Ed Perkins
Travel columnist Ed Perkins is a nationally recognized reporter and consumer advocate. His weekly columns focus on how travelers can find the best deals and avoid scams and misleading promotions.
Perkins recently retired as founding editor of Consumer Reports Travel Letter, one of the country's most influential travel publications, known for its consumer-oriented research and reporting. From 1992 until 1997 he was the principal author of the annual "Best Travel Deals" books (Consumer Reports). He has also written for the London-based Business Traveler magazine.
Perkins' travel expertise has led to frequent television appearances, including spots on ABC's "Good Morning America," "This Week with David Brinkley," "The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," CNN, and numerous local TV and radio stations.
Before Consumer Reports Travel Letter, Perkins spent 25 years in travel research and consulting with assignments ranging from national tourism development strategies to the design of computer-based tourism models.
Ed Perkins Samples
Seniors on the Go: Fall Travel -- A Great Season
If you're fortunate enough that you can travel when you want -- instead of when your employer or school wants -- fall is a great time to get going. Major Family Tourist Areas. Beach Areas. Golf Meccas. Big North American Cities.
Airfare Searches -- Know the Right Places
You've probably already used one of the big online airfare search systems, and you learned they work well for most ordinary coach/economy round trips. Flexible dates.
'Tax Free' Airport Stores -- Bargain or Hype?
If you were suddenly transported to the departure area of Heathrow or Charles de Gaulle, you'd think you were in a shopping mall rather than an airport.
Seniors on the Go: Organize a Tour -- 'Free,' But with Strings
Organize a group of 10 or more travelers and you travel "free." Package Tours. Giving out free trips to organizers is a marketing ploy by tour operators to sell additional customers.
Seniors on the Go: Beware of Tour Operator 'Savings' Claims
Operators often tout their tours for the "savings" they provide rather than the features they offer. In this case, the base price for a seven-night upscale tour to Rome, Amalfi, and Capri is $4,390 per person double occupancy, land only.
New Vacation Rental, Hotel Options
Get a deal on a last-minute vacation rental. PackLate is a new online agency that promotes last-minute deals on vacation rentals.
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