Hotel Savings

There are many ways to save on hotel stays. Even big chains offer discounts depending on the days you stay and the time of year. But if you're frugal like I am, rarely do we splurge and pay for a big, fancy hotel unless that is our only option.
Most all chains offer discounts for people in the military or if you are members of AAA or AARP. So be sure to ask for your discount if you qualify, and maybe they even have something else available that isn't listed. It never hurts to ask.
Many chains also have a rewards program, where you can earn points for each stay and then use them for future dates. Some people don't like to sign up for those for whatever reason. But as long as you're staying there anyway, you might as well get something back for the money you're spending.
You usually get the best rates when you book online, so do check the rates and all that's available. Be sure to notice also, that many places are offering specials. In more than one chain, you can stay two nights and get a free gift card or a free night. So there are several ways to get the most for your money.
Happy traveling!

Coupons and Deals

One place I look for deals is online at RetailMeNot.com. They offer a lot of coupons and different deals to save you money. There is an app that you can download to go there directly, and they send emails to remind you what is current.
You will want to mark your favorite stores, and the only drawback can be that it does take time to look through the offers and the emails can be annoying if you're not looking to shop. But I have used it to find some really good deals. So it's just a suggestion. You can decide for yourself if you like it or want to use it. But the one deal I took advantage of saved me hundreds of dollars. So I suppose it just depends on what you need. But it did help make me a happy shopper.