Comments on: How to Get Vacation Discounts for Bloggers – 10 Travel Writing Tips

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:49:19 +0000

I’m glad these tips were helpful — and I hope they help you get vacation discounts, whether you’re a writer or a blogger!

By: Slava

Slava — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:28:36 +0000

Wow, who knew this cold be possible! Thanks for the tip!

By: ian

ian — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:11:37 +0000

that is really cool.. I never thought you could use that media opportunity for discounts.. I should tell my friend to try that.. she is a good blogger too.. thanks for sharing..

By: GUAP

GUAP — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:05:08 +0000

That’s a great idea about asking for a reduced rates for the exchange of some exposure on your blog. I actually never thought of that but it makes sense. I think I’m gonna try it. Perhaps I’ll make some business cards to make it more official. Great Tips!

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Thanks for your comments!

Lori ~ I have to say how much I admire you as a travel writer. I can’t believe how much you’re on the road; I know I couldn’t do it! So kudos to you, and thanks for your feedback on writing reviews for products, places, and services.

Macblondie ~ I’m so jealous! I LOVED Maui, and hope you have a great time there. And, I hope you get a few vacation discounts in exchange for your writing and blogging

By: Lori Henry

Lori Henry — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:03:36 +0000

Hi Laurie, thanks for posting about travel writing! I really appreciate your caution, “if you’re getting a travel discount because you’re calling yourself a “travel writer” – then you need to spend time writing and blogging! You’re not on a free ride, fellow scribes.”

As a full time travel writer, it’s a real sore spot for me when people post that travel writing is a “free vacation.” I don’t know where they get that from, but they certainly haven’t worked in the industry…

Yes, we travel (a lot), but it’s still a job and more than getting “freebies.” I also appreciate your wording: “I asked the hotel for a discounted room in exchange for exposure on my Quips and Tips blogs.” Thank for you not putting “positive exposure” or a “positive review,” as it’s a really thin line between giving the hotel exposure and making sure you’re completely honest about the property, warts and all. Sometimes when people get things for free, they feel obliged to cover it positively. If you plan to be a “travel writer” for a day, a big part of that is being a writer who your readers trust. Say it like it is and you’ve done your job.

Thanks for post, Laurie!

By: macblondie

macblondie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:25:47 +0000

Thanks for sharing all this with us. It’s great information and I will try it on my next trip. In fact I am planning a trip to Maui as we speak. So, I will be using some of your tips in the next week or so. Once again, thanks. Great info.

By: ekowahyu

ekowahyu — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:25:19 +0000

Wow Thanks for your infomation, cause iam a newbie so this information is helpful. Thanks very much

By: George Angus

George Angus — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:05:50 +0000

Laurie,

Woot! I don’t get to travel enough but I will absolutely refer to this before I go on my next one. Such great ideas!

Travel writing seems awesome. I’d love to try my hand at it.

George
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