Travel like the rich and famous without being either!

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In this remarkable book, world travel expert Joel L. Widzer reveals his method for traveling in the lap of luxury without breaking the bank. Joel’s techniques are simple, proven, and available to even the infrequent traveler. Fulfill your travel dreams now!

Let Joel show you how to...

• Fly First Class on a regular basis

• Stay at the world’s finest hotels at a fraction of the cost

• Drive a luxury car at economy prices

• Build partnerships with the best travel companies

• Create your profile as the right customer through a win-win attitude

• Use off-seasons to your best advantage

• Avoid long waits at check-in and security

• Make tipping pay huge dividends

• Become a better and happier traveler through courtesy and goodwill

• Turn travel mishaps into golden opportunities

• Be the customer luxury companies want back again and again

Praise for The Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel

“This book delivers on its promise—indispensable, hard-earned knowledge on how to get more luxury and value in your travels.”
—Joseph DiGiovanna, American Airlines

“In snappy, first-person narrative, Widzer helps us travel beyond our means. Fly first-class at coach fares. Sleep in suites at rack rate costs. Drive luxury cars at economy prices. It’s no wonder the National Geographic Traveler calls this the ‘definitive guide to living large on the road.’”
—ForeWord Magazine

“The tips Widzer has can pay for the book at the first check-in counter you come to.”
—Drew Griffin, CNN News

“It’s the only book I turn to when I want to travel in style without breaking the bank. It’s that good!”
—Christopher Elliot, contributing editor, National Geographic Traveler

“Joel Widzer, the ultimate insider, bares his all in this third edition, updating readers with the latest and greatest ways to travel like the rich and famous.”
—Marcus Tilley, host of “Tilley Talks Travel”

“Joel Widzer’s Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel is a real upgrade from the usual travel-on-the-cheap line of advice.”
—Randy Curwen, travel editor, Chicago Tribune

“Read this book once purely for inspiration. Then read it again as a step-by-step guide to planning a truly deluxe trip, without busting the budget.”
—Tim Winship, FrequentFlier.com

“Top-of-the-line travel at bottom-dollar prices is an unbeatable combination—and this book tells you how to do it.”
—Ed Perkins, travel columnist

“It’s rare we feel compelled to recommend a travel book, but we can’t resist telling you about The Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel.”
—The Washington Post

Extended Copyright Information

Copyright 2008 by Joel L. Widzer. All rights reserved.

“The Extra Mile” by Tim Winship, copyright 2007, first appeared on FrequentFlier.com, reprinted with permission from the author.

Previously published by Travelers' Tales.

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About the Author

Joel L. Widzer’s travels have taken him to more than a hundred countries, logging over 250,000 air miles a year, and accumulating more than 3 million frequent-flyer miles. Joel has developed the unique ability to approach travel from the point of view of a consumer as well as from a business perspective. He regularly speaks to travelers and business people, sharing the secrets of crisscrossing the world in luxury while paying coach prices.

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Ten years ago I embarked on the rewarding journey of writing a book on strategies for travelers with the sole purpose of enriching their travel experiences. I knew it was a good idea, but I had no ...

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Copyright

Copyright 2008 by Joel L. Widzer.

All Rights Reserved.

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