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Trip enjoyment is inversely proportionate to the amount of crap (re: distractions) you bring with you.
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-1 Fly Clear biometric travel card, which cuts down my airport wait time about 95%
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How I got a Mustang turbo convertible for $278 (gas included) instead of $542 (gas not included):
I bought my plane ticket to Maui about 24 hours before I left, so I landed in luau land with no reservations of any kind. There was only one rental company, so I had to get my convertible from them. Here are the pointers that got me from $542 to $278:
1. The first representative at the desk wouldn’t play ball with discounts, so I told her that I need to take a phone call outside, took a 5-minute walk, and came back to test another rep. Choosing the person on the other side of the table — just like choosing a slot machine vs. playing slots well — is more important than negotiating technique.
2. People who get what they want, just like good negotiators or PR folk, are good conversationalists. Here’s what I said:
“Hey, man. How goes it? I’m so excited to be here. [After giving him my license and info] If you have any discounts I can use — AAA, student, magic elf, or anything at all — I’d really, really appreciate it. I’m on a budget, so whatever you can do would be awesome.”
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Justin LevyThe incredible Sony VAIO VGN-TXN27N laptop. This beauty is less than 2 thick and weighs 2.8 lbs. If I add ...
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Brad Graham"Practice in 30-plus countries has taught me that packing minimalism can be an art."
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