how i scored a $14,000 vacation for $1,000
Last spring, I was planning a big family trip to Asia and, like always, I spent hours scrolling through hotel reviews and prices on TripAdvisor. You know how it is—hoping to find a good deal, but not expecting miracles. Then, out of nowhere, I spot the Four Seasons’ two-bedroom villa with a private pool for under $200 a night. I nearly spit out my coffee. I’ve checked this place before, and it’s usually closer to $3,000 a night! I even double-checked the Four Seasons’ own website and every other booking site—yep, still $3,000 everywhere else.
So, I booked it through TripAdvisor for five nights, thinking there’s no way this will actually work. My wife and I joked about it, convinced we’d get an email any minute saying it was a mistake. Sure enough, a week later, Four Seasons couldn’t find my reservation. TripAdvisor admitted they’d messed up the listing, and I figured that was the end of my dream deal. But after a week of back-and-forth emails, TripAdvisor actually decided to honor the price! I was shocked.
When we finally arrived, everything went smoothly—no awkward conversations at check-in, no surprise charges. We enjoyed a luxury vacation for a fraction of the price, and honestly, I still can’t believe it. Has anyone else ever stumbled onto a deal that seemed too good to be true and actually got it? I’m still half-expecting someone to send me a bill!
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