Chapter 1 Using Technology for Planning Travel
Don’t Be Afraid of Technology
What You Need to Get Started
Find, Download, and Install a Mobile App
Working with a Desktop or Notebook Computer
Putting Travel Technology to Work
Travel-Related Websites, Online Services, and Mobile Apps
Using Technology to Become Your Own Travel Agent
Chapter 2 Researching Travel Opportunities
Making the Important Decisions
Using Your Devices to Conduct Pre-Trip Research
Digital Editions of Travel Magazines
Interactive Travel Guides
Popular Online Travel Services and Websites
Websites Operated by Individual Departments of Tourism
Map Apps on Your Smartphone or Tablet
Using AARP Travel to Conduct Research
Use AARP Travel to Choose a Destination
Using the Travelzoo Website and Mobile App
Use the Travelzoo Website
Use the Travelzoo Mobile App
Getting Advice from Fellow Travelers
Use TripAdvisor on Your Computer
Use the TripAdvisor App
Chapter 3 Getting to Know Some Popular Travel Tools
Before You Book a Trip
Airbnb
Use the Airbnb Website or Mobile App
Booking.com
Use the Booking.com Service
Cruise Ship Mate
Expedia
FlightTrack 5
Hotels.com
Hotwire
Kayak
Priceline
Use Priceline to Make a Booking
Travelocity
TripIt
Trivago.com
Chapter 4 Using Travel Provider Websites and Mobile Apps
Airline Websites and Mobile Apps
Finding and Making an Airline Reservation
Check In for Your Flight and Create Boarding Passes
Managing Your Itinerary from an Airline’s Website
Accommodation Websites and Mobile Apps
Make a Reservation Using a Hotel’s Website
Using a Rental Car Company’s Website or Mobile App
Chapter 5 Finding and Booking the Best Airfares
Calculating Added Costs Associated with Air Travel
Understanding Baggage Allowances
Minimizing Your Packing
Determining the Type of Airline Ticket You Want
Choosing Your Travel Class
Choosing Your Flight
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