For every 1000 emails I get from JGOOT subscribers, about 980 of them ask me one of the five questions below. If you ever send me an email or message asking one of the questions below, I apologize in advance for not being able to respond individually, but I have done my best to answer […]
“The JGOOT Way” of Travel: 5 foundational rules
Below are 5 foundational rules I try to follow with every trip I take, and it saves me four to five figures every year in travel expenses.
These 5 principles apply to any trip you take – whether you find it through JGOOT, or any other service. I …
What’s the catch?
I had to brave the crowds at Costco this weekend to get one thing, and one thing only: A brisket for some neighbors we were having over for dinner. As I was filling up on free samples of stuff I had no intention of buying, I realized something; The fr…
Premium membership giveaway
For every 100 emails I get with questions about JGOOT, approximately 98 can be answered in one of the links below. Can you look into a trip to [insert city here] for me? Can I change the dates you suggest? How do I book a trip? Is there a fee for this …
“Are you a travel agent?”
I get requests on a daily basis to look into trips for people. Unfortunately, I am not a travel agent and I can’t help them book trips. If I were, I would spend all my time answering calls, and not proactively finding travel deals. How I CAN hel…
Why do I have to stay x days?
Although I always include suggested dates, can always shorten, lengthen, or change dates entirely. The best way to tell how easy it will be to find alternate dates at a similar price to what I found is to take a look at my “flexibility score.R…
Why do I have to stay x days?
Although I always include suggested dates, can always shorten, lengthen, or change dates entirely. The best way to tell how easy it will be to find alternate dates at a similar price to what I found is to take a look at my “flexibility score.R…
Do you have any deals to [insert city here?]
When it comes to finding trips to the specific location you’re looking for, I’ve got good news & bad news. The good: I search over 1000 destinations every day for mistake fares, and every day is a potpourri of good deals to be had. Hav…
Do you have any deals to [insert city here?]
When it comes to finding trips to the specific location you’re looking for, I’ve got good news & bad news. The good: I search over 1000 destinations every day for mistake fares, and every day is a potpourri of good deals to be had. Hav…
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…
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…
What is an “OTA?”
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 can also call your travel agent and have them book for you. OTAs most commonly…
What is an “OTA?”
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 can also call your travel agent and have them book for you. OTAs most commonly…
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…
Booking Trips
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Giving Back
Everyone deserves a vacation every once in a while, but the ones who deserve it most usually get to travel…
Is this a scam?
Is this a scam? What’s the catch? Are there hidden costs? Are you on commission? I get the above questions…
Non Profit
If you’re like most of my friends who work for non-profits… You’re passionate about helping the people you serve, you…
Public Service and Military
As a public servant, you work really hard, but your work isn’t always acknowledged and vacations aren’t always a possibility. If…
Teachers
You work really hard during the school year educating our future leaders and you deserve a break more than most…
Other FAQs
Do I have to buy both Airfare and hotel to take advantage of these deals? Not at all. We try…
Finding trips to specific destinations
The best way to find trips to a specific destination is using the search feature on the site. Screenshot below.…
OTA
You’ll probably see the term “OTA” referenced throughout the site… I am not a travel agent. I just share the…
Verifying Fares
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Changing Dates
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