Secrets of The Untourist

International Living Postcards --your daily escape

Monday, Oct. 10, 2005
Paris, France

Dear International Living Reader,

You can fly first class every time--and pay 80% less than the passenger sitting next to you…

There's a cheap, easy, and reliable way to use your mobile phone anywhere in the world…

You can cover all of your travel expenses--by shopping for things you love…

All these secrets and much more can be yours--FREE in our brand-new e-letter: The Untourist.

Here's just a sampling of the secrets regularly revealed:

* How to save more than 50% on a rental car.

* How to fly around the world for under $1,300.

* How to have your pick of free and luxury lodging in top locations around the world, including who to call, what to look out for, and everything else you need to know. (Thousands of savvy travelers do this every year--many swear they'll never pay for a hotel or a rented apartment ever again).

* How to take a world-class, luxury cruise for less than half the regular cost.

* South America's answer to the Riviera--without the crowds or the ridiculous prices.

* Learn how to avoid "official" exchange rates and take advantage of more favorable rates on the open market.

Use these secrets to capitalize on countless opportunities to save money, avoid hassles, and extend your world travel farther than you ever imagined…

* When not to tell your travel agent where you're going. In some cases, this little travel trick can save you hundreds of dollars.

* How to take your kids to Europe--and still enjoy the trip.

* Not all discount travel agents are trustworthy or reliable. We review the top discounters and steer you right.

* The best websites for booking airfares, hotels, and car rentals.

* Travel where tourists can't go. Obtain an independent visa for travel inside Myanmar. Make your way through the Central Asian Republics of the former Soviet Union. Travel safely in Peru. Travel alone in China or Vietnam.

These aren't textbook travel tips. They're live and field-tested, provided by more than 200 of the world's most super-savvy travelers.

I'll let Elaine Finnegan, our resident professional traveler, tell you more below. If you can't wait…you can sign up for your free subscription to The Untourist here.

Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher, International Living

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Dear Untourist,

My name is Elaine Finnegan--conference director for International Living.

Every year, I travel a lot. To International Living events in places like Nicaragua, Argentina, Thailand, Honduras, Panama, and more. So does my co-director, Grant Perry.

If you travel a lot, too, I'm sure you've noticed how fast you can pile up insider travel secrets about the travel industry…the airlines…small towns and out of the way places… hidden restaurants… local tricks…

Things the typical guidebooks won't tell you.

That's why Grant and I are announcing a new complimentary service for you and other International Living travelers. A new tool you can use to access the travel secrets of hundreds, even thousands, of world-savvy travelers just like you. Secrets that can save you time, money, and many hours during your travels.

And each secret contains an eye-opening insight designed to inspire your imagination and wanderlust.

* How to cut your waiting time in airports by two-thirds.

* Where to find the most chic inland beach in the world.

* How to stretch your money beyond all recognition--and live like a king on a tradesman's pension.

* Eight easy ways to guarantee an upgrade.

* The greatest travel bargain of the decade…a delicate unspoiled place.

Our team of experienced globetrotters will help you save money…travel farther…and enjoy the time of your life while you're out exploring the world.

We'll cover everything from how to save up to 85% on airfares by flying as an air courier to the top 10 adventure-travel opportunities in the world…

…from which airports have the best security--and which ones you should avoid…to one simple thing you can do to make sure you're never ripped off in a travel scam…

…from how to gain entrance to the world's most exclusive private clubs and casinos…the kinds of places you thought only the super-rich were allowed to go…to conquering the problems with automatic teller machines abroad--and how to make sure your ATM card will work in the country you're visiting.

And all you have to do is click here to sign up today. There's no charge. And your privacy is completely respected.

Once you tell me which email address you'd like us to use, you're done. A new issue of The Untourist will arrive every two weeks. And that's all we'll send you. Read, use, and enjoy the secrets at your convenience.

I'll tell you one thing…I wish I knew all of these travel tips when I first hit the road years ago.

They would've spared me a lot of frustration. Things like how to save 75% on purchases on the road…how to get rid of as much as four hours travel time on most trips…or how to upgrade from a standard hotel room to a suite for the same low price…

What's more, I wish I'd had the chance then to get to know all the like-minded people who have discovered and used these secrets around the world--the travelers, local contacts, regional experts, expats, and IL staff you'll meet as contributors to The Untourist.

People like Pam Eslinger of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who traveled with us to La Ceiba, Honduras in August 2005 and participated in a no-holds-barred "dance-off" competition organized by the local Garifuna dancers.

…or Jim Tawney of Estes Park, Colorado who managed to take some action photos of a quick and nimble band of howler monkeys in the jungles adjacent to Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua…

…and then there's Barbara Bode, who headed over to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico all the way from Gozo, Malta. If you think exchanging Maltese liri to Mexican pesos is an easy endeavor…think again. Barbara explains how she was able to overcome this challenge…

You'll find their stories and plenty more in The Untourist.

We look forward to sharing our secrets with you soon--and chatting with you at a future event.

For Happy Travels,

Elaine Finnegan
Conference director, International Living

P.S. I've learned in my travels that you don't need a lot of money to travel well. What you know is more important than what you have in your wallet. When you read International Living's The Untourist, you'll enjoy access to a steady stream of travel tips from some of the most experienced, seasoned travelers I know. Sign up today.