of a "good" deal is going to be you. But, there are some important benchmarks you can use to help you determine the value of a given deal. read more
• Where to Look for Summer Discounts
  May 28, 2010 12:00 am
  You may not find spectacular airfare deals this summer, but you can find discounts at your destination and on other forms of travel. Here's where to look. read more
• Refund and Bounty With Priceline Guarantee
  May 7, 2010 10:47 am
  A new, and limited time, deal from Priceline offers to refund the difference and throw in $20 if you find a cheaper rate after booking a car rental. read more
• Stretch Your Dollar in Europe This Summer
  April 30, 2010 12:00 am
  The euro is hovering around $1.30, but you can still stretch your money. Find out how to save on airfare, car rentals, and hotels, and what to do about that stubborn currency exchange. read more
• How to Find the Lowest Airfare
  March 19, 2010 12:00 am
  Logically, the lowest fares should be nonstop, right? Ed Perkins compares nonstop to connecting flights to see what itineraries offer the lowest fares, and shares tips on finding the best rates. read more
• More Ways to Find Cheap Hotel Accommodations
  March 11, 2010 12:00 am
  For a short time, Priceline is posting recent successful bid prices for hotels, while Quikbook has added an "opaque" booking feature. So, how do you find good deals? Ed Perkins explains. read more
• Private Sale Sites Give Consumers More Travel Deal Options
  March 10, 2010 12:00 am
  Private sale websites evoke experiences more than products, stock up with limited-time offers, and project the image of a gated community. But are the deals for real? Ed Perkins takes a close look. read more
• The Most Popular Travel Apps for Smartphones
  March 4, 2010 9:10 am
  It's no secret smartphones are handy travel tools with all the apps providing everything from restaurant reviews to maps. But Ed Perkins has one caution for iPhone users. read more
• Top Secret Hotels and Accessibility Search Options
  February 26, 2010 12:00 am
  Online travel agencies keep updating the ways you can search their sites. The latest? The ability to find hotels with a range of accessibility features and a "Top Secret Hotels" option. read more

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