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.&#82…

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…

“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 …

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…

Southwest ups signup bonus – making companion pass an easy possibility

A good friend shared this in our premium member area, and since the last time this happened, it only lasted a couple days, I wanted to share. After all – there isn’t a credit card bonus out there that gets you (the equivalent of) 220,000 FREE frequent flyer miles. Whether you’re into point-hacking or not […]

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 Bali/Morocco/Croatia & other expensive destinations on a budget

Daniel – our most veteran JGOOT traveler has been actively sharing tips in our private Facebook group, and I got inspired to share one of his most recent tips. A lot of people express an interest in places like Budapest, Morocco, Maldives, Bali, and sure – I post great deals that fly directly there.  (If […]

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…