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Code Capsule - by Emmanuel Goossaert
theMage:
Blog of Emmanuel Goossaert, a Senior Engineering Manager at Booking.com.
Villa Luxe
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Villa Luxe is a provider of luxury vacation rentals and villas in the Caribbean. Most of their properties are fully staffed and come with private pools, beachfront access and breathtaking views. Their concierge offers 24/7 customer support before, during and after your stay, while their experts can help recommend the ideal accommodation for all occasions, including romantic retreats, weddings, family reunions and corporate events.
TrustedHousesitters.com
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First launched in 2010, TrustedHousesitters.com is a platform that connects thousands of pet-owners with care-orientated sitters who will look after their home and pets for free, in exchange for a place to stay. It is easy to sign up for an annual membership, whether a sitter or owner, and includes a 24-hour Vet Advice Line, 24-hour membership support, as well as unlimited access to house sitters and pet owners worldwide.
sixt
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For European cities, the Sixt booking site is proof that higher-end companies occasionally offer specials better any other source. At the time of my search, the German company was running a “special” found to be the cheapest option in some cases, but didn’t specify the rental company.
MSC Cruises
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MSC Cruises presents a wide range of offers on worldwide cruises, including last minute deals, all inclusive packages and special rates for families and children to everywhere from the sunny Greek islands to the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords.
tripswithpets
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TripsWithPets.com is an online resource that provides information on a selection of more than 30,000 of pet-friendly hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals across the United States and Canada, along with pet-friendly activities, pet-related airline policies, pet travel supplies and more. Their team of animal experts have years of experience dealing with pet-related travel and are always on hand to help pet owners plan their next trip away.
auto europe
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In Europe, Auto Europe generally matched all other sources, including self-described “discounters,” for offering the lowest rates. Think of it as the AutoRentals.com or Rentalcars.com of Europe.
Oceania Cruises
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When booking a cruise, a simple website that gets straight to the point is exactly what is needed to make the process as easy as possible. OceaniaCruises.com offers precisely that, with an aesthetic design and user-friendly functionality that lets you choose all your preferences to find a cruise most suited to your needs.
CruiseDeals
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Providing cruises everywhere from Cuba to Alaska, CruiseDeals is a cruise comparison website that allows users to find and book great deals across a range of different cruise lines, including Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess and Norwegian. Powered by CruCon Cruise Outlet, getting a quote is simple and free, and their discounts can help save hundreds when searching for a trip on the sea.
Auto rental
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Overall, AutoRentals.com is an excellent place to start a search. It’s a metasearch system that displays a matrix of prices for up to 25 model options available through more than two dozen different sources, including a mix of other metasearch car rental booking sites, online travel agencies, and rental company home pages.
Cruise.com
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Cruise.com is a cruise comparison website displaying offers on trips from a whole host of different companies, such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Disney. As well as being able to search cruises by destination, there is also the option of searching by deals and speciality cruises, be it a culinary cruise or a honeymoon cruise.
Kayak
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Kayak is not an OTA, it’s a metasearch engine for travel deals. This site will look at all the other sites and show you where the best deals are.
CruiseCompete
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Cruise Compete is a cruise comparison website that displays results on voyages across a range of different companies. There is an option to join as a member to access exclusive pricing or simply browse as a guest to find the right deal for you. I particularly like the Virtual Cruise Advisor feature that presents a series of multiple-choice questions to help find the most suitable offers depending on your preferences. Questions include what type of cruise experience you’re after, what type of destination you’d like to visit and how long you’d like the trip to be.