Feb 26
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I am really good–check that, I'm great–at finding deals on travel. The skill serves me will because I have 4-star taste but I'm a cheapskate.
This week, I decided to send the wife and kids away while I crank out some work on our new projects. Using Priceline.com, I was able to find a sweet deal on airline tickets ($189 per ticket on 1 day advance notice) and a rental car.
Here's the funny part: I purchased her a mid-size rental car for $16 a day. After making the reservation, I called Avis to reserve two car seats. The price: $11 per day, per seat.
It's really strange when you put it in perspective:
