When it comes to planning your next vacation, there are many online options to help you out along the way. Websites like Groupon, HotWire.ca, and RDeals.ca have made it much easier for people to plan last-minute getaways, while getting the biggest bang for the buck.
Group buying allows merchants to sell large quantities products or services at a highly discounted rate to the consumer – similar to going to a bulk food store. Many websites feature the “deal-of-the-day,” often including last-minute vacation deals. It’s important to know that most deals have conditions – some only let you use it on certain days of the week; others only let you use it between certain times; or even limiting the number of people. Always check the fine print before clicking on the “Confirm Purchase” button as most deals are non-refundable.
If you’re new to group buying, and want to start hunting down your first deal-vacation, take a look at these three great websites.
1) Groupon – http://Groupon.com
This service first became popular with the introduction of their iPhone app. You simply add your credit card number – and just like that – you’re ready to shop your heart away. Groupon has partnered up with Expedia to bring you last-minute vacation deals for many locations – from the Yosemite to Alaska – from 40 percent off all the way up to the 70-percentile range. Imagining staying at a Las Vegas hotel for $59 a night, a 65% discount compared to $169 a night.
2) Hotwire – http://HotWire.ca
This website runs around unsold airfare, hotel, rental cars, and vacation packages. When the packages are unsold, Hotwire sells them to last-minute vacations at highly-discounted rates. Hotwire works with Expedia – so you know that they are a trusted brand – offering quality destinations at a fraction of the cost.
3) RDeals – http://RDeals.ca
RDeals.ca, launched back in November, is a daily deals site that brings local and national finds to Canadians for up to 90 per cent off the original price – many of which include door-crashing vacation deals. A great example; for $19, you can go on a snow shoe tour in Collingwood, Ontario – over 65% off the original price of $55.
“Canadians are increasingly looking to engage with their favourite brands through multiple digital platforms and channels. With RDeals, we are offering savings on top, quality brands and seamlessly connecting customers, wherever they are, to merchants across the country,” said Jason Tafler, Chief Digital Officer, Rogers Media Inc.
You can find a wide-selection and deal-worthy rates while shopping online. It’s important that you take the time to do your research, so you can make sure you’re getting the best worth for your hard-earned money.
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Full Disclosure: RDeals.ca is a division of Rogers Communications Inc., the parent company of Citytv and CityLine.
Repost from CityLine.ca
