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Solving Online Travel Search Frustrations
At Opptee, our goal is to make travel search easier. Travellers spend a LOT OF TIME searching online sites looking for that best price. They also spend time downloading and installing travel apps hoping that they will provide some level of convenience. However,...
Money Saving Cruise Tips
If you’ve been on a cruise, you know that though a cruise is considered all-inclusive, it isn’t truly all-inclusive. There are extra fees and charges for a long list of items including shore excursions, drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic), spa treatments and specialty...
The Airport Lounge Experience. Is it really that Special?
Oh, the allure of the airport lounge. For some, it's that mystical place behind the counter that's never seen. For others, it's a regular bi-weekly stop to and from their business destination. Is the airport lounge really that special? Is it worth paying for? The...
The Mexican Food Scene – Then and Now
At Opptee, we don't typically write about world locations. We write about travel and travel search in general terms, concentrating on information that enables you to research, plan, and book trips with access to the most number of search options. BUT after spending a...
What’s the Best way to Reserve flights? Using a Search Site or booking Directly with the Airline?
It’s an ongoing and ever-growing question. Is it better to reserve flights directly with the airline or book it through a travel search site? Well, sometimes it IS good to use the search site and sometimes it IS better to contact the airline. Here’s a look at the...
Can you Trust Travel Search Results?
Can you really trust every result you find when searching online travel options? Is that ‘Last Room Available’ message true? As we become more adept at travel searching, we're starting to question certain results so we decided to take a closer look to find out if you...
Online Travel Search through the Years
The dawn of searching and booking your own vacation is still new for some travelers. Yes, there are still people who prefer to call travel agents to make recommendations and reserve a trip. For others, searching online travel options is the only way they've ever...
Welcome to Opptee Travel Blogs
At Opptee Travel Search, we're passionate about offering lesser-known, impartial blog travel tips and industry news. None of the companies, products or opinions we write about have contacted us, paid us or requested we mention them. All references are the result of...
Hotels Launch New, Meaningful Sustainability Strategies
It was years ago when hotels started adopting sustainable policies and now it’s standard practice for them to use flooring that’s chemical free and to encourage you to re-use your bath towels and bedding. These were all good starting points. However, it’s...
These Airlines offer Free Stopovers
We recently wrote about airports that are offering free entertainment options for long layovers. It’s interesting to note that airlines are also promoting options for travelers to stay longer to explore certain cities. A growing list of airlines provide either...