Justin Albertynas | Source | CEO at RatePunk
Justin Albertynas
Justin is the CEO of RatePunk. Having worked with a bunch of technologies designed for travel, Justin now focuses all his energy on RatePunk. It’s a free browser extension that compares hotel prices live, showing the cheapest booking website in seconds.
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“Although it might seem that baby boomers don’t travel or spend on vacations that much, they’ve been increasingly active in travel,” said Albertynas, the CEO of travel website Ratepunk. “They now have more disposable income and free time compared to other age groups, making travel a popular pursuit before and during their retirement years.”
“Take advantage of senior discounts. Many airlines, hotels and attractions offer special deals for seniors,” he said. “Research and compare different options to find the best deals available for your desired destinations, and don’t hesitate to ask for more information about the discounts that can be applied.”
"Take advantage of all-inclusive packages, which include meals, accommodations, entertainment and activities in one upfront price, and travel during the offseason."
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Airlines have the right to give your seat away or deny you boarding, even if you have a confirmed reservation and may be on the way. Airlines overbook flights to compensate for potential (and common) no-shows and cancellations. In the case that all of the passengers show up, the airline can legally bump some of them even if they had confirmed reservations.
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"Georgia coast road trip to Savannah is great if you’re looking to save money. It’s known to be one of the cheapest places to travel to in the U.S., and it has quite a few famous and free activities to include in your road-trip bucket list. Here are a few of my suggestions:
- 23 historic public squares, including the Chippewa Square from “Forrest Gump”
- Savannah Botanical Gardens
- Cathedral of St. John the BaptistIf you decide to go, plan it so you’re in Savannah on the second Sunday of the month — the famous Bonaventure Cemetery has free tours.”
