“What does your wife do?”

The setup: I work at home and am on my computer 90% of the time. Most of my clients are 2 to 7 hours ahead of me so I start early, and rarely shower until late afternoon. I also watch embarrassing volumes of movies & shows on Netflix while doing th…

Are these fares real?

The most common question new subscribers have about this site is “Are these fares real?” To address this concern, I include proof of every fare we publish to the site.  To verify these fares yourself, simply click on the appropriate link. (Screenshot b…

“Membership fee paid several times over”

“In addition to extremely affordable trips, Joel’s knowledge on how to get free Uber rides, free meals at the airport, and free companion passes will pay for your subscription fee several times over.” Chris Foland

Turks and Caicos – Mr. Grouper’s

We rented a beautiful waterfront house during our stay, so we ate-in for all but two meals. Our “fancy night”, was at Coco Bistro, and our other night was Mr Grouper’s. The restaurant itself was nothing fancy.  It was next door to an …

Our experience at the Amex Centurion lounge.

A friend (and JGOOT subscriber in Indianapolis) sends me and several other friends around the country sent a text saying they booked a cheap flight to Turks and Caicos. They invited several of us (and our families) to join them. The bad news: I looked …

Swimming with Sharks in Turks & Caicos

Before we get into the diving, let me say that if you’re just looking for a white-sand beach, there are plenty of places you can go for 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of going to Turks and Caicos. However, if you’re big on SCUBA diving, snorkeling, or…

Swimming with Sharks in Turks & Caicos

Before we get into the diving, let me say that if you’re just looking for a white-sand beach, there are plenty of places you can go for 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of going to Turks and Caicos. However, if you’re big on SCUBA diving, snorkeling, or…

“Move over Kayak, Expedia, Priceline…”

“Move over Kayak, Expedia, Price Line ……. This couple [Joel & Michelle] is smashing all deals I’m getting from other travel sites! Well done….. If we bumped into you guys – DRINKS ON US!” Ken and Cin Hack &…

Closed for MLK weekend

I hope you’re enjoying your 3-day weekend! In honor of practicing what I preach, I’m going to take the next few days off to recharge my batteries here in Turks & Caicos. I’ll “see” you again on Wednesday.

How to book a trip

Another question I get all the time is “How do I book a trip?” You’ve got two choices: Follow the links we provide & book it directly through the OTA (Online Travel Agency) of your choice. Call your travel agent and give them the dates you found. I…

That’s a big but…

This post is to help premium members get the most out of the premium member area. I can’t tell you how often I get responses from subscribers along the lines of “Wait – I can search for trips during Spring Break?” or “I&#8…

What is an “OTA?”

Throughout the site, you may see me reference “OTA” quite often. OTA stands for “Online Travel Agency”. When clicking on the links I provide, you’re taken to the OTA where I found the best fare, and you can book directly through them. You c…

“Very considerate and friendly”

“Great trip information and deals! Joel is very considerate and friendly and even asks if you’re finding the information helpful and want to continue receiving it… no other web page has ever done that for me before!” Klaudia Pal…

“Best membership fee I pay”

I honestly never thought you could leave the country without spending at least $1k-$1500 on a flight alone.
I’m doing an 11 day trip to Colombia that will only cost $700 for flight & lodging, and JGOOT found it for me.
Best membership fee I pay.
Gr…

Verifying The Fares I Publish

I’m sure your first question about this site is “Are these fares real?”
To address this concern, we include proof of every fare we publish to the site.  To verify these fares yourself, simply click on the appropriate link.

After clic…

Getting to champagne destinations on beer budgets

A lot of people express an interest in places like Budapest, Morocco, Maldives, Bali, and sure – I post great deals that fly directly there. But Daniel – our most veteran JGOOT traveler has been actively sharing tips in our private Facebook group of how he’s visited about a dozen countries since April, and I […]

Getting to champagne destinations on beer budgets

A lot of people express an interest in places like Budapest, Morocco, Maldives, Bali, and sure – I post great deals that fly directly there. But Daniel – our most veteran JGOOT traveler has been actively sharing tips in our private Facebook group of how he’s visited about a dozen countries since April, and I […]

Changing dates I found

How to change dates
The dates I share with you are just the dates I found the absolute lowest fare and package price, but you are welcome to change the dates however you like.
Just click the “Look for alternate dates” link on the website an…

Testimonial from a premium subscriber

I messed up on a premium subscriber’s billing and offered a refund when I caught it.  I couldn’t help but share his response.
Needless to say, he got hooked, and I can’t wait to follow his travels on his Facebook page.

