@getatraveldeal

So, you haven’t got lots of time to hunt down the latest travel deals. Follow @getatraveldeal and you’ll always be in the know about the deals as they happen. Sylvia Myers always has a mailbox crammed with great offers, discount codes and more.

 

@Expedia

Expedia, the popular travel site, already has a large following on Twitter, and with good reason. Their hot deals are second to none and you’ll also find top tips on popular destinations and a wealth of information about travel packages, hotels and flight deals.

 

@GoogleTravel

Yes, the search giant not only brings you the best search engine services, but some of the best travel services too. From interesting destination facts to the latest travel industry news, Google’s Travel Team will make sure you are kept up to date with the latest snippets.

 

@rickseaney

Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com cares about sharing the latest travel deals with his many followers. FareCompare is home to the largest database of historical and current airfares, but you will also find answers to air travel questions and lots of useful advice about travelling abroad.

 

@MiddleSeat

Fun stories about travelling, facts on getting the best deals and the latest travel industry news are what makes Middle Seat from the Wall Street Journal so popular with its followers.

 

@Gadling

If you’re a fan of the gadding.com blog, you will love the Twitter feed. Here you’ll find lots of fun, interesting and relevant stories about travel and how to get the best deals as they happen online.

 

@Orbitz

Orbitz, the leading online travel company, offers the best in travel news, deals and also the best planning advice so that you really get the best from your next trip. You can also check out the latest deals on their website.

 

@vagabondish

If offbeat travel news is what you are after, head on over to follow Vagabondish. Here you’ll get lots of information about individual cities, culture, fun facts and details about the latest travel promotions as they happen.

@PeterSGreenberg

Want the latest information from one of the world’s leading travel gurus? Need to know if it’s safe to travel to Egypt? Do you want more information on Traveller’s Cheques and other currency? Peter Greenberg answers these questions and many more.

 

@notfortourists

Not For Tourists is a great resource that gives you insider information on what is happening in neighbourhoods around the world. If you really want to blend in with the locals whilst travelling, this is the site for you!

 

@fareologist

The fareologist at Bing Travel is here to give you the latest hotel and airfare details, the lowdown on where to travel and the latest in travel news and trends. Bing Travel can also take the hard work out of finding your next holiday with their powerful search facility.

 

@Frommers

The best trips in the world start at Frommers and here you’ll find some of the best travel guides, deals, stories and much more delivered directly to your Twitter account in easy to read snippets.

 

@GuardianTravel

The Guardian is renowned for its great travel stories and their Twitter account is no exception. Emerging destinations, insider guides, travel trends and new hotels all make it onto their Twitter feed and you’ll discover some great places to travel that you didn’t even think of.

 

@CNTraveler

Conde Nast Traveler is one of the most respected of travel companies around and are loved for their truthful reviews of some of the world’s best destinations. Conde Nast correspondents travel anonymously so they are great at getting the best reviews and stories to your mobile device.

 

@Kayak

Want the latest in travel tips and trends, company news and travel news? Need random but useful stories and tips direct from the knowledgeable Kayak team? You’ve got it!

 

@TheAdolphus

Have you heard of The Adolphus Hotel? It’s a cosmopolitan hotel rated number 1 in the Zagat Survey (high praise indeed!). Located in Dallas, Texas, the Adolphus keeps its audience happy with interesting lifestyle and travel tips and events happening in the local area.

 

@frugaltraveler

Looking to holiday on a low budget? The Frugal Traveler can help you find those elusive deals and save a fortune on your travels. When you follow Seth Kugen, you’ll find these benefits and many more delivered direct to your timeline.

 

@TravelMagazine

Travel reports, guides, special offers, latest travel stories, travel articles and much more await you at The Travel Magazine. Based in London, this popular publication offers some of the best advice for travelling around the world.

 

@JetBlueCheeps

Want the last minute deals on airfares delivered to Twitter every Tuesday? Follow Jet Blue Cheeps and you’ll get just that. Cheeps are offered for a limited amount of time so snap them up quick before everybody else does!

 

@Paul_Steele

Paul Steele is the Founder and Editor BaldHiker.com. While his twitter handles do not offer travel deals, they do offer a look at places around the world you don’t want to miss. Some of the best photos, revealing some of earths hidden treasures.

 

 

1. Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most popular celebrity holiday destinations and it is also the home state of President Obama. Here you might expect to rub suntanned shoulders with the likes of Kanye West, Britney Spears, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz. These stars and many more have all stayed in Aloha in recent months so you have a very good chance of a celebrity run in.

2. Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan’s capital and one of the most diverse and crazy cities on the planet. It’s little wonder therefore that Lady Gaga was spotted here recently. Katy Perry, Jessica Alba and Brad Pitt have also been spotted experiencing the delights of the karaoke and sushi bars Tokyo is so famous for. It’s also a must-stop for any celeb promoting a new film.

3. Bedford, NY
If you are planning a trip to New York City any time soon, you might want to hop on the Metro-North to Bedford. This tiny town is home to many top celebrities including Glenn close, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones and Ryan Reynolds. Simply popping to the shops for some milk could result in a chance celebrity encounter in this quaint town.

4. Charleston, SC
Fancy bumping into Taylor Swift at the local fish market, or how about Ryan Reynolds while browsing in a fashion boutique? Both celebs have been spotted in this South Carolina town. Charleston is home to many high end designer boutiques and is a great experience if you are looking to shop whilst you drop and maybe, just maybe, bump into your movie hero.

5. New Orleans
Many stars have their home in New Orleans, or at least one of their homes. Sandra Bullock and Brad and Ange have homes here and talk show host and comedienne Ellen Degeneres was born here. It has also become a hotbed for film production with 47 movies being shot in 2011 alone.

6. Punta de Mita, Mexico
Lady Gaga put Punta de Mita in Mexico firmly on the map when she travelled there in 2011. She started a bit of a trend and celebrity stars such as Charlie Sheen, Hilary Duff, Kirsten Dunst, Kanye West and various Kardashians have been spotted here since.

7. Toronto
Fancy a chance meeting with Ryan Gosling or Rachel McAdams? Then pop on over to Toronto, especially during the Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto is a celebrity friendly city and boasts a total of 33 films and TV shows currently in production in the city.

8. Vancouver
If you’re heading to Toronto, make some time in your schedule for Vancouver too. Right now, 24 films and shows are in production with many more in the pipeline so you are sure to bump into a few celebrities and up and coming stars.

9. Côte d’Azur
The Côte d’Azur is famous for its miles and miles of beaches and is also known for having the biggest number of celebrities per square metre. From Elton John to Cristiano Ronaldo, you have a very good chance of seeing a few famous faces, especially in St. Tropez, the popular celeb hangout.

10. Dubrovnik, Croatia
When it comes to hidden travel gems, they don’t come much better than Dubrovnik. This jewel of the Adriatic Sea has been discovered recently by Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Tom Cruise and Beyonce. If beautiful ocean views and medieval architecture are your thing, this Croatian town is definitely for you.

Now we hate to be the bearer of bad news so we’ll break it to you gently. Rather than trusting this new friend, it is best to remain inquisitive and be smart about your money! 0% Commission is nothing more than a marketing gimmick that is used to lure you in with those sweet feelings of trust. You saw it and immediately went starry eyed! We don’t blame you but we’ve decided that we want to help. Now although we at MyTravelMoney are an internet service, we wanted to hit the streets and hear the voice of the people who are purchasing travel money. We also wanted to help unveil the truth behind behind these commission slogans so that people like you don’t get duped as summer approaches and your next holiday is in the queue.

Team MyTravelMoney set out on a beautiful day to see what the public can tell us about their experiences with exchange bureaus.  We left our offices with a clear mission in mind, to expose the truth and educate as many people as possible about this sham! We immediately hit the streets and began questioning tourists about how they bought their holiday money; many didn’t even realize how much money they had lost due to exchange commissions. Most of the people we asked purchase their travel money at airports, which generally take the highest commission from travelers. What people don’t realize is that at airports, the rates are generally about 10% more than the actual exchange rate. -When banks and exchange bureaus state that they take no commission, they really mean that they manipulate the exchange rate to be higher, and they take no physical commission from the transaction. However, all the extra money that was collected at a higher exchange rate is in turn, a commission of some sort.

There were a few huge takeaways from our day out. First off, people are unaware of these marketing tricks, and often are falling victim to them. Secondly, people are excited to learn about this and eager to save. We spoke with a woman by the name of Sarah who was traveling with her son and husband. Sarah shared with us that this would be the last holiday where she waited to purchase holiday money at the airport. She emphasized that there are more important things she’d like to spend her money on, like a dinner out with her family. YES! This is what we’re talking about. In addition, we met loads of savvy travelers who are ahead of the game and purchasing their holiday money online where they can, as they would say, “have more options and more control.”

After a long, great day we took a seat at a bar on the beach for a beer with some of our new friends. It feels good to help people save on travel money and have more spending money for the funs things on holiday, like beer on the beach!