Travel Deal of the Day (June 9, 2010)

Are you ever paying for long distance from your hotel room? If so, STOP. You should never have to pay the exorbitant hotel long distance prices, especially given the options for free or very inexpensive calling:

(1) Consider using Skype or another internet calling service (free or very low price) - remember the various options for free internet service at coffee houses, fast food restaurants and other public locations - your hotel may even have free internet in your room or in public areas;
(2) Consider using your cell phone;
(3) Consider using the Skype application on an iPod touch; and
(4) Consider using Google 411 (800 466 4411) (which will find a phone number for you and connect you with that number for free).