Daniel Stres…

Testimonial from a premium subscriber

I messed up on a premium subscriber’s billing and offered a refund when I caught it.  I couldn’t help but share his response.
Needless to say, he got hooked, and I can’t wait to follow his travels on his Facebook page.

Daniel Stres…

My Annual Shopping Spree at Dillard’s

For the past 7 or 8 years I’ve gone shopping on Jan 1, at Dillard’s, and I usually buy the majority of my clothes for the year during that sale. I don’t think I’ve ever walked out of Dillard’s from a Jan 1 sale with less than 15 items of clothing (usually 20 or 25), […]

What is a JGOOT “Flexibility Score?”

You may have noticed something new with my daily updates called a “Flexibility Score”. It’s on a scale of 1-5, and is designed to help you quickly determine How easy it will be to find alternate dates for the fare I found How quickly you should act on the fares. Flexibility Score: 1/5 A trip […]

CA residents get free companion pass through end of 2019

I just found out that Southwest recently had a sale and California residents can not only get 40,000 free miles for spending $1000 on a Southwest credit card, but on top of that… California residents qualify for a free companion pass with very first purchase and that pass will be good for unlimited use through […]

Summer Trip: DEN > Calgary Canada: $203 round-trip

  Denver to Calgary, Canada: 7 night trip. Flight Alone: $203. Dates we found this fare: Tue, Jun 05 to Tue, Jun 12. Click here to view. Click here to find alternate dates. Check Business Class Prices Click any links below to explore other options: Flight + basic hotel: Click for more details Flight plus […]

Success

People don’t travel as a result of their success…
They’re successful as a result of their travels.
If you’re a workaholic like me, travel is a great way to force yourself to take that time off – even when your instinct tel…

DEN > Prague + 7 nights: $782

Denver to Prague, Czech Republic plus 7 nights    –    Tue, Nov 21 to Tue, Nov 28. Flight Alone: $651   (Check Business Class Fares) Flight + basic hotel: $782 – Flight plus 4 & 5 star hotels: Click for more details Not sure if this is the best airfare possible? (Compare historical fares) Other […]

DEN > Croatia + 7 nights: $1098

Denver to Zagreb, Croatia plus 8 nights    –    Sun, Sep 03 to Mon, Sep 11. Flight Alone: $784   (Check Business Class Fares) Flight + basic hotel: $1,098 – Flight plus 4 & 5 star hotels: Click for more details Not sure if this is the best airfare possible? (Compare historical fares) Other options: […]

DEN > Wuhan China + 8 nights: $720 [SOLD OUT]

Denver to Wuhan, China plus 8 nights    –    Tue, Aug 29 to Wed, Sep 06. Flight Alone: $645   (Check Business Class Fares) Flight + basic hotel: $720 – Flight plus 4 & 5 star hotels: Click for more details Not sure if this is the best airfare possible? (Compare historical fares) Other options: […]

DEN > Calgary + 7 nights: $457

Denver to Calgary, Canada plus 7 nights    –    Wed, Oct 18 to Wed, Oct 25. Flight Alone: $271   (Check Business Class Fares) Flight + basic hotel: $457 – Flight plus 4 & 5 star hotels: Click for more details Not sure if this is the best airfare possible? (Compare historical fares) Other options: […]

Denver to Roatan: My Best Trip Ever. $854 including 7 nights [SOLD OUT]

First off – Roatan is never cheap to get to. Flights alone are usually over $800 (Trust me- I’ve been watching for years.) Years ago, I had a “buddy pass” from a very generous pilot friend & decided to head out of town when my kids were on vacation with their Mom.  Since I had to fly […]

Denver to Roatan: My Best Trip Ever. $854 including 7 nights [SOLD OUT]

First off – Roatan is never cheap to get to. Flights alone are usually over $800 (Trust me- I’ve been watching for years.) Years ago, I had a “buddy pass” from a very generous pilot friend & decided to head out of town when my kids were on vacation with their Mom.  Since I had to fly […]

Saving 30% to 60% on last-minute travel

If you ever have to travel last minute, try the one of the following methods to cut costs: The Priceline Hack. Everyone knows Priceline can help you get lower fares than what you can typically find on the common aggregator sites like Kayak, Expedia, etc. However, most people don’t know that as the departure date […]

Tips for getting Passports In Denver

A subscriber private-messaged me with a request for tips on getting passports in Denver so I thought I’d share here. Everything about the government is slow, and they heavily encourage everything to be done via old-fashioned mail, but (For a $60 per passport fee) there is a Denver office you can visit if you A) […]