A step-by-step guide to planning great vacations. Learn the tips and tricks professionals use to save time and money. With millions of travel websites available, where should you start? Which websites can you trust and how do you know they deliver what they claim? How can you find the best rates on hotels, airfare, car rentals, and activities? What's the best way to book a cruise? How can you get honest information rather than just sales pitch? Are there really tricks while planning that can make or break a great vacation?All of this and more is included along with information on the travel industry and how to work the system to create your ideal vacation.

As senior citizens age, they tend to go through less money; in fact, the typical over-75 household spent only $25,763 in 2004. This is in direct contrast to financial planners who tell you that you need to save large amounts of money in order to live comfortably during your retirement years. In this new book, you will learn how to manage your expenses, how to reduce and eliminate debt, how to save and invest wisely, how to use retirement planning tools, how to reduce living expenses, how to downsize to a smaller, less expensive property, how to save on small items, how to prioritize your insurance, and how to cut back. Additionally, you will learn about withdrawal plans, selling your home, simplifying your life style, and streamlining postretirement activities. Perhaps most interestingly, you will be presented with the option of moving overseas when you retire. Places such as Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Malta, and Mexico offer lower living costs and lower prescription drug prices. - Publisher.

Whether you want to spend your days outside leading tours or in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for customers, the travel and hospitality industries offer a diverse array of career opportunities.

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