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Is Coco Bistro one of the hottest restaurants in Turks & Caicos?
Our most recent visit to Turks and Caicos was with 3 different families, and several in our group really like to experience the best cuisine possible when they travel. (Personally – I love the “real” local food like street tacos, food…
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 …
SFO> Milwaukee, WI: $158 round-trip
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SFO > Bogotá Colombia: $529 including flight & 9 nights lodging
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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 &…
“Just booked $325 flights to London. Haven’t had a vacation in 10 years… “
“Just wanted to take a second and thank you for your amazing website. We just booked flights to London in March and we got an amazing deal based off that email you sent ($325 round-trip). Your AirBnb links helped us find a hotel that kept us well…
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…
“Vacation deals so ridiculous that it’s almost unheard of”
“Sometimes you have to lead the horse to water to get him to drink – or so I’ve heard. JGOOT brings the water to you – or should I say the vacation deals that are so ridiculous that it’s almost unheard of. I have a prett…
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…
Travel-obsessed parent & teacher who searches for deals during school breaks
“I love watching the deals come in! As a travel-obsessed parent and a teacher, I am thrilled that I can search for deals during school breaks! We found such a great deal to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico over the Winter holidays that we took the grand…
Spring Break: SFO > Sydney, Australia: $968 including flight & 14 nights lodging
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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…
SFO > Nanaimo, Canada: $427 including flight & 7 nights lodging
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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 […]
SFO > Grenada, Grenada: $855 including flight & 5 nights lodging
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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 […]
SFO > Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands: $817 including flight & 12 nights lodging
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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…
SFO > Boise, Idaho: $147round-trip
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SFO > Riga, Latvia: $784 including flight & 5 nights lodging
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SFO > Medellin, Colombia: $439 round-trip
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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…
SFO > Winnipeg, Canada: $418 including flight & 5 nights lodging
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SFO > Cincinnati, Ohio: $127 round-trip
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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), […]
SJC > San Diego, California: $104 round-trip
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SFO > Mammoth Lakes, California: $166 round-trip
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SFO > Colorado Springs, Colorado: $103 round-trip
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Fall Break: Trip: SFO > Quito, Ecuador: $1,160 including flight & 17 nights lodging
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Summer Trips SFO > Calgary, Canada: $510 including flight & 8 nights lodging
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SFO > Ponce, Puerto Rico: $283 round-trip
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SFO > Orlando, Florida: $181 round-trip
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IND > Ottawa, Canada: $399 including flight & 4 nights lodging
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